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What do your Facebook updates say about you? Intel has a cool way to find out--plus a $500 gift card giveaway!
As a frequent social media user (who isn't these days?), I've often wondered about what all my tweets, posts, and status updates say about me. Personally, I'm hoping mine would be summed up with "fun, smart, and obsessed with Ryan Reynolds" but it turns out that's not exactly the case. If you've ever wanted to know the digital picture you're painting of yourself--let alone your kids who are online (eep!) --we just found this amazing new tool from our sponsor Intel that's beyond fascinating. Not only does What About Me? capture a snapshot of your social media life, but it also whips it up into a cool, customized infographic chock full of information about your digital habits.
You will not be able to resist, trust me.
{After the jump, check out my mildly embarrassing digital snapshot from What About Me?, plus an AMAZING $500 gift card giveaway for one lucky Cool Mom Tech reader after the jump!}
If you've got a few minutes to spare, you can create a custom What About Me? infographic using their digital tool. Give permission, and the tool will take a peek at your Facebook account, as well as Twitter and YouTube if you choose, and provide you with a colorful infographic that you can can save, share, or hide forever in shame. (Ha.) Keep in mind, it's definitely heavier on the Facebook results.
As it turns out, I post most about tech (39%), which isn't completely surprising considering--well, here I am. Talking about tech. However, since What About Me? only accesses your personal social media info and not any fan pages you might have, it's clear my work with Cool Mom Tech is rubbing off on me. Note to self: Post more about Ryan Reynolds.
Fashion was a distant second, in case you're wondering. Hey, at least I'm somewhat diversified.
It's also really cool to see how What About Me? breaks down the way you're interacting with social media. Apparently I'm a big sharer of links and the work of others, but not a big "liker." Maybe it's the old school blogger in me who prefers comments over likes, or that I'm a bigger Twitter user than Facebook. But I'm definitely going to try to offer a few more likes now that I've seen this information.
Also it tracks when you're using social media most, and it turns out I'm not the night owl I had imagined myself to be. Evidently I have a stellar opportunity to dial up the commentary during Real Housewives episodes.
Also it tracks when you're using social media most, and it turns out I'm not the night owl I had imagined myself to be. Evidently I have a stellar opportunity to dial up the commentary during Real Housewives episodes.
Finally, I definitely appreciated the snapshot of who I'm interacting with and whether we're alike. It's no surprise that my Cool Mom Picks partner Liz is someone I engage with on a frequent basis, as well as my sister-in-law and my neighbors. And in a weird, useless but totally fun bit of trivia, it turns out that two of the people I chat with most happen to be my same astrological sign.
For the few moments it takes to try out the What About Me? app, the information you'll get about your habits is intriguing and super fun. And while it might not necessarily change how you use Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, it definitely offers you a glimpse into how you're using it in a way I've never seen before. And let's just say it's an interesting glimpse into how your kids are using it too; should they be daring enough to try it out and show you the results. -Kristen
** Update: This contest is closed! We will announce the winner soon. **
EXTRA COOL: WIN IT! Our sponsor Intel is generously offering up a $500 Best Buy gift card to one lucky Cool Mom Tech reader! Maybe so you can grab a shiny new laptop or tablet and start fresh with your social media habits?
TO ENTER: Make your own What About Me? infographic, AND then leave a comment telling us the 3 topics you post most about and their percentages. Pretty easy for a $500 gift card, huh? You have until SATURDAY 4/28 at midnight PT. **The winner will be required to share the infographic with us to confirm eligibility. (Don't worry, we won't post it.)
TO ENTER: Make your own What About Me? infographic, AND then leave a comment telling us the 3 topics you post most about and their percentages. Pretty easy for a $500 gift card, huh? You have until SATURDAY 4/28 at midnight PT. **The winner will be required to share the infographic with us to confirm eligibility. (Don't worry, we won't post it.)
FOR ONE EXTRA ENTRY: Share the link to this post on Twitter (you must include @coolmomtech - and make sure you're following us!) and link to it in your comment below. Please see our general contest rules for more details.
