Google People Cards: Your Personalized Virtual Visiting Card
Most of us
turn to Google whenever we need to get more information about absolutely
anything in the world (or even beyond it). Be it different travel destinations,
classroom subjects, or even people of interest, Google seems to have a plethora
of knowledge about pretty much everything.
When you
look up famous people like movie stars, celebrities, and even politicians,the
search engine usually brings up a knowledge panel with all the information
about them obtained from trusted resources and neatly organized in one place.
From their birthdate and life history to their spouses, careers, and everything
in the middle – it is all compiled together in an easy-to-digest manner.
But what
happens when you look up your name?Or even people who aren’t technical
“famous”?
Chances are,
you will end up with vague information and social media accounts of a bunch of
random people who either share the same name as you or have some other
similarities. Disappointing, right?
With the
immense population of the world, it isn’t always easy to find details of the
exact person you’re looking for. This can hinder the progress of individuals
trying to create a solid digital presence for themselves.
To counter
this issue, Google has released an amazing new feature called “People Cards”.
People cards
are your very own virtual visiting card which lets you take matters into your
own hands and build your identity the way you wish to be presented to the
online community.
What are People Cards?
Searching for
specific people o Google just got a whole lot easier
With Google’s new feature i.e. People
Cards, individuals
can easily create their digital presence, with as much or as little information
as they’d like. It's completely their own choice!
Google People Cards can be seen as digital business cards, made for young
entrepreneurs, influencers, and freelances to solidify their work identity and
be easier to reach.
A Google
blogpost statement says,” For the millions of influencers, entrepreneurs,
prospective employees, self-employed individuals, freelancers, or anyone else
out there who wants to be discovered, we hope this new search feature will help
the world find them.”
This feature
mainly aims to give newly starting professionals the means to create a
trust-worthy destination for all the important information thatpotential
clients could be looking for before signing on. Since the information is
directly set by the individual, it allows increased credibility and gives people
a polished and professional look that is well-respected in the corporate world.
The best
part is that you can add your social media profiles, Behance portfolios, and highlight any other
websites to showcase your work and start building your business empire. This
also gives clients an easy way to view samples and decide whether you’d be the
right fit for their task.
Steps to Create your People
Card
Now that you
what they are and how they can help in your professional life, let’s go over
the steps on how to create your own People Card. Not only are they beneficial
for your online presence, but they are also super simple to create.
Step 1
Open the web
browser on your smartphone and go to the Google sign-in page. Add your required
details to log in to your account. If you’re a new user, you will need to sign
up and create a Google account before proceeding.
Step 2
Go to the
main “Search” page (or Google’s homepage) and either type in your username or
type “add me to search” in the search box. Upon pressing enter, you will get
the option to create a Google
People Card on the top of your screen. Click on the “Get started” prompt
to begin designing your card.
Step 3
You will be
required to fill out the following information:
· Full name
· Location
· About me
· Profession
Add it in
with accurate information then tap the button.
Below the
main fields, you will also find spaces to add in any additional information
that you find relevant including; hometown, education, website, social
profiles, email, and contact numbers.
These fields
aren’t labeled “required” and you can add in whatever you’re comfortable with
presenting to the digital community.
Google
allows you to add social profiles of the following platforms:
· Facebook
· Youtube
· Instagram
· Twitter
· LinkedIn (our
preferred choice for building a professional network!)
· Pinterest
· Soundcloud
Step 4
Add a
profile image from your Google album to increase your credibility and click
“preview”. Go over your People Card and make sure everything is exactly how you
want it to be.
Double-check
the information. Once you’re satisfied with it, it’s time to save and voila –
your virtual visiting card is live!
Step 5
To make sure
you are properly indexed in Google’s search results, just look up your full
name and see if your card is appearing properly.
Extra Measures Taken by
Google
As reported
in a Google blog post by Lauren Clar; product manager for Search at Google,
” We have a
number of mechanisms to protect against abusive or spammy content, and if you
come across low-quality information or a card that you believe was created by
an impersonator, you can tap the feedback link to let us know. If you no longer
want your people card to appear in Search, you can delete it at any time.”
Google encourages
users to add in the maximum amount of information to make it easier for people
to look them up. Moreover, only one People Card is allowed per Google account
and several other strict measures have been taken to ensure relevant and
accurate information is added to the cards.
In similar
efforts, the mobile number and email address you add to the card are
pre-selected by Google based on the details on your account. Furthermore,
low-quality information and impersonators are quickly flagged by Google and removed.
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