Protecting your online reputation is one of the most important things you can do in the ever-evolving technological world we live in. If your online reputation is unfortunately tarnished it will take a lot of time and effort to repair the damage. I am going to give you some tips to help protect your online reputation.
When it comes to online reputation, one of the main ways people
damage their online reputation is through social media. Protecting your
personal reputation on social media is probably one of the most important
things you can do in today’s world. Not only does your family and friends see
what you post and comment on, but now most employers access social media of
potential employees to see if they are a good fit for their companies.
Here are a few ways to protect your reputation on social
media:
1.
Using Two-Factor Authentication- Two-Factor
Authentication is not only a great way to secure your email account, but also a
valuable tool to securing your social media. Having multiple authentication
layers gives you the extra security needed to keep your mind at ease when using
a multitude of social media platforms. The biggest complaint with 2FA is how
time consuming it may be for users, but this time factor may be just one more
element to deter hackers from accessing your account.
2.
Set Your Account to Private - Setting your
social media account to private limits who has access to your content. With a
private social media account, you are in control, and you dictate who has
access to your account, post, and pictures. Private settings enable you to deny
fake and suspicious accounts, and people who wish to cause harm to your
reputation.
3.
Be Careful What You Post- Posting funny pictures
or Gifs may seem like a good idea at first, but it can easily cause irreparable
damage to your reputation. It is especially important to try and look at things
from all angles and ask yourself if this may cause harm or offend anyone before
you post it. When posting articles, it is in your best interest to research the
information beforehand. There are a plenty of articles that are posted with
misinformation just to obtain a following. If you post articles with false
information you not only are subject to steering other followers in the wrong
direction, but you can also harm your reputation. Always do your own research
to see if the articles are real or fake.
It is important to always stay on top of your online
reputation to reduce the risk of something or someone damaging it. Always stay vigilant
and continue to research new information on how to protect your online
reputation.
