Have you ever put much thought into your Facebook profile or do you just slap on the best thing that is happening in your life right now? Other than your name, a Facebook profile picture is the only other thing users could see when browsing through Facebook profiles.

Well, we’re seeing some patterns as to the kinds of profile pictures that you can find on Facebook. Some people share what they do for a living, their hobbies, what they are passionate about and much more. You also have the the cartoon fans, the ones with overflowing parental instincts, and the jokers.

It is not uncommon to find a lot of Facebook users trying to find their interest, passion and identity, and you can even chart this via their Facebook profile pictures. Here are 14 kinds of profile pictures we commonly see on Facebook. Which category does your profile picture fall into?

Recommended Reading: 10 Common Types Of Facebook Updates

1. The Inseparable Lovers

A majority of Facebook users would probably at one point or another share their own versions of these 3 stages of life as their profile pictures. Those who are still in a new and fresh relationship will be in cinematic love mode, constantly quoting love notes from the romantic movie currently showing at the cinemas.

Profile pictures may change according to the latest dinner date. These will graduate to…

(Source)

2. The Wedding Gown Look

This will probably happen more with the ladies because if there is a day they look gorgeous, that would be in their wedding gown on their wedding day. Alternatives are close-up shots of the wedding rings or what is etched on the ring or the rock that is on it. It will be classy, and timeless and the happiest day of their lives until…

(Source)

3. The Newborn

As much as you hate it, baby photos will clutter your Facebook feed, whether you like it or not. Some start from the ultrasound scans, then move on to the newborn (fresh from the oven), then their baby steps (literally) and fevers (which sometimes help) and the achievements these kids continue to unlock.

The only thing you can do in retaliation if to have a kid of your own… then share those photos. And the vicious cycle continues.

(Source)

4. The Activist

The idea of social responsibility catches on fast due to social media and how fast awareness about diseases, conditions, injustice etc is spread these days. The activist is united by a common flag, logo, ribbon or symbol that expresses their support for a cause, for a greater good.

Read Also: 60 Creative Public Awareness Ads That Makes You Think

5. The I Am A Fan

So okay, not everyone is okay with the way they look and would prefer an alternative image or look. This group of users prefer using pictures of a character from a game, an anime, a movie or series, or an animated film; other times it is a celebrity, artist, singer or fashion designer.

6. The Always Emo

Sometimes it’s a sunset, other times it’s a window pane with raindrops right after a drizzle. It could be a photo they just snapped with their camera phone, or a random Google image.

If you have a friend who does this, chances are nobody knows what is really going on in their lives.

(Source)

7. The Hopeful Model

While the wedding gown look is something a new bride would love to flaunt, this profile picture is different. The hopeful model will look his or her best in every possible picture.

Sometimes it is to feature a new cosmetic product bought, a new dress or fancy t-shirt.You’d think that they have a professional studio set up in their home just to take these shots.

8. The World Traveller

This is the one who is always on a mountain, a jungle trail, a deck in the middle of the ocean or in an airport, backpack in tow. You can find the world traveller in front of a famous landmark or tasting new food on the other side of the world. At the very least, it will be a window shot from the plane.

9. The Hobbyist

We all have other loves in our lives and they aren’t always human. We have pet lovers, car lovers, the ones with specific interests in music, art, engineering, a deep love for computers, gadgets, photography (more on that later) etc. You will find the object of their affection as their profile picture. It’s what defines them.

(Source)

10. The Joker

Planking, Owling, Pottering, Batmaning, Vadering etc the internet really comes up with the weirdest things, and you can expect the joker in your friend’s list to adopt this, on top of their regular jokes and stunts. If there is a new profile picture to look forward to, it would be the joker’s. Expect photobombs!

Read Also: Creative Forced-Perspective Photos For Your Inspiration

(Source)

11. The Hardcore Party-Goer

This is self-explanatory, this wild person loves to party. And the whole world will know of their exploits – sometimes because they were drunk and posting pictures about their lives is second nature to them.

Their profile picture most likely involves them holding a pint of beer and having a good time. If these guys have "Joker" friends, expect lots of laughs the next day.

12. The Group Shot

Sometimes the company you keep is part of your personality, particularly when everyone in the group do everything and take tons of snapshots of it.

The user who cherish their gang of buddies would almost certainly feature them on their profile picture, particularly while doing something cool, like the beach super punch!

Read Also: 5 Clever Ideas For Great Group Photos

13. The Fitness Junkie

Healthy being one of the most important things you should take care of in your life has taken an extreme turn these days. Expect to see in the fitness junkie user’s profile, pictures of him or her flexing muscles, a six-pack, running (in a marathon or on a treadmill) and posting their latest weight count or ‘mileage’.

Find more here.

14. The DSLR Holder

"Have DSLR, will post photo of DSLR". Despite knowing photography takes a lot of practice and time to master, nothing stops the new DSLR owner from using the self+DSLR combo photo as their profile pictures.

You may find some with the camera covering half of the photographer’s face, in black and white, and almost always taken in automatic mode. Others, well, take it to extremes.

Read Also: 20+ Cheatsheets & Infographics For Photographers

(Source)

The list is far from exhaustive, particularly when there are millions (if not a billion) Facebook accounts in the world. Know of more types of Facebook profile pictures that should be on the list? Name them in the comments.

