FanBox Blog

Personalize Your FanBox Virtual Desktop and Profile Backgrounds

2008-12-18T15:23:00.000-08:00

You asked for it and now you have it!

Here at FanBox, we enjoy hearing what our users have to say. One of your most frequent requests has been the ability to personalize the look of your Virtual Desktop and Profile. It's taken plenty of time and effort, but we've done it!

To get started personalizing your FanBox Profile, just click the "edit" link from your profile.

From the Edit Page, simply click the blue "Show Me My Choices" button. The "Change Your Background" window will appear and you'll be on your way to personalizing your profile.

Our team has hand-selected over 50 quality images and color schemes that you can select from. And since we believe in putting you in control of your FanBox profile, you can even upload your own photos and truly personalize your account!

Personalizing your FanBox Virtual Desktop is just as easy!
To view your Virtual Desktop, simply click the "Web Desktop" tab on your FanBox taskbar.

As you may have noticed, your Virtual Desktop now has a "Change Your Background" icon. Double-click the icon to get started personalizing your Virtual Desktop. The "Change Your Background" window will appear and you can update your Virtual Desktop background, just like you did to your profile!

Did You Know?
You can also personalize your Virtual Desktop by clicking "Change My Background" from the FanBox Start Menu or by right-clicking on your desktop and selecting "Set My Desktop Background"; just like on your home PC!

Have ideas to help us improve the site?
You can provide us your feedback by clicking the "Suggest!" icon anywhere on the site.

Like I said, we love hearing what you have to say, so feel free to let us know what you'd like to see next at FanBox!

Happy Holidays from the FanBox team!
--Steven

Do you come here often?

2008-05-22T17:55:00.001-07:00

Has that ever happened to you? The silly ice breaker at the bar or perhaps in the produce section at the local grocery store usually has the unsuspecting recipient squirming and contorting uncontrollably. And what for? All because of bad communication – no information to build a meaningful conversation on. So do something for all FanBox members and tell us something about yourself. Don’t be coy (unless you think it’s intriguing). Simply go to your profile and fill out the About Me section. Remember, the more detailed you are about who you are and what you like, the less “corny” the one liners and messages you get (or at least I think that will happen).

For example, in my About Me section, I wrote “I like fast cars and fast women, that’s why they call me the cruiser.” Well, not really. I like just about anyone but if you’re a movie fanatic, you may recognize this one liner from the great flick Stripes (early 80s comedy featuring Bill Murray and John Candy – RIP). Perhaps something different like what I wrote might inspire some genuine conversation … or maybe not … but at least you get a better glimpse of who I am and what I am interested in. Why don’t you update your About Me section too. Do it quickly, there’s a ton of cool members waiting to dazzle you.

Tim

FanBox Email!

2008-05-13T09:01:00.000-07:00

Hey guys, get what we just launched overnight?!?!? Our first updated version of FanBox Email!

Have you noticed that the application is no longer on your profile, but rather pops up when you click "Email Inbox" in your upper task bar?

There are tons of new improvements. You can now view upwards of 50 contacts on one page, do bulk editing from one screen without having to redirect to anyone's page, and edit the names of your contacts. You may also notice that "FanMail" also now appears in the header. This is where you can find all of your personal messages, comments, pings, broadcasts, etc. Please let us know if you need any help navigating through this awesome new feature! Have a great day!!

Katie.

Deleting Fans from your profile

2008-04-26T22:20:00.000-07:00

A girl can never have too many fans! Or can she?

Hi FanBox Fans! Are you guilty of frivolous Fan’ing? Have you accepted a Fan request you later regretted? Does the cutie you were chatting with last night seem less appealing then you remembered? Fret no more!

FanBox now features a fix to excessively friendly Fan finding! It may be a tongue twister, but I know you’re going to love it! The “Remove Fan” feature will allow you to delete unwanted Fans from your Fan list.

Are you tired of Ashley’s constant nagging? Delete her. Do you wish Stephen would just get a life? Delete him. Don’t remember who HotStuff522 is?

Start fine tuning your Fans base by opening your Fans list, finding the Fan you want to delete, and clicking “Remove Fan.” It couldn’t be easier!

Happy deleting!

