The first thing people usually do when they get to know someone is to google them. And sure enough, almost everybody has been mentioned one way or other on the internet. Often there are bits and pieces of past activities spread throughout the internet from which you will have to puzzle together, who this person really is you just met at that party or business meeting.

Why not package all the important information into one website and tell people how they can get a hold of you? That way you minimize the search effort of the people who are looking for you and you can show them what you have to offer. A solid web presence will help you to get in touch with the right people and will help the right people to get in touch with you. After all, in life and in business, relationships are all there is. Let’s face it, even in the universe everything only exists because of its relationship to everything else.

With your personal website you can add to your network value, by connecting to more people and building bigger relationships. You can tailor your own web presence to your career goals and your personal style. Further more, you will make it a lot easier for people to relate to you and to find out about what they have in common with you. Next time you meet them in person there is so much more you can talk about.