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What, you ask, is an “avatar”?

Why, it’s that graphic next to your blogger name and bio (our says myFOXstl.com Web Team).  When you first sign up, it looks something like a “hidden identity” silhouette. 

Well, everyone on here would really like to see something that represents YOU!

It’s easy to load up an avatar … and you can make it something simple or create something all on your own.

Many people use snapshots of themselves, their pets, or someone special, like their children.  Other people like to use a graphic or symbol, like the sun, a flower, that sunset from vacation, their favorite band’s logo.  Any graphic or photo saved on your computer will work!

You can even use one of the graphics that came on your computer, usually from a program like Word.

Besides letting us know a little about yourself, your avatar makes it easier for people to spot your replies in the comments … and, you may get highlighted on the blog home page if you have an avatar!  We will usually only feature bloggers on the right side of the blog home page if you have an avatar.

How do you load an avatar you ask?  It’s easy!

Once you have signed in to your blog, go to the tab that says, “My Info”

Now click on the “Browse” button at the top of the page and find the photo or graphic you have chosen to use.  Click on the name of the photo or graphic.

Now you will end up back on that “My Info” tab … click on the “Upload Photo” button.

It will take a few seconds (you will see a circle with red dots going around) then it will go back to a screen telling you the photo or graphic you just loaded is waiting for approval.  We check your photos and avatars every couple of hours and will approve them, then you will see your photo or graphic show up next to your blogger name and bio!

Now don’t forget about the bottom of that “My Info” page and put at least something about yourself in the “About Me” box.  It doesn’t have to be anything extravagant if you don’t want it to be … but tell us at least one or two things about yourself.

Let us know if you have any questions.  We’ll do our best to help you out and get your avatar posted!

-- The Web Team --