“Leave Your Presence With a Gravatar”
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(What is a Gravatar you ask?)
Read on…
This post is dedicated to all those leaving comments
on posts (especially in here), forums and websites that
don’t have a picture beside their name.
If you are a victim to the headless question mark box or
if your pic is a blue or gray faceless head…I made this
just for you!
It is a must watch and learn!
Here goes…
What is a Globally Recognized Avatar?
Enter: Gravatar
When you visit other people’s blog sites and leave comments
there or participate in online forums, it’s a smart idea
to have a picture that represents You. This way, instead of a
box with a question mark or a figure of a man representing
you…YOU get to choose how you want to be represented.
This is most especially important is you’re trying to brand
yourself. If you want to represent a company or service, choose
the icon of that organization. If you want to personally brand
YOU, you guessed it…this is the time to pic the best picture of
yourself.
It takes seconds to sign up for a Gravatar, and again…just like my
last video post on the Google Wonder Wheel, you gotta love
it! Why? Because it’s free! And super easy!
If there aren’t any light bulbs turning on what I’m recommending
in this post, you’ll know after watching this video below.
So, what do you think? Simple, right?
A picture is really worth a thousand words! Go and turn some
heads and set up your Gravatar right now.
And don’t keep this all to yourself now…go and spread the love
with your friends. They’ll appreciate you for it!
Remember to leave me your thoughts below on what you
think of swiping a Gravatar. I would love to hear from you!
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18 comments to ““Leave Your Presence With a Gravatar””
February 3rd, 2010 at 12:54 PM
Jackie! As always, your tips and wisdom is SO PRACTICAL! That’s what I love about it, no lofty ideas, just raw real “do this” facts.
Love you Jackie!
-Clay
Clay Eudaly´s last blog ..Who Do You Want On Your Team? The One Who Eases Their Way Into The Swimming Pool? Or The One Who Jumps Right In?
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Jaclyn Castro Reply:
February 9th, 2010 at 3:03 AM
Awww…thanks Clay.
This is the real deal…no games in here!
Thanks for stopping by.
~Jaclyn
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February 4th, 2010 at 1:26 AM
Thanks Jaclyn. This will be my last Gravatrless post ever. I’ll come back soon and show off the new me
Keep rockin’ it girl!
-E
Eric Fagerstrom´s last blog ..Get Knowledge! Take Action!
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February 4th, 2010 at 2:07 AM
My Gravatar debut. Thanks Jaclyn
Do you think it captures the professional image I’m looking to achieve?
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Jaclyn Castro Reply:
February 9th, 2010 at 3:04 AM
Haha! Yes, your Gravatar debut! That’s funny!
You look cool and that’s all that matters.
~Jaclyn
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February 6th, 2010 at 3:15 AM
Very helpful advice Jackie! Keep those tips coming!
Eddie Espiritu´s last blog ..Network Marketing Training – Belief Explodes Results
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Jaclyn Castro Reply:
February 9th, 2010 at 3:06 AM
Absolutely, Eddie!
It’s entrepreneurs like yourself that keep me on my toes. (FYI that is a compliment to you.)
~Jaclyn
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February 12th, 2010 at 5:47 PM
I’ve been trying to figure out how to get this information on my blog! This is the perfect solution!! I’m going to copy you! They say that immitation is the highest form of flattery! Thanks for the great idea!!
Linda G Cox´s last blog ..Winning Basketball: the power of the mind
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Jaclyn Castro Reply:
February 13th, 2010 at 1:28 AM
You know what they say: You learn something everyday (IF you pay close attention).
That’s the secret, right?
I am humbly flattered, Linda
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February 24th, 2010 at 3:02 PM
Jaclyn,
It was a great idea to share this with the Leadership Branding group! I love seeing the little pictures. I’m sure people like to see their own pictures around too.
Thanks for sharing this!
Kari Baxter
Keep Learning Blog´s last blog ..Don’t Just Learn…Integrate & Habituate
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April 23rd, 2010 at 7:33 PM
awesome jaclyn! Keep up the great posts!
Aloha,
Ed
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May 22nd, 2010 at 10:21 PM
Hi Jaclyn,
thanks for this clarification – that will help a lot of people stumbling in the dark. Keep up your great work.
Take care
Oliver
Oliver Tausend´s last blog ..What is the best MLM Network opportunity ? Revelation of an Anti-Secret VI
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May 22nd, 2010 at 11:08 PM
Hey Jaclyn,
The video really gives you the big picture about your picture (avatar). I’m glad I stopped by.
Coach Freddie
Coach Freddie´s last blog ..Some Entrepreneurs Are Riding Dead Horses
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May 23rd, 2010 at 2:57 AM
Thanks Jaclyn – I became a Gravatar fan a few days ago and I love it! Thanks for showing us how to do it!
Lori
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May 23rd, 2010 at 3:11 AM
Jaclyn,
Nice job on the explanation with a Gravatar, a simple way to brand ourselves
Thanks for sharing
Chris Bernardo´s last blog ..Why Social Media is Not Working For You? A Quick Fix
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May 23rd, 2010 at 9:25 PM
Thanks for letting all of the people know Jaclyn. It’s good to get a picture of the very clever and insightful comments that are left. Great Share
Sharon Whyte´s last blog ..Do I Really Need To Set Goals?
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May 24th, 2010 at 9:00 AM
Thanks Jaclyn, We all can identify with a face better than a stick figure or faceless shadow. And I don’t think anyone really cares what anyone looks like. They just want to see a REAL person.
I always look forward to your great advice! Keep it coming, Jaclyn! Best regards, Kevin
Kevin Mastaw´s last blog ..Resuming the running lifestyle – Week 3 Summary
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May 25th, 2010 at 12:01 AM
Jaclyn,
Great tip. There are so many people that stop by people’s sites and they show up as a greyed out shape. Thanks for sharing.
Karen
Karen Smith´s last blog ..How I show appreciation sometimes!
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