Katie

As simple as "Point and Click"

2008-04-11T08:16:00.000-07:00

What's happening FanBox Fans? Lots of things are going on here at the company. One such thing is our continued focus on serving you with fun and challenging web applications. Check out FanBox profiles and you'll see a ton of games, quizzes, social apps, videos and more. When you see something you like, simply point and click, and "BAM", it's yours to enjoy on your very own FanBox profile. And believe me, there's something for everyone. Case in point, take FanBox's very own Jenna. She's a big fan of games, she's uber competitive and has a love for primates. She happens to see "Monkey Kick Ball" on Erick’s profile and in an instant she's kicking that ball to her heart's content. Best of all, Jenna can share her scores with her friends and expose their "monkey kick ball" skills.

More and more applications are loaded daily and there's so many to enjoy here on FanBox. Check out these games by pointing and clicking, that's it. And get ready for the fun. Also, we always want to know what you think so on every profile there’s a "Suggest!" link for you to give us your feedback.

Until next blog, thank you for supporting FanBox and letting your friends know about the cool things to do on your profile.

Go Kick that Monkey!

Tim

Latest Product Updates

2008-04-04T16:28:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone! We're very excited to announce the launch some cool additions to FanBox.

Your Own FanBox Email and Personal URL
Now everyone can get their own free @FanBox.com email address. You should all get yours before someone else takes it. I've already got mine set in stone. =) In addition to creating a FanBox email address, you'll also have your own unique personal URL to share with your friends and family. It’s a great way to share your photos, blogs, games and applications with everyone.

IM Block/Reporting and Appearing Offline
We've received a handful of feedback from users using the "Who's On" feature. We've added the ability block/unblock as well as a way for you to appear offline if you're receiving too many chat messages. You'll find both of those options on the bottom of the chat windows.

We'll be launching many more useful features to the site shortly. As requested, you'll soon be able to delete unwanted fans from your profile. =)

Send me a chat message if you ever see me online. I'd be more than happy to answer any questions you have about FanBox.

Cheers,
Victor

Give a Little Bit

2008-03-28T13:01:00.000-07:00

Hello fellow FanBoxers!

Do you ever feel like your life is difficult and all your problems are too overwhelming to deal with? We all sometimes feel this way; like everything is crashing down and it can’t get any worse. In this day and age, it is easy to get caught in the hustle and bustle of our daily lives and we can forget how great we really have it. It is important that everyone takes the time to help make things better for those less fortunate.

At FanBox we want to be an active part of the San Diego community, and what better way to do that than giving back?! On Saturday many of the FanBox employees will be participating in a 5k charity race to support autism research and autistic children around our community. This will be one of the charity events we are involved in as a company, and we hope to be part of many more in the near future. I strongly urge you to do something to give back this weekend. Whether you donate, volunteer, or just lend a helping hand to someone in need, every little bit counts. If you do something to give back this weekend, share it with us by writing about it in your personal blog. The smallest effort you make can mean the world to someone!

Jenna

Represent Your Team!

2008-03-18T15:19:00.000-07:00

Here at FanBox, all the employees are divided into four teams; the Orange team, the Yellow team, the Green team, and the Blue team. Every few months we hold the FanBox Olympics in which the four teams compete for bragging rights, “front of the line” privileges at lunch, and usually a secret prize. All the events vary; from four-way tug of war, to sand castle building, to relay races.

We are all super competitive, so we give it our all when it comes to representing our team. I am very proud to be a part of the mighty Blue team. We don’t always win, but we definitely hold our own against the competition. We seriously dominated last week in a heated game of 1990’s Trivial Pursuit. Over the past year, the Green team has experienced many victories… But I definitely see them falling from power in the very near future (bwa-ha-ha-ha). The Yellow team might prove to be the sleeping giant; they are kind of the underdog and I think everyone would be happy to see Yellow step it up and win the next Olympics. The Orange team definitely has the most team spirit; they always wear their Orange shirts on Mondays and they even dressed up as Oompa Loompa's for Halloween (orange faces and all, check out the picture below)!

The next Olympics is in a few weeks, so I will definitely keep you posted on who wins, who loses, and who goes home crying (Green). Bring it on!!

Jenna

Gaming Is Where It’s At!!

2008-03-10T08:24:00.000-07:00

Do you love playing games? Do you often spend hours on end at your computer battling goblins or kicking monkeys? Whether or not you’re a gamer, you’ll love FanBox’s newest gaming application. It is called Ultimate Arcades Mini Arcade, and I highly recommend trying it out.

