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Frequently Asked Questions

General
1. How long has your site been in operation?
  
  Our Communities first went live on August 22, 2007. We began with a Poodle Mix Community and then due to requests we expanded to include all Mixed-Breed dogs with a separate site for Purebred Dogs on January 9, 2008. For more information about or site please visit our About Us page.
2. What different levels of membership do you offer?
  
  Our basic membership is FREE! For membership upgrades visit our Membership Types page.
3. Why should I register?
  
  By registering on our site you are able 'Add your Dog' which allows you to create a Bio and Photo Gallery for your Dog. Registering also allows you to post classified ads, participate in discussions, rate photos and much more. The features on our site are constantly being updated and added. If you have a suggestion of something you would like to see on our site please let us know.

Registration
1. How do I join your site?
  
  If you would like, you can become a member of our community by registering here.
2. I am a member of one of your communities, do I need to register again to join another?
  
  No, once you have registered on DesignerMixes.org or PurebredPups.org you can login to the other site using the same username and password.
3. Will my personal information be displayed to others?
  
  No, we are aware of the privacy and security concerns of our members. We only show non-secure information to our visitors including your username, first name, gender, city, state, zip, country and sign-up date. We will never display your secure information including your email address to our visitors without your permission. If you have any questions or concerns please contact us.
4. What do I do if I forget my username?
  
  Should you forget your username, click the Forgot username link on the login page. . On the next page, enter the email address you used when registering. Your username will be sent via email to that address.
5. What do I do if I forget my password?
  
  Should you forget your password, click the Forgot password link on the login page. Enter your username and the answers to your password reset questions. A temporary password will be sent via email.
6. How do I change my password?
  
  Login to your account. Click on the Change My Password link on your Account Home Page.

Dog Registration
1. How do I register my dog?
  1. Login to your account.
  2. Click the Add a Dog link under the 'Dogs' Section.
  3. Enter your Dog's Name, Breed, Gender, Birth Date, Height and Weight. You may also enter any optional information you wish to include. Click the Submit button.
2. What if I cannot find my Dog's Breed/Mix
  
  If you cannot find your Dog's breed/mix in our list, please request a Breed to be added to our list.

Picture Services
1. How do I upload a picture?
  1. Login to your account
  2. Click the Add a Pic link under the Dog for which you wish to submit a picture.
  3. Click the Browse button to select your photo.
  4. Click the Preview button to see a preview of the picture you selected.
  5. Click the Upload button to finish uploading your picture.
2. 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.
3. How can I manage my pictures?
  1. Login to your account.
  2. Click the Edit Pics link under the Dog for which you wish to modify the picture.
  3. Make any changes you wish to make and click the Save button.
4. What if I want to remove a picture I uploaded?
  
  To remove one of your photos, follow the steps above to edit a photo. While on the Edit Your Photo Page click the Delete. This will remove the photo from your account and your Dog's Photo Gallery.

Ad Services
1. How do I submit an ad?
  1. Login to your account.
  2. Click the Create an Ad link under the 'Ads' Section.
  3. Enter all of the required information and click the Submit button.
2. 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.
3. What is included with your Classified Ads?
  All Classified Ads include the following:
  1. Your own Title and Text to attract viewers.
  2. Your Ad featured on our Classifieds On The Map, to allow visitors to find you by location.
  3. A link for members to respond to your Ad privately without displaying your email address to unwanted viewers.
  4. A link to your Member Profile so others can learn more about you.
  5. Free Help & Support available via email or phone.
  Our 'Dogs For Rescue' & 'Dog Merchandise' Ads include:
  1. Up to 4 FULL SIZE Pictures with every Ad placed.
  2. A link to your website to increase traffic and allow interested individuals to contact you directly.
4. How can I manage my ads?
  Once your ad has been successfully submitted you can modify your ad at any time with the following steps:
  1. Login to your account
  2. Click the Edit link to the right of the Ad's title.
  3. Make any changes you wish to your add and click the Submit.
  * NOTE: your ad will become unavailable when you make changes until the changes have been reviewed. Once reviewed, your ad will be re-posted.
5. Can I submit pictures with my ad?
  
  If you have placed a 'Dogs For Rescue' or 'Dog Merchandise' Ad you will be able to submit up to 4 pictures to accompany your Ad.
6. How long will my ad be posted for?
  
