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kmcdermott · 08-14-2008, 05:08 PM

Thanks for the advice! And thanks to everyone on this forum. I just started my own business a week ago and my brain hurts from all I've been learning here and from the marketing guide for CarbonCopyPRO.

Keri
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Ernie Lonardo · 08-14-2008, 05:18 PM

I'm sure you look great Victoria, even without makeup

he he...

Yeah good point J-Mo, adding a picture of yourself can do wonders for building trust and just to brand yourself and make yourself more "sticky".

Quote:

Originally Posted by cylwac

LOL....thank-you for the compliment....I'm all dolled up there, the wonders of make-up!

Thank-you for your help.

Victoria

asinGer · 08-14-2008, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason Moffatt

Do you realize that your own verbiage is subtly hypnotizing you to be horrible at memorization. Every time you say such a thing you get worse and worse.

You'd be better off to brag about being the best name rememberer in the entire planet. Even if it wasn't true, it would help you to get better.

Words are things, and I'm amazed at how many people say... "I suck at remembering names".

It's no wonder they suck at it so bad. They've been repeating it for eons like a mantra.

I see someones been reading up on their LOA

Jose Delgado · 08-14-2008, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ernie Lonardo

I'm sure you look great Victoria, even without makeup

he he...

Yeah good point J-Mo, adding a picture of yourself can do wonders for building trust and just to brand yourself and make yourself more "sticky".

haha that confused me for a second.

Well your picture actually.

Sean A McAlister · 08-14-2008, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Angela V. Edwards

And it looks just like my old boss!

Smokin cow twitters......He Does??

Ross Dalangin · 08-14-2008, 05:41 PM

Maybe your assumption was true and I think it would be fair for buyers to see the face of the seller even if it is just a pic.

Richard Tunnah · 08-14-2008, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cylwac

I totally agree with you Jason!

Most of the time people are buying you not the product.

This is what I've found anyways!

Cheers all,

Victoria

Hey Victoria,
I agree.....so I've got $102.34 in my wallet!

Rich

cylwac · 08-14-2008, 06:53 PM

LOL....so funny rich...I'm worth a lot more than that!

I stick by what I said though, most of the time people are buying you not the product. If you're good with words and rub people that right way you're golden!

Victoria

Jason Moffatt · 08-14-2008, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cylwac

I stick by what I said though, most of the time people are buying you not the product. If you're good with words and rub people that right way you're golden!
Victoria

Somebody duck tape this woman! She's giving away all the secrets

JaniG · 08-14-2008, 07:00 PM

Can you guys see my picutre?

i uploaded it but i cant see it?

Jani

jasonl70 · 08-14-2008, 07:03 PM

OK - I was being a bit of a smart ass

I do agree about the pic thing... I added mine to my sites a few weeks ago. I'll probably add it here, if I ever get around to resizing it.

Angela V. Edwards · 08-14-2008, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The IM Reporter

Smokin cow twitters......He Does??

Yep. He looks like my former boss Tony who is originally from Ireland. (No accent, though...I suspect he's been here for years.)

I had my assistant manager convinced one March 17 that it was a sacred holiday for Tony and he'd better be respectful. It worked, too...until Tony told him that St. Patrick's Day was to the Irish what Cinco de Mayo is to the Mexican citizens; it's more of an AMERICAN holiday than anything.

cylwac · 08-14-2008, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teamfire

Can you guys see my picutre?

i uploaded it but i cant see it?

Jani

I had the same problem you have to resize it. I used paint to resize....John Rowe helped me out too....made my picture square...lol..hope thats helps

Victoria

Michael Ellis · 08-14-2008, 07:06 PM

Can someone make sure Allen Says sees this post?

Then again, I think he's doing just fine as a monkey.

DougBarger · 08-14-2008, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TOPGUN08

Posting a picture could harm your sales if you happen to look like a serial killer.

Ive seen one or two on here that have me wondering.

What about serial entrepreneurs?

Yeah, IM reporter, where's that Benjamin Franklin ductape ecover thread you made?

Somebody's given away all the secrets

Sylvia Meier · 08-14-2008, 07:27 PM

I agree that a picture is a much better selling point, not to mention for us females it also lays to rest the question of our gender. ( Although of course, they could be fake.)

