This page includes many of the resources that I refer to in my digital identity bootcamps and workshops. If you’re interested in taking the class, check the Rochester Brainery for upcoming dates or contact me to schedule a private or public one.
Major Digital Identity Tools
Social Networking
- Twitter: micro-blogging tool that is great for networking, sharing work, and maintaining connections in only 280 characters
- Facebook: social networking site that is increasingly used for education and professional websites
- Instagram: social networking through photos and videos
- Pinterest: a social network based around boards which contain links to related resources
Networking, CV and Research Sharing
- LinkedIn: professional networking site that allows you to share your CV, connect with colleagues one on one and through groups, easily found through Google searches
- Academia.edu: academic networking and research sharing website, great for sharing articles (more humanities/social science based)
- ResearchGate: academic networking and research sharing website, great for sharing articles (more science based)
- ORCID: primary use is to give users unique online identifier, but also used for sharing CV information and research
Personal Website Tools
These tools allow you to easily create a professional personal website that can serve as a central location for other identities, teaching and research portfolios, and can be completely customized to fit your identity. This list is just a few, there are many more options available!
- WordPress (free with paid upgrades)
- Weebly (free)
- Google Sites (free)
- Tumblr (free)
- Wix (free with paid upgrades)
- SquareSpace (paid)
- About.me (free, very easy!)
Analytical and Organizational Tool
Analytical Tools
Most social networking and blogging sites have their own analytics- these are extremely helpful for understanding what and how you are being recognized online. Use analytics to determine how many posts you should do per day, what the best times for posting are, how this varies by site, and how people are finding your work.
- Klout: Non-associated tool for seeing analytics on various social media sites
Organizational Tools
- Tweetdeck: organizes multiple Twitter accounts, hashtags and lists, allows for scheduled publishing
- Hootsuite: similar to Tweetdeck, but requires payment and has more tools available to improve efficiency
- Buffer: allows for centralization and scheduling of social media
- Later: scheduling tool designed specifically for Instagram
- IFTTT: allows you to create recipes that connect social media accounts
- Evernote: organizes notes, Tweets, posts and social media
- Tagboard: allows you to monitor use of a hashtag on multiple platforms
- Topsy: monitors Twitter hashtags and analytics
- Feedly: site for monitoring RSS/Blog/News feeds easily
Design Tools
Resources
Manage Your Digital Identity by GradHacker, Katy Meyers Emery
Branding, Not As Painful As You Think by GradHacker, Katy Meyers Emery
How to Tailor Your Online Image [For the Job Hunt] by Karen Kelsky
What Does Your Online Image Say About You [Infographic] by Microsoft
Look Good When You ‘ re Googled: Creating and Optimizing Your Digital Identity by Amanda Izenstark
Teacher’s Guide to Pinterest [Infographic] by World Wide Learn
Kate Meyers Emery 