Puts Your Face On Comments…
This is almost as creepy as the movie “Invasion Of The Body Snatchers”. Because everywhere I go, people are walking around without a face.
No, seriously! People visit my blog every day and when I look at their face, they have no eyes, or ears, or even breathing holes.
I’m getting a little creeped out already…
And I’m not the only one…
Hands down the most frequently asked question around these parts is…
“Jason, how do I get my face to show up beside my comments like the cool people on the Jason Better Blog?”
Or something like that.
Well, it’s easy to do, but I can’t take all the credit for this because Derek Alvarez, is really the one who gave me the link.
You see, all you have to do is go over to Gravatar.com and watch their little video. They’ll give you the low down on why you need a Gravatar and then all you have to do is look for the blue bar on the top of the website and click the sign-up link.
Don’t worry, they guide you through without too much fuss. It isn’t brain surgery but it’s definitely worth the 47 seconds it takes to set up.
First things first…
Before you go over there, it helps if you have your picture ready, because you’re gonna have to upload one of those.
I suggest that you either use a mugshot or a cartoon of yourself because people like to know they’re talking to a human being.
I don’t know what people are thinking when they use a picture of a kitten, logo, or porn star as their avatar, but trust me, it’s always a bad idea.
Essentially, it’s another way to brand yourself online.
So take it seriously, because your comments in blogs, and forums will be around for a very long time.
Here’s the link to Gravatar.com
This is definitely the number one question here on JasonBetter.com so please share this link with your friends on Facebook or Twitter as you see fit.
Whichever is your favorite.
Thank you,
Jason The “Better Networker”
The Jason Better Blog
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42 Comments
David Wilcoxson on February 3rd, 2010
Hey Jason,
Todd Falcone posted a video the other day that featured his alter ego Buzzy Boxer and he was talking about Facebook, which he pointed out wasn’t ‘FaceLessBook’
Having a picture helps people identify with you, which is the whole point.
David
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February 3rd, 2010 at 12:13 pm
Hey David,
I love that one!
I hope Todd does more Buzzy Boxer
videos. They crack me up. 
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Richard Walsh on February 3rd, 2010
Was I the question that broke the bloggers back? Timely of course and I’ll find out now if it worked. Thanks Jason.
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February 3rd, 2010 at 12:14 pm
Hey Richard,
It might have been…
I get that question almost every week. So
I thought it was time to share what the link
with the whole group.
Now, I can just point people to the article.
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Wayne Vassell on February 3rd, 2010
Hi Jason,
I have to be honest, I am embarrassed to admit I was asking that same question to myself not too long ago! lol
Well, hey, we all live and learn!
I am sure many people will be happy you posted this little gem.
Cheers.
Wayne Vassell, signing out
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February 3rd, 2010 at 12:15 pm
I hope so Wayne,
It’s not a long post, but it’s definitely
one of those things everybody asks eventually.
Thank you man.
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Ilka Flood on February 3rd, 2010
Good Morning Jason,
I was one of those people who asked you too
It makes a huge difference to have your picture out there. For one, you are branding yourself. Which, in itself should be your top reason for adding your picture.
Another thought, yes, people like to know who they are dealing with. Just imagine you walk into a store and the sales clerk (or owner) is wearing a ski mask. You’d be out the door again in a split second
Remember … know, like, trust, buy.
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February 3rd, 2010 at 1:13 pm
Ilka,
I love your comparison…
I bet.
But online, it’s almost as if people forget the
basics.
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Rhonda Miller on February 3rd, 2010
Hi Jason,
This post is Grrreat!! Just another example of how when you give quality content, people will interact and you can meet so many awesome people.
I agree that people want to see a face attached to content. When you’re face is everywhere, people will remember you.
Can you imagine a movie with all faceless people? Can’t imagine that would be a big box office hit. lol
Well, have a great day. Looking forward to the next post.
~Rhonda:)
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February 3rd, 2010 at 1:14 pm
Good day Rhonda,
That would be one creepy movie…
“Surrogates” was like that for me. Creeped
me right out.
And thank you for your kind words.
Always appreciated.
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Dwayne Huggins on February 3rd, 2010
Hey J
You may of noticed my Gravatar has developed.
It has a logo and a pic. Best of both worlds I think, what do you think?
Dwayne
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February 3rd, 2010 at 1:15 pm
Hey Dwayne,
I totally noticed that.
You’re ahead of the curve. I thought
that was pretty cool.
Your gravatar stands out a mile away
too.
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tim wizba on February 3rd, 2010
Jason,
I was one of those who couldn’t figure out how to get a picture onto your site. I checked to see if it came from BN and I looked around here a few times and thought, oh well I’m too stupid to figure it out. That happens to me a lot.
I should have just asked because that was way easy.
I learn something here everyday. Thank You!
p.s. Sorry, Dwayne and I still don’t have any ears. But at least I can see now. I love what you’ve done with the place, it looks great.
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February 3rd, 2010 at 10:06 pm
Tim W,
At first, I couldn’t figure it out
for the life of me either.
Don’t feel bad, this is a question
I get every week… at a minimum.
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Justin King on February 3rd, 2010
Is using a cartoon of yourself a real recommendation? (Present company excluded).
Who is your artist?
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February 3rd, 2010 at 10:08 pm
Hey Justin,
Raymond Fong uses a cartoon of himself too.
