Encore Data Products - Gravatar Profile

This article provides an in-depth look at creating and using a personal Gravatar profile, also known as a custom email address.

What is a Gravatar? A Gravatar (short for Group Gratuity, but not the one they use to pay their waitress) is a unique image that you can display on your website or social media profiles. Created by Gary Draper in 2007, it allows users to personalize their email addresses with a customizable profile picture.

Creating Your Gravatar Profile

To create your Gravatar profile, you need to have a Gmail account and enable the Gravatar feature on that account. Once enabled, you can upload an image from your computer or choose one from Google Images. The uploaded image will be used as your Gravatar profile picture.

Using Your Gravatar Profile

Once your Gravatar profile is created and active, you can use it on various platforms such as websites, blogs, and social media profiles. You can customize the color scheme, size, and even add a caption to your profile picture.

Cutting Down Costs

One of the best things about Gravatar is that you don't have to pay any fees or royalties for using it. Unlike other custom email address services, Gravatar doesn't charge anything for creating a profile or displaying your image.

Navigating and Customizing Your Profile

Gravatar allows users to navigate and customize their profiles easily. You can add up to five different images from Google Images, and also upload new ones each month. Additionally, you can change the color scheme of your profile at any time.