If a picture is worth a thousand words… Why not always make sure you leave your beautiful face on every blog comment you make?
Leaving comments on other people’s blogs is a great way to get more industry wide exposure and to become more ‘recognizable’ in the community. You can also drive quite a bit of traffic back to your site if you leave intelligent and thoughtful comments on highly trafficked blogs…
But if you don’t include your picture next to your comment, you probably won’t be recognized very much at all. If you want to make the MOST out of your blog comments and become more well-known in the blog communities, you’ve gotta include your picture. It’ll help people identify you more easily and recognize you throughout the different blog sites you visit.
It’s very simple and easy to do… Just click ‘Play’ on the video below and I’ll walk you through the process:
So, right now… Head over to http://www.gravatar.com and sign up for a free account. Once you do, leave me a comment down below and let me know what a difference it made! I’d love to see as many bright shining faces in the comment box as possible!
If you already have a gravatar, I’d still love to hear from you! Do you want to see more training tutorials like this? What kinds of things would you like to learn more about?
And please make sure you share this with your friends on Twitter, Facebook, and other social communities! Use the Twitter icon down below to ‘tweet’ this training out to your followers! They’ll definitely appreciate it! Thanks a bunch…
To Your Continued Success,
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Hey Katie,
it’s simple and easy, but I’m amazed at how many people still don’t have their Gravatar showing, especially with all the comments they make.
Thanks for showing them how to do it right, and why they will definitely benefit from activating theirs today!
Thanks
Nicholas
.-= Nicholas Klein´s last blog ..Can You Really Build Your Downline Fast and Absolutely FREE… On 100% Autopilot? =-.
Well done Katie! I just did
a post a week or so ago about
this.
It’s so important to brand who
you are… and that tiny piece
of real estate out on the net,
called your FACE, is what you
want people to remember.
Thank you for BEING you and sharing
so authentically with the world:)))
.-= Eric Goldstein´s last blog ..Why Are You Beating Yourself Up? STOP IT! =-.
Thanks for the Extra tip, this can save alot of time!!
Charles Fuchs
Being able to put a face to the comments absolutely increases the impact of the message. It makes it more personal and powerful.
As usual, thanks so much for adding more value to my life!
~ Kim
http://www.JaneCares.com
Great Stuff! I was actually wondering how to do this yesterday. I just started blogging recently and am getting hoards of traffic, but a lot of these simple things are still new to me. Thanks again.
.-= David Wood´s last blog ..Exclusive, Private Interview With Cedrick Harris, MLM Lead System Pro’s Top Producer =-.
Katie,
As usual, you did a masterful job! Your explanation of how to add a gravatar was very helpful and clear. I so enjoy hearing from you. Thank you very much for your help and support!
Melody-Rose
.-= Melody-Rose Parker´s last blog ..Hello world! =-.
Thanks Katie, great advice!
.-= Christopher Wishnie´s last blog ..Thank You Lord! =-.
Hi Katie,
I would like to learn more about links, back links, any kind of links. Can you please have a video on how to do them so I can learn how to connect them to other blogs to drive more traffic to my website. I also want to know what a link is and what one looks like. I’ve yet to see someone do a video on this subject.
I thank you for your time and cooperation.
Cheers,
Rick
.-= Rick Resch´s last blog ..Ferrari releases new video review of 458 Italia by Michael Schumacher =-.
Hey Katie,
I have to say that what I like about you is that you always teach stuff that for a lot of “gurus” out there doesn’t seem important but it is and you show us how to do it.
What you teach us it’s in resonance with this quote that I love:
“Do not overlook the details, because they depend on the perfection and perfection is not a detail.”
Have a wonderful day Katie!
-Ciprian
.-= Ciprian Bud´s last blog ..If I Only Had A Brain… =-.
Hey Katie
Funny how I was just googling how to do this and could not find anything and then I got your email about this post and there was my answer. I love it when the universe helps out.
.-= Steven´s last blog ..‘Personal Branding’ Is So Big For Online Business, Let Me Show You Why =-.
Thank you so much Katie! I just got my gravatar and I love it! I feel so much more relaxed knowing I don’t “have to” upload a picture for each site I comment on:)
.-= Rose Goddess´s last blog ..Chocolate Chia Mousse =-.
Thanks for the tip Katie!! I appreciate all of your advice…
Scotty…
Katie –
Adding an avatar pic is a MUST! Adding your face or brand to your name and comments does wonders for your credibility and your ability to elicit valuable responses – it shows that you are a real person with real opinions and questions. And this is coming from the guy who looks like he’s yelling angrily in his gravatar
Paul
.-= Paul Norwine´s last blog ..Graduating to a Full-Time Blogger – Reviewing the First Month of PaulNorwine.com =-.
Hello Katie,
Thanks for the nudge. I just set mine up. Let’s see if this works.
The one concern I had here is if someone knows my email address they could use it and the comment would appear to be from me.
