The short version
Take one link at a time. The site that runs a page decides what’s on it, and Google decides what shows in search, so ask the site first and then ask Google to catch up. Start by saving the link and a dated screenshot.
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Step 1: save the result before reacting
Take screenshots of the Google result, page title, snippet, URL, date, search phrase and any image or review that appears. If the result changes later, this evidence helps show what was visible and when.
Step 2: identify what kind of bad result it is
A bad Google result can be an old news article, court mention, bad review, complaint page, image, outdated snippet, forum post, copied content or an associated-name result. Each one is handled a different way.
Step 3: check whether removal or correction is realistic
Some results can be corrected by the publisher, reported to the platform, or refreshed in Google once the page changes. Others can’t. Working out which applies before you write saves time, and stops you asking for something that doesn’t fit.
Step 4: build the stronger current story
If the bad result can’t be removed quickly, the next move is to publish accurate information about your name or business: profiles, pages, articles and FAQs that show the fuller current picture.
Questions
Can bad results on Google be removed?
Sometimes. Often they can’t, or only once the website changes the page. Google, publishers and platforms make their own decisions. The free check shows which routes fit your situation.
Should I contact the website immediately?
Not always. Save evidence first and work out what to ask for. A calm, specific message helps; a rushed or angry one can make things harder.
Can Fix My Name Online look at this for me?
No. We don’t search for you or review your case. The free check runs in your browser: you tell it what kind of result you found and answer a few questions, and it gives you the steps, a letter you can edit and the official forms. Nothing you type is sent to us.
Fix My Name Online is a self-service tool, not a law firm, and this isn’t legal advice. Publishers, platforms and search engines make their own decisions; no one can promise a result. Need a lawyer?
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