Do you have a good reputation in Life ? How does your online reputation compare?

Let's face it, most of us have done something we regret. It's called being human. But placing it online is another matter. And for some, it's even become an addiction. Young, old, students and execs alike turn into exhibitionists, social commentators... putting every aspect of their lives on public display.
Your online reputation includes content returned when your name is queried in Google, Yahoo and Bing. This content includes news, personal web sites, participation in blogs, forums, and social media sites, even photos and videos. The Internet has become the place where second and even first impressions are very often made.
According to Search Engine Watch, there are 35 to 58 million proper-name searches performed each day. Beyond curiosity, people “Google” other people to verify credentials, assess reputation, and to look for a method of contact. A recent survey showed that 50% of hiring officials use the Internet to vet job applications.  These figures increased 300% last year.

• Cyberspace Name.If you are writing about a controversial subject, use a pseudonym.

• Google yourself. The simplest way to find out where your or your company’s online reputation stands is to Google yourself. See what kind of results pop up first. If they aren’t what they’d like them to be, you’ve got some work to do.

• Everything can affect you on the web. Both in your personal and professional life, what you say online and off can come back to bite you. Be safe and assume any emails, conversations or photos out there can eventually end up on the Web.

• Be proactive. Instead of waiting until you have an issue with your online reputation, stay ahead of the game. Search for what’s being said about you regularly so you’ll stay up-to-date.

• Act fast. If you do find something said or posted about you online that you feel could be particularly damaging to you, take action immediately. Whether its your friend posting photos from your Amsterdam  trip or someone you don’t know slandering you or your business, take care of it sooner rather than later is best.

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Don’t get lazy about monitoring your reputation. If necessary, perform monthly checks to see if there’s any information about you that could be potentially harmful.  Check out our Reputation Packages to get regular reports.