Top 5 Types of Content Google May Remove

Google doesn’t remove everything just because you ask. But under certain policies, Google will remove specific types of sensitive or harmful content from its search results. If you’re trying to clean up your search presence, knowing what qualifies can save you time—and help you target the right removal strategy. Here are the top 5 types […]
How to Combine Suppression and Legal Removal Tactics

When you’re dealing with harmful search results, relying on just one tactic usually isn’t enough. To protect your reputation fully, it’s often smarter to combine legal removal efforts with suppression strategies. Here’s how to do it step-by-step. More DB Insights: How to Remove Google Search Results 1. Why Use Both Strategies? Some content can be removed […]
What Is De-Indexing?

If a negative link is showing up in Google search results, one way to make it disappear is through de-indexing. De-indexing doesn’t remove the content from the internet—but it does remove it from Google’s search index, which means it no longer appears in search results. Most people never see it again. Here’s what you need […]
What Is Suppression?

When you Google your name or business and see something negative, it can feel like you’ve lost control of your own story. But not everything online can be deleted. That’s where suppression comes in. Suppression doesn’t erase content—but it can make it disappear from page one of search results, where most people stop looking. Here’s […]
When Is Removal Better Than Suppression?

If something negative shows up in Google search results, you’ve got two main options: removal or suppression. Both can work—but which one is right depends on the content, the platform, and how urgent the problem is. Here’s how to decide. More DB Insights: How to Remove Google Search Results 1. What’s the Difference? Removal means the […]
Top 5 Ways to Suppress Bad Google Results

When you can’t remove something negative from Google, the next best strategy is to suppress it. That means pushing the bad result down in search by filling page one with better content. The average person doesn’t go past the first page of Google. If you can bury negative links beneath stronger, more relevant pages, most […]
What Is the Difference Between Deindexing and Removal?

If you’re trying to clean up your search results, you’ll see two terms come up a lot: removal and deindexing. While they sound similar, they’re not the same—and knowing the difference can help you figure out the right solution for your situation. More DB Insights: How to Remove Google Search Results Why the Difference Matters Google […]
How to Stop an Old Forum Post from Appearing in Search

Old forum posts have a habit of lingering—especially if they include your name, business, or anything that looks personal. These posts can rank surprisingly high in search results and cause long-term damage to your online image. Here’s how to stop them from showing up on Google. More DB Insights: How to Remove Google Search Results Why […]
Best Tools to Find What’s Hurting Your Reputation

If something negative is showing up when people search your name or business, the first step is knowing exactly what’s out there. Most reputation damage starts with content you didn’t create—reviews, news stories, blog posts, or personal info leaks. The right tools can help you find and track these risks before they get worse. Here […]
Google vs Bing: Which Is Easier for Content Removal?

If something negative shows up in your search results, one of the first questions you might ask is: Can I get this removed? And depending on whether it appears on Google or Bing, the process can look very different. So which one is easier to deal with when it comes to content removal? Let’s break […]