When was the last time you checked the privacy settings on your social media accounts? Once? Twice? Never? If you don't check periodically, you run the risk of having your account hijacked by hackers. Related article: Strong passwords key to social media privacy by Triona Guidry (The Northwest Herald) What do you mean by "social … Continue reading How To Protect Your Privacy On Social Media Sites Like Facebook And Twitter
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Lessons Learned From The LinkedIn Password Hack
Social media site LinkedIn suffered a major security breach this week as over 6 million passwords were stolen. First, here's a great quote from eWeek that explains why you need to pay attention to data breaches. The compromise of a LinkedIn account has three important ramifications, opined Carl Leonard, senior manager of security researcher at Websense. "First, the … Continue reading Lessons Learned From The LinkedIn Password Hack
Mobile Social Media – New Seminar April 17, 2012
Join me for an exciting new seminar, Mobile Social Media, on April 17, 2012! In this open-format session we'll talk about how you can use mobile devices like smartphones and tablets to access social media platforms. This is going to be fun! Some of today's mobile technology is really sweet, and pairing it with social media … Continue reading Mobile Social Media – New Seminar April 17, 2012
LinkedIn Success In Five Minutes A Day
How can you harness the power of LinkedIn and, more importantly, how do you find the time? My column in today's Northwest Herald talks about how you can achieve LinkedIn success in just five minutes a day if you follow these guidelines: Prepare If you save inspiring quotes and links to interesting articles in a … Continue reading LinkedIn Success In Five Minutes A Day
New Social Networking Seminars In May
Want to learn more about LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter? I've added new social networking seminars to my calendar for the month of May. NEW! Grow Your Business With Social Networking Power Partners Of Cary Grove Thursday, May 19, 2011, 8am-9am Century 21 Sketchbook, 20 Northwest Hwy (Rt 14), Cary IL What's the best way to … Continue reading New Social Networking Seminars In May
Securing WordPress Blogs, Plus Upcoming Seminars On Using Blogs, LinkedIn, And Facebook
I'd like to say thanks to Jane Friedman, former publisher and editorial director of Writer's Digest, for publishing my guest post on her WD blog, There Are No Rules. The post is called Ten Steps To Secure Your WordPress Blog From Hackers. It's geared toward those running their own installations of WordPress, but also applies to those … Continue reading Securing WordPress Blogs, Plus Upcoming Seminars On Using Blogs, LinkedIn, And Facebook
How To Create Secure Passwords
Many people say to me, "I don't need a secure password. I don't have anything sensitive on my computer, so I don't care if a hacker gets in." You, my friends, are a hacker's dream. Because it's not necessarily your personal information they want, although they'll happily steal your credit card info if they can. … Continue reading How To Create Secure Passwords
Upcoming Seminars On Social Networking
Don't miss my upcoming seminars on social networking: Marketing Your Business Through Blogs And Facebook (Beginner) GLMV Chamber Of Commerce Munch & Learn Wednesday, June 16, 2010, 12:00pm-1:00pm GLMV Chamber Office, 1123 S. Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, Illinois See below for the advanced session of this class at the GLMV Chamber Best Practices B2B EXPO & … Continue reading Upcoming Seminars On Social Networking
Free Classes On Social Networking And Internet Safety
Next week I'm offering free previews of my Social Networking and Internet Safety For Kids classes with the Cary Park District. The free preview of Social Networking will be held Thursday, February 4th, 2010 from 9:00am-9:30am at the Park District Community Center, 255 Briargate Rd. in Cary, Illinois. The free preview of Internet Safety For … Continue reading Free Classes On Social Networking And Internet Safety
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