For more awesome prizes, you can join in the #SocialButterfly Twitter party hosted by our own @techmama and @littletechgirl on Monday, May 7 at 8pm EST.
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Food 20%
Fashion 20%
Art/Photo 5%
1. Food - 25% (No shock there)
2. TV/Film - 14%
3. Science - 11%
Travel: 28%
Food: 17%
Study: 16%
Food 21%
Fashion 21%
Art-Photo 14%
31% art/photo
21% food
12% travel
Fashion-28%
Tech-16%
Tv/Film-13%
Wow, it looks like I post most about food 26% of the time, tech 13% of the time, and finally art/photo 13% of the time.
Food: 39% (shocker!)
Tech: 11%
Study: 11%
Food = 45%. It's true - I love to cook and am a total foodie!
Art/Photo = 11%. I do post a lot of pictures. Especially now that I have a newborn! I also love to see/share things I've found.
Tech = 11%. I love all things technology. I'm actually surprised this isn't higher.
Food: 33% (but that counts things like talking about my 11-month-old eating paper, ha)
Fashion: 17%
Art-Photo: 16%
And here's my tweet for the bonus entry
https://twitter.com/#!/csbrockman/status/195560415374221312 (also linked above)
Apparently, I talk about food (45%), fashion (12%), and tech (10%). I'm surprised by all my food talk!
Food 23%
Study 13% (discussing the kids' schools, I guess)
Fashion 12% (really??)
Food 22%
Sports 19%
TV/Movies %13
The first two are not a surprise at all!
Food 22%
Sports 19%
TV/Movies 13%
The first two don't surprise me at all!
Cool!
Art/Photo 17%
Fashion 16%
Sports 15%
I also shared this URL on Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/HappyHealthyHip/status/195564133079453697
25% - Food
16% - TV/Film
12% - Tech
12% - Study
If this app measured what I put on pages I administer, there would be a huge percentage for politics.
Food: 24% (which includes mentions like, "Apple products")
Art/Photography: 17%
Study: 14%
Fashion 24%
Food, Shopping, Travel, and TV/Film all tied at 14%
TV/Film 41%
Food 23%
Travel 6%
34% Food
19% Art-Photo
12% tie between Science and Study
Food - 27%
Art-Photo - 18%
Sports - 18% (this one shocked me!)
28% Food
11% Fashion
10% Art-Photo
Food 24%
Art + photo 12%
Tech 11%
Food - 46%
Fashion - 16%
Study - 10% really???
tweeted & following you https://twitter.com/#!/babypyo/status/195612848536297473
Fashion (21% - this seems to mostly come from posts where I use the word "pretty." In a lot of cases this isn't related to fashion.)
Food (20% - no surprise)
Study (19%)
This was WAY COOL! Love it and have shared it! My top three were (no surprise here) TECH-FASHION- FOOD! Im sure if shoes were broken into their own category, it would top FASHION! :))
Tech 33%
Shopping 15%
Fashion 12%
Tweeted @Sienna337
fashion, travel, food!
my tweet:
https://twitter.com/#!/HelloClairice/status/195682811074719745
Food 20%, Tech 15%, Art-Photo 11%.
My top 3:
Food 19%
Sports 15%
Art/Photo 15%
I also shared this on Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/debjohanning/status/195703660674678784
I tweeted and am following!
https://twitter.com/#!/a_biro/status/195712656299130880
Travel - 26%
Art and Photo - 18%
Sports - 11%
Very interesting....
Food 41%
Art-Photo 10%
Study 10%
Gaming 41%
Sports 33%
Tech 17%
Food 25%
Fashion 13%
TV Film 12%
Food- 13%
Travel- 12%
TV/Film- 12%
Ranged from 4% to 13%, with most right around 10%. Not surprised on that.
food = 23%
art-photo = 17%
fashion = 15%
i'm confused by the fashion one being third, but otherwise this looks right! :)
My topics:
Tech 28%
Sports 12%
Art-Photo 11% (which surprising beat out gaming and food by a hair)
Tweeted... https://twitter.com/#!/jdnorthwest/status/195896592623075329
My topics are:
Study 38%
Food 22%
Fashion 16%
Thanks for sponsoring!
