Introduction
Access to information today is becoming more comprehensive, and almost anyone can find any data. Scientists note that the use of social media is increasingly associated with suicide attempts among adolescents (Sedgwick et al., 2019). If a person wants to create their own business, get a job, or is concerned about their online image, they should consider the potential of the Internet search. This paper aims to discuss the sources that provide information about a person through an Internet search.
Discussion
Most people worry about how others will perceive them, and often we try to conform to the demands of those around us. Like any other person, I have different social circles, and on my pages, I exchange information that will be more acceptable for a certain circle. For example, I use Facebook to communicate with family and friends, and I have a separate page for communicating with friends which is closed. I also have two pages on Instagram – official and unofficial. Then, I have a YouTube blog where I post life stories videos, and these videos, although funny, are unlikely to harm my image.
Meeting all expectations can be difficult: family and relatives, employers, clients, friends, and intimate partners may all have specific ideas about the ideal us. Therefore, I try to limit access to accounts that are not intended for communication on a more official level. Let’s consider an example – if I had a YouTube blog where I advertised cosmetics, and at the same time was making loud and socially unacceptable statements on the web, this could push away many potential consumers. Or if I had an online store and my customers had access to my personal Instagram page where I post photos from parties, it could lead to awkward situations.
Conclusion
Thus, the sources that provide information about a person through the Internet search were discussed. YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and TicToc are among the most popular social media where customers can find information about a person. I think it is worth creating additional open pages for customers, where they will see the desired online image. This approach will be a guarantee of civilized communication while limiting access rights to personal pages will help avoid unpleasant situations.
Reference
Sedgwick, R., Epstein, S., Dutta, R., & Ougrin, D. (2019). Social media, internet use and suicide attempts in adolescents. Current Opinion in Psychiatry, 32(6), 534.