A latest trend of creating avatars is taking over the internet. People seem content in creating funny cool and unique avatars, which they can showcase online. People like to use cartoon avatars for Twitter, Facebook and other popular online social networks. Its a craze which seems to be rising. 

Create My Picture is not one of the most sophisticated avatar makers but never the less it produces a timeless unique cartoon representation of your required look in minutes. The look is unique to the website and its produced by a smooth flowing flash interface.  

You can choose your cartoon avatar look by customizing several features and then email back your design to either yourself or a friend.  

Avatars have become popular through several reasons. The general awareness  about avatars in general is much more popular these days with the likes of the hit Film. In addition the increased use of computers means that more people want to engage in creating cartoon avatars online.

Virtual worlds have also started to become popular too. Millions of people around the world actively take part in virtual worlds, where they can chat, meet new friends and even date through the look of the avatar design they have created.

IMVU is one virtual world which is becoming a hit. There are constantly around 100 thousand memebers continusely taking part in discussions. People can even sell and buy virtual goods through IMVU