Finding Someone Online: How to Get Started

Consider this scenario. You lived somewhere along the coast where you spent the tender days of your childhood with some dear friends. But as your dad got a job elsewhere, you had to move there with your whole family leaving these friends behind. Years later you start remembering them and want to get back in touch with them. 

But you don’t know where they live now, or how to contact them. What do you do? Is all hope lost for finding them? We’re here to assure you that you can find people even when you have no idea where they live. 

There are several online services that you can use to search for people that you no longer have any contact with. Using them to locate someone is a breeze. But even without these particular services, there are ways to still find people online. Let’s have a look at the various ways you can search for people online.

Finding Someone Online: How to Get Started

There are several steps you can take to find someone on the Internet. There’s no guarantee which one will work, so it will come down to what kind of digital footprint the person has on the Internet. If they have a large one, you will locate them really easily. 

But if they are not very active on the Internet or don’t use it at all, then your search will only get harder. In any case, don’t get discouraged yet. You can get started with the steps given below, in the order given, and eventually, you should find who you’re looking for. 

1. Google Search

This isn’t something that we even need to tell you. And it’s also something that you might have already tried. Typing someone’s name in the search bar is the fastest way to see if they’re registered anywhere on the Internet.

But there’s a catch. If the person goes by another name on the Internet, this method won’t work. This is why we have other methods for that. 

1. A Different Search Engine

Google is the most popular engine for online searches. But it’s not the only one. Other well-known options are Firefox, Opera, Bing and others.

Each one of these uses a different search algorithm. So, the results they yield will differ slightly. If you’re not having any luck with Google, maybe go for one of these alternatives. 

1. Try Social Media

Social media results should automatically appear with the search engine. But these are only the top results. Usually, simply relying on search engine results isn’t enough. This is why you need to take to the social media platforms themselves. Make sure to go through the channels you’re active on as well as the ones you’re not. Hopefully, this should be enough to find the one you are looking for. 

1. Using an Online Service

There are several third-party websites that offer the services to find people online better than any of the other options that we’ve talked about earlier. But there are limitations to these, which is why it’s so far down the list. 

The main disadvantage here is that you have to pay for most of these services. Unless you’re a private investigator, or you really need to locate the person at all cost, we don’t see any reason to pay for these services just to find a single person. 

But the level of options it offers for search is really advanced. Some of the services have access to public records and can even search registered property owners. Here are some of the ones you can consider trying out: 

• Peoplelooker
• TruthFinder
• Intelius
• Instant Checkmate
• People Finders

Make sure to check the payment plans first before you decide to use these services.

1. Ask ChatGPT

These days, the revolutionary AI chatbot is able to do pretty much anything. From writing essays to coding a program, there are very few things that ChatGPT can’t do. All you need to know is how to ask to get your desired results. 

This ability to act on commands is perfect if you want to locate someone through the Internet. Plus it’s free to use. There’s also a brand new plugin that lets the chatbot access the latest information. Use this to find the people you want to look for on the Internet. 

So, Which One Will You Use?

We’ve tried to present some of the best options that should be accessible to everyone. When you start searching for someone, you should start with the tools that are free to use. Keep using them until you’ve exhausted them completely. When you’re sure you’re not getting any results, then you could switch to other alternatives. 

As for the paid services, make sure you weigh your priorities against the time and difficulty needed in finding someone. These services have access to a large database of personal records which is how they’re able to perform efficiently. 

If you absolutely have to find someone in the shortest amount of time, you should definitely consider seeking the help of online paid services. 

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