Originally published on Roshsillars.com March 2008
In todays social media world you need to have a good portrait at the ready. A big empty square with a question mark next to your name is not acceptable
If you are going to get involved in social media you need to represent yourself well. A good photo will do just that. It seems every time you sign up for a new group or service they have an opportunity to upload a photo, icon or avatar.
If you don’t have a good photo, have one taken. Show yourself at your best, in positive light or in a way that represents your sparkling personality.
Keep the photo in an easily located folder, permanently. You don’t want find it necessary to skip the photo step in a directory or social registration because you don’t want to take the time to search. Chances are for many of the sites you will never go back and add an image.
Make your portrait submissions easy and let your long tail of smiling faces represent you well through-out the net.
Rosh
