The “Sparkling” features
Posted on 29. Oct, 2009 by Phil in Features
Sparkle is all about getting people to interact with each other on-line in an adult and natural way.
And if Sparkle is to really engage people then we have to pack the site with features that entice you back, time and time again.
This is a just a small taster of what is to come -
Profiles -
all the usual profile information, either very quick & simple or more detailed & involved, but with some very clever ways of displaying what makes you tick. This includes – revolving Word Clouds for personality traits, and interests & hobbies; short audio & video greetings to meet and greet the Sparkle members, and easily editable league-tables of your key words so you decide what is important in your life.
Searching
Sparkle’s vastly expanded profile information means that you can find people that match your interests in really intuitive ways - like body types, location, hobbies, group membership, comments they have made, key-words…and so on and so on. Sparkle’s Advanced Search facilities makes finding friends or making dates easy and powerful.
Matching
Our Matching Hub shows you who is on-line that meets your search criteria- but then takes this to a new advanced level. Save your search settings with a name e.g. local & likes films; national, over 35, tall & likes curry; or muscular Chinese in London – you can then switch your Hub to show your matches with 1 mouse click. You can also use your Hub to communicate with your matches using email, instant messaging, chat rooms and flirts. You have full control over ALL the matching options and how the system works for you.
Conversation
But conversations are not limited to your matches – you can share your thoughts in hundreds of places all over Sparkle – whether its in chat rooms, blog posts, forum discussions, instant messaging or emails. And we also aim to be one of the first websites to use the radically different Google Wave communication tool – so watch this space 
Games
To encourage Sparkle members to get involved there will be some great on-line games that you can either play in solo-mode or join in with a group game. Imagine playing Scrabble or Poker with some mates and chatting live whilst playing, or play with a “pro” and learn Chess or Bridge in a live-game with step-by-step guidance. With league tables, competitions and prizes, Games will be a key part of Sparkle and great fun.
Learning
Learn new skills like Indian cooking or Yoga , ask questions of the experts in areas like fitness or stress management, or just join in conversations with experts in areas like books, music and films. Whether you want quick and easy advice or detailed guidance & support – Sparkle will be the place to meet the people with the knowledge.
Phil Evans
A freelance writer for various magazines, papers and Editor of the Online Dating & Friendship Blog Sparkleinmylife.com
18 Responses to “The “Sparkling” features”
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What is Sparkle?
It's a busy community, it's a lively chat forum, it's friendship, it's speed dating, it's romance, it's finding mates, it's arranging events - it's Sparkle..
Sparkle takes social networking and online communities to a new level, letting you find people with shared interests and engage in captivating online activities.
Judith
29. Oct, 2009
Sounds good Phil, I’m looking forward to seeing the whole thing working, I think it will be a great way to get people who aren’t so good at talking about themselves ‘out there’ to meet people!
Rachael
01. Nov, 2009
This thing is already creating a huge buzz! Everybody is asking “What is Sparkle?” Hang on to your hats folks…..
Allan Moore
02. Nov, 2009
How do you get your pic on here? I notice some have and some haven’t. I haven’t, lol.
Phil
02. Nov, 2009
Hi Allan. If you use Gravatar it gives an internet-wide image associated with your email address – clever stuff hey?
Go here http://en.gravatar.com/ and give yourself an image
Ged Calland
04. Nov, 2009
I think tht Cheryl cole is well clearly a good looking woman but sadly not very talented however I think that she is a good role model for younger girls growing up in the way she conducts herself her husband on the other hand is a total moron what does he think he`s doing sleeping around with all those girls she should get rid of him A.S.A.P he`s a total looser
Phil
04. Nov, 2009
Hmmm..
perhaps Ged meant that comment for the Cheryl Cole album review?
Rub Wright
14. Nov, 2009
this Sparkle thing looks like its gonna be a colossal hit, the best I’ve seen
Stuart Harley
15. Nov, 2009
This looks like it is going to be a great site and I await the launch with anticipation. Just curious, how have some of you got profile pics up already?
Phil
15. Nov, 2009
Hi Stuart
To add your pic to your blog posts do this -
Go to http://en.gravatar.com/
register with your email and upload a photo.
Whenever you now add a comment using that email address then your photo will appear.
You can set up multiple pics for multiple emails and use it all over the internet
linda
16. Nov, 2009
this is a great start for a good group sparkle is a fantastic name and i would love to reports or help in anyway to make this work i am at home all the time so if you need onsite help in anyway would love to be put forward for it please thank-for your time
Marj Myers
28. Nov, 2009
yes the fan page is already a very busy place … can’t wait to start gaming on Sparkle … maybe I will forget my other addictive games on Facebook and play with/against the new friends I have already made on Sparkle … I am soooo excited lol x
doug
25. Dec, 2009
who needs dating sites, 4 Sparkle friends have found romance already
Erik Johnson
03. Jan, 2010
………..I am not seeking a new mate. How can I turn off the “seeking” portion to my profile???????
Phil
03. Jan, 2010
I am not seeking dates either Erik so I just have not filled in the “Seeking” section.
Marj
11. Jan, 2010
Help Sparkle … chat server seems to be down … can you look into this for us please … thank you x
Andrea
12. Jan, 2010
Onto it now, Marj, thanks for letting us know!
Nikki
16. Apr, 2010
First impressions are that the site is REALLY interesting & has lots going on almost like an online pub where you would just spend your time chatting to people about all sorts & maybe have the odd game or two. I can definitely see this taking off!
Andrea
18. Apr, 2010
Thanks, Nikki, glad you’re enjoying it and you’re absolutely right…it IS just like an online pub. I may use that description in the future!!