Today we have launched a beta version of the new and improved Zaplife. This new version of Zaplife incorporates an entirely new structure as well as a new design.With this release we have included a number of new features as well as improvements to other parts of the site. New features include a personal start page with movable gadgets, new communication tools such as the aloha board and the new mailing system. Zaplife is now customizable and enables you to upload background images to your profile, blog and album. The main new features are listed below.Aloha boardThe aloha board is a new way of communicating and incorporates the features of chat, a forum and a bulletin feature into one. By switching between public and friend mode you can choose the way you want to use the aloha board. If you only want to view bulletins and discussions made by friends you use the friend view.To find a specific topic you can search the aloha board.Mail systemWith the new mail system you can view your inbox more efficiently. Mails are now threaded and grouped together which makes it easy to browse and follow mail discussions. The new mail system now also includes searching to help you find the information you seek. To organize your inbox you can flag your important messages. If you wish to view you inbox by sender you can now also change the sort order.FeedsNow you can embrace the web directly on Zaplife by adding your favorite RSS feeds to the feeds page. By adding your favorite feeds you can get a daily update from your favorite services on the web. To get started you can simply click on "Add" from the popular feed list on the feeds page.Personal start pageEvery-time you now login you are instantly directed to your personal start page. The start page is built on small gadget boxes that give you different information on what has been going on with Zaplife and your friends since your last login. You can move these boxes around to personalize what you want to see. We will soon be adding additional boxes such as your local weather and other fun features to make your start page your daily starting point on the web.BlogsThere have been many updates to the blog feature. You can now upload a background image or change the color to customize your blog. There is an entirely new commenting system that is fast and easy to use. You are now able to reply to comments directly under your blog. The person you reply to is notified of your reply.One of the most needed features is the new upload system that makes adding photos to your blog a breeze. You can even upload photos while your typing your new entry. The editor is now also bigger and emulates the result of your publicized entry.PhotosPhotos are now 15% bigger in size. Photos have also received the new commenting system that enables instant replies directly under the photo.Uploading photos is now even easier with the new upload system. Even with albums you can now customize the look by adding a background image or changing the color per album.SettingsIt is wise to go through your new settings as we have added a few. You can now customize the look of your Zaplife page and your profile by adding a background image or choosing a color. Other new settings include tags that are visible on your profile.ProfileYour personal profile has been given a much cleaner look. Extra information is now given by clicking on more info. Your personal tags with activities, interests, books, music, movies and tv shows are now available in the right column and tagged photos of you are seen under your profile photo.StatusChanging your status is now easier than ever. Simply hover with your mouse over the settings link in the main menu and you can alter your status. Your status is viewable by everyone in the new status gadget on the start page.In the above list we have mentioned some of the major differences with the new Zaplife but as you will discover there have been several improvements all over the site.If you have any questions regarding the new Zaplife don't hesitate to contact us.We hope you will enjoy our new service!