Social networking sites have grown exponentially in recent years and this once-view fad is now becoming as necessary to an individual as e-mail or search engines. Speaking of search engines, Google has created social networking capabilities for web surfers who may be particularly interested in themselves. An article from Slate Magazine stated that when users of Google search their own names, they are able to view their own profile page, or create one and thus, they could add information about themselves to the cite, allowing more information about them to appear when someone (or they) searches their name and pose a threat to other social networking sites like Facebook.
Upon searching for myself on Google, I found different links that attached to my accomplishments and groups, however, nothing about a profile. Looking back over the article I noticed Slate provided a link to Google’s profile page. Therefore, I believe that Google is not as eager to entice users to create a profile as Slate says.
Google profile page found through Slate Magazine
That being said, when looking over the profile page, one can view what their profile could look like and can click on links to other people’s profiles. The site basically says that when one uses the profile, people can find information about them more easily. Also, they promote that an individual can personalize his or her page which can be linked to other blogs and keep up with family and friends.
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