Googlability

Everyone Googles themselves at some point to see what's out there on the web with your name attached to it. When I Googled my name I found many hits with Michael Balke in it. For example there's a German composer named Michael Balke who has his own website and youtube videos of him conducting world famous symphonies. When it came to material that regarded myself the only thing that popped up was my twitter account. It was a relief to me because I really don't want to have my name out there on the web as a college student. I like my privacy and the fact that when people search my name all they will see is a twitter page made me rest easy.

There are many risks and advantages to being Googlable. It all just depends on how private you want your life to be. Some people like having there name out there because it can draw attention to them, especially if it's for something good. It can help employers understand who you are if there is good information out there on you. But on the other hand if there is a lot of negative things out there then it can be a real draw back. It can destroy your privacy and even the chance of getting a job if the wrong people see it. Your internet life is something that should be taken seriously. Nothing is ever truly "deleted." The risk of having something in a google search will always be there.