Do you know what appears at the top of a Google search of your name? You should. And you can control what appears by creating a PR campaign about you and by you. It's pretty simple and the results are amazing. Try these steps set out in Sunday's Charlotte Observer (7/13/08):
Andy Beal, founder of Trackur.com, offers the following advice for creating positive news at the top of your Internet personal search.
Create a personal Web site. Try to get your full name in the domain name.
Blog. Use free blog sites, like wordpress.com and blogger.com. Use your full name and post often.
Create MySpace and Facebook profiles. Pick your full name for the URL.
Post photos online. Web sites like Flickr.com allow users to post personal photos and comments.
Put your business online. Use sites like LinkedIn.com, a professional networking Web site that allows users to create profiles about their careers.