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People should be able to find you.  They should be able to 'google' you and find you without having to page through pages and pages of other people.  Your goal should be to begin enhancing your online presence.

I had this discussion with my Aesthetician, Cheryl Cox.  She has moved around a bit in the last few months and her patients don't know where to look for her.  She was frustrated.  I advised that she create an online presence.  She started with linkedin (http://www.linkedin.com/pub/cheryl-cox/16/386/5a2).  By beginning to build an online presence, you make it easier for people searching for you to find you.

What if someone had business for you?  What if they wanted to hire you?  What if they wanted to use your services (if you are a consultant)?  Would they be able to find you?

Having an online presence in today's world is a MUST.  It is no longer a nicety.  It is a required step in the business process.  As you begin to build information, you will become more searchable and easier to find.

Start with the following:

• Linkedin-  find them on the web at www.linkedin.com
• Plaxo-   locate them via www.plaxo.com
• Zoominfo-   scan any information that may be present for your identity at www.zoominfo.com
  If you've had articles on the web or showed up in any online presence, this will allow you to 'claim'
  your information and validate the information, ensuring that it is accurate.
• Facebook-  once you've added the above business sites, consider hooking up with old friends from
  highschool and college at www.facebook.com
• Twitter- and when you've accomplished all that and want more punishment, try to figure out efficient and effective ways to market yourself on www.twitter.com

There are very positive reasons to go forward with an online presence.  Start small and then build.

Wishing you many entries on a google search.  Grin

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