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A new school year is upon us, and with it all the resolutions that we hope to tackle before the next eight months sneak by. This term, in addition to hitting the gym, adopting better study habits, and cramming in 8 hours of sleep a night (yeah right), the Digital Tattoo team challenges you to take control of your digital identity!
Not sure where to start? We’ve compiled four easy steps to help you be digitally savvy this term:
1. Double (and triple) check your Facebook privacy settings.
Are you tired of your mom commenting on all of your status updates? Worried that your boss might uncover some ‘colourful’ photos from last week’s Pit Night? Keeping Facebook information private is by no means an easy task. There always seems to be some new feature or service that puts you on the public radar and makes it easier for others to access your personal information. Since Facebook privatization is constantly changing, it is important to be informed of such changes and to review and adjust your settings accordingly. To help keep your private information private, check out these easy steps to privacy management.
2. Revisit & revamp all of your profiles.
Now that you’ve updated your privacy settings, it’s time to dig deep into your social media past and freshen up your online image! Whether this means terminating unwanted profiles, updating existing information across current accounts, or simply writing a new post to share with friends, it is up to you to actively maintain your online identity. Think critically about the image you wish to portray and ensure that the content you are sharing is in line with this overarching goal. Keeping profiles and connections up-to-date is especially important for those who are trying to develop a professional brand or e-portfolio for potential employers.
3. Get organized.
From Twitter to Vine to Instagram to Tumblr to Facebook, the sheer number of online social platforms can be very overwhelming. To make your life easier, make use of social media management tools, such as TweetDeck and Buffer, to compile and consolidate multiple accounts in a single browser. Not only will these user friendly tools save you time and clicks, they’ll also ensure that all of your profiles remain uniform and make sharing a breeze!
4. Stay informed!
Online trends and services are constantly shifting and it can be difficult to stay on top of the latest updates across multiple platforms. Rather than be deterred from online participation, stay informed by subscribing to social media and technology blogs, such as Digital Life or Mashable Social Media. Don’t forget to share what you’ve learned with your friends!
This September, the Digital Tattoo team challenges you to create and maintain a positive digital identity by practicing the digital smarts listed above. Be sure to check our blog for more tips and tricks for being digitally savvy this term!
Are you cautious about what you share online? When was the last time you double checked your privacy settings? Do you have social profiles that you’ve neglected?
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