The One Way to Control What Google Reveals About You

I had not heard of Google Profiles until reading Gina Trapani's post, Forget the Business Card. Just Google Me. But for anyone who lives in fear of what a Google search of their name will reveal, this is your one shot to control your own message.

Basically, the free service allows you to create a profile on a Web page that displays on the first page of a Google search on your name. It shows up at the bottom of the page -- perhaps after the damage has been done by the six links above. But it's better than being buried on page 6.

Here's Google's description:

"With a Google profile, you can easily share your web content on one central location. You can include, for example, links to your blog, online photos, and other profiles such as Facebook, LinkedIn, and more. You have control over what others see. Your profile won't display any private information unless you've explicitly added it."

Have you set up a Google Profile? Tell us about your experience.