Know Thy Digital Self
OUR DIGITAL IDENTITIES NEVER SLEEPDO YOU LOVE WHO YOU ARE ONLINE?
It is said we must love our neighbors. It is also true we must love ourselves. In the age of smartphones and social media we now must love our digital selves as well. Why “must” we love our online identities? The answer is simple. For many professionals and for those who are not working our digital selves is the first and most important way others are introduced to us.
Whether you are a grandmother at home playing on Instagram or an entrepreneur starting a new telecommunications company, that old embarrassing photo or nasty comment by an ex can leave its mark long after it was first published. If we had a dollar for every client who called us to remove an arrest record, an old photograph, a bad review, or other digital content we would be… well… richer than any man could ever imagine, to quote Luke Skywalker…
Your identity is a representation of who you are. On the Web and on social media, your digital identity is your representation to the world. For many people looking for a service or good, one bad review, one bad photo or one wrong word is enough to derail a sale or an inquiry.
Control your message. Control how you are viewed. To be proactive means protecting your online self with constant searches for keywords related to your name and city of residence. It also means keeping an active online presence. In future posts we will be exploring ways to maintain a vibrant, positive and engaging online profile.
For individuals, personal reputations are the lifeblood of an online presence. For those who are looking for a future husband or wife, a date, a friend or a client, one compromising piece of information can give your life a terrible wrong turn…

RECENT POSTS
BRILLIANT PEOPLE, BEAUTIFUL IDEAS
A Message from the President: The Corona Virus and Mediasophia
The Corona Virus has upended the business world and the lives of nearly everyone on Earth. First, it is important to have some proper perspective here. Take care of yourselves and your loved ones! Respect your local law enforcement and government guidelines. If you...
2017 Venice Biennale Attracts Record Number of Visitors
Viva Arte Viva, the 57th International Art Exhibit, closed on November 26th, 2017. The exhibition was arranged by La Biennale di Venezia and curated by Christine Macel, and lasted around six months in total. The show attracted an outstanding number of over 615,000...
Art Basel Miami Beach Announces Lineup for 2017 Show
Art Basel Miami Beach just announced the gallery line up for its 2017 show in December. In its 16th edition, hosted at the Miami Beach Convention Center, the show will feature galleries from New York to London, and Los Angeles to Paris, as well as many other cities...
Upcoming Visionary Seminar on Beauty and Plastic Surgery Trends
MediaSophia is pleased to announce its upcoming Visionary Seminar, to be held on Thursday, November 2nd, at 6 p.m. The private, invitation-only event will consist of leading plastic surgeons, taste-makers, technology experts, and fashion editors, who will discuss the...
Hurricane Irma Is Bearing Down On Us
The Sophia Group is bracing for Hurricane Irma and our phones may be down for a few days. The best way to reach us is via email. Pardon any delays in responding as we are taking precautions with our staff and families. We will resume regular correspondences as soon as...
The Importance of Your Online Profile
When was the last time you Googled yourself? If it has been a while you may be surprised at what you find. If you find nothing harmful and nothing very exciting, you are still in trouble. Studies conducted have shown that more than 67% of the people you meet in a...
Why Contemporary Art Fails on the Web
When it comes to web design and digital marketing, contemporary art galleries, collectors, museums and even curators and critics retain an ambiguous, almost defensive approach to the ethos of communication online. The reasons for this phenomenon, this ambivalence are...
The Sophia News Launches
The Sophia Group is proud to announce the launch of its latest venture: The Sophia News. The Sophia News is an online multimedia news resources that shines a light on the human interest stories and trends of our day and avoiding the descent into the gutter that so...
Ear, Nose and Throat Specialists Join Mediasophia for Online Marketing Needs
A long-time fixture of the Palm Beach and Broward County (FL) medical community is teaming up with Mediasophia to enhance their online image. Ear, Nose & Throat Associates of South Florida, P.A. has served South Florida patents for more than 50 years. Now, the...
The Aesthetics of Contemporary Art Marketing
Anti-Marketing: Making It Seem As Though You Don't Really Need to Sell Why the Art World Fails on the Web To understand the methodology behind most contemporary...
Twitter Becomes the New Town Square for Candidates
Twitter Becomes the New Town Square for Candidates by George A. Magalios From the town square to the timeline, the way candidates communicate to us has changed. Shaking Hands and Kissing Babies There was a time when political campaigns were personal. “Retail...
Mediasophia Begins Rebranding Effort for Historical Society of Palm Beach County
(WEST PALM BEACH, FL) NOVEMBER 11, 2015— Media consulting and web design firm Mediasophia Inc. is pleased to welcome the Historical Society of the Palm Beach as a new branding and web design client. Mediasophia will focus its efforts on developing a new branding...