You’ve done a name search…
But this time, you switch over to Google Images — just to see what’s there.
Then BAM.
There it is — a screenshot of a news article with your face in it.
Or worse…
A mugshot.
A court graphic.
A headline you hoped was long forgotten.
Even if the article is years old…
Even if it was false, resolved, or one-sided…
It’s now showing in Google Images for your name — for everyone to see.
That’s not just a bad look. It’s a reputational disaster.
Here’s how to get that mess off your name — for good.
🧠 Why Google Images Shows News Article Screenshots & Thumbnails
Google Images doesn’t just index selfies or business headshots.
It scrapes featured images from news websites, social media, blogs, and cached screenshots from:
- 📸 News.com.au
- 📰 The Age, Herald Sun, Courier Mail
- 🧵 Reddit, Twitter/X threads
- 🗂️ Aggregator sites
- 📱 Third-party reposts
Even if the original article is buried in search results, the image thumbnail stays active, high up in Google Images — especially if it’s got your face, name, or a keyword related to you.
That’s why people get blindsided.
You cleared the article from Page 1 — but now it’s back through images.
📉 The Damage Images Can Do to Your Reputation
Images bypass context. People don’t click. They just assume.
- A single image showing your name with “charges dropped” still looks guilty.
- A photo tied to an old business scandal makes you look shady.
- A news screengrab with an outdated headline gives the wrong impression.
We’ve seen it cost clients:
- Job offers
- Media appearances
- Dating opportunities
- Business partnerships
- Legal peace of mind
Because people don’t just Google your name — they look at the images.
⚠️ Common Triggers We’ve Seen in Australia
- A man in Brisbane whose 2016 traffic story was screenshotted and shared to Reddit — now indexed in Google Images for his full name
- A teacher in Sydney who was cleared of allegations, but the original Daily Telegraph article thumbnail still appears next to her name
- A tech founder in Melbourne whose profile picture was used next to a headline unrelated to him, but now comes up every time investors Google him
These images don’t tell the full story. But they do damage your story.
🛠️ How Reputation Station Removes or Suppresses Images from Google Search
We handle this all the time — and we’ve built a complete, proven system to fix it:
✅ 1. Trace the Source and Hosting Location
The first thing we do is track where the image lives:
- Is it embedded in a news article?
- Is it hosted on a CDN or image platform?
- Has it been scraped and reuploaded?
Once we identify the host, we can determine the right takedown strategy.
✅ 2. File Image Removal Requests to Google (Australia)
We submit formal requests under:
- 📄 Privacy violations
- 🧾 Defamation arguments
- ⚖️ Outdated public interest
- 💢 Harassment and reputational damage
We know how to speak Google’s language — so these aren’t ignored.
We’ve had full news thumbnails removed from:
- ABC News
- The Age
- News.com.au
- WA Today
- Brisbane Times
✅ 3. Suppress the Image from Ranking Using Reverse SEO
If removal isn’t possible, we bury it.
That includes:
- Uploading new, clean, tagged images tied to your name
- Optimising Google Knowledge Panels, social content, and bios
- Using structured data and schema markup to promote better images over the bad ones
- Creating a new image environment where Google prefers fresh over toxic
✅ 4. Request Thumbnail Update or Removal from Hosting Site
If the image is a screengrab from a news story or embedded in a media outlet, we:
- Submit editorial image replacement requests
- Demand headline-photo separation where there’s been harm
- Apply pressure through legal, PR, or reputation-based channels
🔒 Case Study: Business Coach in Perth
A woman’s face appeared next to a WA Today headline about her ex-husband’s fraud case. She had no involvement — but the screenshot made it look like she was part of it.
We:
- Tracked the image’s CDN host
- Filed a takedown under defamation/privacy
- Created 7 high-authority profiles with new, optimised imagery
- Pushed clean content to dominate Google Images within 45 days
🧑⚕️ Case Study: Doctor in Adelaide
A past medical board dispute (resolved years ago) still appeared in Google Images as a screengrab from a Herald Sun article.
The article was buried — but the image was ranking first.
Reputation Station:
- Filed a successful de-indexing request with Google
- Used schema markup to re-anchor image tags to positive press
- Rebuilt image-based content using local news mentions and clinic SEO
Search cleared within 8 weeks.
🛡️ Why Choose Reputation Station?
Because images tell a thousand words — and we make sure yours say the right ones.
✅ We’re based in Australia
✅ We understand the Google Images algorithm
✅ We’ve removed hundreds of damaging images and thumbnails
✅ Our service is confidential, fast, and long-term
No screenshots. No headlines. No drama. Just clean search results.
🎯 Let’s Clean Up Your Google Image Results Today
If your name brings up pictures you don’t want the world seeing, let’s take action now.
📞 Call 1800 622 359
📩 Email info@reputationstation.com.au
🌐 Visit www.reputationstation.com.au
We’ll assess what’s showing, where it’s coming from, and create a plan to erase, suppress, or replace it — so you’re proud of what shows up under your name.
