Calling Out the "No-Photos!"
Okay, I've stayed silent on this long enough... But as the branding guy, and the founder of our "Stand 4 Your Brand" Revolution, I feel I must speak out: What's with you folks with no photo??? Invisible people, please, I implore you: Get a head shot and post a photo! Nothing says "ignore me" more than a profile with no photo... Same deal with Twitter, Facebook, your website, etc.
Your photo (or lack thereof) is the first impression your colleagues and clients will have of you. And, just like mom and dad said, first impressions are lasting impressions! Why would you want to be invisible and anonymous? If you're brand is "the mystery entrepreneur," then that's one thing. Otherwise, post a picture, dammit!
Believe it or not, your fellow revolutionaries care about you. We want to know more about you. We're curious. But with no photo, and no way to put a face to a name, you are "persona non grata." You literally have no image! You are invisible and, let's all be brutally honest here, you're making yourself a second-class citizen when it comes to connecting. (For the record, I will NOT friend people on Twitter or Facebook who don't have a photo - and I know I'm not alone!)
No excuses. Snap a photo. Take a picture. Post it. Should it be professional? Absolutely. But is a home-made photo better than no photo at all? Yes, it's a start. I'm sure you've seen those little devices called cameras. Use one! Inquiring minds want to know who you are, what you look like, and what you're all about. That's nearly impossible if you are one of the "no-show" crowd. Use your cell phone camera, your webcam, your digital camera, whatever you've got - just get that photo up!
Seriously, folks... It's Branding 101. Post your picture and join in crowd...
Stand 4 Your Brand!
Lou Bortone
www.LouBortone.com
Your photo (or lack thereof) is the first impression your colleagues and clients will have of you. And, just like mom and dad said, first impressions are lasting impressions! Why would you want to be invisible and anonymous? If you're brand is "the mystery entrepreneur," then that's one thing. Otherwise, post a picture, dammit!
Believe it or not, your fellow revolutionaries care about you. We want to know more about you. We're curious. But with no photo, and no way to put a face to a name, you are "persona non grata." You literally have no image! You are invisible and, let's all be brutally honest here, you're making yourself a second-class citizen when it comes to connecting. (For the record, I will NOT friend people on Twitter or Facebook who don't have a photo - and I know I'm not alone!)
No excuses. Snap a photo. Take a picture. Post it. Should it be professional? Absolutely. But is a home-made photo better than no photo at all? Yes, it's a start. I'm sure you've seen those little devices called cameras. Use one! Inquiring minds want to know who you are, what you look like, and what you're all about. That's nearly impossible if you are one of the "no-show" crowd. Use your cell phone camera, your webcam, your digital camera, whatever you've got - just get that photo up!
Seriously, folks... It's Branding 101. Post your picture and join in crowd...
Stand 4 Your Brand!
Lou Bortone
www.LouBortone.com
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Comment by Wil on December 5, 2008 at 9:01pm -
Thanks Lou. This is a great post. You put your heart and soul into this one. I agree with you. That is what social media is all about. It is a fast way to get to know new people. It's difficult to know & trust the faceless!
We should do a call on building trust and credibility. (I feel a new discussion coming on...)
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Comment by Michael Port on December 3, 2008 at 2:15pm -
Yes, please put up a photo. Let us see your beautiful faces!
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Comment by Julie Barnes on December 3, 2008 at 12:07pm -
I agree Lou!! If some does not have a profile or a pic I leave immediately.
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