47% of people have Googled for information about their name, self, etc. (cite)
Few Internet users say they Google themselves regularly — about three-quarters of self-searchers say they have done so only once or twice.
What is the big deal about self-Googling? And why wouldn’t you self-Google in this day and age. Any number of vicious rumors could be flying around. In fact, you’ve probably started some of them yourself.
Self-Googling is made out to be something dirty to be done in a dark room in the wee hours of the morn while you glance over your shoulder to make sure no one has crept up behind you.
It’s ridiculous. Google and be Googled. Who cares?