  When you submit your ad you can choose how long you would like to post it for. Ads can be posted for 1 week, 1 month or 3 months.
7. What if I sell my Merchandise before my ad expires?
  
  If you sell your Merchandise before your ad expires you can delete your ad at anytime by clicking delete under that ad in the 'Ads' section of your Account Homepage.
8. 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 available when you login to your account.
9. I received a resonse to my ad, how do I know if it is legitimate?
  
  Unfortunately, there are tons of scams going around the internet lately. These scammers will use any site where you have posted ads, contact information, etc to attempt these scams. For more information and tips to protect yourself visit our Common Scams page.
10. How do I add photos to my Ad?
  
  If the type of Ad you have created allows pictures you can upload up to 4 pictures for your Ad by clicking on the Add/Edit Pictures link under that Ad.
11. How do I remove photos from my Ad?
  
  To remove photos currently posted with your add click on the Add/Edit Pictures link under that Ad.
12. How do I extend my Ad?
  
  If your Ad is expired or nearing expiration you can extend it's expiration date by clicking on the Extend Expiration link under that Ad and completing the payment if required.

Other Services
1. What do you offer for Website Design & Hosting?
  
  If you need a custom website we can help you design your very own site from scratch. For more information visit www.StephaniesWebDesign.net.
2. How can I upgrade my account?
  To upgrade your account:
  1. Login to your account
  2. Click the Upgrade Account link on your Account Home Page.
  3. Complete the payment via Paypal.
  Once your payment has been processed you will receive an email letting you know your account has been upgraded.

Blogs
1. How do I post an entry in my Blog?
  1. Login to your account.
  2. Click Create Entry under the 'Blog' Section on your Account Homepage.
  3. Enter the Title and Text of your entry.
  4. Choose the Category for your entry and click the Save button.
2. How do I post a comment to someone else's Blog entry?
  To post a comment to another members's blog:
  1. Login to your account.
  2. Click the Add Comment link.
  3. Enter your comment and click the Save button.
3. 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.
4. How do I add a new Category?
  
  To create a new category for your Blog entries follow the steps above for Creating a Blog Entry. Then click the Create New Category link next to the Category drop down list. Enter your new category and click the Save button. Your new catgory will now be available in the Category list.
5. Can anyone read the Blog Entries I have written?
  
  Yes, our Blogs are in our public domain meaning any visitor to our site can read your entries.
6. How do I link directly to my Blog?
  
  You can get the link directly to your Blog to provide to your family and friends by clicking on the Get Link link under the 'Blog' section on your Account Homepage.

Discussion Forum
1. How do I post a reply in the Discussion Forum?
  1. Login to your account.
  2. Click the Reply To Topic icon.
  3. Enter your reply and click the Post New Reply button. Your post will be added to the discussion thread.
2. Can I advertise in the Discussion Forums?
  
  No, the Discussion Forums are strictly for discussion purposes. You may post stories, questions, answers and other information excluding advertisements. If you would like to advertise please see our Classifieds section.

Messaging
1. How do I contact another member?
  1. Login to your account.
  2. Locate the member you wish to contact in our Member List or via our Member Search.
  3. Click the Contact Me link in their Member Profile.
  4. Fill in the subject and message and press the Send button.
2. Will I receive notification when I receive a message?
  
  You can choose if you would like to receive an email notification when you receive a new message. To change your preferences click the Edit Preferences under the 'Personal Information' Section on your Account Homepage.
3. How do I read messages I have received?
  
  Your messages will appear on the right-hand side of your Account Homepage. To read the message, click on the subject of the message.
4. How do I reply to a message?
  
  To reply to a message you have received, follow the steps above to read the message. Click the Reply button. Enter your message and click the Send button.
5. Is there a limit to the amount of messages I can send?
  
  Yes, in order to cut down on the opportunity for 'Spammers' to utilize our site to target its members we have imposed a limit on the number of messages any one member can send in a 24 hour period. Currently the limit is 5 but we reserve the right to change it at any time.
6. What should I do if I receive a 'Spam' or other 'illegal' message?
  
  Should you ever receive a message targeting you in any way please let us know immediately and do NOT reply to the message or provide them with any of your information. We take things like this very seriously and do everything we can to ensure you do not receive them. For more information on some of the possible Scams, visit our Common Scams page.