SEO & Reputation Expert Needed to Suppress Negative Google Results

I'm looking for an experienced **Online Reputation Management (ORM)** and **SEO** specialist to help improve the search results for my personal name on Google. There is a negative article currently ranking on the first page for my name. My goal is to ethically and strategically push that result down to page 5+ by building a strong ecosystem of positive, authoritative, and relevant content that ranks above it. ### Objectives * Push negative search results significantly lower in Google rankings. * Build a strong positive online presence for my personal brand. * Increase the number of high-authority search results associated with my name. * Develop a long-term reputation management strategy rather than quick fixes. ### What I'm Looking For I need someone who has experience with: * Online Reputation Management (ORM) * Advanced SEO * Digital PR * Content marketing * Link building * Entity SEO / Knowledge Graph optimization * Personal brand optimization * Google search result suppression strategies ### Scope of Work The ideal candidate should be able to: * Perform a complete audit of current search results for my name. * Develop a comprehensive strategy to outrank negative content. * Identify high-authority websites where articles, interviews, guest posts, and thought leadership content can be published. * Write or coordinate publication of high-quality, original articles related to my professional expertise. * Optimize author profiles across reputable platforms. * Build high-quality backlinks to newly published content. * Improve search visibility for positive content through ethical SEO practices. * Recommend additional opportunities such as podcasts, interviews, business publications, industry websites, and news placements. * Monitor keyword rankings and provide ongoing reporting. ### Deliverables Please include in your proposal: * Examples of reputation management projects you've completed. * Specific examples where you've successfully pushed negative search results down in Google. * Your overall strategy and expected timeline. * Whether you create content in-house or work with publishers. * Which publications or websites you typically use. * Estimated monthly budget and expected deliverables. ### Important I am **not** looking for black-hat SEO, fake reviews, spam, or any tactics that violate Google's guidelines. I'm looking for a long-term, ethical strategy built around authoritative content, digital PR, high-quality backlinks, and strong SEO that can create lasting results. Please begin your proposal with the word **"Authority"** so I know you've read this posting.