I suppose I’m not quite famous enough to have to worry about people trying to hijack my gravatar image just yet
Hi Katie,
Thanks for this post. I followed your step-by-step video tutorial to get my gravatar. I’m excited to see how it will show once I leave this comment. LOL I love how you always create such an intimate and interactive community here. Following your example is always fun and rewarding. Thanks again and I look forward to learning more from you!
Daye
Hi Katie
Thanks for the advice on how to add an Gravatar on Blog comments. As usual your blogs are always full of great advice and keep your training videos coming.
.-= Charles´s last blog ..Hello world! =-.
Thank you, Katie! I was wondering how to do that. So simple and makes a world of difference.
.-= Kellie Stewart´s last blog ..Thought for Today – Change =-.
Hi Katie, I would like to thank you for introducing me to gravatar. Thank you for the Tutorial, very comprehensive and easy to understand. I think gravatar is a great idea.
Thank you again, for all your informative Emails and Tutorials. You give me so much value. Thank you.
Take care and God Bless
Therese Catanzano
Thanks for the prompt I registered and the site and did nothing. I will be branding personally rather than with IFRS and change my Twitter account
Darla
.-= darla´s last blog ..First Ladies fashion style =-.
This was a good advice article as usual. Yes I like any articles that will help me learn more. Thanks. Let’s see if this works.
.-= Donna Brogan´s last blog ..Be Sure To Have The Right Yoga Equipment =-.
Another great dose of information Katie. Found your site about a week ago and have been loving it ever since. Keep the good content coming! Hope to hear more from you soon.
.-= Robert´s last blog ..Feed has moved =-.
Hey Katie.
This was a cool little thing that I was not aware of yet. I’m sure this will greatly increase the amount of traffic, trust etc, that you get from posting on blogs =)
Thanks,
- Chris Stigson
.-= Christopher Stigson´s last blog ..Exit Splash Review & Sneak Peek Overview + $20 Discount Limited Offer! =-.
Wow, I didn’t know you could even do this. How cool! I love learning all the neat tricks and do-dads on the internet to make our online lives easier, faster and fun, fun, fun. Thanks for today’s little gem, Katie!
Cathi Boswell
http://twitter.com/cathi
.-= Cathi Boswell´s last blog ..My Cool Free Find of the Day =-.
Hello Hello Katie-
Jay Britt here and I just wanted to say Thanks a Bunch for this Tip. Its so simply, but at the same time if you don’t know, you don’t know! Keep up all the Phenomenal WoRk!
One LoVe
-Jay Britt
Thank you Katie, and here is my Gravatar:
Address: fajarhamdijaya@gmail.com
Hash: f1d393d6360a9e21c9af95b8b021497f
http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/f1d393d6360a9e21c9af95b8b021497f?s=80
thanks for such practical, enthused, well-explained guidance!
what do you use for video? camtasia? something else?
it’s interesting how this community is mostly all pics. nice to see everybody’s faces. some communities it’s all how much you can shock someone…although some do make me laugh.
Hi Meredith! I use Camtasia (www.camtasia.org). They have a new version that just released for Macs.
Hi Katie,
Thanks for sharing this.
I really look forward to seeing the gravitar (even though it is me) as I build my personal brand.
I have started this on Facebook in a group called “Up You Life”
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=118475248359&ref=ts
I hope through my personal branding I can do as you are and help people improve their lives.
Thanks again
Jim
Katie,
Very simple, step by step instructions. I really appreciate your willingness to give valuable free advice that everyone can use. Took me all of 5 minutes to get this up and running. Thanks a ton!!!
Glen
.-= Glen Geditz´s last blog ..PGN Power Play Program Astonishes Home Business Industry =-.
Thank you Katie,
You must have been reading my mind and many others today. I was trying to do this last night but I was going through my google account.
You’re so helpful with all of your video’s and blog post’s. Thank you for caring & sharing
Daryl Whicker
.-= Daryl Whicker´s last blog ..5 Steps For Great Video’s =-.
Thank you for sharing Katie! Here is my new gravatar! It is so true that this really makes you stand out among the blogs that you follow! This is something that I had not had a chance to do before today so thanks for showing me the quick and easy way to get a gravatar!
Have an amazing week and thanks for all of the fantastic information that you share!
To our success,
Amanda
Hi Katie,
Thank you for this clear details about how to be a member in Gravatar, and i really appreciate you and like the way you care about other people, wish you the best of what your doing…
Regards,
Emil Agop
Katie, You know I was a little skeptical at the beginning regarding the quality of your posts. I’m trained to be skeptical. You know, you are tremendous at what you do! The quality is outstanding and you have a wonderful video presence. The content is always helpful and anyone can understand what your teaching. You have found your niche!
Good luck to you and hope to meet you someday.
Barry
Thanks Katie,
I always enjoy your blogs. I have had some difficulties with my Gravatar, so I appreciate your training. Lets see if I did it right! I am learning so much from your Blog training and am so grateful for your mentorship.
Julia
Hi Katie,
Thank you so much for sharing with us these important steps for adding our avatar. You are always providing us with great tips and excellent content. I am so happy to be a part of amazing your blog Mastery class. Thanks again, Laura
Hi Katie,
Just finished watching this video. Lets see if it works..
