Gaypedia Unveils Fresh New Look

    LONDON, ENGLAND, February 19, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- gaypedia (www.gaypedia.com) has unveiled its new site, incorporating a new interface, improved content and a set of market-leading features and functions.

Over the last few months, gaypedia has been working with its members, users and venue owners to define a suite of functions that enhance the usability of the site. The new interface of the online gay information-sharing site, which launched in January 2008, has redefined the way that gays and lesbians worldwide can share information online.

The site now makes it easier to become a member, search for content, connect with other members; add and discover information about destinations, events, and venues; and provide community updates through personal blogs. gaypedia has a cleaner, fresher look incorporating blogs, relevant news items, forums and special offers.

Users are able to obtain specific gay and lesbian related information on worldwide destinations, bars, restaurants and clubs all from one portal rather than trawling through search engines for relevant local information. Traffic has been increasing many-fold in the past few months as more people chose gaypedia as their first stop for information.

For those users who will be travelling, it is also possible to print out guides for destinations, venues and events that they can take with them on their travels. After the trip, each entry can be rated or amended by members to improve the quality of the information available for other members and users.

gaypedia has also introduced a Live Chat function to allow members to participate in open discussions or set up their own private chat (one-on-one) with other users. This will facilitate specific discussions or questions that gay and lesbian travellers might have and has the added benefit of allowing the gaypedia team to receive further feedback in order to enhance the content and usability of the website.

The website has also increased its members' visibility by launching a new members' area with fully interactive personal profiles. Users can track their friends' activity across the site, where they have blogged, rated and updated information, plus there is a status feature that any visitor to the personal profile can update.

"gaypedia is putting information in the hands of gays and lesbians across the world. By sharing our knowledge and personal experiences we can build an encyclopaedia of relevant location information for travellers and locals," said Ryan Haynes, marketing manager. "Over the past 12 months we have been receiving feedback from members, visitors and venue owners on how we can improve the functionality of the site and we have put these into practise. We have high aims and hope that the new, improved site will encourage even further participation in developing the content."

"gaypedia isn't just about travel, but discovering more about the gay and lesbian world. People can now upload information and updates so it's easier to search and discover what is actually going on in our community. Going forward we will continue to focus on adding additional lifestyle topics to the site."

Over the past year, gaypedia.com has been steadily increasing its presence across the internet, and was recently awarded unique trademarks for its logo and brand 'gaypedia'.

gaypedia, the gay social network and travel portal aims to become the largest database of gay and lesbian lifestyles that will act as an integrated interactive information portal for this niche market.

About gaypedia

gaypedia is a user-generated and editorially produced travel and local information website that allows gays and lesbians to search for venues and events in a given location during specified dates. Visitors who sign up for membership can also add content, upload photos and videos, and diarise events and vacations.

gaypedia is the result of four entrepreneurs bringing together their skills and expertise in travel, technology and the gay community. It's aim is to become the central database of destinations, venues, bars, clubs, hotels and events for gays and lesbians to enjoy their freedom and make new experiences throughout the world.

Source: gaypedia
Website: http://www.gaypedia.com

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