{"product_id":"2940016080000","title":"Guide Your Reputation Online","description":"This is the story of Joe.  Joe was a wild and reckless teenager who gave his poor parents more grief than anyone should have when raising a child.  His was a loving home. While he wasn't a \"rich kid\", he never wanted for the basics he needed during his childhood.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Joe reached puberty, however, everything changed.  He was one of those poor kids that trouble seems to follow at every turn.  Not that he did things that his buddies didn't do. It's that Joe was the one who always got caught.  He was the unfortunate \"wild child.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJoe eventually worked his way through those turbulent years and fortunately escaped unscathed, or so he thought.  He was never arrested and figured anything else in his past was long gone.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHowever, like many other youngsters, Joe had developed a  \"reputation.\" And, this being the digital age, it followed him online.  He had no idea that all anyone had to do was Google his name and there it was in living color, saved for posterity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvery post to Facebook, each gory story on Myspace and other social bookmarks that popped up about \"Joe ____.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHis first disappointments came when he started applying to colleges.  His grades were okay and he should have been a shoo-in for the schools he chose.  But, he got rejection after rejection.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJoe even missed out on jobs that were considered menial and needing no experience.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe was finally clued him in the umpteenth time he applied for a part time job. \u003cbr\u003e After that interview was shot down, the manager gave him the clue he needed to unlock the puzzle.  He asked him if he had ever \"Googled\" himself.  Sure enough, there it was, the entire ugly picture of previous life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you think this horror story is a rare occurrence, please think again.  If this can happen to \"Joe\", don't think it can't happen to you.  If you are a business owner, it's even worse.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur new digital lifestyle has brought about significant changes to our lives; wonderful advances and opportunities abound like never before.  But, with significant advantages comes potential  danger.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBusinesses and individuals are starting to realize the problems which our new freedom and fast technology bring to our business and personal lives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur purpose is not to frighten you, but to educate you to the benefits and pitfalls that can cause you to fumble.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis comprehensive guide will help you to understand: \u003cbr\u003e1)What is already happening.\u003cbr\u003e2)The benefits and the risks.\u003cbr\u003e3)Why it’s a concern for almost everyone that uses the Internet,\u003cbr\u003e4)When to get professional help\u003cbr\u003e5)How you can reduce most risks and\u003cbr\u003e6)How you can deal with whatever lies ahead!","brand":"Creaders Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47066784366832,"sku":"2940016080000","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940016080000_p0.jpg?v=1763628791","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940016080000","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}