A question I am frequently asked is how to go about looking for someone online. Many folks are just not specific enough typing in their keyword into the searchbox. Here are some tips to help you.
If you can't find who you are looking for on one search engine, try some of these (note -- just add dot com to the end to go to the search engine): Google, Yahoo, MSN, AOL, Dogpile, Ask, AllTheWeb, HotBot, AltaVista, Gigablast, LookSmart, Lycos, etc. There are literally hundreds of search engines, so if you need more, just go to Google and type "search engine" into the search box.
The social networks are great places for finding people, too. These sites are huge, and a great place to search: HubPages, YouTube, Digg, MySpace, Squidoo, and FaceBook.
Be persistent and don't give up. The search possibilities are truly enormous.
Take a moment to think about everything you know about the person. Do you know the first and last name? Do you know the city or state where they used to live? Do you have an old phone number? Do you know the person's birthdate? Or perhaps you have an old email address that is no longer active?
If you are having trouble, use all the facts you know about the person. Sometimes one tiny detail lets you narrow your search enough to be successful.
In addition, there are websites online that specialize in doing people searches. To find these sites, you can do a search on "people search" or "find someone" or "how to find someone online". Use your imagination. These sites are really helpful if you want to do a quick, effortless search.
So get started today -- what are you waiting for? Take the plunge and learn how to find someone online.
If you can't find who you are looking for on one search engine, try some of these (note -- just add dot com to the end to go to the search engine): Google, Yahoo, MSN, AOL, Dogpile, Ask, AllTheWeb, HotBot, AltaVista, Gigablast, LookSmart, Lycos, etc. There are literally hundreds of search engines, so if you need more, just go to Google and type "search engine" into the search box.
The social networks are great places for finding people, too. These sites are huge, and a great place to search: HubPages, YouTube, Digg, MySpace, Squidoo, and FaceBook.
Be persistent and don't give up. The search possibilities are truly enormous.
Take a moment to think about everything you know about the person. Do you know the first and last name? Do you know the city or state where they used to live? Do you have an old phone number? Do you know the person's birthdate? Or perhaps you have an old email address that is no longer active?
If you are having trouble, use all the facts you know about the person. Sometimes one tiny detail lets you narrow your search enough to be successful.
In addition, there are websites online that specialize in doing people searches. To find these sites, you can do a search on "people search" or "find someone" or "how to find someone online". Use your imagination. These sites are really helpful if you want to do a quick, effortless search.
So get started today -- what are you waiting for? Take the plunge and learn how to find someone online.
About the Author:
Samantha Carterson has been helping people learn how to find someone online for years, teaching family, friends, coworkers and her online contacts. She is now happy to provide you with a free search tool. How to Find Someone Online is free, quick, and easy to use.
