Action Steps - Digital Footprint Management

Your Personal Action Plan

Follow this comprehensive action plan to systematically improve your digital footprint. Each task is designed to enhance your online privacy and reputation. Your progress is automatically saved and resets weekly to encourage regular maintenance.

Progress Tracking: Your progress is saved based on your IP address and resets every week to encourage regular digital hygiene maintenance.

Your Progress

Tasks Completed

Total Tasks

Complete

Ready to start your digital footprint journey!

Complete Action Checklist

Phase 1: Digital Footprint Assessment

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Google Yourself

Search for your full name in quotes on Google and review the first 3 pages of results

Image Search Check

Search for your name in Google Images and review all photos that appear

Social Media Audit

List all your social media accounts and note which ones are public vs private

Check Alternative Search Engines

Search for yourself on Bing, Yahoo, and DuckDuckGo to see different results

Identify Problem Content

Make a list of any inappropriate or concerning content you found about yourself

Check Data Broker Sites

Search for yourself on Spokeo, WhitePages, and other people search engines

Review Professional Presence

Check your LinkedIn profile and any professional networking sites

Document Findings

Create a document listing all platforms where you have a presence

Phase 4: Security Enhancement

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Enable Two-Factor Authentication

Set up 2FA on all important accounts (email, social media, banking)

Update All Passwords

Create strong, unique passwords for each account using a password manager

Review App Permissions

Check what permissions you've granted to apps and revoke unnecessary access

Check Data Breaches

Use Have I Been Pwned to check if your email was in any data breaches

Secure Email Accounts

Enable security features and review forwarding rules in all email accounts

Review Connected Apps

Check which third-party apps have access to your social media accounts

Update Recovery Information

Ensure recovery emails and phone numbers are current and secure

Review Login Activity

Check recent login activity on all accounts for suspicious access

Phase 5: Positive Content Creation

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Create Professional LinkedIn Profile

Build a complete LinkedIn profile showcasing your skills and achievements

Share Academic Achievements

Post about awards, good grades, academic projects, and educational milestones

Document Volunteer Work

Share photos and posts about community service and volunteer activities

Showcase Creative Projects

Share your artwork, writing, music, or other creative accomplishments

Post About Hobbies and Interests

Share appropriate content about your hobbies, sports, and positive interests

Engage Positively with Others

Like, comment, and share positive content from friends and organizations

Write Thoughtful Reviews

Leave helpful, constructive reviews for products, services, and experiences

Consider Creating a Personal Website

Build a simple personal website or portfolio to control your online narrative

Phase 6: Monitoring and Maintenance

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Set Up Google Alerts

Create Google Alerts for your name to monitor new mentions online

Schedule Monthly Reviews

Set calendar reminders to review your digital footprint monthly

Install Our Browser Extension

Download and install the DigitalGuard browser extension for ongoing monitoring

Educate Friends and Family

Share digital footprint awareness with friends and family members

Create a Digital Will

Plan for your digital assets and accounts in case of emergency

Final Assessment

Google yourself again and compare results to your initial assessment

Tips for Success

Take Your Time

Don't rush through the checklist. Quality cleanup is better than speed.

Break It Down

Complete one phase at a time over several days if needed.

Ask for Help

Don't hesitate to ask friends or family to help remove tagged content.

Make It a Habit

Regular maintenance is key to keeping your digital footprint clean.

Progress Summary

Assessment: 0/8

Privacy: 0/10

Cleanup: 0/12

Security: 0/8

Content: 0/8

Monitoring: 0/6

Digital Footprint Action Plan

Your Personal Action Plan

Your Progress

Complete Action Checklist

Phase 1: Digital Footprint Assessment

Google Yourself

Image Search Check

Social Media Audit

Check Alternative Search Engines

Identify Problem Content

Check Data Broker Sites

Review Professional Presence

Document Findings

Phase 2: Privacy Settings Optimization

Facebook Privacy Settings

Instagram Privacy Settings

Twitter/X Privacy Settings

TikTok Privacy Settings

Google Privacy Settings

YouTube Privacy Settings

LinkedIn Privacy Settings

Snapchat Privacy Settings

Discord Privacy Settings

Browser Privacy Settings

Phase 3: Content Cleanup

Delete Inappropriate Facebook Posts

Clean Up Instagram Posts

Delete Old Tweets

Remove TikTok Videos

Clean YouTube Comments

Remove Tagged Photos

Clean Up Reddit History

Review Forum Posts

Update Profile Pictures

Clean Up Bio/About Sections

Review Email Signatures

Clean Up Usernames