Katie, I signed up for a gravatar about two weeks ago and I totally agree with you on this. Just like Nike has the check mark logo, Target has the red circle logo, we have our picture. Our picture becomes our logo that will over time be recognized world wide. We as a person become known by our gravatar over time through internet exposure even if our name is not present. Thanks for making the great video to show everyone how this is done. I have even had comments on my gravatar picture.
.-= Beth Hawkins´s last blog ..Test Post =-.
Hey Katie,
Thanks for once again sharing yet another way to enhance what we do online. Hopefully my Gravatar photo appears to the left.
While following your directions, I discovered that Gravatar photos can also be uploaded, updated, and linked to multiple e-mail addresses at Wordpress.com. For people who have an account there (like I do for an API key), it may be simpler to just go to Wordpress rather than setting up a new account with Gravatar – especially since the two companies share their info.
.-= Oren Pardes´s last blog ..Are you insane or just crazy (enough to succeed)? =-.
Let’s see if entering my e-mail in lower case makes a difference.
.-= Oren Pardes´s last blog ..Are you insane or just crazy (enough to succeed)? =-.
So, now I’ve learned something else to share. Gravatars only recognize lower case letters in e-mail addresses. I’ll send this from another e-mail address to see if the same Avatar will appear.
.-= Oren Pardes´s last blog ..Are you insane or just crazy (enough to succeed)? =-.
Yeah, I noticed this too! Although I wasn’t considerate enough to bring it to others attention… you are awesome Oren!
Daye
.-= Daye Yun´s last blog ..DayeYun: "Courage consists not in blindly overlooking a danger, but in seeing and conquering it" -Jean Paul Richter =-.
Just finished your video and already have my gravatar as you can see here! I completely agree that a picture is so important! I feel more of a connection to those who have a genuine photo! Thanks!
It’s funny how fast technology is moving along. I was checking the spelling “Gravatar” and realized that dictionary.com doesn’t list it as a word yet. Anyway, This is awesome for branding purposes. Thanks for the tip Katie…
See you on the training on thursday night.
.-= Rodney Jansen´s last blog ..What car dealerships don’t want you to know =-.
Ahh thank you Katie, I did what you said. But you can see that no doubt by the picture.
Luv yer blog…
.-= Greg Martin´s last blog ..Twitter Marketing Tips =-.
Hi Katie
Thanks for the advice! Gravatar’s are fun and it brands you as a real person. The simple things really do make the biggest difference!
Have a great day
Debby Beachy
.-= Debby Beachy´s last blog ..Dress, Stage Then Get Rid Of Them! =-.
Thanks for walking me through the gravatar set up. I guess I’ll see in a moment if I did it correctly.
Thanks again Katie.
.-= Peter Locuratolo´s last blog ..Here Is A Great Inspirational Video Site =-.
It’s so great to see everyone’s beautiful faces! Congrats on getting your gravatars set up everyone!
It definitely makes a world of difference!
I knew there was a “hidden agenda” LOL – j/k
Katie, I told you I have a goal to be a Top Commentator on your blog. You can see I’m working towards it, and I shall achieve my goal as long as you don’t slap me first!
God Bless,
Curt
Curt Bizelli´s last [type] ..Step Out On Nothing – Here’s My Affiliate Link LOL!
Katie,
Thank you so much for these little trainings! I just got my gravatar up a couple of weeks ago and realized that, yes, you do indeed need to use the same email address for it to work!!!
Please keep these trainings coming…it’s these little things that we all need to know that we might overlook or just don’t know how to do it!
Sheri
.-= Sheri Helvey´s last blog ..Are You Confused by All of the Twitter Tools Out There? =-.
I don’t know if my gravatar took. Thanks.
Well…it did!
Katie,
Thank you! Another mystery solved by Katie F.! I had puzzled over how to do that. I never thought those default gravatars got my good side. I appreciate your web tutorials. They have helped me get my blog up and running, add good plugins, make good blog comments and posts and more. Your parents should be proud! Make it a good day.
Fred Lauth
.-= Fred Lauth´s last blog ..Law of Attraction Revisited =-.
Hi Katie!
Hope you are well.
Awesome video! Thank you so much for the advice. Now lets see if I have done it right.
Peace love and light to you all!
Aidan
.-= Aidan Gibson´s last blog ..If You Like Twitter- You Will Love Sokule! =-.
Katie,
Great post. I think having a gravatar greatly increases your credibility. Whenever I see a comment without a gravatar, I’m not sure if they are trying to hide or not. I think it’s great you are showing other how to do the little things that make a difference in the long run.
Jorge
.-= Jorge´s last blog ..Driving Web Traffic Through Free VS Paid Methods…. =-.
Thanks again Katie for your gifting to us your knowledge and friendship! We love you! <3 <3 <3
.-= Jordan Klimp´s last blog ..Integrating Empowerment & Financial Freedom =-.
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