Do you think Pictures on an about page for a website will not make people purchase services?

Question

I run a website services business and I am 16. My business was established last year and I think that if I have a picture of myself as a professional business gesture people will think it is a joke.

Answer 1

you have been looking at picture ads and I think you believe they must work. Well they may or may not work in that marketing venue. You should not use a 16 yr  picture unless your clients are in the same age group as yourself. You want to market your services, then talk frame and exhibit how useful and successful they are. You may have a product or services. I would suggest you look at product ads on the web and service ads on the web and make a comparison. This should help you.  You did not state your services so this advice is in lieu of knowing it. God luck though.

Answer 2

It's sad to say but because of your age it will turn off a lot of the bigger clients.

I would not put your picture on the site at this time.