A positive online reputation is more important than ever in 2019. When choosing where to shop, a growing number of consumers use the internet to help them decide. Businesses with poor reviews and negative articles about them will likely struggle to find new customers.

To ensure their reputations stay positive, or to repair those that aren't in the best of shape, many businesses are turning to online reputation companies for help. These services employ a wide range of tactics to help make sure your online image will pique the interest of consumers.

We researched and examined nearly 50 online reputation management services and software in 2019 to find the best options for both businesses and business professionals, such as company executives.

During our research, we searched for companies that offer the best online reputation repair, reputation protection and online reputation management. Here is a roundup of the services we think are best and an explanation of how we chose them.