I think it’s a great way to stand out from the masses,
without being impersonal either.
I don’t mean to offend ugly people either, but
some people are pretty intimidating… so it’s
a cool option.
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Derek Alvarez on February 3rd, 2010
Way cool, Jason!
Thanks for the shout-out.
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February 3rd, 2010 at 10:09 pm
No prob Derek,
A great example of how helping other people
out is really the best marketing plan man.
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Volker Schaefer on February 3rd, 2010
Thank you Jason for giving me a face!
That´s a much better feeling now!
All the best for you
Volker
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February 3rd, 2010 at 10:10 pm
Hey Volker,
I love how it transfers to almost all sites
you comment on too.
Unless they have their own system.
It’s a sweet deal.
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Rebecca Geiger on February 3rd, 2010
COOL! Swweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet! Now I can be cool just like everyone else who reads your blog!
I just tried it and THANK YOU for telling us how to do it as I have been wondering how to do this for a while!
Hugs.. Big Hugs for all the info
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February 3rd, 2010 at 10:11 pm
Hey Rebecca,
I thought you had this all figured out?
Hmmm…
Just glad to help.
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Tommy DiPietro on February 3rd, 2010
Hi Jason!
Thank you, I have been trying to figure this out on my own. My networking friends from my primary opportunity has pictures of their dogs and flowers, stuff like that on Facebook. I am always telling them if they are going to recruit and network, people need to see a person if they are going to network and get to know you. Build Trust! BTW, is there another specific site that we can use images to add to our blog. Can we use any image as long as it’s not used for profit? Thanks
Tommy
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February 3rd, 2010 at 10:12 pm
Hey Tommy,
I would go with a paid stock photo
site if you have the cash… if not, then public
domain Google pics are one of the best places
for blog photos.
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Damayanthi on February 3rd, 2010
Thank you so much Jason for giving so much value.
Yes, I certainly don’t like to be a faceless person & it is great to put a face to the name!
Have a wonderful day…
Damayanthi
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February 3rd, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Damayanthi,
Good to see you…
It wasn’t too long ago that you were one
of those faceless people.
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Amy on February 3rd, 2010
Thanks so much, Jason! Yay!
Seems like you always know exactly which questions to answer (I was just wondering about this yesterday!).
Are you a mind-reader, maybe? Pretty impressive, especially considering you’re reading the minds of faceless folks .
Anyway, thanks for always providing HUGE value!
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February 3rd, 2010 at 10:14 pm
Amy,
I get that “are you a mind reader” question a lot too.
I have to say it makes me smile, because
I’m just trying to help… so I try to put myself
in other people’s shoes.
And thank you for stopping by. 
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Mary Thayer on February 3rd, 2010
Thanks for the info. I thought my face just appeared magically:-)
Mary Thayer
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February 3rd, 2010 at 10:15 pm
Hey Mary,
Hah,
Maybe you signed up through Wordpress?
I think there’s something in the dashboard for
the face thing too, but for the life of me… I can’t find
it.
So I shared the fastest way I knew.
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Matt Cassity on February 3rd, 2010
Hi Jason!
I know have a face! This was a great article for such a little thing. Thanks a million!
Matt Cassity
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February 4th, 2010 at 8:41 am
Hey Matt,
That’s what I was hoping.
I know it’s such a little thing…
But it’s important.
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John Rothstein on February 4th, 2010
Hi Jason,
Amazing that created this post today. Just yesterday I asked this same question in a Skype chat. Now I have a face! I hope I don’t scare you all.
John
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February 4th, 2010 at 8:42 am
John,
It seems to be one of those questions that
almost everybody with a blog asks at some
point in time.
Just glad to help.
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Peter Grimes on February 4th, 2010
Jason,
I feel like the “man of many faces”. i counted 3 or 4 different images around the net. Think I have consolidated to simple ole me, but you never can be too sure! Thanks Buddy
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February 4th, 2010 at 8:43 am
Hey Peter,
I know how you feel.
And it’s hard to go around to old
accounts and switch or delete everything.
The internet has a longer memory than
most elephants.
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Derek Fobert on February 4th, 2010
There you have it! Always something new to learn! Thanks Jason! Now all we have to do is a face to the name Jason Better, rather than a cartoon! LOL!
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February 4th, 2010 at 11:57 am
Love it Derek F.
It beats posting a picture of a kitty
with a melon on it’s head though.
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Dee Light on February 4th, 2010
Yea!! I was just thinking I had to attain a high level of coolness (which my 14 yr old daughter tells me I do NOT have lol) to get to have my pic on this site. I’ll get it done soon. Thanks.
You’re so psychic Jason
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Good Morning Jason,
Great to SEE you this morning…
You said it…It doesn’t matter what kind of business you’re in, folks like to know who they’re dealing with.
Something as simple as your picture (a gravatar) next to your name can make a HUGE difference in how others SEE you…
One quick side note Jason…I once knew a porn star who used a kitten for her logo…That’s another story for another time
Picture yourself having the best day of your life…Now, Do It.!
Mitchell Dillman
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February 3rd, 2010 at 12:12 pm
Mitchell,
That’s hilarious.
You’re always on the ball.
I just think it’s funny seeing people trying
to network on Blogs or Twitter with a logo.
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