You choose from over 50 different games just by adding this one application to your FanBox desktop! There is a huge range of games, from Hoops all the way to Tetris. You can even send a message from the application to invite your friends to play! Just click the Add Application icon on the FanBox desktop and search for Ultimate Arcades Mini Arcade…. Then let the fun begin!! If you think you can beat me, try out Ultimate Mega Hoops and see if you can score 22,000! The challenge is on….

Chad

READY TO START THE REST OF YOUR LIFE SUCCEEDING IN SAN DIEGO?

2008-02-27T08:57:00.000-08:00

OBSESSION, PASSION, DETERMINATION, OPTIMISM, HUMILITY, CONFIDENCE, RESILIENCE, and LOYALTY. To some, these words are titles for motivation posters or names of smelly perfumes. To us at FanBox, these words represent the characteristics and qualities that make up our team members. If you possess these qualities as well as have a “winner’s mentality” (hate to lose and loathe quitting), then please check out the career opportunities we have for you at http://corp.fanbox.com/.

Attention Programmers - If you know that you can code awesome web applications and dare to be technically challenged, then you’re wasting your life away if you don’t check out our software engineer positions we have available in beautiful and sunny San Diego, California. If you so dare to start the interview process, you’ll need to prove that you can code like a superstar. You’ll undergo numerous technical tests (written and oral) before we will consider bringing you to San Diego for final interviews. Up for the challenge?

Tim

W – TAW – TAW

2008-02-26T18:33:00.000-08:00

Ever feel like you’re completely stressed out or inundated with responsibilities? Whether you’re busy working or replying to the many messages your 500 fans left you, we all sometimes feel the pressure to produce more than is expected of us. Here at FanBox we have a special way of looking at situations like these. We live by the concept of “Where There’s A Will, There’s A Way;” also known as W-TAW-TAW for short.

This idea originated during the humble beginnings of our company. The FanBox founders started the website very modestly; working with broken computers out of the CEO’s condo for no salary at all. Many people called them insane to dedicate so much of their lives to a “crazy idea,” but they always pushed through the hard times and rose above the challenges. Their dedication eventually paid off when they made history by signing up nearly 6 million users in its first six months of the SMS.ac website -- making it the fastest product launch in Internet history. Today FanBox has more than 80 employees and we’re located in a comfortable two-story building in downtown San Diego (definitely an upgrade from the condo).

This perseverance and dedication truly embodies the W-TAW-TAW spirit. I hope that you can use this core value of ours in your personal life…. If someone ever doubts you or your dreams, just know that there is no such thing as impossible.

~ Jenna

Fantastic Fridays

2008-02-22T07:50:00.001-08:00

Here at FanBox, Fridays are especially enjoyable because we like to do some fun things to finish the week on a positive note. My friend and coworker, Brian, sometimes says “TBIF” instead of TGIF, for “Too Bad It’s Friday”…. Because at FanBox, the work is actually fun! So Fridays always mean good times and a day full of action!!

Around lunch, many of the FanBox employees head to the stairs at the San Diego Convention Center. We run 100 steps as many times as we can in 30 minutes. Our true competitive spirit shines when we run stairs; I hope to beat my personal best of 13 times and achieve 14… That’s 1400 steps in only 30 minutes! Our resident Olympian, let’s just call him “Mega-Byte Mike”, ran 28 ½ last week. …. But he is a professional speed walker (seriously), so we kinda expect him to be super amazing. Not only did he manage to run 28 ½ stairs, but he also had time to pick up a business card from another young professional (ooh la la…).

By the end of the day everyone gets together to eat, drink, and play some sort of game right here at work. Ahh, Fridays how I love you!! The stories are comical, weird, and somewhat scandalous so stay tuned!

~ Jenna

President’s Day = Roller Coasters

2008-02-19T11:25:00.001-08:00

This weekend in the United States was a long weekend due to the celebration of President’s Day on Monday. Since this only happens a few times a year, I made sure to take advantage of this extra day off. On Sunday morning I woke up early, despite staying out late on Saturday night . I picked up my friends, and we made the trip north to Six Flags Magic Mountain theme park near Los Angeles, CA.

