Earlier this week, I somewhat went the professional profile way… but created a page, so people can become my fans and see my RSS feeds, future photos and videos, etc., in one place. Sort of like my own FriendFeed or Plaxo feed on a core Facebook “page” and not requiring one to go all over the place.

See http://tinyurl.com/ariherzog-fans

It’s true that some people (particularly older and less familiar with social sites) can be wary of oversharing and frown on those who seemingly have no boundaries or illusions of privacy. I think by using social media and social networking effectively with proven business results, we can show that there is merit to putting yourself out there.

I’ll admit that I keep some aspects of my legal yet personal life hidden; perhaps I’m on the older end of the sharing generation. Think of it as celebrities who try to protect their children from the paparazzi; there are some things that are just private. And while there may be nothing wrong with wedding, baby or bachelorette photos, I can see why it’s nice to keep them reserved for “true” friends.

Great question. Thanks for reading!

-Alison