What is a Gravatar?
So what is gravatar? Gravatar actually stands for Globally Recognized Avatar. It’s globally accepted and recognized because millions of different people and websites use them. Many popular applications, such as WordPress, have built-in support specifically for gravatar. When a user leaves a comment (with email) on a site that supports Gravatar, it pulls their Globally Recognized Avatar from Gravatar servers. Then that picture is shown next to the comment. This allows each commenter to have their identity through out the world wide web.
Why Should I add Gravatar?
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Start using gravatar. Using gravatar is wonderful for anyone who is trying to build a brand. Chances are that most people have either read blogs or even posted on blogs. In the beginning your gravatar may not make as much attention, but if the same viewer happens to see your posts on numerous websites and blogs, then there is a good chance that he or she will end up visiting your blog or website. In the end using gravatar is an effective method for making yourself and your comments stand out in the world.
How can I get a Gravatar?
It’s simple and it’s free. Simply go to Gravatar’s website. Signup with the email that you use the most often to comment. Add an avatar of yourself. This could be a picture of yourself, your company’s logo, or something unique. You really have to do it one time.The majority of WordPress themes already do come with gravatar integration included with comments. If it’s the case that your theme does not, then you should take time and seriously consider adding gravatar. In addition to branding purposes, you can also change the default gravatar on your website in exchange for something else.