When it comes to trendy neighborhoods in Los Angeles, North Hollywood — also known as NoHo — is at the top of the list. A charming one-square-mile community, its bohemian aesthetic and diverse charms have made it one of the most sought-after areas to visit in LA.
NoHo Needs Some SPF13
[NoHo Arts District, CA] – The Road Theatre Company’s 13th annual Summer Playwrights Festival (SPF13), the largest playwright’s festival in the U.S., returns to live, in-person readings July 7-17!
Tips to Clean Up Your Online Reputation
If people search for your name online, what are they going to find? If it’s not something you’ve previously considered, it’s worthwhile to quickly check out what comes up when you type your name into the bar for a search.
It’s especially important to have a full understanding of your online reputation if you’re going to try and find a new job or you’re making some other major life change.
If you search for your name and you don’t love what you see, what can you do? The following are six tips to proactively clean up your online reputation.
1. Fully Assess the Damage
You need to identify the damaging information that exists about you, even though it might not be a lot of fun to do so. You should look at not only Google but other major search engines like Bing and Duck Duck Go. Look through at least the first four or five pages of the results.
You can then sign up to receive Google alerts so that if information about you is added or updated, you’ll get an email letting you know.
There are companies that can help you monitor and even repair your online reputation if you’re willing to pay for them.
If you put your name into quotation marks when you’re searching it, it will help limit what you find to exact messages. You should also consider doing a Google Image search of your name.
As part of your assessment, check out any social media sites you can think of, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. You can do a Google search of Facebook and other social media sites by typing in “your name site:Facebook.com,” of course, changing it based on the site you’re searching.
2. Clean Up What You Can
On your own social media pages and profiles, you can delete a lot of the content that you wouldn’t like the world to see, especially not someone like an employer.
You have to remember when you’re cleaning up your social media that every profile you’ve ever created can still be found. You have to also think about other things like the comments and pictures not only you posted but that you were mentioned in. Look at the groups you’ve joined, online discussions you’ve participated in, and the apps that you use.
Go through everything you can find on social media and consider how other people might perceive it.
Unfriend people who may have bad reputations online themselves because you don’t even want to be associated with anything negative.
3. Lock Down Your Social Media Pages
After you’ve cleaned up, you should check the privacy settings on all your accounts. Change your privacy settings to make sure only people you’re friends with can see what you post. You also want to limit what other people can post about you.
On Facebook, for example, you can block people from tagging you on anything without your permission. They can still technically tag you, but unless you approve it, it’s not public.
4. Don’t Use the Nuclear Option
If you’re making a change in your life, like looking for a new job, you may feel tempted to nuke everything you can online. You delete all of your accounts and try to completely erase your online presence and digital footprint.
This isn’t always the best option.
The reality is that employers expect people to have a digital identity, and if you don’t, it can be suspicious.
It’s better to have a positive online reputation in many cases than nothing at all.
5. Politely Ask If Needed
Sometimes, there are things posted about you online that you can’t clean up on your own. For example, maybe there’s something negative in a blog post or news story that pops up about you, or there could be something a social media connection has posted about you.
The best thing you can do in these situations is politely to contact the poster and ask them to take it down.
6. Build a Positive Presence
Building a positive presence is a good way to be appealing to employers, and it can also push down anything negative so that it’s not showing up within the first four or five pages of a search of your name. There is a lot you can do to build a positive online presence, including:
- Start a blog. If you start a blog, then your name is going to be attached to each of your posts. If a future employer is looking you up, they’re likely to be impressed with your blog, especially if it’s somewhat related to your career or professional interests.
- Update all of your profile pictures. Even if you lock down your social media profiles, most of the time, your main profile picture will still be visible to anyone searching, so change these to represent a mature, professional appearance. Even if you’re just using the accounts for personal purposes, a nice picture is going to convey a better image.
- Get your own domain name, which can help you build a positive professional brand. You can buy a domain name for a relatively low annual cost, and you can use your site to showcase who you are as a professional. You can make it into a portfolio or resume site, or you might want to use your name as the name of your blog.
- Create social media profiles that are just for professional purposes. LinkedIn is a great resource. You can join communities and reach out to contacts. You can also share links to your work and blog through LinkedIn itself.
There’s plenty you can do to clean up your entire digital footprint and make it more positive going forward. Be mindful of what people can see about you because you never know when it’s going to be relevant or if someone is going to search for your name.
If you’re in a worst-case scenario type of situation, then you might hire online reputation management professionals. These services use a lot of various tactics to help people fix their online reputation and also have positive information show up at the top of search results.
