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[Stephen McPherson]

Thanks Jason. I'm having problems with my photo. I've uploaded, but it doesn't want to appear!

[Jared Alberghini]

Originally Posted by Stephen McPherson

Thanks Jason. I'm having problems with my photo. I've uploaded, but it doesn't want to appear!

Hey Stephen,

It's a bit confusing, you can add a pic to 2 different sections... your profile pic, or your avitar pic... I see you already added your profile pic, but you need to add it as your avitar pic to show in your posts...

http://www.warriorforum.com/profile.php?do=editavatar

I hope that helps you out.

- Jared

[Mike McBride]

Originally Posted by Stephen McPherson

Thanks Jason. I'm having problems with my photo. I've uploaded, but it doesn't want to appear!

Sorry, Stephen, but we have certain standards of attractiveness that must be met here, which is perhaps why your photo won't show. (You'll notice mine didn't make the cut here either!)

[WinsonYeung]

It's true that if you put up your photo, people will feel that you are sincere

[Mary McLean]

OK, I'm a newbie to this forum & I'm finding the navigation a bit wild in here.
How/where do I go to do the "insert your picture" thing please?
Thank you,
Mary

[JamesFraze]

Any thing to be cautious of as we are using a "no hide" approach?

Security
Learning Curve
Privacy

etc

?

[Lexiranae]

I don't know, Im still pretty nervous about having a real picture of me attached to some of the stupid questions I ask...

[phil.wheatley]

Jason - You rule

I do have my smiley picture up but I can't seem to get away from looking cheesy, or like I've just sat on something!

Oh well, if it helps sales, I'll give it a shot ;-)

Phil

[MaskedMarketer]

I prefer quality products and results over looks....

but you're right - I know what ya mean

[JanEJG]

I don't have a photo on here yet. Question...is it best to use the same picture on all sites, like twitter, facebook and forums? Or mix it up a bit?
This is new to me, I find using the forums fun and inspiring and useful. I also would like to earn new followers and customers.
Thanks Jan

[seye]

okay jason i will try putting up a happy picture of me .....

[Fittestguy]

I am agree with you Jason. Because in buisness, the attrective caracter will help a lot. Putting the picture is a part of it.

[daddyoh]

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.

I believe that it's also very important to pick up the phone or get on Skype and actually TALK to people instead of just sending email.
It's amazing how much closer my connections with other people in this biz
get just from a phone call.
Creating videos of yourself and going to live seminars/trainings should also be on your list of things to do.

Cheers,

Dan

[Ben_Curtis]

Ok, you talked me into it. lol

[Valdor Kiebach]

I use the same picture for all. Its on 1 of my sites so anytime i need to add it to a profile i can just point to the image url.

The only trouble is I cant handle all the chicks that keep asking me to marry them.

Originally Posted by JanEJG

I don't have a photo on here yet. Question...is it best to use the same picture on all sites, like twitter, facebook and forums? Or mix it up a bit?
This is new to me, I find using the forums fun and inspiring and useful. I also would like to earn new followers and customers.
Thanks Jan

[naruq]

I believe you will make more money on this forum by reading threads on different topics about Internet Marketing and applying some of the strategies to your Internet Marketing Business.

[clawHAMMER]

Originally Posted by jasonl70

Not all of us come here to sell

Yep, I agree - so far anyhow.

I just have a photo of my best friend instead and he gets alot more compliments than I ever would with my ugly mug.

He's the ultimate babe magnet riding hanging out the window riding around with me. To bad I didn't have him 10 years ago when I was single, I wouldn't have had to try as hard to meet attractive women since he now does it for me just by being a dog, in the true sense of the word.

GC

PS. You ever get your Diego beach house rented out yet Jason?

[4today]

well - i'll try anything.

[rbjc7080]

Hey Jason,
What if you have no pictures of self will one with scenery where you live work as well?
I really don't photo well at all.
Thanks

[write-stuff]

I loved that! Saved it my computer for future use! - Russ

Originally Posted by John Rogers

Moonshine - $25 a gallon.

Bring yer own jug.

[Stephen McPherson]

Thanks for your help guys. I've now added my pic as an avatar. And, it looks as though it goes and ads it to your previous posts as well...which is cool!

[StephyBHarmon]

Thank you Jason, that was all Excellent advice so I have added a recent photo.

I am really enjoying this forum. I have learned more in the last 2 days reading through these posts than I have from many of the ebooks about IM. Keep up the good work. Look for future posts from me that provide valuable content to the community.

[rapidtronics]

I like your philosophy Jason. Just checked out your site. Looks like good stuff. Maybe if I'm lucky, I'll get to hang out with you and Kern someday.

[schumer182]

Is Charles E. Whites avatar not a real picture damn I thought she was sexy!!!!

[IMChick]

Originally Posted by Phnx

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'.

Agreed. Basic security & common sense. But maybe I'm more sensitive because I was 'stalked' after presenting at a seminar and completely freaked out when people found me at my 'real' job (in a different field of study no less) a few days later with questions about the seminar I gave. This was in NYC, and believe me, it was scary and not flattering and I couldn't get rid of them--actually had to have all my work phone calls monitored and building security shut down my wing of the office.

I also have to stay out of sight professionally in non-professional areas. I own offline businesses that would be negatively impacted if non-topic searches and social sites find 'stuff' in a search under my name. That's the reality.

On the other hand, in this forum, most PM's, all WSO's, business transactions, and product reviews, private emails, etc, all get my 'real identity' and location, it's not a secret, it's a common sense precaution.

