As people look to the internet to help them find jobs, connect with people, and stay organized, there are several routes they can travel. Here are a few of my basic views on routes you can go.
Pro's & Cons - Personal Website
+ You decide how you want it to look & what information it contains.
+ There are many options for creating a personal website that are available for free.
+ You can put out what ever content you like.
- You don't know who your audience will be (it's open to anyone to view your information).
- Can be expensive to upgrade to more services.
- Must keep the site current to be relevant. People don't want to view out-dated websites.
Pro's & Con's: Plaxo
+ Organize ALL of your contacts (from all of your online directories)
+ Accessible from anywhere
+ Updates information automatically
- If someone has your password, they could gain access to ALL of your contacts
- There is a basic model, but advanced versions are pretty expensive
- According to reports, there is a steep learning curve for figuring out how to use the site
Pro's & Con's: LinkedIn
+ Potential to gain access to more people online
+ A site to find a new job, employees, or potential clients
+ Reconnect with friends & people you have worked with in the past
- Spend a lot of time setting it up and maintaining it (staying current)
- Does cost money to upgrade or see certain features and information
- Might have people 'following' you who could possibly be harmful to your reputation
When choosing to utilize different sites or apps to assist you in your life, you just have to do some research and understand what you are getting in to. You don't want to have a bunch of people 'following' you on your site who may negatively affect your customer base or chances of getting hired. You need to be careful what information you post and know who has access to the information.
Make it a Great Day!
DG
Pro's & Cons - Personal Website
+ You decide how you want it to look & what information it contains.
+ There are many options for creating a personal website that are available for free.
+ You can put out what ever content you like.
- You don't know who your audience will be (it's open to anyone to view your information).
- Can be expensive to upgrade to more services.
- Must keep the site current to be relevant. People don't want to view out-dated websites.
Pro's & Con's: Plaxo
+ Organize ALL of your contacts (from all of your online directories)
+ Accessible from anywhere
+ Updates information automatically
- If someone has your password, they could gain access to ALL of your contacts
- There is a basic model, but advanced versions are pretty expensive
- According to reports, there is a steep learning curve for figuring out how to use the site
Pro's & Con's: LinkedIn
+ Potential to gain access to more people online
+ A site to find a new job, employees, or potential clients
+ Reconnect with friends & people you have worked with in the past
- Spend a lot of time setting it up and maintaining it (staying current)
- Does cost money to upgrade or see certain features and information
- Might have people 'following' you who could possibly be harmful to your reputation
When choosing to utilize different sites or apps to assist you in your life, you just have to do some research and understand what you are getting in to. You don't want to have a bunch of people 'following' you on your site who may negatively affect your customer base or chances of getting hired. You need to be careful what information you post and know who has access to the information.
Make it a Great Day!
DG