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Having a picture of yourself ( or not ) on the WF

by phmoisan
19 replies
Hi everyone,

Finally, I just remembered what was the question I wanted to ask all night to fellow WF members.

I kept postponing it cause there were so many interesting topics to read.

Well, here it is.

I haven't made a scientific survey out of it, but I noticed that some WF members have a picture of themselves as their avatar, some have something else, some simply don't have any avatar.

I uploaded a picture of me a few days ago.

My question is, do you think it's good or bad business practice to have a picture of yourself on your posts/sites ?

Just curious.

Philippe
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  • Profile picture of the author Underground SEO
    Hi, yes I do definitely believe that it is good business practice to show your face online, it helps greatly with building trust etc. I'm currently in the process of uploading one as we speak actually.
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  • Profile picture of the author George Wright
    It just depends on how you want to do business. Some of the major players here do use pics and some don't. Example: Allen Says does not. It doesn't seem to hurt him any

    I don't because I can't find one I like.

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  • Profile picture of the author Trucker
    Holla,

    Putting a pic in the profile so that others can see you isn't it bad coz it doesn't effects your privacy & your brand value.

    You will not find my pic as I feel a clear profile presents a clear view about what you comment, as I comment on many threads, I do get thanks for it. None of them demanded me to put my pic in my profile.

    I have been using forums for last several years but found it really surprising that most admins don't even put their pics back.
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  • Profile picture of the author Mohammad Afaq
    I believe that picture helps you brand yourself and I do know that many people this this whole branding via avatars things is overrated but I don't think that's the case at all.
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  • Profile picture of the author good2go4
    I am like George in that I can't find one that I like - I tout myself as a tattooed grandmother on my sales page and as it is a true depiction I think it better to stick with avatars or nothing at all. If people must see what I look like they can always visit my facebook profile - they won't find anything startling though
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  • Profile picture of the author good2go4
    Brainwave - profile pic is of one of my tattoos - don't think it will do much for me in terms of professionalism or anything like that, but then my talent is words not pictures so hopefully it won't matter, lol and my posts will stand out
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    • Profile picture of the author Edk
      Some of us are shy. I'm wondering whether some something like a panther or other jungle animal would be right for me. I'll one day see something I like and post it.
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  • Profile picture of the author davewebsmith
    I think its good to place a pic of yourself there so ppl can see you ... in my case im so keen i give it "two thumbs up "

    On your website (business) it depends on the type of business you are running

    Top websites like Joel Comm, Mike Litman have their pics up so i spose its upto you ...
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  • Profile picture of the author revenue27
    well i use avatar pic for my avatar (i like it because it looks cool , but i use my real picture for my public profile and my site , it actually can bring trust for your costumers
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  • Profile picture of the author H3x
    Always use a picture of yourself whether it be on a forum like this, your website/blog or on your EzineArticles account as it helps brand yourself and your readers can relate a lot better to you if they can actually see what you look like.
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  • Profile picture of the author cashcow
    I think having a picture or any kind of image helps people to recognize you.

    I know when I am reading a thread I always take a quick glance ant the left to see the avatars as I have come to respect the opinions of many here and when I see their avatar I stop to read their post. That's not as easy with people that don't have them.

    I think if you are selling stuff to people here, then having your own photo up helps to lend trust. At least I hope so because I sure don't have mine up to show off the way I look!

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  • Profile picture of the author sbucciarel
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    I think it's been asked and answered in this two page thread in the last couple of days

    http://www.warriorforum.com/main-int...-pictures.html
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  • Profile picture of the author KayZ
    I'm undecided.
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  • Profile picture of the author jazbo
    I personally trust people more if they put their mug to what they say and sell. So I do to.
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  • Profile picture of the author iwebtopia
    I don't want the bosses where I work to know what I am doing which is pursuing IM so I can quit my J-O-B. Too many prying eyes where I work always checking. Since I need my J-O-B income right now, I'm not able to put up my picture or use my real name because of that reason.
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  • Profile picture of the author attractionmarketing
    I like having a picture on but dont cause my computer is having a paddy to itself and keeps taking forever to try and upload it (plus im trying to find one I dont mind being out there the last one i picked my 3 year old daughter took one look and said "daddy why do you look so silly in that picture!" out of the mouths of babes
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  • Profile picture of the author Frank Ayres
    I personally dont think it matters, i dont use one as most people know me as my username here rather than my real name.

    also i work in full time employment and dont really want people seeing what i do online.

    Everyone comes out with the use a pic and brand yourself but not everyone wants to brand themselves.

    These discussions come up all the time and i personally am not going to be forced into the rubbish idea that everyone says "you must have a picture".

    I do pretty well with my IM busniess and have never used one on anything
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  • Profile picture of the author webfighter
    We already had a similar thread if I remember correctly.
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  • Profile picture of the author Maddi
    Profile picture or not, doesn't necessarily stop you from making money, but having a pic most certainly helps or at least there is no harm in having your pic online on forums or sales letters.

    I've never had my picture on my sales letters and as for WF, I had my avatar since the day I joined but changed it last week to my pic.

    Why? no particular reason. Just like George, I couldn't decide which one to upload and couldn't be asked to 'think' about it

    I actually started a thread on when I uploaded my pic, but there was too much Baldy action going on and chicks went crazy, so you won't find that thread no more.

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