OT _ Added pictures and now I need help!

So I figured out how to add pictures and updated my profile.  But when I try to add an avatar it makes me look all short and squished!  How do I make it look right before I show myself on every post HAHA I also added pictures of my boys! AND I have a ticker made, I know some one said just copy and past the picture, but do you do it EVERY TIME in your posts or do you put it in your signature?  I tried to add it to a signature and then I click include my signature but nothing shows up?! ANy help would be great! Thanks!

Hello here's the website.......www.shrinkpictures.com.  Hope that help's.

Leanne, Pics for Avatars need to be no more than 100x100 pixels and less than 20kb in size. You can do this in several different photo editing programs. Your computer most likely has one that is capable of doing this. The avatar will automatically be squared, so be sure your pic is as close to the same height as it is width or you may look short & squat or tall & thin (hmmm..not a bad idea..lol!).  I think you probably have the ticker  question figured out. You put it in your signature one time...and then it may take a little while to show up.  Sherri