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Re: Avatars in Social Media: Value or Risk?

Johann Lohrmann — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 07:21:26 -0000

Diana:

I found a happy medium. I had one of my graphic designer friends draw my image. It's a cartoon version of me. Yes, I do have professional headshots and use them where appropriate.

Thanks,

Johann

Re: Avatars in Social Media: Value or Risk?

Make Money Online — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 04:46:41 -0000

I still think its a value..!

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Re: Avatars in Social Media: Value or Risk?

Cheap Mobile Calls — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 14:10:04 -0000

I think people do relate to avatars online, but for them to bring traffic? I'm not too sure. Like Erwin said above, uploading a model's picture got him traffic, but probably not the right kind of traffic. I think offering great content is what pulls the people in, not your face.

Re: Avatars in Social Media: Value or Risk?

drivelocity — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 03:34:06 -0000

Here's another way you could think about it - What would you do if you were asked to do a TV interview or have a feature article in magazine and they wanted a picture of you. Would you turn that down? If not, then what's the harm in a photo avatar?

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Re: Avatars in Social Media: Value or Risk?

Shanker Bakshi — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 17:32:59 -0000

I spread myself throughout the blogsphere and in all social media sites with the avatar you see here with comments. whatever you decide but one should make sure that it should be adopted for all your profiles. that will give you a face associated with your persona.

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Re: Avatars in Social Media: Value or Risk?

SBA — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 02:47:20 -0000

I use a spider image that's part of my web design business logo. I've thought about using a real photo, but I don't like any of them --- much better looking in person (lol) Also I think the image is distinctive/recognizable on social media networks. But a real photo might be appreciated on my blog's About page for the reasons in your post.

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Re: Avatars in Social Media: Value or Risk?

Wakish — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 23:45:22 -0000

I think if you have choosed to 'work' on the net and if you think blogging is your choice, then you should be firm. We have big examples from high profile bloggers like Darren Rowse, Shoemoney, Spencers or John Chow. They all blog with their real names and are working at their best.

As in any fields, there are always ups and downs, lovers and haters, I will say that you should just do what you want to do convincingly and forget those who want to stop you. Just focuss on your aim, on the positive sides and on people who love you.

Yours,
- Wakish -

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