Are you using the power of a Google profile to promote your brand?

[Daulton West, Jr.]

Around April 25, Google enhanced its search results to include a personal picture on a listing that points to an individual’s Google profile. This innovation highlights a person’s name with an attention-grabbing photo that builds brand recognition by connecting online brand presence with a brand image.

Google’s addition of a personal profile that allows a personal photo to be displayed in search results has been highly acclaimed and widely written about in recent weeks and should be a valuable addition to anyone’s online branding strategy.

For a complete "how to" step by step for setting up your Google profile, please check out the Examiner article,
"Are you using the power of a Google profile to promote your brand?"

Best practice tip: Have you Googled yourself lately?
Are you monitoring your online identity? Hiring managers and recruiters are probably Googling you to get a more complete view of your brand before considering you for an open position. You should Google your name at least once a week and make a habit of monitoring your online identity to protect your brand. If you don't - who will?

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Thanks in advance,

- Daulton West, Jr., aka ”dwestjr” on Twitter