Google Profiles
is a dedicated Web page that displays your picture with personal information. You can make your profile public or private, which means you can control your privacy settings. Those users who do set their Google Profile to be indexed by the search engine will find a listing above the search results for their name. As a professional or someone who wants to be discovered, this is a free and helpful tool to position yourself at the top of the search results.
Instructions
1. Sign in to your Google Profiles account at profiles.google.com.
2. Click the "Edit Profile" button near the top right side.
3. Scroll down to the "Search visibility" section and click it. A small pop-up box will appear as an overlay on the screen.
4. Check the box next to "Help others find my profile in search results." Click the "Save" button.
5. Click the "Done Editing" button at the top of the page. Your profile will now be indexed in the search results. It can take up to 15 minutes for it to begin showing, but in some cases may appear immediately.
