The Key to Building a Strong Online Reputation (Infographic)

By Kathleen Davis | May 21, 2013
Strategy6.com

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Managing your brand’s reputation is increasingly complex in today’s digital world. It’s no longer enough to control your image in traditional advertising. A slip-up on Twitter or a faux pas on Facebook could cost you customers or bruise your business’s reputation for good. According to research compiled by Boca Raton, Fla.-based advertising agency , 92 percent of consumers trust opinions posted online by other consumers, yet less than half of corporate communications professionals feel prepared to handle an online brand crisis.

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So how do you ensure that your company is positioned to avoid digital blunders, as well as build and maintain a strong reputation with your customers? First, study how big brands like Target and American Airlines interact with their customers online. Next, build a plan for monitoring your online presence and engaging with your customers.

Take a look at the infographic below for dos and don’ts from case studies of four major brands and advice on how to build a strong online reputation for your business.

The Key to Building a Strong Online Reputation [Infographic]

Managing your brand’s reputation is increasingly complex in today’s digital world. It’s no longer enough to control your image in traditional advertising. A slip-up on Twitter or a faux pas on Facebook could cost you customers or bruise your business’s reputation for good. According to research compiled by Boca Raton, Fla.-based advertising agency , 92 percent of consumers trust opinions posted online by other consumers, yet less than half of corporate communications professionals feel prepared to handle an online brand crisis.

Related: Recovery Time: 3 Big Brands Bounce Back After Social Media Fails (Infographic)

So how do you ensure that your company is positioned to avoid digital blunders, as well as build and maintain a strong reputation with your customers? First, study how big brands like Target and American Airlines interact with their customers online. Next, build a plan for monitoring your online presence and engaging with your customers.

Take a look at the infographic below for dos and don’ts from case studies of four major brands and advice on how to build a strong online reputation for your business.

The Key to Building a Strong Online Reputation [Infographic]
Kathleen Davis is the former associate editor at Âé¶¹Éç.com.

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