Do you visit a site because of a user AVATAR or image ??

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by GreenGambler, Nov 30, 2007.

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Do you visit a site as a direct result of a user avatar/image?

  1. Never have, Never will.

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  2. Very, Very rarely but it has happend.

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  3. Sometimes but not too often

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  4. If it catches my eye and looks interesting, then yes.

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  5. I check out avatar sites often.

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  6. If I respect the member to whom the avatar is attached, then yes.

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  7. I love to visit sites that are adversited in user avatars!

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  8. All the time!!!

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  1. #1

    I'm just wondering how many people actually visit a website as a direct result of an avatar / user image, that they saw?


    I see that alot of people buy and sell avatar space and I am just curious as to everyone's opinion on how useful of a practice this is. I have not yet bought or sold avatar space but am considering trying it out.

    I know that buying and selling signature links is useful from my own personal experience. It gets you both backlinks and traffic. I myself click signature links from time to time but I have never visited a site because I saw it displayed in a user avatar.

    What do you all think? Do you visit websites advertised in user avatars? Does it create alot of traffic? Does it creat a big buzz? Or do you just like to see your logo everywhere.. LOL
     
    GreenGambler, Nov 30, 2007 IP
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  2. Gydian

    Gydian Well-Known Member

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    I'll stick to sig links. I generally don't even look at a person's avatar.
     
    Gydian, Nov 30, 2007 IP
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    Richie_Ni Illustrious Member

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    Yeah I do if the avatar is ATTRACTIVE.
     
    Richie_Ni, Nov 30, 2007 IP
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    cool_78 Guest

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    Yes I do visit the site because of the avatar but only if it's eye catching enough.
     
    cool_78, Dec 1, 2007 IP
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    syd Active Member

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    same for me too
     
    syd, Dec 1, 2007 IP
  6. deluxdon

    deluxdon Catch Me If You Can...!!!™ Staff

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    If it catches my eye and looks interesting, then definately my answer is yes :)
     
    deluxdon, Dec 1, 2007 IP
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    Scriptona Notable Member

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    This is gonna be an interesting debate to determine if avatar sales are worth it :D
     
    Scriptona, Dec 1, 2007 IP
  8. ::Mike::

    ::Mike:: Peon

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    Yeah if it looks good I will visit the site
     
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    uttoransen Prominent Member

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    it creates a brand recognition! when i see an avatar everywhere, i do try check out the site, too many avatars sure makes a buzz!!:)
     
    uttoransen, Dec 1, 2007 IP
  10. Jarodboy

    Jarodboy Prominent Member

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    If i like the avatar and the url is short i do. :)
     
    Jarodboy, Dec 1, 2007 IP
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    MeetHere Prominent Member

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    If i see a lot of avatar promotion or if the avatar is catching - I do..
    Infact avatar advertising is a great way to build BUZZ :cool:
     
    MeetHere, Dec 1, 2007 IP
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    8everything Peon

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    If the avatar is really interested or from a member I like, I might check it out. I definitely think avatars give websites more exposure.
     
    8everything, Dec 1, 2007 IP
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    StormForum Well-Known Member

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    No, I don't. Some people sell avatar space - to be honest it's a waste of money and I don't take notice of Website links in avatars. The only thing I would do occasionally is click on a link in a signature. I think the main reason why is because avatars aren't directly clickable, and us humans won't take the time to open a new tab and type the URL in. I think I may have done this once, but only if its something I really am looking for.
     
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    Fisker Well-Known Member

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    The problem is that they are not live links unlike sig links so yes sometimes it is annoying but if it is really attractive and heavily promoted then ....
     
    Fisker, Dec 1, 2007 IP
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    Yes. I`m curiouse about all website... when i see websites in avatar or sig, i visit them.
     
    Mr.Cicu, Dec 1, 2007 IP
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    Computerized Well-Known Member

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    So far, I have never visited a site due to an avatar.
     
    Computerized, Dec 1, 2007 IP
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    jasonk1234 Well-Known Member

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    no that doesnt effect if I visit a site
     
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    I do. The avatar must be well designed- plain ones won't entice one to type the site into the browser. If mass promotion is done, then I might visit the site just to check what it is all about after being bombarded by avatars that praise it.
     
    gr8liverpoolfan, Dec 1, 2007 IP
  19. MikeLugar

    MikeLugar Well-Known Member

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    Sometimes if it is creative and eye catching
     
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    Only if I respect that person and have talked to them then yes I might take a look at their ava. Normally i would never do so.
     
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