[jodib]

Originally Posted by Mike McBride

Sorry, Stephen, but we have certain standards of attractiveness that must be met here, which is perhaps why your photo won't show. (You'll notice mine didn't make the cut here either!)

That's Funny! I keep trying to upload mine and I'm thinking, this is not happening, for what reason, not sure.. Certainly the standards of attractiveness would be more than met.. Lol...

[Jared Alberghini]

Originally Posted by jodib

I keep trying to upload mine and I'm thinking, this is not happening, for what reason, not sure..

Jodi, I see you uploaded your profile picture, but you have to upload it to show as your avitar also. It's under the settings & options section of your user cp:

Settings & Options : Edit Avatar

Hope that helps you figure this out.

Jared

[shanferg]

Well I will have to give that some thought,for the most part I am just checking in to say hello to everyone again I havent been on here in a year.

[jodib]

Originally Posted by Jared Alberghini

Jodi, I see you uploaded your profile picture, but you have to upload it to show as your avitar also. It's under the settings & options section of your user cp:

Settings & Options : Edit Avatar

Hope that helps you figure this out.

Jared

Thanks Jared,

Will try and fix it,

Regards,

[keyaziz]

Originally Posted by nursewriter

I've thinking about this for a while now but have not summoned the nerve to post a picture of myself yet....I am extremely unphotogenic (not sure if that is a real word) I hate all pics that I have of myself.

I always look like I've been imbibing in some sort of illegal substance LOL!

But who knows I make get up enough nerve and do it....I just need to find a way to make me look good!

Lucinda

Aww my boyfriend thinks I am not very photogenic. Apparently I look completely different in every picture taken.

[tush]

See my picture? Bet you all didn't realize I'm really 80 years old. Here is before I gave myself a facelift with photoshop

Well, I would think that showing the real you is what matters most in building relationships and making $$$. I would be dissapointed if I learnt that the person is using a false photo. I see no problem with age.

I also think there is no one who is ugly. there will always be something that will attract people to you.. may be some think that they are also ugly so you can form your click. But it is true. Personal photos are very important. I should go and upload mine.

[Dan Sherman]

What if I have no intention of making money on this forum? Is using a mugshot still advisable?

[dotcomsecretsonline]

Yes Putting your real photo on this forum and your real name will allow
everyone to build trust with you. I certainly would be wiry of somebody
selling a product but hasn't got there real photo or name on here.
But that's just me

its just good business to do these things

Go do it.

[teazers4]

Jason,

Thanks for the heads up, I just added mine. I also like to see who I'm talking to so it only makes sense, regardless of the extra money it can make.

Good Call,

Neil

[Mark McClure]

I recall Charlie Page running a special offer for Directory of Ezine members - his relative (brother?) is a photographer who would take your pic and touch it up real good and proper.. reducing bags under the eyes, double chin, crows feet etc.

Must drop him a JV mail - lots of business here then ;-)

PUNCHLINE:
Complete this sentence:

"You'll Make More $$$ On This Forum If You... look more like JLo than JMo :-)

(I used to do those consumer comp tiebreaker sentences years ago. Those were the days - buying 24 boxes of tampax just to be able to enter... )

[Danny Boy]

Hi Jason
Useful thread thanks
Dan

[fazliwati]

hello there,

im new here.

will add my picture a.s.a.p.

nice to meet you all.

[dmhinman]

I would tend to agree with you. Making it more personable helps. JMO

[Haltingpoint]

Aww what the heck...you inspired me to add mine finally.

[Mr_Julian_S]

I actually agree to what you said. Transparency though may not be a big factor for earning but is surely one factor.

At least you know whom you are communicating to.

Regards

[Zaizen]

Lol..just post my pic..

[jasondinner]

i have my picture up in my profile, but it doesn't show under my name
when I post.

Maybe someone can help me with that?

Thanks,
Jason

[jasondinner]

nevermind, i just figured it out - LOL

Didn't realize my profile pic was just for my profile. DOH!!!!

[Ron Douglas]

Originally Posted by jasondinner

i have my picture up in my profile, but it doesn't show under my name
when I post.

Maybe someone can help me with that?

Thanks,
Jason

What up Big Jay. Edit your avatar in the User CP. It's separate from the profile pic.

http://www.warriorforum.com/profile.php?do=editavatar

[tush]

Quote:
Originally Posted by jasondinner
i have my picture up in my profile, but it doesn't show under my name
when I post.

Maybe someone can help me with that?

Thanks,
Jason

What up Big Jay. Edit your avatar in the User CP. It's separate from the profile pic.

http://www.warriorforum.com/profile.php?do=editavatar

Thanks. This was not meant for me but it has helped greatly. I was about to ask how to do it. Now I have a photo here.
Thanks again

[Djbrat]

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.

That's really good idea, now I just have to look for a "happy" picture of myself..

[Mike Murphy]

Hey Jason,

Good point...looking to buy or not I think people need to feel comfortable in who they're dealing with even if it's just basic "net conversation".

On the other hand, some people are a pain in the a** and having a face to associate with the name could work against them in a way.

You likely have my name embedded in your melon! "Ahhhhhh, Mike Murphy...AGAIN......what now dude?"

Who am I kidding? You dig me. ;-)

[gbzstyle]

I like the idea of not hiding behind a username and a blank picture. It is nice to know who you are talking to in a thread.

[John Rowe]

Originally Posted by gbzstyle

I like the idea of not hiding behind a username and a blank picture. It is nice to know who you are talking to in a thread.

Really, Mr. 6 posts (and increasing quickly)?

I would have never guessed from your username and photo.

[Stephen Clark]

Just posted mine. I have been meaning to do it, but kept forgetting when I got on, LOL. Thanks for the reminder :-)