All About Fringe: What Solo Artists Learned from the Hollywood Fringe Festival.
This month’s Soaring Solo blog is All About Fringe: What Solo Artists Learned from the Hollywood Fringe Festival. For over a decade, the Hollywood Fringe Festival has taken over the city with hundreds of performances, and there is usually a hefty sum of solo shows in that lineup each year.
Elvis and Everything Everywhere All at Once
A movie review of Elvis and Everything Everywhere All at Once.
NoHo Summer Nights 2022
[NoHo Arts District, CA] – Councilmember Paul Krekorian along with Valley Cultural Foundation (VCF) celebrates the return of NoHo Summer Nights FREE concerts at North Hollywood Park.
Video Games as an Art Form
Are video games works of art? It’s a question that has become increasingly common as technology has allowed video game developers to push the envelope regarding graphics and design. Depending on who you ask, you’ll get varying answers. However, one thing is sure; video games can no longer be left out of the art conversation.
“Sins”
A NoHo Arts theatre interview with “Sins” writer and director William Thompson on stage at this year’s Hollywood Fringe Festival.
The Advantages of No Credit Check Loans: Why Payday Champion is the Place to Go
If you’re in need of a loan and have no credit or bad credit, you may be wondering if there are any no-credit-check loans available. The good news is that there are a number of lenders who offer these types of loans, and Payday Champion is one of the best. We specialize in providing online loans to people with bad credit, no credit, or even those who have recently filed for bankruptcy. We understand that life can throw unexpected expenses your way, and we want to help you get through them without having to worry about your credit score.
PaydayNow Quick Loans: Personal Loans With Same-Day Funding for Urgent Expenses
If you are in need of quick cash, PaydayNow can help. We offer personal loans with same-day funding, so you can get the money you need when you need it most. Our loans are designed to help people cover urgent expenses, such as medical bills, car repairs, and home repairs. We understand that life can be unpredictable, and we want to help you through those unexpected expenses.
4 Things to Understand About PaydayMint Car Title Loans
Title loans are a type of short-term loan that uses the title of a car as collateral. The amount of money you can borrow with a title loan varies, but it is typically much more than you would be able to get with a traditional bank loan. However, there are some things you should understand before getting a title loan. In this blog post, we will discuss four things you need to know about title loans!
“Tribute Fest” at El Portal Theatre
[NoHo Arts District, CA] – El Portal Theatre in association with 3000 Miles Off-Broadway presents Tribute Fest, featuring two remarkable tribute performances by BOHEMIAN QUEEN and JIM CURRY featuring the music of John Denver, July 22-24 at the historic El Portal Theatre Debbie Reynolds Mainstage.
“A Terminal Event”
A NoHo Arts theatre review of the Victory Theatre Center’s production of “A Terminal Event,” written by Richard Willett, directed by Maria Gobetti, and produced by Maria Gobetti and Gabriel Ormeny, running through July 10.
“She Stoops To Scandal”
A NoHo Arts theatre review of “She Stoops To Scandal,” written by Chambers Stevens, performed by Darbianna Dinsmore and directed by Megan Ford-Miller at this year’s Hollywood Fringe Festival.
Interesting Holidays To Consider When The Time Is Right
Now is the time to think about something different for your next vacation. You may not be planning a holiday trip in the immediate future but prepping for it in advance can be the difference between disaster and delight. Working out where you would like to go will ensure you know what you need to save to make it happen.
“Afghanistan is Not Funny”
A NoHo Arts theatre review of “Afghanistan Is Not Funny,” written and performed by Henry Naylor, and produced by Fringe Management at this year’s Hollywood Fringe Festival.
“The Legend of DC Colorado”
A NoHo Arts theatre review of ”The Legend of DC Colorado,” written and produced by Constantine Malahias and Christopher Merlino, directed by Alessandra Mesa, and music composed by musical director Felix Birdie at this year’s Hollywood Fringe Festival.
Title Loans and Travel Expenses
Use a Title Loan to Cover Travel Costs
There are many reasons that people travel. Maybe you’re taking a long-deserved vacation in a sunny spot, visiting family, or an emergency pops up and your assistance is needed. The causes may vary, but trips anywhere have one thing in common– they require money.
Not everyone has the disposable income to travel at a moment’s notice. This can be an issue if your presence is needed somewhere and you don’t have the funds in your bank account to cover it immediately.
There is an excellent answer to this issue, though! If you need quick cash to cover travel expenses, you should consider several budgeting solutions, or inquire about a car title loan.
