Animal Chat has a wide range of Features that all member types will find useful. These include:

Layout Features

Flexible Colour Styles: Members are able to choose their colour preference by selecting from one of the twelve styles available. The Syle Variations Module can be found on the front page. To return to the default colour settings please clear your browser cookie cache.

Member Features

• Photos
  Members can share their favourite photos with the community while having complete control of privacy settings. Members can create Albums which can be shared with the community, within your friends group or kept completely private.
• Videos
  Members can share their favourite videos with the Animal Chat Community. Videos can be linked from a variety of sources such as YouTube or members have the ability to upload their own videos directly onto Animal Chat.
• Groups
  Groups are a great way to link up with other like minded people that share similiar interests. Members can join existing groups or can create a group of their own in what ever area of interest that suits them. Groups can be made public or private and can be made as "invitation only". Groups can share information easily with all registered group members including important announcements regarding the group. Groups can also share photos, videos and event details.
  
• Discussion Forum
  The Animal Chat Discussion Forum is a great place to participate in a variety of topics and discussions relating to Animals. Share your thoughts and opinions with other like minded members or ask for some advice about any animal related issue.
• Business Directory
  The Business Directoy is a great place to find Animal related Businesses, Services or Organisations.
• Event System
  Members can now share details of their animal related events with other community members. Submit details about the venue, and details about the dates and times of your events so that other members can join in or participate in the event. Organisations listing details about their events can also manage registrations online so they can easily keep all interested people up to date with details. Event organisers can also send forms or event schedules out via the Animal Chat website. Details about your events or events you have registered with will also display within your profile.
• Article Bank
  The Animal Chat Article Bank is a great place to find articles and information relating to many animals and animal situations.
• Chat Rooms
  Catch up with your friends in the chat rooms. Keep an eye out for Guest Speakers and Ask the Expert evenings!

Member Profile Applications

• Member Messages
  The Member Messages system is a core application that appears in the member profile area. The object of this feature is to provide an easy way to share important information with our members.
• Online Friends
  As the name suggests, this application lets you know which of your friends are currently signed into the site so you can connect with them.
• Latest Photo
  This application shows the latest photos that have been uploaded by our members.
• My Articles
  If a member submits an article to any area of the website, this application will embed a link to each of the articles inside your member profile so you can link to them easily.
• Comment Walls
  This application provides members with a Comment Wall so members can leave quick messages for you on your wall. The comment walls are a fast way of keeping your friends up to date with things going on in your world.
• Event System
  When added this application shows details about any event the member is involved in. If you have registered for any event via the website, a link will be displayed so you can access updates for that event easily. This application will also provide information to any events you've created and any venue details you've shared on the site.
• My Forum Updates
  This application provides a link to all discussions you're currently participating in.
• Groups
  Members can see a list of the Groups you've created or joined. Easily connect with your groups simply by choosing its link within your profile.
• My Comments
  Each part of this website has the ability for members to leave comments so this application shows a list of all your comments within your profile.
• Favourite Groups
  This application shows the member a list of their favourite groups along with links to each group.

Business Features

• Business Directory
  Our business members can list their products and services in the Animal Chat Business Directory and reach a targeted audience specific to the Animal Industry. Directory listings include contact information, website and email links, details about your business and services along with a copy of your business logo. Listings can be displayed in up to five categories allowing businesses to increase company exposure within the Animal Chat Community.
• Feedback System
  As the Animal Chat website is a community of people with specific interest in all things animals, you, as a business are assured of a targeted audience in which to show case your products and services. We encourage our members to share their opinions, so this includes a comment and rating system on all listings in the Business Directory. This enables our supporting businesses to build a positive reputation with our members which the intention of increasing awareness of your business. If our members like what you have to offer, naturally they will share it with their friends! Business Owners will receive notification of all comments made in relation to their listing. Services are in place to protect businesses from comments that they feel are unjustified or questionable. Please feel free to contact us for further information.
• Advertising Opportunities
  For businesses that market to animal owners and interest groups, Animal Chat represents a collective audience of consumers. This increases the effectiveness of your marketing efforts as every dollar you spend on advertising reaches your target audience. A variety of advertising options are available so if you would like to promote your business or service on Animal Chat please contact us.
• Advertising Articles
  Supporting Businesses have the opportunity to submit Advertising Articles to our Article Bank. The purpose of Advertising Articles are for businesses to showcase their products and services to the Animal Chat community. These articles are an opportunity to introduce your business to our members and to further expand on what you have to offer.
• Online Meetings
  Save on travel costs and conduct your A.G.M's and committee meetings online or consider hosting an Information Chat Session about your products and services.

Feature Suggestions

We are committed to the development of a Member Friendly website that provides great features and services so if you feel there is something we need that you can't currently do on Animal Chat, then feel free to submit a suggestion to the Admin Team.