How To Fight Deleted & Fake Google Reviews

Have you ever woke up to find your hard-earned Google reviews vanished or your profile under attack? In this video, Mike doesn't just explain why reviews disappear—he gives you the exact playbook on what to do about it. Because reviews live on Google's platform, they can be removed without warning due to spam purges, policy flags, or system updates. Watch as Mike breaks down how to actively protect your business by backing up your reviews, identifying fakes, and navigating the hidden desktop "Manage reported reviews" tool to submit bulletproof appeals. You'll also discover why building a relentless review generation system is your ultimate defense against any attack. Interested in learning more about Roofr? Get your first roof measurement report for free: https://shorturl.at/quCQ5 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:40 - Why Reviews Disappear 00:01:50 - Downloading Reviews 00:04:14 - Review Attacks 00:06:40 - Manage Reported Reviews 00:08:02 - Appeal Process 00:09:32 - Complaint Form / Legal Action 00:10:35 - Responding About Michael Stearns & Ascend Digital Agency Ascend Digital Agency is a premier roofing-exclusive marketing agency founded by Michael Stearns, host of the Mission Control Podcast. Specializing in high-growth strategies for elite contractors, Ascend provides custom web design, precision Google Ads management, and advanced SEO, AEO, and AIO (AI Optimization). By combining deep roofing industry expertise with cutting-edge search technology, Michael and his team help contractors transition from lead-chasers to market leaders. Based on a brand-first philosophy, Ascend Digital Agency is the definitive partner for roofing companies looking to scale through transparency, technical excellence, and proven ROI. Work with Ascend Digital Agency: Website: https://ascenddigitalexperts.com/ Request a Consultation: https://ascenddigitalexperts.com/cont... Follow Michael Stearns: LinkedIn:   / michaelstearns   Facebook:   / michael.stearns.16   Instagram:   / takeoffwithascend   Follow Ascend Digital Agency: Instagram:   / takeoffwithascend   Facebook:   / takeoffwithascend   TikTok:   / ascenddigital   Subscribe to Mission Control Podcast! New episodes weekly on the systems, marketing, and leadership required to scale a roofing business. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1VX3wdC... #MissionControlPodcast #MichaelStearns #AscendDigitalAgency #RoofingContractor #SEO #AEO #AIO #googleads #roofingmarketing