How to Find Out Who's Talking About You Online Get ahead of the commentary with these simple tips.

By Neil Patel Edited by Dan Bova

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.

If you don't know what people are saying about you online -- good or bad -- it can be a little like middle school gossip. You want people to speak to you, not behind your back, and in this video, Entrepreneur Network video partner Neil Patel walks you through how you can make sure that happens.

He gives you tips about how to track online comments about yourself and your business, then breaks down exactly what you should do once you see those comments. It often takes a few hours from the time someone posts a story or comment online for other people to become aware of it, so you have a window during which you can respond and put your interests in the best light going forward.

Click play to learn more.

Related: 3-Minute Guide on How to Run a Profitable Social Media Contest

Entrepreneur Network is a premium video network providing entertainment, education and inspiration from successful entrepreneurs and thought leaders. We provide expertise and opportunities to accelerate brand growth and effectively monetize video and audio content distributed across all digital platforms for the business genre.

EN is partnered with hundreds of top YouTube channels in the business vertical. Watch video from our network partners on demand on Amazon Fire, Roku, Apple TV and the Entrepreneur App available on iOS and Android devices.

Click here to become a part of this growing video network.

Neil Patel

Co-founder of NP Digital

Neil Patel is the co-founder of NP Digital. The Wall Street Journal calls him a top influencer on the web, Forbes says he is one of the top 10 marketers, and Entrepreneur Magazine says he created one of the 100 most brilliant companies. Neil is a New York Times bestselling author and was recognized as a top 100 entrepreneur under the age of 30 by President Obama and a top 100 entrepreneur under the age of 35 by the United Nations.

Want to be an Entrepreneur Leadership Network contributor? Apply now to join.

Business News

Google Layoffs Affect Hundreds in Division Working on Chrome Browser, Pixel Phones

A Google spokesperson said the move would help Google run more efficiently.

Starting a Business

These Yale Students Raised $3 Million in 14 Days to Build Their 'Anti-Facebook' Startup: 'I Can See My Childhood Self Looking Up to Me.'

Two 21-year-old Yale juniors are changing digital networking with Series, an AI-powered platform backed by $3 million in venture capital.

Business Ideas

70 Small Business Ideas to Start in 2025

We put together a list of the best, most profitable small business ideas for entrepreneurs to pursue in 2025.

Business News

This $91 Billion Fintech Company's Outlandish Meeting Strategy Has Earned the Approval of Elon Musk

Stripe has a creative way of getting customer feedback — by inviting them to internal meetings.

Business News

This Is How Much an iPhone Would Cost If It Were Made in the U.S., According to Analysts

It would take Apple three years to move 10% of its supply chain to the U.S.