Size 11 Footprint

You're digital footprint is what you leave behind on the internet. Traces of yourself: Images, comments, videos, etc. Some people have a small digital footprint, while others, like myself, have a fairly large digital footprint. My footprint, however is deliberate. Everything you find on the internet about me is okay with me because I intend it to be there. If one were to type in "Nicole Correale" on google search, they will see:

• a link to my Twitter account
• a link to my Stage Agent account
• a link to my YouTube channel
• a link to my Form Spring
• a link to this blog
• a link to my CNN interviews
• etc...

What you will not find of me are:

• Drunk photos
• Rude comments
• Embarassing videos
• etc...

Now why would such things not appear?

A. I don't drink.

B. I'm not a rude person.

and

C.I'm not that much of an idiot to post such things online if I ever did said things.

I am happy with my digital footprint and wouldn't change anything. I feel I have just enough information online that lets people get a taste of who I am and what I do. I definitely believe in free speech, and when I want to speak my mind I do! But that doesn't mean I go crazy wild and write like a trucker. I state my view clearly and concisely without using profanity because I feel this is more effective in the first place when trying to get your opinion across, and two, it doesn't look to good when a future boss googles me and finds that I wrote, "You little f*****, shut the f*** up and realize...." What kind of professional speaks like that? I would never get hired. People may think I'm just being paranoid about it all, but I don't.

This leads me to the question: should people share anything on the internet?

Simple, simple answer: If it will benefit you - yes!

If you are an actress and you want to join twitter and tweet out the new production you're in so hopefully a casting director will see your tweet and subsequently come to the show, or if you're an up-and-coming band and you tweet a link to your YouTube channel, then yes! Put that information on the internet because it can open wonderful doors for your future! But what's the benefit of putting drunk photos of yourself online? Simply ask yourself before you post anything: Will this benefit me? If it will, go ahead, press POST! Otherwise, spare yourself the trauma you will have to endure when you realize it was a big mistake.