There are several features that allow you to connect with other bloggers. Of course, the blogs themselves allow you to discuss any topic with other people on the site. However, there are other features we have available as well.
Profiles
Each user has the opportunity to build his or her own profile on the site. A few questions are asked during registration, but the rest is up to you. The profile has fields for name, location, school, school status, degree and major, interests, personal website, etc. You can add as much or as little as you want to the profile, giving you complete control over your privacy. You can also add an avatar that will be associated with any post you make on the site.
Profiles can also be used to find people with similar interests. All the things you list in the favorite music and favorite books sections become links. When you visit a profile, you can click on these links to find people with similar interests! The results page will also bring you a list of other interests that those people have.
You can update your profile by visiting 'my account' in your user navigation menu, then selecting the 'edit' tab at the top of the page.
Buddy Lists
Our buddy list feature allows you to track all the forum topics and blogs that your 'buddies' make. There is a section on the sidebar devoted specifically to updating the most recent blogs from your buddies (conveniently titled 'My buddies' recent posts'). Other people can also add you to their buddy list to track your progress on the site.
To add a person to your buddy list, visit their profile page, and click the link 'Add (user) to my buddy list'. To remove, just visit their profile again, and click the 'remove (user) from my buddy list' link. It's as easy as that! You can also see your buddy list at any time by clicking on 'my buddylist' in your user navigation menu.
Of course, meeting people doesn't stop at the site, so we've compiled an outreach page for you to visit for ideas of things to do in your community. Remember, progress can only be made when you Reach Out.