So cool! Mine were:
Sports 17%
Art-Photos 15%
Food 14%
Tweeted:
https://twitter.com/#!/emdams/status/195927347445252097
Food 24%
Gaming 14%
Travel, Art/Photo, and Shopping tied 9%
27% Food
16% Tech
16% Fashion
Funny because I post about exercise almost 100% of the time but that wasn't one of the things it picked up. I saved it to my facebook wall so I can find the link when I WIN. :-)
I posted a tweet. https://twitter.com/#!/HSlater351/status/195959299560849409
Food-25%
Fashion-20%
Art/Photo-19%
Food: 36%
Fashion: 13%
Art-Photo: 12%
Ha! Food by a landslide. :P
Thanks for the opportunity!! :)
Food: 18%
Sports: 14%
Fashion: 13%
Food - 37%
Art- 16%
Sports 13%
44% food
14% fashion
tie 7% TV/film & shopping.
No surprises there!!! What a fun app :O)
24% tech
23% food
Tie between TV/Film & Fashion at 10%
Interesting... Food, 24% (all those recipes I suppose); Art/Photography 11% (I'm a graphic designer, so not surprising); Fashion 11% (What? I post about fashion? Does this include the complaint about my kids not wanting to dress warmly?). This is neat, thanks for sharing. ~jm
Food: 28%
Fashion: 18%
Music: 14%
Fashion 18%
Study & Food 16% (tie)
Music & Art-Photo 10% (tie)
Shopping 55%
Tech 33%
Fashion 3%
28% fashion 23% food 17% art-photo
Fashion (24%), Food (23%), and Art/Photo (15%). Of course, it failed to pick up on the fact that 100% of the items it calls "fashion" were only in fashion 100+ years ago... I'd class them as "study."
Food 23%
Fashion 22%
Art/Photo 16%
Fashion 21%
Shopping 17%
Food 17%
Food 28%
Sports 12%
Travel 11%
Find it interesting after food, I am pretty well rounded! Thanks for the fun link!
Food - 26%
Fashion - 22% (I had to laugh at this, I'm SO not into fashion)
Art/Photo - 11%
32% Fashion
15% Art & Photo
15% Tech
19% food
19% fashion
16% art-photo
Food 34%(although it counted my friend's name as food, Brie) so the results are skewed)
Fashion 22%
Art-Photo 14%
Tech - 46%
Food - 13%
Science - 6%
LOL,I'm a super nerd who likes to eat :)
Thanks Coolmom & Intel, this was fun
Food 22%
Art-Photo 13%
Fashion 11%
Yep that about sums it up haha! Thanks Coolmom and Intel! I made sure to share this with my friends so we can compare notes ;)
Food - 22%
Art-Photo - 13%
Fashion - 11%
Pretty cool, Intel! Thanks Coolmom for the heads up on this cool app and for the chance to win $500. Awesome stuff for a Friday :) Definitely sharing with friends.
Travel: 26%
Food: 18%
Art-Photo: 13%
Food 28%
Fashion 14%
Gaming 11%
Fashion - 26% (surprising)
Food - 20%
Art-Photo - 18%
I guess they don't have a "family" category, because I think I definitely talk about my DD the most!
Here's my tweet: https://twitter.com/#!/champ_ion76/status/196056124884127744
Sports 23%
Food 16%
Fashion 15%
Food 30%
Fashion 27%
Travel 11%
Fashion 19%
Food 19%
Art/Photo 10%
Tweeted! @yellowwick
Food 18%
Fashion 14%
Art-Photo 10%
I follow you and tweeted: https://twitter.com/#!/jenalber/status/196080809457876992
Fashion 21%
Food 20%
Shopping 15%
Food - 40%
Study - 11%
Fashion - 11%
Pretty cool. :)) Fun little tool, Intel!
