The Internet is getting smaller and your customers are online, right now, looking for recommendations and sharing their experiences... The good, the bad and the ugly on review websites and social media networks for everyone to see. Go ahead and "Google" your business and see what you find. You can build a good online reputation, monitor potential problems and work on cleaning things up if you've been neglecting what people are saying about your business online. Online Reputation Management is Crucial for Your Local Business. It can also be easier to get started than you may think. Proactively managing your online reputation can be one of the most important marketing tasks you implement this year. Remember, you have an online reputation whether you like it or not. It's up to you to decide if you are going to take control or leave it in the hands of others