avatarJ & J (Jessica & Joshua J. Lyon, BSQP, CNP)

Summary

The author recounts their unexpected journey to accumulating 3 million Google views through casual photo and review posts, expressing frustration with Google's lack of recognition despite their significant online presence.

Abstract

In a personal narrative, the author describes how they inadvertently garnered 3 million views on Google by posting reviews and photos. Initially unaware of their "Google profile," the author began using it as an author profile, hoping for increased visibility. Despite their efforts and the popularity of their content, the author feels that Google has not properly credited or leveraged their contributions. They share examples of their most viewed images, including shots of a Dairy Queen, and provide links to their full Google life and other published works, such as a humorous piece about medical phone systems and an "About Me" story. The author also critiques the superficial nature of online accolades, contrasting their own experiences with those of a hypothetical teen model who receives excessive praise for her online presence.

Opinions

  • The author is skeptical about the value of uncredited online stardom and Google's recognition of individual content creators.
  • There is a sense of irony and mild sarcasm in the author's tone when discussing the lack of tangible benefits from their Google profile visibility.
  • The author seems to question the authenticity and depth of online interactions, such as the "3.5 claps" received on platforms like Medium.
  • A critical view is expressed towards the societal tendency to overpraise individuals based on superficial criteria, such as physical appearance or social media presence, as exemplified by the teen model scenario.
  • The author implies that their real-life experiences, such as visiting Kyrgyzstan, hold more value than the recognition they've received online.

The journey to 3 million Google views

No one aims for uncredited Google stardom, do they?

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Several years ago, in 2017, I noticed that I had 80,000 views after measly posting a review and photo every now and again. Mostly to update companies, like if they closed down, or if they had excellent services or were sh*t (like a Karen, if you know what I mean) and I said to myself, “Hot dang, let me see if I can use this.”

Before I stumbled across my “Google profile” that started when I opened a Google account, I had no idea about any of this photo and review tracking. Of course, having a business and selling books and such, I used that opportunity as another Author Profile. Sounds good, right? You know, people can see your Google profile and such….?

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Yeah… didn’t do sh*t.

The reason I say “uncredited stardom”, is… because they (Google) didn’t do sh*t.

The following images are the most viewed images in Google.

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The following image is my Dairy Queen shots

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To see the rest of my Google life:

https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmaps.app.goo.gl%2FyaWA1NZsdfkSV6bo9%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1Jxi6kYFoQ9ktRbaFvbrovK83mB9WqGN_5NuX1EN33Oi7ALIsCVc7PAMw&h=AT0y6ty3B98NY_0m0CyaaogQFrKfOPsTurJLFHYv-vVRK2T3Ccvp0ucW57mBdtiMF1r4lI9IusFQvU_GCx-qce67RadT6I6UUBgUJ54_7_EH3RNWlxWBNEEdJbQr0TzwlkZF&__tn__=H-R&c[0]=AT3xDTncsZbDtv7_QCJVT-9UdYa6pQdI50kSPOSO4QBV_Dn530RVNQe7u8yV0-97nG-e9hWZhJqqKT_uy4HznI8DmC2lAoFmC3r_9CMHY_trzmXMYFrfpEGCo05bdxMxIupW9MHsiSRLc2C1QC6kHL45LvuI_XRYAZSNxBlHU34HOxEIb94ByLMg Ha-ha!!

OR click this one:

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On a less serious note, here is my humorous story about navigating automated medical phone systems, published in The Haven:

To read my about me, on About Me. Where everyone gives you 3.5 claps, as if your life was not as entertaining as they hoped it would be in their 5 minutes of reading, saying “Ehh, I rate this life on a scale of 1 to 10, umm, a 2 — he never went to Europe. His life could be better.” Then rating a new teen model right after plastic surgery, liposuction, and implants, just 10 seconds after her 18th birthday, “I give this life 50 claps. She’s just such an inspiration to everyone her shadow touches. She’s so radiant that the sun revolves around her. Such a leader in the industry. So, I donate to her OnlyFans Charity Fund Drive to help orphans in Champa, Persia, Prussia, and Texas.” What industry? (the how-to-pay-for-college-as-a-young-girl industry?) And she's’ never been to Europe, either — is Kyrgyzstan not close enough!? I was there for a week!…) :

Humor
Comedy
Blog
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Google
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