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Delete the Weekend: Tips for Managing Your Online Rep

Community Manager — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 15:13:00 GMT

Dear Monday:

Who tagged me in all the pictures from the weekend's beach outing and other assorted festivities? Time to delete those unwanted bathing suit photos, stat. But who has the time to untag every unflattering photo? Any ideas for a time-saving short cut?

Your friend,

Not Loving My Weekend Beach Look

Dear Not Loving My Weekend Beach Look:

We all have snap-happy friends who document (and post online) every minute of the day. We feel your pain. But you are in luck; we have a solution to your online photo woes. Check out the Pendaflex Tag Tamer: a free, user-friendly app for finding and removing unwanted photos.

The Tag Tamer streamlines the search process, letting users search for photos by month and year as well as by others tagged in the same photo. Plus, the Pendaflex Tag Tamer is faster, and more efficient, than the Facebook default method for removing pictures.

So consider your unflattering beach photos history.

Your Pal,

Monday

PS- For more ideas on keeping your online image squeaky clean, read Home/Work: Blurring Personal and Professional Identities.

Giving Your Instragram the Wow Factor

Community Manager — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 14:47:00 GMT

Instagram made headlines this spring when Facebook acquired it for a jaw-dropping $1 billion dollars. Talk about a wow factor. A billion dollars sure turns plenty of heads, but you can make the most of your Instagram photos with considerably less cash.

We've rounded up tips for using Instagram like a pro. So get ready to get snap happy.

10 Ways to Make Your Instagram Photos Pop!: Terrific roundup of editing apps such as MoreBeaute which allow skin tones to be blurred, smoothed, and brightened or darkened in tone. Your pics will look magazine-worthy in minutes.
6 Tips to Use Instagram Like a Pro: Ideas include using double filters by taking photos with your phone camera and then applying filters with apps such as FilterMania before you run the image through Instagram's own filters.
Using Instagram for Marketing: Useful roundup for businesses and brands wanting to dive into Instagram.

Amp up your photos' wow power by learning from others: This roundup of the top 15 Instagram users showcases people operating at their creative best. And we love seeing how inventive some brands are with their Instagram accounts. Tiffany & Co. shows of the exquisite artisanship that goes into each piece of jewelry. The images of craftspeople at work are not only lovely, they help the brand convey the message that Tiffany's high-end prices are a small price to pay for a work or art.

How do you make the most of Instagram? What is your most creative Instagram photo? Share your thoughts here and on the Pendaflex Facebook page.

Photo Finish: What to Keep Off of Facebook

Community Manager — Wed, 23 May 2012 14:59:00 GMT

We've all heard the horror stories of unwanted or embarrassing photos popping up on Facebook. Witness the case of a Florida fireman who was recently investigated after his boss saw pictures of his minor children on Facebook posing with alcoholic beverages. Puts your own recent "bad hair day" photo into perspective doesn't it?

Knowing that the new Facebook Timeline format makes photos more visible and discoverable than ever, we recently launched the Pendaflex Tag Tamer, a free, user-friendly app for finding and removing unwanted photos.

The Tag Tamer streamlines the search process, letting users search for photos by month and year as well as by others tagged in the same photo. So say good-bye to manually scrolling through countless photos and hello to a one-click search that gathers photos in one easy-to-see window.

Once you have your photos neatly corralled, review them for suitability. While individuals may differ on what constitutes an acceptable photo, experts offer these useful guidelines.

No nudity or scantily clad images
Think twice about posting pictures of alcohol consumption, even if you're of legal age. Ditto for tobacco use.
No illegal activities
Think twice about images with apparel showcasing political or religious slogans.
Keep intimate shots intimate (birth pictures, children in bathtubs, couples kissing, etc. fall into this category)
Delete image that make you uncomfortable with your appearance (bad hair day, eyes closed, goofy facial expression.)

Use commonsense when reviewing pictures, asking yourself the "New York Times" question: how would I feel if this image was on the front page of the New York Times? Then, delete or keep accordingly.

How do you manage your images on Facebook? Has anyone ever tagged you in an embarrassing photo? Share your thoughts here and on the Pendaflex Facebook page.

