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We build great websites. Even in our spare time.

Dog’s Life magazine in Australia reviewed several online dog community sites in the January/February issue, and gave a glowing review of one particular site.

“… mydogspace.com.au is definitely one of the best dog sites we’ve seen online …” said the article.

MyDogSpace was created at home by webqem employee Chris Raynor, with the first two members her dogs Spike and Harry, and now has over 800 dog members. Based on a PHP community site software package with several extra modifications and customisations, it offers free dog blogs, picture uploads, forum, polls, quizzes, groups, classifieds, articles and games. Video and music are available for upgraded members.

During September the inaugural Local Vocal site was launched for the Coogee community at Coogee LocalVocal.

A low-key launch was chosen whilst the site was populated with useful local information such as local parks and coastal walks, upcoming festivals, performances, workshops and seminars, and a selection of local businesses and services.

The Coogee Local Vocal site gives locals a cohesive voice about local issues through the use of online forums, blogs and polls. Members can share photos, and blogs and advertise in the Classifieds section; Groups can coordinate member lists and activities; Local Businesses can list their business, providing full contact details and map location. Share ideas and communicate with others in your local area.

The Coogee site is the first of many Local Vocal community sites. If you are interested in starting your own local franchise, please see the parent site, Local Vocal Australia.