What I'd like to discuss now are some ways everyone can improve their presence.
1. Check yourself out. Google your name and see what pops up. While you don't need to be at the top, it's always a a good idea to know where you stand. If you have published pieces with the Accent, try searching "first last accent."
Is the top Google hit your facebook? If so, what is your public photo and information? Is that what you want potential employers and others to see?
Become a fan of The Accent
2. Get Linkedin. If you don't have a complete Linkedin profile, get one NOW by going here:
http://www.linkedin.com/
Linkedin is a MUST for controlling your online identity / presence. Google love it, and will rank your profile high in the serach results if you have several contacts.
Explore it, build your profile, and then start making contacts. You are welcome to get started by requesting me as a contact:
http://www.linkedin.com/in/connollymc
3. Get published. Having your material archived on theaccent.org not only increases the google ranking of your name, it also associates your name with whatever topics you write or shoot about.
Check out these google search results:
"ACC police crime statistics"
"ufo west campus"
If you cover topics that don't already have a huge web presence, you are shure to get placed near the top of the search results, so find interesting, original story ideas.
Remember that pitches for the next issue are due by 1pm on Monday, Feb. 2 either in person or through e-mail to editor@austincc.edu.
4. Feed the web.
Twitter - http://twitter.com/
- Follow Accent - "theaccent" and we'll follow you back
- Comment on this post with other good ideas
- Digg interesting web finds, including this blog and content on theaccent.org
- Make a list of bookmarks and define them with your own tags. You can also share with people in your network. Add "theaccent" to yours.
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