Being that IM is mostly male dominated I would like to hope that all the boys would rather buy their products from us pretty ladies.

Or it could go the opposite way and become an ego smasher

Either way, I like being able to add more of me to my online presence. When someone searches for me, they can even see the way I look. Or if I ever escape my 5 kids to go to a seminar, they will know me by appearance.

Just my two cents.

jjpmarketing · 08-14-2008, 07:42 PM

Jason... the pic factor is so true. I have been considering swapping out my half a**ed avatar for my pic for a while now. Although it would be nice if you could do a self hosted animated gif for the avatar. Then I could have both the avatar and my pic.

Brad Spencer · 08-14-2008, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason Moffatt

I have no hard data to back this up, but I'm confident...

You'll Make More $$$ On This Forum If You...

Put up a real picture of yourself.

Now I know not everyone has the hot looks of Eric Louviere, but I'm willing to bet adding a happy pic to your avatar will do wonders for you.

Why?

1. People will remember you easier
2. People will trust you more
3. People will associate you face with something or someone they recognize
4. They may have the hots for you
5. They will be able to pick you out at a seminar.

I could keep going and going.

The internet is changing very fast, and those who are not afraid of transparency stand to make a lot more cash then those who are hiding behind the scenes and afraid to show their face.

Anyhow, it's just my opinion. I could be wrong, but I highly doubt it.

J-Mo

PS: Allen, thanks for giving the forum a more personal feel. I like it way better, and have already been able to use the pics of people to remember a lot more users.

The picture is a really cool thing. Personally, when we switched to the new forum, I got to know so many more people due to associating a face with a forum name. Pretty cool how this made a difference.

Transparency is really an interesting development online. I just bought a product from someone who has answered tons of my emails and sends free gifts my way. He's a person, not an email address. This definitely made a difference on why I bought his product.

I second the changes to the forum. I learn something new every day and this new functionality has really increased the "networking" potential here!

Cheers,

Brad Spencer

zerofill · 08-14-2008, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason Moffatt

Do you realize that your own verbiage is subtly hypnotizing you to be horrible at memorization. Every time you say such a thing you get worse and worse.

You'd be better off to brag about being the best name rememberer in the entire planet. Even if it wasn't true, it would help you to get better.

Words are things, and I'm amazed at how many people say... "I suck at remembering names".

It's no wonder they suck at it so bad. They've been repeating it for eons like a mantra.

Good point that I use in everything else I do...I always tell myself how kickass I am at programming lol.

OK...I will remember that I am the best name rememberer on the planet from now on.

What was your name again?

It is a real valid point though that you make Jason...anytime you tell yourself you can't do something you are giving yourself bad feedback that will sooner or later stick and become true.

EDIT: Muhahaha...I just thought of something. Wait til I tell my wife how kickass I am in bed...Because she doesn't seem to remember....

Sean A McAlister · 08-14-2008, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DougBarger

What about serial entrepreneurs?

Yeah, IM reporter, where's that Benjamin Franklin ductape ecover thread you made?

Somebody's given away all the secrets

ummmmm.....I can't really talk bout that right now....
i just swallowed the secret.

Dam those Cow Twittters...

Ray Erdmann · 08-14-2008, 09:10 PM

I love the idea of a pic myself....definitely helps w/the whole 'association' factor of who is who here on WF.

That being said...

<----------------- Is this a good picture of me?

I like it myself, but feel the 'mood' might be a little off setting to folks? ;-)

Thanks,

Ray

John Rogers · 08-14-2008, 09:28 PM

Moonshine - $25 a gallon.

Bring yer own jug.

Kevin Riley · 08-14-2008, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thomas Belknap

I actually lost sales man. Thanks a lot.

I decided to be the anti Kevin Riley and shave everything.

Tsk, tsk

No beard = no money

Kevin Riley · 08-14-2008, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Rogers

Moonshine - $25 a gallon.

Bring yer own jug.

I recognize this picture from last year before you grew the moustache. Better grow more

Ken Leatherman · 08-14-2008, 09:39 PM

John an amazing resemblance to your twin brother. Wait until Big Mike sees it. And I'm going to tell him.

Pass the jug.

Ken

Stuart Stirling · 08-14-2008, 09:52 PM

I'll drink to that!

