- What is bongal?
- Why is bongal useful for me?
- How can I register and how long will it take?
- How much information do I need to give bongal?
- How can I control my privacy settings?
- How do I go about building my own network?
- How can I set up a group?
- How do I add photos?
- Is there an age limit for bongal?
- Is bongal free to use?
- What is bongal VIP?
- How do I spread the word of bongal?
- How do I close my bongal account?
What is bongal?
Bongal is a unique online community - the first to bring people together according to interests, lifestyles and locations.
On bongal you grow a personal network based on contacts who share your interests. It makes for an interesting alternative to only networking with people from your existing social circle.
Whether you are interested in Sport, Travel, Science or Pets, there are interest zones for everybody. Bongal will find the best contacts for you to grow your network around these interests. Every time you log into the site you will be invited to join exciting groups and get chatting to people who share in your passions.
Why is bongal useful for me?
The great thing about bongal is that you can search for people based on what YOU are interested in. Let's give you some examples:
Example 1
Tom is in a band in Leeds. They need a bass guitarist. He goes to the bongal map and searches for people in Leeds who are interested in bass guitar. He clicks on MUSIC and BASS GUITAR. Instantly he now has a good chance of finding a bass guitarist.
Example 2
Gemma has just moved to London and loves R&B. Most of her friends like indie music which is really doesn't interest her. She clicks MUSIC and R&B, to her delight she has found loads of people who live near her who she can discuss the latest happenings on the R&B scene. Soon she is being advised the best clubs to visit and making friends along the way.
Example 3
Jo runs a web design company. He's made a group on other social networks but can only seem to invite his personal friends, which gives him limited exposure. He decided to make a group on bongal and tagged it to SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY and WEB DESIGN. Now everybody who is interested in web design will find his group. His group also gets suggested to everyone who has that particular interest, thus giving him the best possible audience - for FREE!
Example 4
Katie is really keen on Italian cooking. She lives in Cambridge but can't seem find any of her friends that share her enthusiasm. Since bongal knows Katie lives in Cambridge, she simply selects FOOD&DRINK and then ITALIAN. She is now presented with loads of people who share her passion. Without giving away personal information she can now exchange recipes, ideas tips and tricks for the perfect Italian feast.
Example 5
Simon is interested in Travel. He wants to talk to people about traveling to a Greek island this summer. He selects TRAVEL and then GREECE. Immediately he has found numerous people who are associated with Greek travel. He can chat to them and get some first-hand advice about hotels and hot spots from experienced travellers.
How can I register and how long will it take?
Simply go to the homepage, enter your name and email and click 'sign me up'! You'll then have the option of setting up your personal profile based on your interests - you can make this as detailed or as brief as you like.
How much information do I need to give bongal?
We ask you for your name, email address, date of birth and location. You can keep almost all of this information completely invisible to other users if you wish. You will then be asked to tag all the interests you wish to share and can fill this in with as much detail as you like. The more you tell bongal about yourself, the more bongal will be able to help you connect with your interest circles.
How can I control my privacy settings?
Bongal is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy and you have complete control of what people can see on your profile. You can hide your surname, date of birth, sexuality & relationship status if you wish.
How do I go about building my own network?
Finding people who share your interests is quick and easy using the interactive bongal map.
Select - Location, Age, Gender, Relationship status and most importantly - your chosen interest into the search menu and instantly bongal will show you people matching your requirements.
For example you may want to find people in your local area interested in 'nightlife...' 'Ibiza Holidays' or you might want to talk to people who are interested in 'fashion modelling' or 'jewellery design.' The list is endless!
You can make the interest search as specific as you want - from those interested in food and drink in general, right down to just those with a passion for vegan food or Aga cooking.
You can also browse the bongal groups map. Join as many groups as you like to ask questions, share experiences and build friendships with other people who like the same things you do. And don't forget to start your own group if there isn't one out there for you yet!
If you tag your group to at least one interest zone we'll feature it in the 'group suggestions' page and promote it to other relevant users.
How can I set up a group?
Once you've joined bongal, simply click on the 'Groups' tab and then click on 'create group'. From this page you can give your group a description and image, and attach it to up to three interest zones that are most relevant. bongal will then suggest your group to people with matching interests.
How do I add photos?
Simply hover over "My Profile" at the top of the page and select "My Photos" from the dropdown list. You then click "Add Photo Album". Once your album is created click "Add Photos".
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Is there an age limit for bongal?
From the age of 16 upwards, we encourage bongalers of all ages to get involved!
Is bongal free to use?
Yes, bongal is completely free to use so get started and find out how it can enrich your social life!
What is bongal VIP?
You can upgrade to join the club and become a bongal VIP. VIP benefits include.
1. Live Chat.
2. Check sent message status.
3. Check recent visitors to your profile.
How do I spread the word of bongal?
At the top right hand side of every page you will see the invite button.
How do I close my bongal account?
If you wish to close your bongal account (which we are sure you will never want to do) just drop us an email at admin@bongal.com and we will close it for you.