Waxing UnLyrical
MARCH 18, 2013
Use a real photo of yourself for your avatar. (I Make sure your avatar is “SFW” (safe for work… and yes, you’d be surprised again). < If nothing else, use your LinkedIn profile; else your personal website or blog or, if a business account, to your company’s preferred URL.
Waxing UnLyrical
MARCH 31, 2011
This micro-blogging duplicity is nothing new, and has been covered in detail by Jens P. People engage with you more when you have your face as your avatar rather than an arbitrary picture or logo. Gaining followers is much easier when you have your face as your avatar, and a descriptive Twitter bio. He also blogs and tweets.
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Waxing UnLyrical
JULY 5, 2013
I accepted some, ignored a bunch and, after doing so, asked a question on Facebook: There were a range of answers, and the conversation continued for a couple of days; those answers themselves are worthy of their own, dedicated blog post. When I saw this, I asked in response, “Are you serious?”
Waxing UnLyrical
NOVEMBER 24, 2011
A couple weeks ago, Erica Allison blogged about focusing your online efforts where your sources of revenue are located. This is a perfect topic to present over here on Shonali’s blog. Meanwhile, we’re having these conversations in split seconds with Twitter handles and tiny avatars. Guest post by Lisa Gerber.
Waxing UnLyrical
JANUARY 19, 2012
If you’re a regular WUL reader, you may have noticed that this blog went dark yesterday. I certainly support several causes, but usually it’s in the form of changing an avatar, helping out with tweets, etc. And I have never had my blog go on strike before. The last time I went on strike.
Waxing UnLyrical
JUNE 1, 2011
I’m writing about it because first, as I said earlier, it’s an important issue, and if I can’t write about what I like on my own blog, WTF can I write about? If you’ve ever asked me for a job lead, or to pick my brain, or pitched this blog, please go and get a key today. For the Blue Key. Thank you.
Waxing UnLyrical
MARCH 10, 2011
Yet how much do we really know about the people behind the avatars? Shannon Mouton , who blogs at Shannon Sez So , served in health missions in the Caribbean. We talk often – myself included – about using it to build relationships , about getting to know one’s community, about deepening human interaction.
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