[Maria Elena Duron]

I like Naymz, too, yet I favor QAlias.com - you can create you on-line bio along with ranking #1 on your search.

Where most people miss in QAlias or ANY on-line bio (on LinkedIn, Xing, Biznik, MySpace, Facebook, Twitter, etc.) is that they write a horrible bio for themselves! Keep in mind that it needs to possess "compelling context" for someone to connect with you. It's not a resume, or an autobiography or a "sell, sell, sell like hell" sort of feel - this is your bio, written in third party format, so it can continue to place you higher and create connections.

Sign up for "google alerts" (it's free) and put every format and spelling of your name in there. That way, when your name is used on the web, it will send you an email to let you know where it's being used.

There are many things you can do to actively manage your reputation on-line. The key is to be active. Just like any other "paid for" spot on the web - it's easy to "pay" for an advertisement to say that you're wonderful, terrific, amazing, "trust me". (I know you've seen them in newspapers and television - loads of people can buy something to say they're awesome). So, the challenge is to be interesting enough and an expert in your field to get people to mention you on their sites and blogs and link to you - that's the power of WORD OF MOUSE!