if using photo bucket, choose pic, edit, resize, click on preset sizes, now choose from avatar 100x75, thumbnail 160x120, website 320x240, or message board 640x480. click avatar, copy link and paste to ur opt 1 in edit avatar and shud be there. i had same prob and also note in opt 1 it has the :http//www already in there be sure to knock that out of the way first or you will not get a correct link. hope this helps. eraine