We had such a fantastic time there… I felt like a little kid all over again! We were so excited when we arrived, we forgot to put our car in park before we jumped out… Haha, good thing we realized it seconds before it smashed into a near by minivan! I got soaked, almost sick, and thrown upside-down and sideways all day long (my chiropractor wasn’t too happy with me the next day).

Needless to say, it was an awesome experience and an “out of this world” way to spend my Sunday. I hope you had a great weekend too! Tell us all about it in a personal blog!

~ Jenna

Hello fellow FanBoxers!

2008-02-13T17:22:00.000-08:00

My name is Jenna and I am here to say welcome to the magical land of FanBox! For many of us here at FanBox, this place is like our home away from home… We have a very close-nit community here and we always jump at the opportunity to grow and strengthen that kinship. What better way to do that than by extending our own stories and relationships into the FanBox world?!

First I would like to tell you a little bit about myself…. I was born and raised in Eugene, Oregon, also known as the lovely land of hippies, forests, and track and field. During the past four years, I lived in a small city on the central coast of California called San Luis Obispo. Here I lived out my college years through partying hard, studying hard, and sleeping late. I also traveled the world for a year, but we can talk about that another time.

Shortly after college, I made the 350 mile trek south to the little paradise known as San Diego, California. I quickly found my niche here in the culture and family offered to me by FanBox. Since joining the team, we have been through a whirlwind of transformations, fun times, and unanticipated events.

I hope to make you better acquainted with me and our crazy team here in the next few months. Stay tuned because you’ll never know what you could learn from us fanatical people behind the scenes…

See ya around!

~ Jenna

Change Your Country / Shuffle Profiles

2008-02-12T09:04:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone!

We've got some new features for you to check out:

Change Your Country - We've received an enormous amount of requests to allow users to change their country. Some of you have either moved to another country or some of you have been stuck with the wrong country. To change your country, click on the current country link found on the "Location" row of your profile. After you select your country and click on the "Save" link, you're good to go. Your location will be updated so that your friends and fans can search for you.

Shuffle Profiles - This feature lets you browse through profiles of users that are online. Just click on the "Shuffle Profiles" underneath the primary photo of a profile. It's a cool way to browse through About Me profile information, FanFare activity, photos and more. Keep shuffling…you'll never know who you'll come across!

Thanks again for submitting your feedback on the Suggest! Tool. Let us know if you have any more suggestions.

Have an awesome day!

Victor

Another new feature

2008-02-11T09:36:00.000-08:00

You may have noticed something new on your profile. It’s called “About Me” and it is all about you – what you like, what inspires you and what you’re looking for. Take 5 minutes to fill it out. Let us know what music you listen too, why you use FanBox, where you’re from, and just about anything else that makes you special. You’ll be amazed at how a little bit of information will make the quality of your experience here on FanBox increase. And, while you check out other profiles, take a look at their “About Me” section too. Tell your fans to fill out their “About Me” sections.

Let us know what you think and thanks for being a FanBox member.

Tim

On FanBox, everyday is SUPER TUESDAY

2008-02-06T09:16:00.000-08:00

Last night I was watching the news coverage of our presidential primaries and behind all of the rhetoric, posturing and analysis, one thing became quite clear to me – Americans last night came out in droves to make their voices heard. Voters wanted to see change and wanted to do something about it. And I know it is no different everywhere else in the world. The power of communication compels action and last night, we saw a glimpse of it.

Here at FanBox, we want to hear your voice. You matter and your communication will compel us to fix it, enhance it, change it, improve it, delete it or any other action you need us to do. Take advantage of the communication tools we have for you on your profile. Click on the “Suggest!” link and share your ideas about how we should improve your FanBox. Better yet, click on “Who’s Online?” and start a dialogue with your FanBox members. There’s a lot of interesting people out there that want to be heard and are willing to hear you too.

Until next blog,
Tim

Impossible dreams into realities

2008-02-05T15:20:00.000-08:00

Hi there! Hope February is off to a great start for you.

With 2008 already in full swing, FanBox couldn’t be more excited to show you what we’ve been working on. It has always been our hope to bring you the highest quality material, and we hope that you enjoy the Fanbox experience!

I read an interesting article the other day. NASA will transmit the song “Across the Universe” by the Beatles 431 light-years into space. This makes it the first song to ever reach a galactic audience. Pretty amazing, isn’t it? It got me thinking about boundaries: I’m sure at one point in history someone said that type of feat was impossible. I mean, to play a song in space? It sounds pretty far-fetched. But with hundreds of thousands of hours of research and a team of dedicated individuals, all working towards a common goal, the impossible became a reality.

