How to Find People on Social Media (All You Need Is a Name)

Let’s face it: we’ve all tried to find people on social media and hit a wall. Whether it’s an old friend you lost touch with, a new acquaintance you didn’t get the full name of, or a potential date you want to verify before meeting in person, it’s never as simple as just typing a name into a search bar.

Especially when that name is something like “John Smith.”

So, how do you actually track someone down online without spending hours jumping between apps, guessing usernames, or creeping through mutual friends’ lists? That’s what this guide is for. We’ll walk through the most effective manual strategies and show you how tools like Socialprofiler can turn a frustrating scavenger hunt into … Read the rest