Most Loved Guides and Resources
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Types of academic online presence
I was on a networking call with a future podcast guest the other day. It had been over a year since we caught up. She’s a cool Marketing Strategist in…
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What do you dream about for your online presence, academics?
Hopes and dreams are something you may have for your research, academics. But what about your online presence? Jennifer van Alstyne has advice for you. Let’s talk about dreams for…
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19 Ideas for Your Online Presence That Are Not Social Media
Academics can enhance their online presence beyond social media. Here’s 19 effective ways to share your research and teaching online for professors and researchers.
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How faculty online presence can help your students
Professors, your online presence can be supportive for your students in many ways. Here’s 13 scenarios in which being intentional for your digital presence as an academic online can support…
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When You Need An Online Presence Quick
When you need enhance your online presence quickly, academics should focus on updating your bio, profiles, and might consider professional support.
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Faculty Profile vs. LinkedIn Profile for Academics
When’s the last time you updated your faculty profile? Jennifer van Alstyne discusses tips for your professor or researcher profile, and why you may want a LinkedIn profile for academic…
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35 Page Ideas for Your Academic Personal Website
I hope the page ideas help you plan your personal academic website so it feels more like you. 35 ideas for what to share on your professor website.
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Social Media for Academics in 2025
13 thoughts on social media for faculty, researchers, and graduate students from Jennifer van Alstyne for The Social Academic. Resources to help with your social media presence as an academic…
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Tips for Academics Attending and Presenting at Conferences
Enhance your online presence before, during, and after your academic presentation or speaking engagement. Ideas for engaging with people on social media and in person networking for professors and academics.
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Research Lab Websites and Research Group Websites Guide
Jennifer van Alstyne on what a research lab website can do for you. Ideas for what pages to include on your research group website and considerations for principal investigators to…
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How To Make A Personal Academic Website
This step-by-step guide teaches you how to create an academic personal website. Professors, learn how to make your personal website a reality.
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How to Update Your Outdated Faculty Website
Is your website old or outdated? Here’s how to get started updating your personal website.
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Website Hosts for Faculty, Scientists, and Grad Students
What is a website host? And, how do you choose one for your personal academic website?
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7 LinkedIn Profile Tips for Graduate Students
LinkedIn is the best social media platform for graduate students. Get my top 8 tips for your LinkedIn profile!
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How to Update Your Social Media Profile for Academics in 10 Steps
You should update your social media profiles 1-2x per year. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help.
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A 1-Page Academic Personal Website Should Include These 6 Things
The simplest website structure for academics is a 1-page personal website. Learn what’s needed on your website and how to get started.
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Connect through Direct Messaging on Social Media
Direct messages are a great way to have conversations. And that means they’re my favorite way to network. Echo Rivera, PhD and I talk direct messages and social media for…
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Social Media Tips: 7 Questions for Setting Thoughtful Goals
What should I consider if I want to be more active on social media as a professor? Faculty, if you want to be intentional about how you show up online,…
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Social Media Platforms for Academics, A Breakdown of the Networks
Check out my guide to social media for professors, including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Bluesky, TikTok, and Threads.