Have you ever 'Googled' yourself? If you haven't, you may be surprised at what you find. In my case (as of today) when you search for 'Kerry Graham' you will find countless links to news articles that mention Senators John Kerry and Lindsey Graham. There's also a woman on Facebook that shares my name (I've probably been on FB longer than her, so not sure what's up with that), and LinkedIn says there are 25 people by the same name on their network. It's not until the third page of Google search that this website shows up.
I can't compete with high profile senators, but if you search for 'Kerry Graham designer' – I'm all over it. And that is not by accident... in the last eight months I have spent time developing my online presence. When I started this process, I was nowhere to be found, except on Facebook. It's important to take a proactive approach to getting your name out there in the way you want it to appear. Maybe it's time for you to take control of your internet presence. Here are a few do's and dont's to help you optimize your online reputation.
I can't compete with high profile senators, but if you search for 'Kerry Graham designer' – I'm all over it. And that is not by accident... in the last eight months I have spent time developing my online presence. When I started this process, I was nowhere to be found, except on Facebook. It's important to take a proactive approach to getting your name out there in the way you want it to appear. Maybe it's time for you to take control of your internet presence. Here are a few do's and dont's to help you optimize your online reputation.
DO:
DON'T:
It will take a bit of time and diligence, but a few simple steps such as these can make sure your online reputation is an asset, not a liability.
Articles for further reading:
Take Charge of Your Online Reputation
Your Online Reputation is on the Line
Manage Your Online Presence
Protect Your Privacy on the Internet
- Join LinkedIn and complete a thoughtful profile of your professional life.
- Visit profiles.google.com and create a profile that displays the information you want the public to know about you.
- Consider getting your own domain name and website to build your personal brand.
- Update your profile(s) and/or website on a regular basis.
- Be careful about what you write in blog posts, website comments, Twitter, etc.
DON'T:
- Don't post anything you wouldn't want your friends, neighbors, family, or prospective employers to see or read.
- Don't share confidential information about yourself or other people.
- Don’t miss out by having no online presence at all.
It will take a bit of time and diligence, but a few simple steps such as these can make sure your online reputation is an asset, not a liability.
Articles for further reading:
Take Charge of Your Online Reputation
Your Online Reputation is on the Line
Manage Your Online Presence
Protect Your Privacy on the Internet
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