I'm trying to grow my beard out like Kevin Riley...
apparantley it will pull more sales?!?!?

...but have a LOOOOOONG way to go yet..

Stu

Jag82 · 08-14-2008, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin Riley

Tsk, tsk

No beard = no money

Darn...then I'm gonna be broke pretty soon. =D

Eric Louviere · 08-14-2008, 11:33 PM

I'm just hoping I rank at the top of Google for "hottie"

wait, maybe not.

jhongren · 08-14-2008, 11:40 PM

we are all pretty and handsome in our own rights, aren't we?

John

garima · 08-15-2008, 12:51 AM

i dunno then ill be getting tons of private messages so better not

Simon_Sezs · 08-15-2008, 01:20 AM

What if you put someone else's face as your avatar? Would it really matter? I mean....really?

SeanIM · 08-15-2008, 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhongren

we are all pretty and handsome in our own rights, aren't we?

John

I'd hit it ;-)

-S

Johnson Tay · 08-15-2008, 01:32 AM

Eric Louveire looks constipated... LOL

Eric Louviere · 08-15-2008, 01:34 AM

dude.

why you want to kill my ego trip?

Brian Tayler · 08-15-2008, 01:49 AM

nah eric... you look like your thinking "you lookin' at me mutha fuka?"

lol

Anup Mahajan · 08-15-2008, 02:02 AM

Good observation Jason....

Uploading your picture here would help to connect with buyers. It also helps to establish your brand identity.

Cheers,
Anup

Eric Louviere · 08-15-2008, 02:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Tayler

nah eric... you look like your thinking "you lookin' at me mutha fuka?"

lol

NICE!

Yeah, I would rather look like that.

than constipated

sweet, ego trip is back!

Elmer Hurlstone · 08-15-2008, 02:35 AM

OK folks/Jason,

My visage is now displayed for all to see.

If I start seeing/feeling virtual rocks it is going away.

Elmer

seree · 08-15-2008, 02:47 AM

I believe my picture will give me a better conversion rate.

Any thought?

LoL

:-)

Peter Bestel · 08-15-2008, 02:48 AM

Eric, is that really you? I thought you'd just posted up a pic of Dom Joly

And if you don't know who Dom Joly is:

YouTube - Trigger Happy TV - Bowling Lessons

Peter

howudoin · 08-15-2008, 03:07 AM

I completely agree. More transparency more sales

Thats why I think my duo in the mirror will surely double the click-through rate on my signature link

Regards
Bhupinder

seree · 08-15-2008, 03:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by howudoin

I completely agree. More transparency more sales

Thats why I think my duo in the mirror will surely double the click-through rate on my signature link

Regards
Bhupinder

Hey Bhupinder,

You're awesome!

I'll take my photo with two mirrors so I'll get a better 4x CTR!

:-)

Sirius Lin · 08-15-2008, 06:10 AM

Well, I jumped onto the "put a face to your username" bandwagon as well! I think I'll throw a few people for a loop, if just because they always assumed that I'm a man because of my name

~ Sirius

cylwac · 08-15-2008, 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bornelite

ur sexy vic

i didnt want to comment until i saw john doing it

so i had to shoot

let it out!!!

LOL.....now I know how to make more sales...I'll let you all know how it goes....*jokes*

preets · 08-15-2008, 07:34 AM

I have a very ugly face that's why I am putting the picture of my lovely doughter "Ami"

John Ritz · 08-15-2008, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Posting a picture could harm your sales if you happen to look like a serial killer.

Ive seen one or two on here that have me wondering.

Or this dude...

JasonParker · 08-15-2008, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Ritz

Or this dude...

Behold... the REAL Frank Kern.

Aurora9 · 08-15-2008, 03:14 PM

Hi Jason,

This is a great reminder--Thanks for putting this post up! I've been meaning to put up my picture but constantly keep forgetting.

Will do it asap.

Thank you!
Lakshmi

Phnx · 08-15-2008, 04:30 PM

Blimey, I'm gonna disagree (always one isn't there?

)

Frankly I'm astonished at the naivete of you guys. All you guys can think about is "ooh it might make me more money if people can see who I am" (might also lose it if you have shifty eyes and look untrustworthy

).

This is the INTERNET. Hello?? Is everyone very stoned?

