Alexa Stickler, Author at Permanent.org https://www.permanent.org/blog/author/alexa/ Nonprofit. Secure. Digital Archives. Wed, 16 Jul 2025 20:53:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://www.permanent.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/cropped-Permanent-Icon-512-32x32.png Alexa Stickler, Author at Permanent.org https://www.permanent.org/blog/author/alexa/ 32 32 How to Tell a Story in One Gigabyte https://www.permanent.org/blog/how-to-tell-a-story-in-one-gigabyte/ https://www.permanent.org/blog/how-to-tell-a-story-in-one-gigabyte/#respond Wed, 16 Jul 2025 20:47:08 +0000 https://www.permanent.org/?p=8795 Building a personal archive isn’t about uploading as many files as possible. It’s about choosing the right ones to tell a complete story. A good story in an archive has layers. It might include a few photos, a short video clip, or a voice recording. Different formats bring out different sides of the story.  Your free 1 GB gives you room to do this. It can hold around 10,000 PDF documents, 12 hours of audio, a few minutes of 4K video, or a few hundred high-quality photos. That’s more than enough to capture a chapter of your life. It could be something like a wedding, the small business you built, or the first few years ...

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]]> https://www.permanent.org/blog/how-to-tell-a-story-in-one-gigabyte/feed/ 0 Documenting Local Stories Builds Community Identity https://www.permanent.org/blog/documenting-local-stories-builds-community-identity/ https://www.permanent.org/blog/documenting-local-stories-builds-community-identity/#respond Thu, 12 Jun 2025 21:46:01 +0000 https://www.permanent.org/?p=8751 Preserving your story isn’t just about memory. It’s about identity, belonging, and connection. When we document local stories, we help build stronger, more inclusive communities. And the best part? It all starts with you.

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]]> https://www.permanent.org/blog/documenting-local-stories-builds-community-identity/feed/ 0 Go Beyond Basic File Info with Custom Metadata on Permanent https://www.permanent.org/blog/custom-metadata-on-permanent/ https://www.permanent.org/blog/custom-metadata-on-permanent/#respond Mon, 19 May 2025 18:41:47 +0000 https://www.permanent.org/?p=8629 Our custom metadata gives you a flexible way to describe your digital legacy in your own words. With this feature, you’re not limited to predefined fields, and you can go beyond basic file info and start building an archive that reflects your unique history and relationships.

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]]> https://www.permanent.org/blog/custom-metadata-on-permanent/feed/ 0 3-2-1 Backup Rule: Keeping Your Digital Files Safe for the Long Haul  https://www.permanent.org/blog/the-3-2-1-backup-rule/ https://www.permanent.org/blog/the-3-2-1-backup-rule/#respond Mon, 17 Mar 2025 18:31:27 +0000 https://www.permanent.org/?p=8354 The 3-2-1 Rule is designed to create multiple layers of protection for your digital files, ensuring you’re never left without access to your important data. 

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]]> https://www.permanent.org/blog/the-3-2-1-backup-rule/feed/ 0 Whose Data Is It, Anyway? How Permanent.org Stands Apart https://www.permanent.org/blog/how-permanent-org-stands-apart/ https://www.permanent.org/blog/how-permanent-org-stands-apart/#respond Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:41:01 +0000 https://www.permanent.org/?p=8197 As we celebrate Love Your Data Week, take a moment to reflect on how you’re making informed decisions to preserve and protect your digital legacy.

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