Comments on: Don’t Say “Google Me.”

By: Terreece Clarke

Terreece Clarke — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:47:08 +0000

Wow Simon, Cheez It powder & underwear…scary picture LOL! Good theory though, the Internets (all of them LOL!) often allow people to create their ‘alternate universe’ self, the sad thing is when they start to believe the hype.

By: Simon J. James

Simon J. James — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:04:46 +0000

I like the fact the that Google has become a verb but I don’t like these arrogant little throwaway snippets that people throw into emails like that.

They are trying to be ‘cool’ as if they’re leaving a smoky bar with a Trilby and Raincoat on, chewing a toothpick, seconds before they crack the case and get the girl. Chances are they’re sat at home in their underwear with cheezit powder on their chin and their fifth can of Red Bull being absorbed to contribute to palpitations and health scare number seven of the day.

Simon

By: Tara M. Clapper

Tara M. Clapper — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:03:33 +0000

I always assume that editors are going to Google me if they want more info. Even though I don’t feel like I have anything to hide, I just try to provide the most relevant info to them at the first given opportunity.

Writers saying ‘Google me’ should probably create a web hub for themselves instead, divided up by the type of writing they do and their area(s) of expertise.

By: Jeanne Grunert

Jeanne Grunert — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:37:22 +0000

I can’t believe anyone would do this. Clips people – clips! Links or attachments, but never make a potential employer work to find you.

Also, did you know that your Twitter posts come up in Google searches? Try it. Do you really want them finding you THAT way? Watch what you say on social media too!

By: Phil

Phil — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:35:09 +0000

I always include 3-5 links of clips to my work and invite someone (potential client) to Google my name if they want to see more. The 3-5 links are tailored to the contact, so they shouldn’t need to “Google me,” but they can certain do so if they want additional samples without going through the additional back and forth of e-mail.

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