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How long has your site been in operation?
PoodleMixes.org first went live on August 22, 2007. DesignerMixes.org and PurebredPups.org were added on January
9, 2008 due to request from our members for a place to share information about their other dogs. For more
information about or site please visit our
about us page.
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How do I join your site?
If you would like, you can become a member of our community by registering here.
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I am a member of one of your communities, do I need to register again to join another?
No, once you have registered with PoodleMixes.org, DesignerMixes.org or PurebredPups.org you can login to any of the other communities without
registering again. Your username and password will be the same for all communities.
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Why should I register?
By registering on our site you are able to upload pictures, post ads, participate in contests, discussion and more.
Services for our members are constantly being reviewed and added. If you have a suggestion of something you would like to see on our site
please let us know.
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Will my personal information be displayed to others?
No. We are aware of the privacy concerns of our members. We only show non-secure information to our visitors including
your username, first name, gender, city, state, zip, country, sign-up date, and breeder status. We will never display
your personal information including email address to our visitors without your permission. If you have any concerns please
contact us.
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What do I do if I forget my username?
If you ever forget your username you can click the Forgot username
link on the login page.
You will then have to enter the email address we currently have on file for you. Your username will be emailed to that address. If you have any trouble or questions please
contact us.
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What do I do if I forget my password?
If you ever forget your password you can click the Forgot password
link on the login page.
You will then have to enter your username and answer the password reset questions you entered when registering and a temporary
password will be emailed to the email address we have on file. You will then be able to login and choose a new password for your account.
If you have any trouble or questions please contact us.
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How do I change my password?
Once you log into your account, you can change your password by clicking on the
Edit My Password
link on your Account Home Page. If you have forgotten your password, please refer to that question above.
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If I change my password on one site what happens to the others?
Your username and password will always be the same for all of our communities. If you change your password for one of them
it will be updated accross all of our sites allowing you easy access to all communities without remembering multiple passwords.
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How do I register my dog?
To register your dog you must login
to your account, if you are not a current member please
register. From your Account Home Page choose My Dogs
from the menu and click the Add a Dog
link. On the next page enter all of the required information (denoted by a *) and any optional information you wish to include.
When you are finished click the Submit button. You will receive a message stating your information was saved successfully.
If you do not receive this message, correct any errors with your submission and click the Submit button again.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact us for assistance.
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How do I upload a picture?
To upload a picture you must login
to your account, if you are not a current member please
register. You first need to register the dog you wish to upload a picture for. For more information on registering your dog,
see Registration section of this page. To upload a picture choose My Pictures from the My Account Menu. Then click the
Submit a Picture
link.
On the next page choose the name of the dog you are uploading a picture for from the drop down list and enter a caption for the picture if you wish.
If you would like this picture to appear on the bio page for the selected dog, check the box next to Make this the Bio Picture for... .
Next, click the Browse button, locate the picture you wish to upload, then click the Preview button.
You should see a preview of the picture you selected displayed. If you are satisified with the picture click the Upload button, if not click the
Cancel button and choose another picture to upload.
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How long will it take for my picture to be posted in the gallery?
In order to maintain the integrity of our site we must review every picture that is submitted before it will be posted for others
to view. This process is usually done quickly but may take up to 48 hours for your picture to be posted.
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How can I manage my pictures?
You can update
your pictures by logging into your account. Choose My Pictures from the My Account Menu. Locate the picture you wish to edit and click the
Edit link to the right of it. On the next page, make any changes you wish and click the Save
button. You should see a message saying your information was saved successfully. If you do not receive this message, correct any errors with
your submission and click the Submit button again.
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What if I want to remove a picture I uploaded?
Currently, there is no deletion feature, but you can make a picture private/hidden which means it will not be displayed in the picture gallery
by editing that picture and checking the Hidden/Private checkbox. For more information on how to edit your picture
see the above question.
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What services do you offer for Breeders?
Currently, we offer a Breeder Account Upgrade, Classified Ads and Website Design & Hosting. For more information about any of these services
click here or
contact us
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What is included in your Breeder Account Upgrade?
The Breeder Account Upgrade provides you with the following benefits:
- Your Classified Ads will be available for others to view directly in your Member/Breeder Profile.
- You will be able to list extra information in your Member/Breeder Profile including:
- Your website
- Your phone number
- Your email address
- The breeds you specialize in
- Any additional information you would like to include
- Your information will appear in our Breeder listing
- Your will have 'Featured Breeder' listed next to your member name in our Member List.
- You will be represented by a special icon on our Members On The Map feature.
- Our Member Search features allows others to search for Breeders
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How can I upgrade my account?
To upgrade your account make sure you have selected yes you are a breeder in your profile. Then click the
Upgrade to Breeder Account
link on your Account Home Page. That will take you to a page where you can pay via Paypal.
Once your payment has been processed you will receive an email letting you know and you will be able to enter
all of your information. You can see an example of a breeder account here.
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My payment has been processed how do I enter my information?
Once you receive an email letting you know your account has been upgraded, you can enter your breeder information by
logging into your account.
- On your account home page click the Edit link to the right of the Breeder Information section.
- On the next page enter your website address if you have one (if you need one we offer those also), phone number, and detailed information.
- Next, choose if you would like to have your email address visible in your listing. If your email address if not visible only our registered members will be able to contact you.
