THE SITE IS LAUNCHED!
http://www.centralexotics.com

So, I wanted to wait until I had EVERYTHING done before launching the site. I have since decided that the majority of the stuff that is left to do is repetitive data entry. I need to get the morph directory up to date (and that will take FOREVER!). Even after I finish that, it will be in a constant state of renewal. The other thing I really wanted to get finished up was the links directory, but I would like others input on that, so for them to see the site, and be able to know what I am looking for, I could maybe get some ideas.

For those of you that have not had the privilege of seeing the site when it was in BETA, Welcome! I am going to run down some of the things that make Central Exotics different, and some of the cool features you get to use when you signup!

All of the community links are located under "Central Exotics Community"

1) BLOGS - Under the Central Exotics Community link, there is a section for blogs. Everyone that signs up to be a registered user on the site can blog here. All new entries will show up on the main page, then rotate off with more entries being entered. The cool thing about that is that it can create a central place for updates. Each user can add others to the Friends blog list, and when you click on the link in the side bar it will only show blog entries from those users on your list.

It's where I am going to blog from here on out, and I hope some people will try it out as well!

2) Blog Roll - A few of the breeders and herp community people already keep their own blogs. The feeds with RSS feeds can be fed into the Blog Roll. You will see a list of their most recent entries, and when you click on them and lightbox will open to that entry. This is another feature that will help bring the community to a central place for updates. A "One Stop Shop" if you will with the going on of the herp community. I can and will be adding more blog flows to this section, and I can't wait to see it grow!

3) Photos - All users have the ability to upload pictures to the site. There is a lot of interaction with that such as Voting and commenting right there in the gallery. This will come in handy if we ever want to run some contests. All photos thought are random selected and put in a rotator on the front page. It gives visitors a quick glimpse at some of the skill and personality of the community at large.

4) Videos - See a video that you liked on YouTube or video sites? You can share that with everyone visiting this site under the Videos link. Click the add videos button, input the information it asks for, and publish it. This will hopefully create a way for the community at large to make it a place of helpful information and entertaining content about herping ( and other random stuff! ).

5) Classifieds - We are offering another place for those wanting to sell their animals or supplies to post here. All posts will remain published for 30 days. They can all feature details and photos. Post your items there and get them some traffic!

We also have the old standbys; Forums, news updates, chat, etc.

Please, comment below and tell me what you think of the site and give me tips on how I can improve it. I want this to be a community engagement, and as such your input is greatly appreciated.