Add Me to Search: Google Launches Virtual Business Cards

        Google’s new ‘people cards’ allow individuals to link to their website, social profiles, and other relevant pages all from one place.

A people card can include a website link, links to social profiles, and any other information you want people to know about you.

When you search for someone’s name, and they have a people card, you’ll see a module with their name, profession and location. The module can be tapped on to see the full card.

For people who share the same name, multiple modules will appear. Searchers can use the provided information to distinguish between the different individuals.

How to Create a People Card

Those who are able to create their own people card can do so by either searching their name or entering the query “add me to Search.”

Before you do that, make sure you’re signed into the Google account which contains the information you wish to add.

After entering “add me to Search” click on the prompt that appears.

From there you’ll be able to add the following details to your people card:

• The image from your Google account

• A description of yourself

• A website link

• Links to social profiles

• Phone number

• Email address

You can decide how much of the above information you want to include in your people card.

Although, as Google notes: “The more information you provide, the easier it is for people to find you.”

People are not required to display their phone number, but Google does require it for authentication purposes.

Google aims to ensure people cards contain reliable information by implementing strict quality control measures.