Protecting Your Online Reputation

 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.