You can best represent yourself on computers with an avatar. It is used in different forms like a 3-d model or a 2-d model or in a text form. There is a wide spread use of these avatars on internet. Many forums and communities use these avatars to promote their traffic. By using these avatars in your forum you can also increase your business. With a catchy and unique avatar you can increase the rush to your profile. Generally 3 d models are used in computer games, 2 d pictures are used in internet forums and communities. Fonts were used earlier. Avatars display your personality and taste in various things. It is like your alter ego on the forum.
A small square space of 80 x 80 to 100 x 100 pixel space is the traditional system. An avatar represents you most of the times. With an interesting avatar you should also have a sensible user name. It should make sense not just to you but also to others. Then only people would tend you see your account in the forum. And also if you are in the forum to promote your business then you should provide some contact information. Make sure you just give an email address which you don’t mind being public because there are many identity thieves over internet.
Once you join a forum or a community you should tell about yourself and if you are there to promote your business you have to be very active. Try interacting with other posters and tell about your product or whatever you are there for in the community. This is the best way to increase your business. An avatar represents us and also tells about your personality, character, interests, beliefs, social status etc. So make sure you make it clear and interesting.