There are many sinkholes when you are a professional in the reputation management strategies industry. These include reviews sites, complaints sites, blog comments, etc. But one of the most important problems in the industry is often overlooked by those who discuss the industry most. Photo tagging. Yes, as in when someone on facebook tags you in a photo. Friends often do it to each other for the crappiest of photos, showing you shirtless, with a strange face, or overly inebriated.

If you’re not ashamed of anything you’ve ever done, than maybe you have nothing to worry about. I would guess that most people cannot say that, however. And it’s funny how cameras are often present at those times that lead to any shame. What may be funny to your college roommate (and perhaps even you still), may not be so appropriate for potential customers and business contacts.

The author goes on to say that you should ask your friends to take it easy on you and explain it can effect your business–because it truly can. Similarly, this information should be read carefully by those seeking employment. Prospective employers are increasingly looking to Google to give them more information about their candidates.

http://www.webpronews.com/topnews/2009/11/16/5-less-obvious-online-reputation-management-issues