Facebook has finally rolled out its long awaited Dating feature, a match-making tool enabling users to create separate Dating profiles in order to keep their regular profile information separate. Facebook then uses its vast data banks to help match you up with relevant Dating users – and given what Facebook knows about people and their […]
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Can your Targeted Ads land you in Legal Hot Water?
Finally after years of criticism, Facebook announced that it would stop allowing advertisers in key categories to show their messages only to people of a certain race, gender or age group. The company said that anyone advertising housing, jobs or credit — three areas where federal law prohibits discrimination in ads — would no longer […]
How To Identify Fake News In Social Media
Social media is a constant stream of shared photos and videos, all of which get liked, commented on, retweeted, etc. But can you spot fake news from the actual truth? “In today’s world, nobody can tell for sure that the information they receive is 100% accurate and reliable,” says Janey Lee, Ph.D., assistant professor of […]
The Dangers of Doing Your Own Social Media Background Checks
Why do we feel the need to post even the most minute details of our lives on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and the dozens of other social media platforms? Because social media is now a part of our daily lives and without we feel lost. What users don’t realize is that everything they post is a reflection […]
Online Reputation Management
It’s not just about resumes anymore… When applying to college and potential jobs, experts now advise you take it a step further. Creating or updating a LinkedIn profile as well as examining your social media pages can save your reputation and make sure you are putting our best foot forward. It’s good practice to check […]