Talking Avatars

Talking Avatars Outshine Your Competition

2009-04-25T01:47:00.002-05:00

According to a recent article on Talking Avatar, having an animated talking avatar on your site can help you stand out in the Marketplace and increase sales.

A talking avatar can help direct your visitors to your sales pages.

The great thing about the latest avatars is they can be customized to meet the needs of the site owner. You can use your voice or the ready made avatar voices, you can even design your own character.

Funny Avatars Site

2008-08-14T09:45:00.003-05:00

Are you looking for more options for your Instant Message Avatar... Try Face Your Manga at www.faceyourmanga.com. Not a lot of options but Free and you can make your own funny avatar.

144% Conversion Increase!! Oh My!

2008-08-03T10:53:00.000-05:00

This blew my socks off.

I knew Talking Avatars could increase conversion rates, but everything I had heard was more in the 44% ratio not 144%. This should motivate you to take the few minutes it takes to set up your own Sitepal Avatar. You get a Free Trial so what have you got to lose.

SitePal Avatar Proved a 144% Higher Conversion Rate
AB test by Anita Campbell, CEO of Small Business Trends

Small Business Trends is a site that uses a blog platform for articles of interest to the small business community. In September 2007, Ms. Campbell, CEO of Small Business Trends, decided to run an AB test using the SitePal avatar, to see if the avatar could be a tool to increase the sign up rate of the email newsletter on her site.

Using Google Optimizer to measure the test, 50% of the site visitors were shown the original version of the page without a SitePal character. The other were shown a page with Ms. Campbell’s SitePal speaking character, including a short recorded message in her own voice inviting them to subscribe to the newsletter.

Version 1 – Original with her still picture

Version 2 – Same page with her SitePal avatar

In just a few days since the start, Ms. Campbell got more than double the sign-ups using the SitePal character, as without it. As time went, the gap became only wider. After 2 weeks, the conversion rate with SitePal character was 144% higher than the one without!

“The avatar focused the attention of visitors on the newsletter and was successful in convincing visitors to take the extra steps to subscribe. The SitePal avatar exceeded my expectations. The SitePal character is a powerful sales and marketing tool for a website. ”

Fight for Kisses

2007-10-14T06:23:00.001-05:00

I just couldn't help myself...I had to include this Funny Avatar Video. Enjoy!

What's Coming!

2007-10-12T22:57:00.000-05:00

I'm working on some How to's that will include step by step instructions.

Coming Soon!

Let me know if there is something specific you want me to cover.

I'm loving working on this Blog.

Talking Avatar:)

2007-10-12T11:20:00.000-05:00

Express Yourself with Gizmoz Video Clips

How do I Cool Avatar Me?

Tired of being a Simpson? Check out these Cool Avatars.

With just a clear headshot photo you can have your very own Gizmoz Avatar in minutes, but I must warn you, you'll end up spending hours laughing over all the funny combinations you can make of yourself, friends and family. Don't try this when that term paper or work project is due. This is for those times when you're depressed and need a good belly laugh.

Zwinky's are also fun and great for your MySpace or Personal Blogs, but if you're the more serious type or need an Avatar to get the job done, then it's a SitePal that you need. These are like animated employees. They make great spokesman..eh..spokespersons..eh..spokesAvatars. They're quick and easy to set up. You can either use your own voice, text to speech or get a great deal on hiring Voice talent.

Of course if you're not comfortable with using a photo of yourself and don't want to go the complete Sitepal Route, there is always the Simpson Avatars.

Are You a Cool Avatar?

2007-10-12T10:51:00.000-05:00

Me, I'm a Simpson in a World of Sitepals and Zwinkies. It seems the Cool Avatars are taking over the World and leaving all us Simpson's to work in the nuclear power plants of life. Of Course, Anyone can now be Cool. Not so blessed in the looks department? No problem, Join Second Life and be whoever you choose, male?..female?..it's your choice. Need to be a Spokesperson for your business online, but don't want to add the picture of you working in pajamas at the computer? No problem, add a Sitepal! Sitepal's are so cool they will even do the talking for you. All you need to do is type what you want to say and they speak. How cool is that!

Got a great voice but lack in the "look" necessary for IDOL. No Prob! Send in SitePal Nicole. Add your voice and "viola" instant success. Do you sell surfboards online but have the pasty look of a guy who hasn't seen the sun since the Clinton Impeachment? No Prob! Send in Beach Dude Avatar.

Soon the Cool Avatars will rule the World. Not that it's a bad thing...I'd rather see SitePal Kyle as the Leader of the Free World than President Bush, or better yet SitePal Dana! She looks like she could do a much better job.

Avatars have the perfect look, present the perfect image and make the perfect puppets for getting out the perfect message. Everyone needs their own Cool Avatar.

Let's Talk Avatars

2007-10-10T13:00:00.000-05:00

Hey,

Can we talk? I mean really talk! Let's get real about Avatars.

I admit I'm not exactly your typical geek. Yeah! I'm a geek...just not your typical geek. I love technology and all things computer, but I sorta got short-changed in the brains department. I may love techno everything but I sure don't understand techno anything. I don't have a clue how these avatars work or the technology that goes into creating something this cool, but since the very first time my son showed me the Mii on his Wii, I've been hooked on avatars. Now I'm on a mission to learn all things avatar and I'm hoping you'll be around to help. I'll be sharing what I learn on this blog.

I should say that my mission will only include the PG version, I hear there is a whole weird world of different kind in the Adult world. Not my cup of tea, so please let's keep it kid friendly.

Send me your comments, questions, ideas and favorite avatar stories.