Clearly, NASA doesn’t believe in the word “impossible” and neither do we. No matter what the task, we are constantly working to turn impossible dreams into realities. The way I see it, the more you push boundaries, the more likely you are to discover something remarkable. So challenge yourself, do something that’s never been done before. Better yet, do something that others say is impossible. I guarantee that afterwards you’ll feel like you can conquer anything.

Lots of love,
Brandie

Where to update your account settings

2008-02-04T16:58:00.000-08:00

Whether you’ve just become a FanBox member, or have been one for years, here is a little tip or refresher course on where your account setting are located.

The Settings are located at the upper right-hand corner of your profile page. After you click on the "Account" link it will take you to the Accounts Settings page where you can update or change your different FanBox settings.

Until next time,
Erick

Community Files

2008-01-28T16:37:00.000-08:00

The FanBox Desktop is an interactive and inventive product that offers a wide array of features. With so many actions to choose from, it is easy to get absorbed in only one aspect of the website, without ever realizing what other products are at your fingertips.

One of the most exciting and innovative features of the mobile desktop is the Community Files icon. Members who upload files from their personal computers can choose to share content they have created with the rest of the FanBox community. This way everyone is able to enjoy member-generated documents, music, and photos! If you have not searched through the Community Files, I highly recommend it. You will be surprised how much original content is being shared in our community!

To access and browse through the Community Files, just follow these easy steps.

1. Minimize your Public Profile so you can see the entire mobile desktop

2. Double click on the Community Files icon

3. Choose what document type you would like to browse by

4. Type in any words you would like to search by

5. Double click on the file to view it

6. Click OK to acknowledge that this file will be copied to your FanBox Files.

I hope you enjoy this new product!

Cheers,
Jessica

Hey all!

2008-01-24T10:02:00.000-08:00

I hope you are off to a great start to 2008 and things are going well in your part of the world.

FanBox as you have noticed has just launched Who's Online? This allows you to meet and stay in touch with FanBox members all over the world.

Just the other day I was talking with the community and at one time I was speaking to 10 individuals in 7 different countries. I thought to myself, how great it was to learn about different people, cultures, and their respected way of life. It made me appreciate other people so much more now that I was able to learn more about them. I highly encourage all of you to get to know one another and learn more about each other. The FanBox community has the great opportunity for people from different countries to meet and become true friends.

I am thankful we can give people across the globe this opportunity and I look forward to talking with you all much much more.

Peace,
Brian

Healthy Body Equals Healthy Mind

2008-01-15T11:07:00.000-08:00

It is refreshing to know that there are places to work where a high premium is placed on living healthy. Here at FanBox, we encourage all employees to live an active lifestyle. It is common to hear team members say “Motion creates emotion” as they prep for a mid day run or a quick 20 minute workout at our own gym. Others make it a daily regimen to work out at 6am at the local gym which has more exercise stations and free weights then what we have here at the office. And, on every Friday, almost the entire company is out running stairs and getting the heart rate pumping. What this promotes is clarity of thought, direction, drive and just plain old feeling good. It sure is great working in San Diego where we can do this 365 days a year.

Thanks for using FanBox and sharing your experiences with your friends. Don’t forget to live healthy and make a promise to yourself to be healthier this year. You’ll be happy you made that decision.

Until next blog,
Tim

See your fans' activity on FanFare

2008-01-11T08:28:00.000-08:00

With our new FanFare you can check out what your fans are up to, whether they are adding songs, posting comments, adding applications or adding new photos to their albums. Best of all, you can listen to songs that your fans have just added by clicking on the green play button.

With FanFare not only do you know the last time your fans were on FanBox but you can see all the new and exciting content they are adding to their profiles and Web-desktop. Keeping in touch with all your fans has never been easier. What a great way to start the new year off!

Warm Regards,
Erick

Happy 2008!

2008-01-09T10:21:00.000-08:00

What better way to ring in the New Year than to explore the FanBox global community? We have been working very hard to bring you the best, and I know you will find something to spark your interest. With over 10,000 applications there is sure to be something for everyone.

