Great post, Amanda! When I see classmates posting really regretful things on Facebook and Twitter, I always try to remind them of the repercussions, of the responsibility they have to themselves to make a good impression, regardless of their privacy settings. You never know how interconnected your network might be with a prospective employer or client. LinkedIn really cemented that into my mind. Yes, these are social networks, but the social bit is essentially a vehicle for marketing yourself. Everything we do on these networks is a reflection of who we are. So it goes with companies.

Excellent post. I totally agree.

Thank you for addressing one of my pet peeves Amanda. I stumbled on a great article today that I thought I would share as it has tangential relation to this article.
5 Ways The Intern Mind Trumps You at Social Media
Do not trust an intern to completely run your social media campaign.
Do learn from their basic instincts.
http://bit.ly/aiD6gT

I would add that your website needs to tell people WHERE you are as well. The where may be virtual or it may be in Minneapolis but I want to know that off the bat. I've been looking at a lot of wedding photographer websites lately and that is one thing that really bugs me. While they may travel, generally they are rooted in one place and I need to know that place.