PHOENIX, Ariz., Sept. 11, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via PRWEB - Internet reputation management is becoming more and more important for companies that want to increase their bottom line, extend their reach to new markets and several other reasons. However, there is a misconception that reputation management only matters for big businesses or professionals who are in positions of power and importance. This is simply not the case.
"Imagine that you are fresh out of college and at your first professional interview," poses Reputation Maxx's CEO and reputation expert Walter Halicki, "your potential employer has already searched you online. You should know what it is that he found because it is going to affect your chances of landing the job."
In a world where everyone has access to what is online and content lives forever on the web, it is more important than ever for individuals to pay attention to their personal reputation management. While full time reputation management is not something that most people can do on their own, Reputation Maxx offers these tips to start them on the right path to online success.
1. Hit the search engines: It is important for individuals to know what others are going to see when they search their name. If there is negative content that will damage the individual, they should take steps to correct it. If nothing appears, the individual should take steps to build a positive image before something negative can grow.
2. Get social: When individuals are trying to establish themselves in a positive light, they should claim their name wherever they can so that they know no one else can tarnish it. Once they claim these profiles, Reputation Maxx says that individuals should be sure to build engaging and informative profiles that will tell the world exactly who they are.
3. Be careful about what gets put online: It is very easy to get involved online in a way that will do more harm to a reputation than good. Getting caught up in controversial topics, or posting offensive content is something that individuals should be very wary of. They should also be sure that they are not sharing personal content with anyone that they cannot trust. Remember, it is very easy for things to spread online, and once they are out there, there is no way to ensure that they can be removed. Always keep one's public and private life separate.
Positive and effective Internet reputation management is important for both businesses and individuals. Personal reputation management should be a priority for everyone and these steps will help them get started. However, maintaining an online reputation can be hard to do alone, so people should never be afraid to seek help from a reputation expert like those at Reputation Maxx. They have tools and strategies to do what an individual alone cannot and will put them on the road to success. For more information visit http://reputationmaxx.com. Reputation Maxx is part of a fine family of businesses including JW Maxx Solutions, Enterate Ahora and Prensa Ahora.
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