 So you’ve just posted something on Instagram and the comments and the likes are rolling in... ... but something is a little off. You’re hit with a stream of comments from random users that read: “post here” or “send pic to” What... the... heck... is going on? Unfortunately, you’ve been hit by spam bots, but there is a solution to combat them.  Follow these steps: 1. Go into your privacy settings. You can access this via your profile page by first tapping on your profile pic. 2. Tap on 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀. From here you’ll be given options that will let you filter out who you receive comments from. *Add 3rd PIC HERE* 3. To add an extra layer of protection you can also tap on 𝗛𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 from your privacy menu. This will allow you to filter out offensive words and phrases and even customize your own list of words you no longer wish to see. 4. Lastly, be aware of “spammy” or banned hashtags. The list of these is growing and while Instagram doesn’t put out an official list, a little research before posting can go a long way. If you’re ready to work with a team of social media experts to get your business in front of your dream clients... (not spam bots) we’re just a click away! Click to book a free Digital Deep Dive™ and let’s do this!  3. To add an extra layer of protection you can also tap on 𝗛𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 from your privacy menu. This will allow you to filter out offensive words and phrases and even customize your own list of words you no longer wish to see.
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 Oh 🤬!! I’ve been hacked!”
If you’ve uttered these words you know just how distressing this experience can be. Don’t panic... DON'T get desperate. … Because that’s what the hackers are counting on. If you find that your account has been compromised or worse yet you’ve been locked out completely, and the hacker is demanding you pay to have it restored to you, DON’T fall for it. This is a scam and they don’t have any intention of returning your account to you. Negotiating and paying just incentivizes them to keep hacking. Once they get your money they’ll just move on to their next target. And be wary of people who offer to recover your account for a fee. This could be a scam too. So research... research... research. If you’ve been hacked, be sure to change ALL passwords across ALL of your social media to avoid further breaches. (Side note... This is why I don't use social media to log in to online retailers) Regarding your hacked account, let it go and start a new one... If you can't get it back it's not the end of the world. Though I get it... It will feel like it. ✔️ Remember to use two-factor authentication during setup. (I’ve got information on how to set this up on Instagram) and rest assured that there ARE ways to grow your account quickly. For instance, we’ve helped our clients do this via online events and newsletters. If you’re looking for a customized solution in this area, we’d love to help. Click to book a free Digital Deep Dive™ and let’s start.  Have you ever come across a piece of content that perfectly conveys something you want to say?
It could be something lighthearted or it could be something more serious in tone, either way, it perfectly articulates a message you want to share. (Full disclosure, I've done it myself, and why not? Tik Tok and Instagram a full of gems!) So you re-post it and watch the engagement on the post blow up. But wait, did you forget a step? Did you remember to credit the creator? You may think it’s not a big deal but it is. I came across an article on blkcreatives.com that summed up why you should credit the creator. ✔️ Creators work really hard on their stuff ✔️ Social media is their marketing tool ✔️ Crediting shows appreciation of their work ✔️ Their work is documenting history ✔️ It could be their big break I paraphrased a bit but you get the idea. So how do you credit creators properly? On most social media platforms you can use mentions, hashtags or links. How to Create A Mention In the comment section of the post, simply add @ before the username of the person you want to mention. For example @blkcreatives It only takes a few seconds but that recognition goes a long way. So go ahead and re-post, re-purpose, and re-mix but always give the creator the credit they’re due. |
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