Know what it means when someone says “Twitterverse.” Tweeps will use seemingly made-up words in tweets on Twitter, so don’t be confused. If you see something you don’t know, look it up in a resource
Unless your career is centered on shock-jock sensationalism, you may find there is little to gain in offending or polarizing your social media networks — and much to lose, including professional credibility and potential future
1. Keep Your Professional and Personal Social Media Profiles Separate Everyone has family, friends and interests outside of their careers. It’s important! But once you reach a certain level in your professional life — a
In folklore, trolls live under bridges and taunt passersby. Today, trolls are no less vile. Like everything else, however, they’ve gone digital, lurking online. Their goal isn’t engaging online communities; it’s enraging them. An
What Is LinkedIn? LinkedIn is a 21st-century White Pages that lists not only members’ names, but also their jobs, education and skills. Essentially, your LinkedIn profile is a virtual resume that you can share with
Step 1: Use Your Browser’s Pop-Up Blockers Pop-up ads usually open in a new window, generally using JavaScript, a popular programming language. While pop-ups can be helpful in some cases (e.g. online shopping) they can
Did you know that 81 percent of adults in the U.S. use the Internet? According to a 2013 Pew Research Center poll, 72 percent of those users have looked up medical information online in the
By now, you’ve probably heard you should be on LinkedIn. Whether you’re a new college graduate or a veteran registered dietitian nutritionist, your LinkedIn profile has the power to fast-track your career. Used to its
Looking for an online space where you can make connections, conduct conversations and stay up-to-date on breaking news and current events? Try Twitter. Twitter is a social media platform where users share ideas, thoughts and
If you have a smartphone or tablet computer, you probably already have software applications — commonly called “apps” — on it because most come pre-loaded with at least a few. Apps created for specific functions
Joining LinkedIn just to create a profile is like attending a networking event just to shake hands: It’s fun, but rarely fruitful. To make the most of their LinkedIn experience, RDNs should make the most
If you’re like many people, you have a Facebook profile to connect with old friends, share updates about your life, browse funny pictures and play games. But there’s another type of presence on Facebook that’s
So you’ve created a Pinterest account and you’re ready to begin your boards. Here are some tips to make your pinning as inspirational as it is informational. Make Your Board Beautiful The whole point to
Now that you’ve created a Pinterest account and you’ve begun building creative boards by pinning original sources. Now let’s learn about “repinning” items you find on Pinterest itself. Repinning isn’t difficult, but there are some
In 2007, grocery chain Whole Foods landed in the hot seat when the Federal Trade Commission discovered co-CEO John Mackey had spent seven years trawling Yahoo! Finance’s online bulletin boards, publishing more than 1,100 posts