Food 33%
Shopping 24% (skewed because I work in a shop)
Art-Photo 12%
Here's my results
27% Art and Photo
13% tech
11% Tv and Film
I tweeted https://twitter.com/#!/Monnie311/status/196135464422473728
26% food
16% art-photo
11% tech
this was fun!
25 % food
16% travel
16 % shopping
tweeted
https://twitter.com/#!/raggammuffin/status/196246373685936131
Wow, that was interesting! My top interest is fashion at 33%, followed by food at 17%. Study and Art/Photo are tied for third at 13%. Thanks for the opportunity!
Tweeted: https://twitter.com/#!/butterflyrouge/status/196249078089269248
Tech 20%
Gaming 17%
TV-Film 12%
Hi coolmomtech! Fits me perfectly! I'm always tweeting about technology, programs, apps, and playing with my little guys! Intel has me pegged!! :D
tweet! :D
https://twitter.com/#!/VectoringMomma/status/196266946017239040
37% Food
18% Art-Photo
11% Tech
20% tech
15% art-photo
12% fashion
What fun! Thanks for sharing this.
27% food
21%Fashion
16% Art-Photo
Food: 24%
Fashion: 17%
sports: 14%
tweet: https://twitter.com/#!/pricousins/status/196296272792129536
Food: 47%
Fashion: 10%
Tech: 10%
So cute! My top categories are Food 22%, Study 22%, TV-Film 12%.
I tweeted
https://mobile.twitter.com/monkaroo/status/196313821500026880
Food 20
Art & photo 19
Fashion 18
Fun to see the breakdown !
Finally a infographic about me and only me.
Tech 13%
TV 16%
Fashion 16%
LOL, def says me! Not surprised food is #1, actually thought it would be a higher percentage though. phew! Wish I had more in the tech and fashion category. Guess I'll have to work on that!The sports being #2 is from being a mom of boys! The #3 photo is being a mom and showing photos I guess :) This was fun, thanks cool moms for showing us.
26% food
19% sports
15% art/photo
food 19%
sports 15 %
travel 12%
I post mostly about food (27%), fashion (24%) and art/photo (13%). I was a little surprised about the food, but it seems like most people have food in their top 3. I am completely floored by fashion being #2! I am terribly unfashionable:)
Some of it makes sense ..here are the results:
Tech 38%
Fashion 23 %
Study & Shopping ar both sitting at 9%
Study 18%
Fashion 17%
Food 17%
The Study and Food percentages make sense... but fashion?? Not so much.
tweeted and following you: http://twitter.com/squiggledot/status/196363410777182209
Food 39% (holy cow!)
Study 12%
Art-photo 10%
My 3 were:
Food (no big suprise): 36%
Study:21%
TV/Film: 11%
Thanks!
LOL
Food: 50%
Sports: 14%
Tech: 10%
now i'm hungry
https://twitter.com/#!/tannawings/statuses/196388761758732289
tweety I follow as @tannawings
tweet!
https://twitter.com/#!/bouz76/status/196391511246639104
Fashion 22%
Food 21%
Tech 17%
I wonder why kids aren't on there?
thanks!
tweeted and follow you (momofthreeunder_
https://twitter.com/#!/Momofthreeunder/status/196398191938248704
Fashion 26%
Food 13%
Shopping 13%
Tech, Film/TV, Study
25% Food
19% art-photo
14% tech
Really no surprises here!
Food 32%
Fashion 11%
Art/Photo 14%
I bake a lot and take pictures - not surprising! HA HA
Tech - 20%
Food - 14%
Fashion - 12%
Am I surprised? Yes, about the "Fashion" stuff. I've got a three-way tie for 4th place: 10% each to Science, Sports & Travel. I would have pegged any one of those three higher up on my posting scale than Fashion (yikes!).
Tweeted and following you as @janettwokay: https://twitter.com/#!/janettwokay/status/196426609882959873
food 20%
sports 16%
study 13%