You put your picture up there and anyone can take it. They needn't bother grabbing a stock image, they might think your image fits the bill for their sales page. But that's only a tiny risk as this is an incestuous little world. Outside of IM is where the problems lie, because IM doesn't exist in a vacuum.

If you frequent non-IM forums look at all the avatars people have. Most don't create them from their own picture, they nick them from other peoples avatars. If it's a 'person' it doesn't mean it's them, they could have got it from anywhere. It might even be yours! You better hope if someone is using your photo as their avatar they have similar views to yourself!

Then there are the people having cyber sex. They need to swap photos and I doubt they'd be dumb enough to use their own and risk their spouses catching them. So they'll need to use someone elses. These threads are all indexed, and probably the images too. Bit of time spent on Google Images and they might get lucky and find your pic to use.

As for the women using their pics. Again, dumb. There was a famous female blogger who recently had horrendous problems because of this. It was a political blog, involved making money too (but not IM). Someone got annoyed with her and because she'd made the mistake of having her photo and real name out there, others decided to photoshop it in obscene and sadomasochistic ways. Once they've got your real name, it isn't that hard for a determined person who knows what they are doing to get your phone number. There was a particular site that did nothing but express violent sexual fantasies about her and she was bombarded with nasty emails and phone calls. She had to quit, and almost had a breakdown. These weren't kids either, they were grown men, some of whom she'd met at blogging seminars. The Law didn't do much. They were just "having a laugh" and she was being too sensitive and a "silly woman".

(Oh and even back in the days of the Telnet BBS's men were pretending to be women, so just because someone has a female avatar it ain't necessarily so.

)

I assume you guys still get Direct Mail sent to you? How many of them have a picture of themselves on the salesletter? The rare times they do, how often do you think they are genuine? Do you think the Direct Mail industry suffers because they don't have their image on the mailshots? I doubt it.

Take the dollar signs from your eyes, and use common sense. It's a basic security procedure just like using a firewall or never giving out your personal and financial details to people you don't know well.

Just sayin'.

Avonlee1983 · 08-15-2008, 04:44 PM

I've also noticed that when having a picture up with my ezine articles profile, I get an increase of visitors and hits to my site. I'll have to try it here as well.

08-14-2008, 05:08 PM	#51
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08-14-2008, 05:41 PM	#56
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08-14-2008, 06:53 PM	#58
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08-14-2008, 07:03 PM	#61
jasonl70 Software Developer War Room Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ohio , USA. Posts: 2,273 Thanks: 416 Thanked 408 Times in 250 Posts	OK - I was being a bit of a smart ass I do agree about the pic thing... I added mine to my sites a few weeks ago. I'll probably add it here, if I ever get around to resizing it.
	-Jason

08-14-2008, 07:06 PM	#64
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08-14-2008, 07:27 PM	#66
Sylvia Meier Money Making Momma War Room Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canada. Posts: 1,599 Blog Entries: 60 Thanks: 462 Thanked 308 Times in 166 Posts Social Networking	I agree that a picture is a much better selling point, not to mention for us females it also lays to rest the question of our gender. ( Although of course, they could be fake.) Being that IM is mostly male dominated I would like to hope that all the boys would rather buy their products from us pretty ladies. Or it could go the opposite way and become an ego smasher Either way, I like being able to add more of me to my online presence. When someone searches for me, they can even see the way I look. Or if I ever escape my 5 kids to go to a seminar, they will know me by appearance. Just my two cents.
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08-14-2008, 07:42 PM	#67
jjpmarketing Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 1,131 Thanks: 41 Thanked 90 Times in 71 Posts	Jason... the pic factor is so true. I have been considering swapping out my half a**ed avatar for my pic for a while now. Although it would be nice if you could do a self hosted animated gif for the avatar. Then I could have both the avatar and my pic.
	JJP Internet Marketing

08-14-2008, 09:10 PM	#71
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08-14-2008, 09:28 PM	#72
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08-14-2008, 09:39 PM	#75
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08-14-2008, 09:52 PM	#76
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08-14-2008, 11:33 PM	#78
Eric Louviere Stud! War Room Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,993 Thanks: 118 Thanked 1,194 Times in 190 Posts	I'm just hoping I rank at the top of Google for "hottie" wait, maybe not.