One of the great things about FanBox is how easy it is to stay in touch with friends and family. With four different types of chat, including AIM and MSN Messenger, you can reach as many friends as you want…at the same time! I’m sure most of us spent the holidays with family and close friends, but this way, we can keep in touch with them all year round. It’s that easy!

So make it your New Year’s resolution to try something different, something bold, something revolutionary. FanBox has everything you could possibly need, and I promise that you’ll have a blast exploring our site!

Wishing the best,
Brandie

Goal Setting in the New Year

2008-01-04T07:31:00.000-08:00

At FanBox we always set clearly defined goals for ourselves because when you know where you’re going, you can more easily focus on the end result if any obstacles get in the way. What better time to set goals than the beginning of the year? The new year is a perfect time to reflect on the changes we want to make and resolve to follow through on those changes. Having a few healthy New Year's resolutions can help many people map out the positives they would like to see over the next 12 months.

We all have goals, whether we consciously set them or not. Whether it is to pay the bills at the end of the week; or to buy a new house; or to increase profits in your business; or to lose those extra few pounds; or to create the life of your dreams... everybody has goals of some sort. The difference between living a fulfilling life and just living an average life is having a clear understanding of your goals as well as raising the bar high for yourself. Write down your goals for 2008 and don’t forget them by February like many people do. Stick to your plan and make the changes you want to see in your life. We urge you to challenge yourself this new year and achieve something you have always wanted to achieve.

Cheers and best wishes in the New Year,

Jenna

We’re All Ears

2008-01-03T14:54:00.000-08:00

As we continue to improve your experience here at FanBox, it is important that you let us know what you like, what’s not working for you, what we can make better and anything else you want to know about FanBox products. Our product and development team are eager to hear what you have to say and do what is necessary to meet your expectations. There are a few ways you can let us know what’s on your mind. You can click on the Suggest! link which is located on the left margin of your profile as well as on your FanBox Desktop (look for Suggest! icon). You can also contact one of our helpful and courteous Community Development Reps by clicking on the Help link located on that left margin of your profile.

Please continue to use the FanBox products. Upload photos, blog, send fans and friends invites, and play around with the 10,000 plus applications that you can also send to your friends. You’ll also see that you can access community files with FanBox fans and experience music and videos that you may know and some that may be obscure. All in all, enjoy FanBox and let us know what you think. We are aiming to provide a radically awesome customer experience and can only do so if you let us know what is on your mind.

Have a Fantastic FanBox Year!!!
Tim

Looking Back on 2007

2007-12-27T16:52:00.000-08:00

Posted by Brian

Welcome to FanBox! The friendliest community on the web. We have devoted an enormous amount of time, energy, and care into building one of today's most innovative websites. The social network aspect of FanBox stands out the most, but it has many great new features as mentioned in previous blogs which make it even easier to keep in contact with those you care about.

As we come to the end of '07 and look forward to a great '08, it's always nice to look back on the year and remember those that mattered most in it. I was watching my favorite movie over the holiday Frank Capra's "It's a Wonderful Life." The movie is a great reminder to us all, showing the impact we have on people's lives. Coincidentally it has one of my favorite quotes as well; "No man is a failure who has friends."

Here at FanBox we value the many friendships and even a few marriages that have happened because of the FanBox community website.

As thousands of members continue to join daily we look forward to sharing all FanBox has to offer you, your family, and friends. We hope you soon realize that FanBox is indeed the friendliest community on the web and you have more friends because of it.

So thank you to everyone in the FanBox community for making 2007 a memorable year for us all.

Now let's go make 2008 an historic year for us all to look back on and remember.

Warm Regards,
Brian

R.A.C.E. to the New Year

2007-12-27T07:56:00.000-08:00

Here at FanBox, we strive for R.A.C.E., which stands for Radically Awesome Customer Experience. Over the past few months, we've eliminated several bugs that have allowed you to enjoy your experience on FanBox. In addition to fixing bugs on the site, we monitor the suggestion tool to gather and rank your ideas and requests. That's right! You set the priorities for FanBox. That's what I call R.A.C.E. Make sure to vote for suggestions so we can accurately prioritize your suggestions.

And because of your votes in the suggestion tool, we're happy to announce our new and improved Who's Online application which will be launching shortly. We're also adding a couple of features you've entered from the suggestion tool. Check them out:

Search by Country - You have the choice to view and chat with online users from all countries or a specific country.