- Finally, choose the breeds you specialize in and click the Submit button.
- You should receive a message saying your information has been saved successfully.
If you have any trouble please contact us.
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What do you offer for Website Design & Hosting?
If you need a website of your own we also offer website design and hosting. We can help you design your very own site
including all of the information you need for your breeding information, photography business, etc. For more information see
our web design
page.
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How do I submit an ad?
To place an ad, you must login
to your account, if you are not a current member please
register. After logging in you should be taken to your Account Homepage, if not click on the
My Account link
at the top of the page. Choose 'My Ads' from the menu on the left. From here you can place a new ad, update your existing ads, extend expiring ads and add or update the pictures
for your ads. To place a new ad, click Create an Ad link.
This will take you to the page to enter the details for your ad. Enter all of the required information (denoted by a *)
and any of the optional information you wish to include. When you are finished click the Submit button. You will receive a message stating
that your ad was placed successfully. If you do not receive this message, correct any errors with your submission and click the Submit button
again. If you have any questions or concerns please for assistance.
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How long will it take for my ad to be posted?
In order to maintain the integrity of our site we must review every ad that is submitted before it will be posted for others
to view. This process is usually done quickly but may take up to 48 hours for your ad to be posted.
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What is included with your Classified Ads?
All Classified Ads include the following:
- Your own Title and Text to attract viewers.
- Your Ad featured on our Classifieds On The Map, to allow visitors to find you by location.
- A link for members to respond to your Ad privately without displaying your email address to unwanted viewers.
- A link to your Member/Breeder Profile so others can learn more about you.
- Free Help & Support available via email or phone if needed. ( for our number)
Our 'Dogs For Sale', 'Dogs For Rescue' & 'Dog Merchandise' Ads include:
- Up to 4 FULL SIZE Pictures with every Ad placed.
- A link to your website to increase traffic and allow interested individuals to contact you directly.
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How can I manage my ads?
Once your ad has been successfully submitted you can make any necessary changes by clicking on the Edit link to the right of the
Ad title. On the next page make any changes you wish and click the Submit. You should receive a message stating that your information
was save successfully. If you do not receive this message, correct any errors with your submission and click the Submit button again.
* NOTE: your ad will become unavailable when you make changes until the changes have been reviewed. Once reviewed, your ad will be re-posted.
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Can I submit pictures with my ad?
If you have placed a 'Dogs For Sale', 'Dogs For Rescue' or 'Dog Merchandise' Ad you will be able to submit pictures to accompany
your Ad. To upload pictures for your Ad click on the Edit link and then click the Pictures link.
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How long will my ad be posted for?
When you submit an ad you have a choice as to how long you would like it to remain visible on our site. Currently, you can choose to post your
ad for 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, or 1 year. You are also able to extend your ad, if necessary, by going to your Account Home Page
and choosing My Ads from the Account Main Menu. Click the Extend link to the right of the ad you wish to extend.
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What if I sell my Puppies/Merchandise before my ad expires?
If you sell your Puppies/Merchandise before your ad expires you can mark your ad as Sold. This will show a SOLD sign over your
ad to let others know that this ad is no longer available. You can mark your ad as sold by clicking the Mark As Sold
button on the edit your ad page.
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I have posted an ad, how will I receive responses from members?
In order to protect your privacy your email address will not be shown to others. When someone responds to your ad you will receive
an email containing the response. A copy of the message will also be saved in your account. To view your messages click on
My Message in the Account Main Menu. This is done to make sure you receive all responses in the case that you have not updated your
email address with us or there is any other problem delivering an email to you.
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How do I post a reply in the Discussion Forum?
To post replies in the discussion forum, you must login
to your account, if you are not a current member please
register here. To post your reply click the Reply To Topic icon and type your reply then click Post New Reply
button. Your post will be added to the discussion thread.
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Can I advertise in the Discussion Forum?
No, the Discussion Forum is strictly for discussions. You may post stories, questions and answers and other information excluding links to other websites
and advertisements. If you would like to advertise please see our classified section.
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Other Discussion Forum Questions?
For other Discussion Form FAQ visit our Forum FAQs page.
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How do I post an entry in my Blog?
To post an entry in your blog you must login
to your account, if you are not a current member please
register. To post your entry choose My Blog from the Account Menu. Type your Title, Text and choose a Category for your entry then
click the Save button. You should receive a message stating that your information was save successfully. If you do not receive this message, correct any errors with
your submission and click the Submit button again. Your entry will be added to your Blog.
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How do I post a comment to someone else's Blog entry?
To post a comment to another members's blog you must login
to your account, if you are not a current member please
register. To post your comment click the Add Comment link. Type your comment then click the Save
button. Your comment will be posted.
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I posted a comment or Blog entry, why is it no longer there?
We will periodically review the Blog entries and comments. If we find material that is rude, threatening, illegal or
otherwise offensive that portion of or the entire content will be removed and your account may be terminated.
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How do I add a new Category?
To create a new category for your Blog entries, click the Create New Category link next to the Category
drop down list. On the next page enter your new category and click the Save button.
If your new category was successfully saved, you will return to the screen to create a new Blog. If you receive an error message,
correct the errors with your submission and click the Save button again.
Your new category will be available for you to select from the Category drop down list.
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