Track your brand reputation with my free guide written specifically for UK SMEs

  • See what customers really see and fix your reputation fast with a practical UK‑focused audit workbook.

  • This free online reputation workbook lets you see where your first impression shines (clean Google results, current bios, recent reviews) and where you can tighten things up yourself.

  • It’s designed to be a practical, free workbook you can use to track how your reputation improves.

How to find out if you have a good business reputation

We all like to think that we’re making the best first impression, online and in person. But sometimes, when work is busy, and you’ve got a million things on your to-do list, things start to fall behind, and before you know it, your online reputation starts to suffer.

Does this sound familiar?

  • You assume your online presence is probably fine, but you’ve never properly checked it.
  • You don’t have time to trawl Google, social media and listings to spot what’s outdated or inconsistent.
  • You want reassurance that your reputation matches the quality of your work.
  • You can feel competitors gaining ground, but you’re not sure what they are doing differently to you.

That’s why I’ve created this practical, hands-on reputation audit workbook.

It’s not a reputation management platform; just a practical, hands-on taskbook which will help you understand how your customers see you.

I want you to be able to work through it step by step so you can see the quick wins you can tick off, the longer-term potential, and what you can manage in-house, and where you might need that extra pair of hands.

Download your free online reputation audit workbook and see whether your reputation matches up to your vision.

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Calculate your brand reputation with this free audit workbook

Every business has a reputation, whether you’re actively managing it or not. It’s what your customers see when they search for your business on Google, what they think about you, what others say about you and whether they can trust what they find.

If you want your customers to love your business as much as you do, then you need to make time to ensure that the fundamentals of your brand reputation are working in your favour.

Managing your business reputation starts with consistency, having accurate contact details, up-to-date social media profiles, and a professional first impression across search results and online platforms.

Reputation management isn’t about spending huge budgets on big PR campaigns. It’s about showing up consistently in the right places at the right time.

This free downloadable reputation audit workbook is designed specifically for small- to medium-sized businesses in Ipswich and across the UK. It helps you review how your business appears online and identify where your reputation might not yet reflect the quality of your work. But most importantly, it tells you what to do about it.

With a simple tick‑box score and clear actions, you’ll create a benchmark your current brand reputation and set focused 30, 60 and 90-day targets to keep you accountable.

What impression is your business making?

What is inside this brand reputation guide?

Inside the workbook, you’ll discover:

  • Your Google & SERP reality. You’ll find out what’s ranking on page one of Google, what needs updating, and which owned assets should be more visible in search results.
  • Social media priorities. A practical checklist to assess the impression your social media channels give potential new customers.
  • Identify PR and content opportunities. Look at what the media is saying about you (if they are), and how this contributes to your authority and credibility in your sector.
  • In-house vs outsource matrix. Identify reputation management tasks you can manage yourself, and where external support might be the better option.

Why you need to track your brand reputation with this free workbook

Not everyone is ready to spend money on expensive tools to manage your reputation. You might not have the budget for a long-term PR retainer, or you want to know what you can manage yourself in-house.

This guide has been created for people like you. It’s hands-on. It’s practical. And it can be used as a tool to keep you accountable, ensuring you don’t let small things slip and inadvertently harm your reputation.

Does this sound like you?

  • SMEs asking, “Are we still making the right first impression online?”
  • Founders who want quick, human fixes (not a scary technical audit)
  • Overstretched teams who need a practical checklist and trackers
  • Suffolk/UK businesses comparing PR/reputation options in plain English
  • Anyone deciding what’s DIY‑able vs what’s quicker to outsource
  • Anyone who wants fewer surprises on Google and more confidence in how they’re seen

Improve your reputation and strengthen your place in the Suffolk business community.

Download my online reputation audit workbook for free.

Get the instant PDF sent straight to your inbox. It’s simple, straightforward and designed to give you quick answers and momentum. In just a few minutes, you’ll see where to focus for the biggest lift in trust and enquiries.

Frequently asked questions

You’re sure to have a few questions about this PR resource.

It’s straightforward and easy to use. But if you want some additional help working through each step together, let’s schedule a reputation strategy session!

Or if you’ve completed the tasks and have a clearer idea of what you can do yourself and where you need external freelance help, just drop me an email, and we can get started.

The whole purpose of this workbook is to give you the tools to remain consistent and take those small steps that help your reputation.

An online reputation audit reviews what people see when they search for your business. Tracking your brand reputation in this way allows you to look at your Google page-one results, social profiles and any media mentions. Knowing this information helps you identify gaps and quick wins and focus on the areas that help build trust.

No. Managing your reputation is about consistency, accuracy and visibility, not expensive platforms. If you’re an SME, every penny counts, and you don’t have the time or interest in signing up for expensive contracts that go far beyond what you need. This workbook helps you review the fundamentals without needing to pay out for specialist software.

It is designed for small and medium-sized businesses across the UK that want a clear, practical way to understand how their business appears online.

You will review your Google search results, social media presence, PR and content visibility, and decide which reputation tasks you can manage in-house and which are better outsourced.

Your online reputation plays a key role in local SEO. Consistent business details, positive reviews, and an active Google Business Profile all influence how visible and trustworthy your business appears in local search results.

Yes. The workbook prompts you to review how your business appears in Google search and map results, helping you identify gaps in your Google Business Profile, reviews and local visibility.

Yes. Reviews influence both customer trust and local search performance. The workbook helps you assess review visibility and consistency, so you can prioritise improvements.

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