Controlling Online Status - Receive IM messages when you want by setting your online status to appear online or offline.

On behalf of the FanBox Team, I'd like to thank you for your suggestions and patience. You can expect more exciting products and enhancements as we head towards 2008.

Happy Holidays!

- Victor

My Files Anywhere

2007-12-21T13:21:00.000-08:00

The FanBox community is growing by the day and one of the fastest growing features on FanBox is the My Files Anywhere client. My Files Anywhere gives you the ability to upload your files online and access your files from any computer with an internet connection. All of your files will instantly become accessible on the FanBox File Network from anywhere; whether you are at home, at school, work or at an Internet café, you will be able to access, edit and share your files with your friends.

The FanBox File Network is split into two categories: public access and private access. As you would expect, this includes files that will be available for both private use and public use. Public accessed files can be shared with your friends or anyone on FanBox. You can see all of your friend’s shared files – but not their private files.

Now you and your friends can share and comment on your photos, collaborate on ideas for a paper, listen to the latest songs or watch the hottest videos. But most importantly, you can access your files anywhere. You are no longer locked to your PC desktop.

Download the My Files Anywhere client and enjoy the freedom.

White Elephant

2007-12-21T08:00:00.000-08:00

Well, last night it was on. We had our annual Holiday Party. The highlight was certainly the White Elephant Gift exchange (also known as "Yankee Swap" or "Dirty Santa"). For some reason the alcohol always seems to get stolen first and last night was no different. The poster of Captain Jack Sparrow, Beers from Around the World, and the "Wild Turkey" changed hands quickly. Somebody scored a MP3 player and then suddenly disappeared with it! I have no idea how this gift was under $15.

Parties aside, we have some new updates rolling out today that should really enhance the user experience. Check out the product and keep the feedback rolling in.

Also, as the HR guy, I am always preaching goals. Don't forget to write down your 2008 goals (yes, that means you).

Happy Holidays!

Getting more out of the FanBox Community

2007-12-20T09:34:00.000-08:00

Have you checked out the Community Files folder on your FanBox Desktop? Inside are all the FanBox users who have made their favorite music, videos, photos, and documents available to anyone in the FanBox Community... guess what? That's you!

Inside the Community Files folder you will find hundreds of users, all with something great to offer! Each user has their profile photo associated with their folder and is identified by their username. To open someone's folder, simply double-click it. It will look just like you are browsing through your own files on your desktop!

To copy files or folders from other users, you can right-click on the file/folder and select 'Copy' or simply drag and drop it onto your desktop. Easy, right?

You can also feel free to spread some Holiday cheer and offer some of your favorite music, videos, and other files to the FanBox community! To do so, right-click on any file or folder and select 'Share'.

Happy Holidays,
JT

Interoperable IM

2007-12-19T06:00:00.000-08:00

Do you love to chat online with your friends and family? FanBox recently released an exciting product that allows you to easily instant message your online buddies from your web-based desktop! No need to download the America Online or MSN chat programs to your computer; FanBox has four popular IM programs all wrapped into one!

This new feature is called the Interoperable Instant Messenger. Although AOL, MSN, Yahoo, and Google have amassed millions of customers onto their IM services, their networks remain relatively exclusive. This is where FanBox’s interoperability comes into play!

The definition of interoperable is “pertaining to systems that work together or communicate.” In other words, FanBox’s interoperable IM is four programs in one. You can even be logged in to all four chatting programs at the same time! This functionality lets you talk with all your online friends, across multiple programs, instantly!

We hope this feature helps you easily stay in touch with your friends and family around the globe!

Warm regards,
Jenna

Seasons greetings!

2007-12-17T14:51:00.000-08:00

Well, it’s been a long journey, but finally! FanBox is here, and we couldn’t be more excited to show you everything we’ve been working on. We guarantee that there’s something for everyone, and I know YOU will find what you’re looking for!

What I love most about FanBox is how accessible it is. With the 2 free Gigs of storage space, you can save virtually any type of file to your FanBox desktop. A few clicks of the mouse, and you’re ready to go! I mean, think about it: you can access your files, pictures, music, and videos from anywhere in the world! I don’t know about you, but I am thrilled to hear that I no longer need my computer when I travel; it will give me some extra room in my luggage for souvenirs =)

There are so many things to discover on FanBox, and we would love to hear your comments and suggestions about how we can make it even better. So, tell your friends, tell your family, tell everyone about FanBox and share the fun!

