Is your social presence the reason why you're unlucky in love? Struggling to find a date? It could be down to your social media presence. GOOGLE is a powerful tool, folks. These days, if you go to a job interview, nine out of 10 times, within an hour of leaving that office, you're getting Googled. Like it or not, times have indeed changed. And in some instances, that same notion pertains to potential romantic relationships. If a woman is interested in you during this social media boom that we're all currently living in, she may grab her MacBook and do a little investigative research - and vice versa. And honestly, why wouldn't you? With so many social media networks out there, we unwittingly offer up more and more personal information each and every day. It's just a few clicks away. And let's be honest, we're all on our computers far too much. So now, allow me to run down all of the major social media networks, and then break down how important each may be in regards to the modern relationship. Pinterest, in my opinion, is a completely useless social media tool when it comes to talking to women. In fact, I actually just think it's a completely useless social media tool altogether. Ooh! I love my bowl of cereal for breakfast! I better go pin a picture of a box to my Pinterest board! Guys, I'm sorry, but that's horrifically uncool. Pinterest - excuse me if I'm using this term incorrectly - sucks a D. Hell, using it could even hinder your efforts to pick up a girl. She could get confused and think there's a possibility that you're not even into women. Some ladies like Pinterest, which is fine. Different sexes, different interests. But even those female Pinterest enthusiasts likely don't want a dude who's into it. Using Pinterest is the social media equivalent of IQ-ing a TV show that stars a Kardashian. Just don't do it. In summation, is Pinterest important? Hell no. I heard that if you ever actually see someone using Google Plus, a genie pops up and immediately grants you three wishes. I mean, yes, people do have Google Plus accounts, sure. But does anyone actually use the thing? Have you ever heard someone say, "Hang on, just gotta run inside and check my Google Plus"? If you get a Google Plus notification in the woods, and no one's there to hear it, does it even make a sound? That being said, if you do happen to stumble upon a lovely lady who's a big Google Plus user and you could manage to remember your password, perhaps you could use it to your advantage. It'd be much like if two people were stranded on a deserted island with one another. They have no other options. Sooner or later, these two mythical castaways are gonna get it on, right? In summation, is Google Plus important? See "Pinterest." Australia Day Instagram and Twitter images. Tom Steinfort Picture: Supplied Source: Supplied Instagram is great. I'd even go as far as to say that it may be my personal favourite social media tool. What can I say? This guy likes a nicely filtered picture. However, for a myriad different reasons, Instagram really isn't the best for meeting ladies. First off, it's damn near impossible to be an undercover Instagram creep. The wise prophet Lil Wayne once said that "real G's move in silence, like lasagne." But, sadly, that sage-like wisdom doesn't apply here. Most people's accounts are private. So if you want to check out a gal's photos, you'll have to be bold enough to hit that "follow" button. Until you do, all you're privy to is one tiny default pic. And, unlike Twitter, you can't even blow that bad boy up for further inspection! Also, almost no one has Instachat installed. So there's no real way to flirt without doing it in a totally public forum, leaving yourself open to possible mockery. But with that being said, Instagram is a picture-based app. And there's no denying it - looks matter. So once you and the lady follow each other, once your entire photo catalogues have been mutually unveiled, you can at the very least see if there's an attraction. Then, if you see Ms. Instagram out in public, you'll be better prepared to make a move. In summation, is Instagram important? Are looks important? If social media networks were '90s sitcoms, LinkedIn would be Frasier. It's nerdy. It's boring. It offers very little functionality beyond its job search engine. So, yes, I could see how on the surface LinkedIn, doesn't seem to play a factor in virtually courting women whatsoever. However, if you're of that opinion, you're unfortunately wrong. The older you get, the more women are attracted to motivation and ambition. I'm not saying they're into money, per se, but if your resume contains the words "Subway" and/or "Footlocker," there's a solid chance that a girl may be slightly turned off. In summation, is LinkedIn important? Guys, sorry, but it just may be. As huge as Twitter is in the celebrity world, a fair amount of your average everyday people still don't have an account. However, if you do regularly tweet, it's a sure-fire way for a girl to get to know your personality or, in some cases, your lack thereof. For instance, I recently tweeted, "Listening to Guy Fieri talk is like getting waterboarded with Monster Energy Drink." Based on that tweet, a lady could infer that I am both a witty son of a b*tch, and that I have stellar taste in celebrity chefs. In all honesty, if you do have an account, and your feed is filled with action-packed gems like "Mondays. Ugh." or "Eating a tuna sandwich. LOL," a lady could easily get turned off. Show some personality, men. Ladies like witty. Funny gets you farther than you might think. In summation, is Twitter important? If your tweets are boring, you could be too. Like it or not, Facebook is so ingrained in our society's makeup that it's genuinely important, on multiple levels. Arguing against that fact is useless. Someone resisting Facebook nowadays is like someone resisting email 20 years ago. It's a massive part of society, for better or worse. You can find out so damn much about a person from their Facebook profile. Pictures. Status updates. What movies they like. What music they listen to. Where they live. Where they used to live. And you can sit there and make believe like I'm describing something that you're above doing, but you'd just be lying to yourself. Deny it all you want, but when you like a girl and she accepts your Facebook request, you do a little healthy stalking. You check out her pictures. You look at what her friends write on her wall. You see what kind of stuff she writes herself. You do all of this. In damn near all instances, it's officially become part of the modern day courting process. And if you think not having a Facebook account makes you mysterious, distinguished or more respectable in the eyes of the lady, you're wrong. It makes you seem like a weirdo. In summation, is Facebook important? It sure is. This article was originally posted on AskMen