Yo, Marketers! What's Up with the Mug Shots?

by Dennis Gaskill

Posted: 14 years ago 24 replies

INTERNET MARKETING

Earlier tonight I visited a giveaway page for an upcoming giveaway event that I was invited to participate in, but a funny thing happened on the way to the forum (wasn't that a movie?)...

I looked at the photos of other "marketers" who had already committed and I decided to decline the invitation.

Why?

A large percentage of them looked like they were using a photo taken straight out of a police line up! I didn't want to be associated with them. They didn't look trustworthy, they looked shady. They didn't look like experts, they looked like fakers.

While it's true that you can't always judge a book by it's cover, it's also true that more often than not, success looks more like success than like a drunk being booked for public intoxication.

My 2 cents: Get a decent picture taken, or don't use one at all. Just don't put a "criminal likeness" on your marketing efforts because using a mug shot is surely scaring away potential buyers. It just doesn't look professional. It reminds me of a guy in a trenchcoat standing in an alley going "Psst. Hey buddy..." ...while trying to sell fake Rolexes to people passing by.

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eAvenue 14 years ago

Great Advice, represent your business and yourself.
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Sandor Verebi

14 years ago

Originally Posted by Dennis Gaskill;...A large percentage of them looked like they were using a photo taken straight out of a police line up! I didn't want to be associated with them. They didn't look trustworthy, they looked shady. They didn't look like experts, they looked like fakers.

While it's true that you can't always judge a book by it's cover, it's also true that more often than not, success looks more like success than like a drunk being booked for public intoxication.

My 2 cents: Get a decent picture taken, or don't use one at all. Just don't put a "criminal likeness" on your marketing efforts because using a mug shot is surely scaring away potential buyers. It just doesn't look professional. It reminds me of a guy in a trenchcoat standing in an alley going "[I

Psst. Hey buddy..."[/I] ...while trying to sell fake Rolexes to people passing by.

Hi Dennis,

You put it very aptly the essence. It occurred to me... perhaps they have not heard about how to make a positive first impression?

Regards,

Sandor

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Ben_R 14 years ago

I agree thats why I smile - I smile alot anyway - smiling is natural but not necessary somtimes a sincere look is best
i notice you guys are all wearing shirts and the top 2 are smiling - good point OP
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Mike Baker

14 years ago

I agree wholeheartedly!

But 1 thing I'd like to point out Dennis and it's not meant to be harmful, but a grown man holding a puppy in his picture doesn't give me the impression of a professional marketer. Just my opinion.

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Dennis Gaskill

14 years ago

Originally Posted by Zamantra Marketing

ha ha - and I'm not marketing here either.

Besides, chicks dig the puppy.

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Kay King

14 years ago

I think a grown man holding a pooch shows kindness and all sorts of positive traits:p

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Paul Myers

14 years ago

I think a grown man holding a pooch shows kindness and all sorts of positive traits:p

See, Mike? Chicks dig the puppy!

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Mike Baker

14 years ago

Originally Posted by Paul Myers

See, Mike? Chicks dig the puppy!

I know chicks dig puppies, but as you and I both know, IM is predominantly a male oriented career path.

BTW, my comment was meant to be half serious and half tongue in cheek.

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Paul Myers 14 years ago

Mike,

I know chicks dig puppies, but as you and I both know, IM is predominantly a male oriented career path.

Read "Marketing to Women." Then apply the concepts to your sales process, and watch what happens with sales to both women and men. That little exercise will quickly disabuse you of the notion that appealing to the usual perception of a male audience is a Good Idea.

As far as being half "tongue in cheek," note the smiley at the end of my previous comment.

Paul
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Kevin Riley

14 years ago

Originally Posted by Zamantra Marketing

I know chicks dig puppies, but as you and I both know, IM is predominantly a male oriented career path.

BTW, my comment was meant to be half serious and half tongue in cheek.

I beg to differ. A very large segment of my members are female. Now, it may be that in my case the stats are skewed because they are attracted by my dashing good looks, luxurious beard, and raw sexiness.

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DianaHeuser

14 years ago

Originally Posted by Kevin Riley

Kevin? Been to the doc lately? I think you need to change your meds!

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sbucciarel Banned 14 years ago

Originally Posted by DianaHeuser

Kevin? Been to the doc lately? I think you need to change your meds!

Hey .. don't talk about the Hamster King like that.

I'd rather see his mug on a sales page any day over a scantily clad woman with large breasts. Now, if he only had a puppy ....
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- Dennis Gaskill 14 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Kevin Riley
  
  I think my new photo has a very friendly smile. Warriors, should I be using this as my profile photo?
  
  Kevin, it's GREAT! Go for it! You could promote any dental care product and go with the "this is what will happen to you if you don't use ___ " angle. Watch the cash come pouring in. Don't forget my cut.
  
  Originally Posted by digileaf
  
  I'm a chick who's allergic to puppies and I really don't dig beards , but I still think that Dennis looks like a nice trustworthy guy.
  
  Thanks. My wife digs beards . . . the things I do for her!
  
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Sandor Verebi

14 years ago

Originally Posted by Kevin Riley

Hi Kevin,

I can understand the women who are your members, Kevin.

It is impossible not to love such an attractive guy. If I were a woman, I'd lie at your feet.

Anyway, just curious, Hollywood has not been contacted you yet for a major role? I don't know the size of your member's list, but after a good film appearances, you would have more fans surely.

Cheers,

Sandor

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dreamosity 14 years ago

You boys are funny! I'm new to this forum... and I kinda liked the puppy!

I think mug shots are pretty odd myself and do find myself interested in interesting photos.
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sbucciarel Banned 14 years ago

Originally Posted by Dennis Gaskill

ha ha - and I'm not marketing here either.

Besides, chicks dig the puppy.

Chicks do dig puppies, even very naughty puppies ....

Hey! Where'd you get a pic of my dog?
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- Richard Van 14 years ago
  
  I lost my last photo. Now I just have this one taken on my arrest for puppy laundering.
  
  I'll try and get a better one.
  
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Kate Davies 14 years ago

Originally Posted by Dennis Gaskill

Besides, chicks dig the puppy.

I'm a chick who's allergic to puppies and I really don't dig beards , but I still think that Dennis looks like a nice trustworthy guy.
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Leslyaviel 14 years ago

I think people want to be associated with real people. Pictures that depict sensitivity, normality as well as a equal level of professionalism is essential. The monkey suit thing is old fashion.
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- Kevin Riley 14 years ago
  
  I think my new photo has a very friendly smile. Warriors, should I be using this as my profile photo?
  
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  Paul Myers 14 years ago
  
  Smiley,
  
  Warriors, should I be using this as my profile photo?
  
  Beats the mankini...
  
  Paul
  
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danlew 14 years ago

The issue with many affiliate marketers is they like to think being an affiliate marketer you can look and dress how you want in the comfort of your own home, even though you can do what you want the problem with this mindset is they actually show it off as you just described and can have a negative effect on how people perceive them and their overall audience they attract.

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Barry Unruh 14 years ago

Originally Posted by Dennis Gaskill

Just don't put a "criminal likeness" on your marketing efforts because using a mug shot is surely scaring away potential buyers.

Hey Dennis,

Can you please ask your dog to read your post...he seems to have missed out on the message..

Barry
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YourProfessional 14 years ago

Dennis, I like your profile pic= ) Reminds me of a pup I had when I was younger.

I like personalized photos of people - shows who they really are.
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