Interesting profile images standout and get tons of clicks, that is a fact that you can use to gain more online popularity. OK it is a little old school and low tech but it works – every time.

So what is a cool image that makes people click? If you have done any profile surfing you will know what I mean. You see the cool, standout images and you click. It may be someone who looks attractive or repulsive. It may be someone seen from a long way off or super close up.

One of the ways to standout is by putting up a cartoon version of your photo or mugshot. If you are the creative type, a cartoonist or illustrator like myself this is a pretty easy task. But I imagine that for most people the idea of drawing themselves is a pretty daunting task. Thankfully there are some really cool tools that make this a total no-brainer.

One of them I had fun with recently is MyWebFace. You can make a cartoon of yourself by selecting from a bunch of different facial elements and other character bits to make up a unique look.

You do have to be careful though, it soooo easy that most people kind of stuff it up, so this is why I have made the video above and below, to show you how to get the most out of this free application.

So if you want to get my tips on creating something out of the ordinary that is going to get tons of clicks and interest then watch my video to see what I do at the end of the process that will give your cool facebook avatar,the cut above the rest.

Greg Gillespie is a freelance illustrator and owner of learn-to-draw.org where you can find out more about learning cool tips and tricks with drawing that anyone can learn. He also teaches how to create caricatures for those who want to learn to draw caricatures. Check it out, worth a look.

If you want to take your facebook avatar right out there on the edge and beyond, then this next video will show you how to that as well. You will need a piece free software if you wish to try it yourself. You can get the Funpix photo distorting application by clicking here to download the free Funpix Maker from Magix.