We’re nearing the last leg of the race before entering 2014 and some of you may be gearing up for a brand-spanking new look for your site to celebrate the new year. We’re here to lend a hand. If it is premium WordPress themes you are looking for your eCommerce site, you’re in for a treat.

We have partnered up with Tokokoo, home to premium WordPress themes catered for eCommerce sites, and we are you giving you a chance to win access to ALL their themes for free.

Tokokoo Themes

Tokokoo is home to themes that are beautifully designed for specific businesses – from clothing and apparel, to furniture), music to books, apps to portfolios etc. The site has been providing themes for more than 40,000 customers who run businesses online.

The themes are highly customizable, mobile-ready. They also feature Facebook integration plus an easy-to-use theme panel (no coding required). Each theme go for at least $79 but you can get your hands on ALL of these themes by landing a membership subscription from this giveaway.

Check out the full theme collection here.

The Prizes

We are looking for 5 winners to take home 5x Standard Club Accounts (worth $99). As a member of this club you get one-year access to:

• 26+ eCommerce Themes (+10 New themes)
• Free theme updates
• Unlimited domain use
• Ticketing support
• 15 plugins

On top of this, the membership also give you a 6-month Premium membership to Shoop as well as support for WPDeals and a WPDeals theme.

How To Win

Using the Rafflecopter widget below, or click here:

a Rafflecopter giveaway

1. Login via your Facebook account / Email Address.
2. Like Us on Facebook (if you aren’t already a fan).

Find out how else you can earn entries (and a higher chance of winning) in the widget. [More info]

The lock screen widgets introduced in Android 4.2 is great as you can check your notifications right from the lock screen. But as you can only have 1 widget per screen, there is a lot of swiping involved to get through your email, text messages and Facebook updates (which kind of defeats the purpose).

We’re here to introduce better alternatives: DashClock and DashNotifier.

DashClock Widget is a lock screen clock widget with support for multiple extensions that display notifications all on one lock screen. We’re talking about extensions for Gmail, weather, messages and missed calls (and a lot more on the Play Store).

One of these extensions, DashNotifier is one you should really check out, as it shows notifications for any applications – up to 7 on the lockscreen.

Recommended Reading: 5 Multi-Feature Widget Packs For Your Android Device

Getting Started

First, you need to get DashClock from the Google Play Store. Then, download DashNotifier.

Once everything is installed, the first step is getting DashClock onto the lock screen. The method will differ according to your device.

For example, on the Samsung Galaxy S4, you first have to enable multiple lock screen widgets. To do this, go to Settings > My device > Lock screen. Tick the Multiple widgets setting. Devices such as the Google Nexus 4 have the multiple widget settings enabled by default.

Swipe all the way to the left of your lock screen and you should see a big + button. Tap it and select DashClock. You’ll be taken to DashClock’s Extensions menu.

Setting Up DashNotifier

Let’s set up your first DashNotifier notification. Scroll down to the bottom of the menu and tap on Add Another Extension. You should see seven DashNotifier items in the pop up menu. Select one of them to add it to DashClock.

Now, click on the settings button to the right of the extension. You will be taken to the settings screen for that particular extension. Here, you can set:

• The application you want notifications for.
• The application’s DashClock icon and title text format.
• Whether notifications are cleared when you unlock the device.
• Whether the item shows notification content.
• Whether notifications will turn on your device’s screen.

It might seem like a lot of options, but all you really need to do is select your application and choose an icon. The other options are there if you want them, but DashNotifier extensions work fine with the default settings.

Customizing DashClock

Once you’re satisfied with your DashNotifier extensions, you can go back to DashClock’s main Extensions screen. You can change the order of extensions or even remove some of the built-in extensions.

You also have some basic customization options for DashClock aside from extensions. You can choose between a few different clock and date styles as well as customise DashClock’s daydream settings.

Once you’re satisfied with DashClock’s extensions and appearance, tap the check mark on the upper-left of the screen to save your settings.

Make DashClock Your Default

Finally, if you’re using a device that supports multiple lock screen widgets, it’s time to make DashClock your default lock screen widget. To do this, go to your lockscreen and then just press and drag DashClock all the way to the right.

App Limitations And Conclusion

Note that DashClock requires Android 4.2 and above, while DashNotifier requires Android 4.3. There’s also no way to make DashClock default to its expanded mode, so you’ll have to do a quick downward swipe every time you want full information about your notifications.

Overall, if you have a compatible device, DashClock and DashNotifier are a great combination to use to better keep track of notifications on your lock screen.

Did you know that Google raked in $50 billion in 2012? It has come a long way its early days, back when it was known as BackRub. Despite using a lot of Google’s products like Google the search engine, Android OS, Gmail, Youtube and Waze, and being fascinated by its many mergers and adventurous acquisitions, we know little of the tech giant.

Well, surveycrest.com has produced an infographic dedicated to charting the rise of google 15 years it has been around. Here you will find Google’s algorithm evolution, its brand value (in the billions), how it fairs against the other tech brands in the Top 10 list, etc.

Recommended Reading: How Google Glass Works [Infographic]

Just goes to show that whether you love Google for its full range of apps, products and services or hate them for monopolizing your online world so much, Google is here to stay.

(Credit to Kelvin Stiles for the tip.)