How to add custom avatars to your blog comments using Gravatar

Here’s a quick-and-easy tip that I think blog publishers and readers alike will appreciate: create a Gravatar (i.e., a “globally recognized avatar“).

One of the best things about a Gravatar is that its global aspect addresses our need for consolidation. You won’t have to create a custom icon for this blog, and then create another one for another blog or social networking site. Do it once, and it’s done, and it works pretty much everywhere. And it only takes a moment. Simple.

I encourage to do it, so I can see your lovely mug when you leave a comment. Once you’re all set up, I’d love it if you leave a comment here to test it and see your groovy gravatar in action.