Showing Up on Social Media in September – Why Security Builds Confidence

September is the perfect month for fresh starts. The kids are back at school, routines settle down again, and business owners often get that little boost of motivation to go all in before the end of the year.

But here’s the truth: it’s hard to show up confidently on social media if you’re secretly worried about being hacked, forgetting passwords, or getting locked out of your accounts. Nothing knocks your confidence faster than losing access to the platforms you’ve worked so hard to build.

That’s where social media security comes in.

By tightening up your security, you give yourself the peace of mind that your accounts are safe, your hard work is protected, and you can focus on the fun part, creating content, connecting with your audience, and growing your business.

Think of it like locking up your shop at the end of the day. You wouldn’t leave the front door open and the till unattended, so why would you leave your Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn accounts vulnerable?

When you know your social media is secure, you can show up with more confidence, energy, and freedom.

5 Ways to Make Your Social Media Accounts More Secure

Here are five practical, tried-and-tested steps you can take today:

1. Use strong, unique passwords

Forget “business123”! A strong password should be at least 12 characters long, mixing upper and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. And most importantly, don’t use the same password across multiple platforms. If one gets hacked, they all do.

2. Turn on two-factor authentication (2FA)

This adds an extra layer of protection. Even if someone gets your password, they’ll also need the code sent to your phone or authentication app before they can log in. Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X (Twitter) all have this option.

3. Keep recovery details up to date

Make sure the email and phone number linked to your accounts are current. If you change your phone or email address, update them straight away. Otherwise, you might struggle to get back in if you’re ever locked out.

4. Be smart with admins and access

If you’ve got staff or freelancers managing your social media, give them the correct role through the platform itself (like Facebook Business Manager). Avoid sharing passwords if you can, and remove old team members’ access when they leave.

5. Watch out for phishing scams

Hackers are clever, and those “you’ve violated our guidelines” emails and DMs look scarily real. Always double-check the sender’s address, don’t click suspicious links, and if in doubt, log in directly through the app or website, not the email link.

Why Security Helps You Feel Confident

When you know your accounts are protected:

• You don’t panic every time you get a random email.

• You save time (no password resets or frantic recovery attempts).

• You protect your brand reputation, no “sorry I’ve been hacked” posts.

• You can hand over access to a social media manager (like me!) safely, knowing your business is still secure.

It’s simple: secure accounts = confident business owner.

So this September, give your social media a security check-up. Once your foundations are safe, you’ll feel free to show up, be consistent, and share your message with confidence.