How To Add A Picture ( Gravatar ) To Your Physical Therapy Blog Comments
Are You Using A Picture ( Gravatar) To Brand Your Blog Comments?
I have seen a lot of empty images where a real picture should be on many of the comments left on physical therapy blogs I have visited. So I thought I would share a tutorial that will show you and other physical therapists how to add a picture or gravatar to their blog comments.
Either when commenting on your blog or other blogs, I feel it is important to let others in the virtual community see a picture of you or your company brand so they can identify and connect with your comments. Below I have a video that briefly explains the benefits of having a Gravatar and why you should start implementing them when you comment on blogs other than your own.
Now below are some screenshots that will show you how to set this up step by step. Click on the images to see a larger shot on your screen. Just follow the detailed steps below and you will be on your way to branding your blog comments with your own Gravatar.
Step 1. Visit the Gravatar.com website and sign up at the top left-hand corner.
Step 2. Sign up to begin creating your Gravatar image.
Step 3. Select “add an email” in the my account menu.
This email address will be connected to the image you select later on.
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Step 4. Once you confirm your email account with the Gravatar website it will be time to select your Gravatar image. Go to my account menu and select add image. Choose where you’d like to get the image from.
Step 5. Most of your images will already be on your computer.
So select a file from your computer to get your image.
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6. Crop your image and select finish.
Step 7. Choose a rating for your Gravatar image.
Step 8. Next you want to confirm this is the image you want to use for your Gravatar.
Step 9. Select an email address to connect with your Gravatar image.
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Step 10. Congratulations! Your email address is now connected to your Gravatar image. You can begin blog commenting and have everyone see your Gravatar image. That’s pretty much it for creating your own Gravatar image. You can now comment on other physical therapy related blogs and start branding your new Gravatar image.
Once you have completed these steps, show off your new Gravatar image to me by leaving a comment below. Also I would be grateful if you can help me spread this post around on Twitter, Facebook or any other social network you use so that others can learn how to create Gravatars of their own.
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Thanks so much for the clear and simple directions, Samuel! It’s greatly appreciated.
You are welcome Stacy! Great work on the Gravatar!
Great post! I need to do this ASAP. It is great to be able to put a face to name, not only for other PTs but for patients as well.
That’s a great point Anthony! Especially with patients seeking out physical therapist to work with online. Definitely helps build a connection.
Having a gravatar is a great branding tool, for sure, and these are helpful instructions. Plus, if you want to take an active part in discussion online, it’s better to give yourself a unique presence. I find myself reading comments with images much more readily than those with the “mystery man” icon or – worse still – a blank space!
WOW!… I am amazed that this kinda stuff exists! Who knew putting your pic in one site can publish on ALL blogs! As a healthcare professional know tells you this stuff….. except Sam! Thanks.. I am no longer a blue box!
Hey Karuna,
I’m glad you were able to benefit. Your gravatar looks good! Thanks for stopping by!
Samuel,
Thanks! I had no idea this existed until I landed on your page.
Hey Aaron,
Thanks for stopping by. Once you get your Gravatar completed come back and comment here so you know it works.
well, I went through all the steps, posted here afterwards and my picture is not showing up.
let’s try this again, my work email is how I originally signed into wordpress a long time ago.
Hey Aaron,
You got it dude! Looks good from here. Now you are ready to roll and let the blogosphere know who you are! Good work!
thanks! did you see my comment on your guest post? that’s how I got here. I would love to hear your thoughts.
thanks again.
Hey Aaron,
I replied to your comment on the post. Just waiting for Jarod to approve it so you can read the comments. I’ll send him a tweet on twitter.