Lots of love,
Brandie

Making the Most of the Web

2007-12-15T14:46:00.000-08:00

Greetings all! As we approach the holiday season with thoughts of gifts, vacation, and relaxing for a few days, it's always handy to find ways to liven up your time on the web (a favorite vacation spot of everyone here on the FanBox team).

In today's post, we'll look at a few of the ways that FanBox can make your time fly by.

Applications and Games - Whether you're an avid gamer, eager newsfeed reader, or overly idle individual, we've got tons of apps ready to enjoy. Better yet, when using an app on your desktop you can click the maximize button to view it full screen (highly recommended!)

Blog - One of the staples of the web today, blogging is a great way to keep in touch with all your fans, friends, and family. On FanBox, you'll immediately know whenever your fans update thanks to FanFare and Blog update notifications.

Instant Messenger - Even if you're stuck traveling, as long as you can find a computer with web access, FanBox lets you chat with any of your friends on MSN, AIM, Gtalk, and Yahoo. Don't feel like chatting directly? Leave them a comment or personal message instead.

If you have any thoughts on features to add, or anything else you'd love for FanBox to do for you, let us know using Suggest!

- Scott, FanBox Product Team

FanBox Seasons and Holidays

2007-12-14T05:04:00.000-08:00

Here at FanBox, we enjoy every season and holiday. The holidays are times for feeling great and looking forward to new and exciting opportunities.

In the upcoming weeks, look for our seasonal and holiday logos. At FanBox, we always think of making your experience the best, even if by simply adding good holiday fun!

If you have any suggestions or would like to see your holiday on our site, use our Suggest! tool to submit your requests and ideas.

I hope that your holidays are filled with laughter and exciting times!

Until next time,
Erick

Ho Ho Ho...

2007-12-12T06:34:00.000-08:00

The holiday season is here and we are excited to roll-out some new products for all our customers around the globe.

We would love your comments and opinions. The product is still in Beta, but we are committed to making it the best experience on the Web. We cannot do it without you, so keep the suggestions coming.

We are especially excited about our “Community Files” where you can share files with all your Friends & Fans around the world.

We also have some cool new applications that have appeared in recent days. Check them out. Play them, share them, and let us know what we can do to improve them.

Thanks!

Ken

What's been going on...

2007-12-11T13:19:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone! We’ve been busy over here working on some big projects.

Here are the latest releases from FanBox:

Drag and drop files and folders – Now you can drag and drop your personal files/folders as well as files/folders from the community onto your desktop and between your personal folders.
Coming Soon - Because of your requests made through the Suggest! Tool, here is a sneak peek at what is coming at FanBox!

FanFare – Do you want to know what your fans and friends have been doing? FanFare keeps you up to date with your fans' and friends' activity on FanBox! – Launching today!
About Me – With ‘About Me’ it’s all about you! Let your fans and friends know about yourself and the things you like to do. You can even find others who like the same things as you!

Latest Bug Fixes
Users can play music, video and view pictures directly from user folders in the Community Files folder.
Media files (music/video/pictures) are automatically copied to the user’s desktop when played/viewed from Community Files.
Fixes to file search
Speed enhancements to the file system
Known Issues

IM – Yahoo Messenger is currently down

There will be many more great things to come, so stay tuned and thanks for the continued support!

- JT

Welcome to FanBox!

2007-10-31T13:19:00.000-07:00

3 years in the making, and its here! We’re proud to give you your own web-based desktop, its called FanBox.

FanBox turns any computer into your computer, giving you access to your fans, files, and applications from anywhere!

What do you get with FanBox?

New Public Profile – Access your fans, send messages, post blogs and more.

Web-based Word Processor – Create professional-quality docs with a robust set of writing tools.

Community Files – Enjoy music, video, photos, and documents with others. Your Community Files

folder is on your FanBox Desktop.

Web-based IM – Chat with your MSN, Hotmail, AIM and Google Talk buddies at the same time.

10,000 Applications – Add cool apps and games to your public profile and FanBox Desktop.

Got suggestions? Click the Suggest! icon on your desktop and tell us how we can improve FanBox.

Welcome to FanBox… enjoy!

Your Friendly Neighborhood Product Guy,

- Victor V.