Tame Unwanted Facebook Photos

Community Manager — Tue, 22 May 2012 14:57:00 GMT

Smartphones, with their built-in digital cameras, have made for a snap-happy world. Last New Year's Eve alone an estimated 750 million pictures were posted to Facebook. Odds are not every photo was flattering: too much "Auld Lang Syne" can look pretty embarrassing in the light of day.

Given how easy it is to be tagged in Facebook photos for the world to see, it's critical to manage how your image is presented on the social media giant. Putting your best face forward on Facebook is more than just mere vanity; it's as critical to your professional reputation as impeccable references and a polished resume. Consider the following:

Recruiters and hiring managers are increasingly using Facebook to screen prospective hires.
Ninety percent of hiring managers check out potential candidates' social media accounts.
Seventy percent of hiring managers have rejected a candidate because of inappropriate Facebook content.
Facebook's new Timeline format makes photos more visible and discoverable than ever.

So how to keep all those "bad hair day" photos off Facebook once and for all? Try the Pendaflex Tag Tamer, a free, user-friendly app for finding and removing unwanted photos.

The Tag Tamer streamlines the search process, letting users search for photos by month and year as well as by others tagged in the same photo. The Pendaflex Tag tamer is faster, and more efficient, than the Facebook default method for removing pictures.

Job hunters, college grads with an active "virtual" life and anyone with friends and family who are always snapping digital pictures will want to visit the Pendaflex Facebook page to download the free app. Get ready to say good-bye to unwanted or embarrassing photos for good.

How do you manage your images on Facebook? Has anyone ever tagged you in an embarrassing photo? Share your thoughts here and on the Pendaflex Facebook page.

Top 10 Ways to Preserve Summer Memories

Community Manager — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:53:00 GMT

Ah, summer. Surf, sand, sun, fun. Maybe the highlight was a long-planned family reunion or an impulsive romantic getaway for two. Preserve the memories of the lazy, hazy days of summer with these top ten tips.

1. Print, Not Pixels: Nothing evokes a memory like a wonderful photo. Don't let yours languish in digital format. Print the best in photo books and for display in frames.

2. See, Shell: Some memories are tangible: a sea shell, a postcard. Turn treasured mementos into displays in your home. Group shells in a clear vase or mount along a frame's edge. Create a postcard collage or use the images to decoupage a tray.

3. The Written Word: Diaries aren't just for tweens. If you aren't in the habit of journal keeping, consider starting now. Jot down your favorite moments of the summer. Even a few lines can capture a treasured memory for review down the road.

4. Picture Book: Capture camp memories for your children with a picture photo book of the summer. Be sure to scan in any artwork, certificates or awards won during the camp.

5. Repurpose: Did you pick up a treasured souvenir from a trip or summer event? Trinkets from your travels, or even a medal won by a child at camp, can make lovely additions to a Christmas tree or holiday display.

6. Recipes: For many, summer is a season for grilling and culinary creativity. Capture those culinary highlights in a recipe book to share with friends and family.

7. Garden Glories: Nothing says summer like fresh picked goodies from the garden. Don't let fall end the fun; preserve fruits and vegetables to enjoy year round. Too Martha Stewart for you? No worries, even novices can easily turn unruly basil plants into batches of pesto to grace the table through the year.

8. Sports Fan: Loving your newly improved backhand or golf swing? Weekend warriors don't need to let their sporty summer successes fade into memory. Honor the blood, sweat and tears you put into your improved game by playing year round indoors or by booking a warm-weather getaway to strut your stuff.

9. Summer Soundtrack: Happy summer events often unfold to the beat of a certain soundtrack. Capture the summer's effervescent fun with a soundtrack that takes you back. Download all your favorite hits of 2011 onto your iPod and blast it during winter's doldrums.

10. Ah, Summer 2012: Did you fulfill your summer wish list for 2011? Hit every vacation spot? See every friend? Finish that reading list? Perfect that new tennis serve? Draw up a list of what you didn't get to, Memorial Day will be here before you know it.