08-14-2008, 11:40 PM	#79
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08-15-2008, 12:51 AM	#80
garima Warrior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: , , India. Posts: 15 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	i dunno then ill be getting tons of private messages so better not

08-15-2008, 01:20 AM	#81
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08-15-2008, 01:32 AM	#83
Johnson Tay HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: , , Singapore. Posts: 359 Thanks: 24 Thanked 141 Times in 13 Posts	Eric Louveire looks constipated... LOL

08-15-2008, 01:34 AM	#84
Eric Louviere Stud! War Room Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,993 Thanks: 118 Thanked 1,194 Times in 190 Posts	dude. why you want to kill my ego trip?

08-15-2008, 01:49 AM	#85
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08-15-2008, 02:35 AM	#88
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08-15-2008, 02:47 AM	#89
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08-15-2008, 03:07 AM	#91
howudoin BACKLINK MOGUL War Room Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Warrior Forum Posts: 739 Thanks: 35 Thanked 46 Times in 27 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	I Got Two I completely agree. More transparency more sales Thats why I think my duo in the mirror will surely double the click-through rate on my signature link Regards Bhupinder
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08-15-2008, 06:10 AM	#93
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08-15-2008, 07:34 AM	#95
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08-15-2008, 03:14 PM	#98
Aurora9 Lakshmi Sandhana War Room Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 229 Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Hi Jason, This is a great reminder--Thanks for putting this post up! I've been meaning to put up my picture but constantly keep forgetting. Will do it asap. Thank you! Lakshmi

08-15-2008, 04:30 PM	#99
Phnx In The Mouth Of Madness War Room Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: England Posts: 192 Thanks: 234 Thanked 100 Times in 74 Posts	Blimey, I'm gonna disagree (always one isn't there? ) Frankly I'm astonished at the naivete of you guys. All you guys can think about is "ooh it might make me more money if people can see who I am" (might also lose it if you have shifty eyes and look untrustworthy ). This is the INTERNET. Hello?? Is everyone very stoned? You put your picture up there and anyone can take it. They needn't bother grabbing a stock image, they might think your image fits the bill for their sales page. But that's only a tiny risk as this is an incestuous little world. Outside of IM is where the problems lie, because IM doesn't exist in a vacuum. If you frequent non-IM forums look at all the avatars people have. Most don't create them from their own picture, they nick them from other peoples avatars. If it's a 'person' it doesn't mean it's them, they could have got it from anywhere. It might even be yours! You better hope if someone is using your photo as their avatar they have similar views to yourself! Then there are the people having cyber sex. They need to swap photos and I doubt they'd be dumb enough to use their own and risk their spouses catching them. So they'll need to use someone elses. These threads are all indexed, and probably the images too. Bit of time spent on Google Images and they might get lucky and find your pic to use. As for the women using their pics. Again, dumb. There was a famous female blogger who recently had horrendous problems because of this. It was a political blog, involved making money too (but not IM). Someone got annoyed with her and because she'd made the mistake of having her photo and real name out there, others decided to photoshop it in obscene and sadomasochistic ways. Once they've got your real name, it isn't that hard for a determined person who knows what they are doing to get your phone number. There was a particular site that did nothing but express violent sexual fantasies about her and she was bombarded with nasty emails and phone calls. She had to quit, and almost had a breakdown. These weren't kids either, they were grown men, some of whom she'd met at blogging seminars. The Law didn't do much. They were just "having a laugh" and she was being too sensitive and a "silly woman". (Oh and even back in the days of the Telnet BBS's men were pretending to be women, so just because someone has a female avatar it ain't necessarily so. ) I assume you guys still get Direct Mail sent to you? How many of them have a picture of themselves on the salesletter? The rare times they do, how often do you think they are genuine? Do you think the Direct Mail industry suffers because they don't have their image on the mailshots? I doubt it. Take the dollar signs from your eyes, and use common sense. It's a basic security procedure just like using a firewall or never giving out your personal and financial details to people you don't know well. Just sayin'.
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08-15-2008, 04:44 PM	#100
Avonlee1983 Warrior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: WV Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Contact Info	I've also noticed that when having a picture up with my ezine articles profile, I get an increase of visitors and hits to my site. I'll have to try it here as well.
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