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This document discusses digital footprints and how to manage one's online presence. It defines a digital footprint as the trail of information someone leaves online through their own posts and actions, as well as things others post about them. It notes that one leaves a footprint through websites, social media like Facebook and YouTube, and services like Google. The document provides tips for curating a positive online presence such as using one's real name, posting positive content, and networking with others of similar interests. It stresses the importance of regularly monitoring one's online reputation and removing any negative information.
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- 2. A Digital Footprint “The world is listening to us when we are on the web, then let's make sure what we say is interesting, engaging, positive and representative of our better selves.”
- 3. What is aDigital 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 YouLeave a Digital Footprint? 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 YouLeave a Digital Footprint? Cont. YouTube What is you are video recorded by someone else, and posted that on YouTube. If posted on someone else's YouTube site, you don't have access to it and can't remove it. Google Did you know that Google reads your Gmail? They can choose what advertisements follow your interests.
- 6. How to Starta Positive Digital 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 Starta Positive Digital 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 Digital Responsibility 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 don’t have to be nasty or hurtful. Carry yourself well Let your character shine through.
- 9. Lakota Native American Proverb YOU will be forever remembered by the tracks YOU leave behind.
- 10. Accept Your Digital Responsibilitycont. 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 PositiveOnline Presence 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 PositiveOnline Presence 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 (can’t always delete) Don’t 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!
- 18. References Brown, R. (2011,May 13). Digital Footprints. [Web log comment]. Retrieved from http://www.coetail.asia/rlbrown/2011/05/13/digital-footprints/ Jackson, C. (2012, February 6). What Digital Footprints Are You Leaving Behind? [Web log comment]. Retrieved from http://www.trackur.com/what-digital-footprints-are-you-leaving-behind Managing your digital footprint. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://sites.google.com/site/digcitizenshipadventures/managing-your- digital-footprint Managing Your Online Presence. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.manchester.edu/osd/career/documents/OnlineJobSearch0 9.pdf
- 19. Online presence management.(2012, July 29). Retrieved September 30, 2012 from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Online_presence_management Shah, S. (2012, September 19). Build a positive professional online presence. Times of India. Retrieved from http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-09- 19/work/31054791_1_online-reputation-social-network-business- website Your Digital Footprint. (2012). Retrieved from http://www.granvillecsd.org/webpages/lgrandjean/using_the_inter net.cfm?subpage=635376
Editor's Notes
- #4 What is a Digital Footprint? It is a trail of information that one leaves online. You could shop or comment in forums and it can be traced back to you. It is vital to be aware of digital footprints that you leave behind. This includes all of your information whether it is posted by your or someone else and it can be intentional or unintentional. Be aware of who you want to be online or how you want others to see you.
- #5 Leaving digital footprints happens in many ways, including:Websites and web merchants. When you sign up for a new social media site, or when you buy something, you may not realize that you are giving personal information to the people who manage those sites. That information is often shared, circulated, and sometimes sold. Facebook. You have many conversations on Facebook that you think that only your Friends can see. But your Facebook conversations are more public than you might realize, because it's quite natural to lose track of all the Friends you have allowed to have access to your conversations. Also, remember that anyone can copy and paste anything you say into an email that they send to others - or publish on Facebook. YouTube. Perhaps someone video recorded you at a party, and posted that on YouTube. Because it is posted on someone else's YouTube site, you don't have access to it and can't remove it. Google. And don't forget that Google reads your GMail to choose what advertisements you might like to see.
- #7 Others can quickly Google you to find out more about you. Be sure to Google yourself and see what you find. Is this the information you want to convey to the world? Would you be confused with someone else with the same name? Was there a clear path to the information you what others to find about you? What should you post? Be sure it is something that you would want anyone to see. If you can say it, then don’t post it. Once you post something online, it is almost impossible to take it back! Be sure to post articles, achievements, and other things that that will create a positive image of yourself.
- #8 How do you start a positive digital footprint? You should start with blogs and be sure they are within your interests. Search blogs to see if there are posts that match what you are looking for. Participate within blogs and be sure to share by commenting on those who have the same interests. Be sure to use your real name. This is a crucial step in being sure that you are Googled well and those who you want to find you, will. Start a Facebook page. This will get you started with networking/collorating with those who have similar interests. This is a great way to gain new information. Explore Twitter. You will be able to share updates and network with those who will give you great resources and additional help.
- #9 Accept your digital responsibility and take it to heart. When you create (or update) a social media profile keep in mind what you share publicly can reach people outside of those you directly connect with. Remember each social network offers a different experience, so know how you want to present or distinguish yourself.Be authentic – and remain true to who you are. Always remember that a big ego will tend to self-destruct in a big way. Be respectful. Disagreements don’t have to be nasty or hurtful. Carry yourself well. Allow your character to shine through and guide you.
- #11 Think about how you want to “show up” online before you share or engage in conversations. Remember that the Internet never forgets
- #12 How you appear online is the first impression other get of you. How do you want to be perceived? Are you proud about what sites and articles appear under your name in search engines? You should if you want to build a business or get a job.In order for people to find you online, you need to be consistent. Wherever you are online (personal blog, business website etc) you should have consistent names. If you start a website or blog under your full name, do the same for your social network profiles. Being consistent allows people to follow your digital tracks and not get confused. It also re-emphasises your brand when people see the same picture, name and positioning on every site.
- #13 On the Internet there are chances information getting leaked so be cautious. Listed are a few damage control steps: Delete any photos of you that might send the wrong message, Go through any photos (where you're tagged) and request that those you aren't comfortable sharing be removed, Set strict privacy measures for your personal sites so they aren't searchable and your profile picture cannot be seen.
- #14 When you are ready to build a positive online presence, consider the following: Make sure it's easy for people to find you. Can others Google you and find what they are looking for, Ensure what others find is a positive representation of who you are and what you represent, Provide information that is useful via social networks, this means linking to interesting articles on Facebook, tweeting about relevant and interacting with blogs or websites.
- #15 Post positive information on sites that will show up on the first 1-2 pages of a Google search. Comment on blogs related to your interests. Write your own blog. Post well-written, positive book reviews on Amazon.com (even better, review books related to your interests!). Create a professional profile, and build your contact list using professional networking sites such as LinkedIn. Google yourself to see what information and images others will see online about you. If negative information is online, remove it quickly. Unfortunately, once something’s online, even if you delete it, you cannot guarantee that it’s gone for good. Information and pictures can easily be copied. Take care to screen information and pictures before posting anything. Do not assume that Facebook, MySpace and similar sites are private. Network with those who have similar interests.• Create a positive online presence so when employers search the internet to learn about you, they see what a great candidate you are.
- #16 To maintain a online presence, one must use a combination of social tools such as Google Maps, Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, Youtube, and Pinterest.
- #17 Blogging can establish and maintaining name recognition. Blogging is a quick way to respond to complaints and maintain positive focus. Reputation Management is the process of tracking actions and opinions, looking for positive and negative opinions, and removing negative opinions and converting them into positive ones. Try not to attack or try to obscure negative opinions. You should respond to negative postings with an apologetic attitude. Social media focuses on creating information that attracts attention and encourages readers to share content with their social networks.
- #18 Create a professional email address specifically for communicating with other professionals. Make sure you check it often or have it forwarded to and email you check. Limit the personal contact information you list online. Just an email address and phone number are enough. You do not need to include personal information or information pertaining to your family. Never provide your social security number, banking information or other personal details online. If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is!