How Can I Budget for Travel Expenses?
It’s no surprise that traveling is expensive. When you factor in the price of flights, hotels, car rentals, and activities, that can add up to an entire paycheck alone! Not everyone has the luxury of a well-established emergency fund, so finding alternative means to pay for funding is important. The good news is that you can budget for travel expenses in several different ways.
1. Save Up
The most tried and true way to budget for anything you want is by saving up. Even if you don’t make very much money, putting a small portion of that away every month can add up to something big over the course of a year. If you have the time and willpower, consider saving up for a big trip and you won’t be disappointed!
2. Redeem Rewards
Consider applying for travel credit cards that rack up points when you use them. Over time, those points can turn into free flights, nights at hotels, and more.
3. Make a Plan
The most financially savvy way to travel is by making a plan. Unexpected circumstances pop up all the time, but if you factor these in and put a safety net in place, you won’t feel as stressed when they happen. And your wallet will thank you!
How Can I Use Title Loan Money for Travel?
If you don’t have the time to save up money or rack up lots of credit card points, you could consider applying for a title loan for quick funding! That money could be spent on the following travel items:
Flights:
Flights aren’t cheap these days, and if you need extra help paying for one, inquiring about a title loan is a great option. It’s not uncommon for great flight deals to pop up unexpectedly, and when you want to take advantage of a once-in-a-lifetime offer, you should do so!
Hotels:
You’ll need somewhere to stay whenever you arrive at your destination. Nights in a hotel can add up quickly, and not everyone has the extra money to cover this cost.
Activities:
Sometimes people travel for serious reasons, like work or a family emergency. But if you have the opportunity to take a vacation, you will want to fill your time with fun activities! Eating at good restaurants, touring historical sites, or doing something adventurous can cost a pretty penny. Let yourself enjoy a vacation to the fullest by being able to pay for all of these things!
How Do Title Loans Work for Travel?
A car title loan is simple. A lender will look at how much value is in your car and then loan you funding. In exchange, they will technically hold on to the title of your car until the loan is repaid. In essence, you are using your car as collateral for a loan without having to give up your vehicle!
Let’s say you want to take a vacation somewhere warm, but don’t have the funds to pay for a flight or a hotel. Inquiring about a car title loan could be the solution that gives you access to funding quickly!
Inquire About a Title Loan for Travel Expenses Today!
Don’t let having a bad credit score hold you back from traveling! Use the value of your car in exchange for upfront funding in the form of a title loan serviced by LoanMart. It’s one of the best ways to cover the steep costs of travel at a moment’s notice.
JUMPSTART/LA
Are you an early career dancer interested in building a sustainable career? Do you feel overwhelmed by the Los Angeles dance world? Are you looking to build your reel and improve your resume? Then check out JUMPSTART/LA.
“4 Seasons Total Sh!tshow”
A NoHo Arts theatre review of ”4 Seasons Total Sh!tshow,” written by Aaron Michnowsk, and directed and produced by Hiro Korsgaard at this year’s Hollywood Fringe Festival.
5 Tips for Preparing a Small Apartment for Pets and Pet Owners
Life is more fun when you have pets, and living in a small apartment shouldn’t stop you from getting a furry friend.
“The Tanner”
A NoHo Arts theatre review of “The Tanner,” written and performed by Alex McSherry, and produced by Fringe Management and Samantha de Gyarfas at this year’s Hollywood Fringe Festival.
“Cassandra”
A NoHo Arts theatre review of “Cassandra,” written and directed by Kelly McMahon, book by Anthea Carns and music by Patti Smith at this year’s Hollywood Fringe Festival.
The Most Underrated Disney Films Ever
In terms of movie studios, nobody could ever claim that Disney was underrated. However, within the realm of their own films, there are a few that somehow managed to slightly slip through the net. We’ll all have a favourite Disney film from when we were growing up. Many of us fondly remember The Lion King, Bambi and The Little Mermaid, but how many of us remember some of Disney’s live-action films, or the hand-drawn ones that didn’t have quite such an infuriatingly catchy soundtrack? We’ve dived deep into the public’s memories and come up with a small selection of Disney films that might just deserve your attention.
“Mother Grace”
A NoHo Arts theatre review of “Mother Grace,” written by Aditya Putcha, and directed by Stephan Juhl at this year’s Hollywood Fringe Festival.
“Tight”
A NoHo Arts theatre review of “Tight,” written and performed by Becky Feldman, and directed by Courtney Davis at this year’s Hollywood Fringe Festival.