2. A Digital Footprint The world is listening to us when we are
onthe web, then lets make sure what we say is interesting,
engaging, positive and representative of our better selves.
3. What is a Digital Footprint Trail of information one leaves
online All of the information about a person Either posted by that
person or others Intentionally or unintentionally
4. How Do You Leave a DigitalFootprint? Websites and web
merchants When you sign up for or when you buy something, you are
giving out personal information. Your personal information is often
shared, circulated, and sometimes sold. Facebook Your conversations
on Facebook are more public than you might realize. Anyone can
copy/paste anything you say into an email that they send to others
- or publish on Facebook.
5. How Do You Leave a DigitalFootprint? Cont. YouTube What is
you are video recorded by someone else, and posted that on YouTube.
If posted on someone elses YouTube site, you dont have access to it
and cant remove it. Google Did you know that Google reads your
Gmail? They can choose what advertisements follow your
interests.
6. How to Start a PositiveDigital Footprint Google Others can
quickly find out about who you are Google yourself What did you
find? Can you be confused with someone else? Was there a clear
path? What to post? Is this something you would want your
colleagues or future employers to see? Post articles, achievements,
and other things that that will create a positive image of
yourself.
7. How to Start a PositiveDigital Footprint Cont. Steps to
starting a positive digital footprint: Read blogs related to your
interests. Search using http://blogsearch.google.com to see who has
similar interests. Participate. If you find someone who shares
similar interests and is interesting, be sure to share by
commenting. Use your real name. This is a step necessary to be
Googled well. Be careful, do not divulge personal information.
Start a Facebook page. You can start social networking and
collaborating with those who have similar interests. Explore
Twitter. Enables you to share updates and network.
8. Accept Your DigitalResponsibility Sharing publicly Creating
and updated can reach anyone, not just the intended person or
persons. Know how to present yourself Every social network is
different. Be authentic Remain true to yourself. Big egos will
self-destruct Always remember that this can happen in a big way. Be
respectful Disagreements dont have to be nasty or hurtful. Carry
yourself well Let your character shine through.
9. Lakota Native AmericanProverb YOU will be forever remembered
by the tracks YOU leave behind.
10. Accept Your DigitalResponsibility cont. Think about How do
you want to show up online? Do this before you share/engage in
conversations. The Internet never forgets!
11. First Impression Appear online/first impression How are you
perceived? Are you proud of what appears when someone performs a
search for you name? Be consistent Use consistent names Allows
other to find you without confusion Re-emphasize who you are Use
same picture and name
12. Being Cautious Information can be leaked Damage control
steps Delete photos that will send wrong message Request tagged
photos be removed Set strict privacy measures for personal
sites
13. Build a Positive OnlinePresence Easy to be found Make it
possible to be Googled so others with similar interests can find
you easily. Positive Representation Ensure your digital footprint
is a positive representation of who you are. Post Useful
Information Link to interesting articles (Facebook), tweet about
relevant/interacting blogs or websites.
14. Build a Positive OnlinePresence Post positive information
on sites Comment on blogs related to your interests Write your own
blog Post well-written, positive book reviews on Amazon Create a
professional profile, and build your contact list using
professional network sites (LinkedIn) Google yourself (information
and images) Remove negative information quickly Screen information
and pictures (cant always delete) Dont assume sites are private
(Facebook, MySpace) Network with those with similar interests
15. Online Presence To maintain an Online Presence Use a
combination of social tools Google Maps Facebook Twitter Flickr
Youtube Pinterest
16. Online Presence Elements Blogging Establish and maintain
name recognition Quickly respond Maintain positive focus Reputation
Management Track actions and opinions Respond to negative posting
with an apologetic attitude Social Media Create information to
attract Encourage others to share with their social networks
17. Protect Yourself Online Create professional email Limit
contact information Never provide your social security number or
other important information If something sounds too good to be
true, it probably is!
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