Getting Started

What are Frappr Maps?

How do I create a Map?

How do I sign up?

How do my friends add themselves to my Map?

Can I put my Map in more than one place?

Editing your Map

How do I name my Map?

How do I make sure unwanted posts don't get added to my Map?

How do I change the size of my Map?

How do I remove member from my Map?

How do I change the Map thumbnail?

How do I change my Map type?

How do I change the URL of my Map on Frappr?

How do I edit the look of my Map page on Frappr?

How do I edit the photos on my Map?

How do I disable anonymous visitor pins on my Map?

How do I enable custom pins on my Map?

What are 'Stats'?

How do I delete my Map?

Map Members

How do I remove my pin from someone else's Map?

How do I edit my pin?

How do I upload photos to a Map that I'm on?

Adding and Removing Maps from other sites

How do I add my Map to MySpace?

How do I remove my Map from MySpace?

How do I add my Map to Friendster?

How do I add my Map to Xanga?

How do I add my Map to Blogger?

Can I add my Map to my personal website or blog?

My Frappr Account

I forgot my password. How do I retrieve it?

How do I change my password?

How do I change my email address?

How do I select a personal Frappr URL?

How do I change my Display Name?

How do I change my location?

What is the 'SafeSearch' option?

How do I delete my account?

Troubleshooting Tips

I'm using the correct login information, but I'm not able to log in to Frappr

I created a Map, but I don't see it when I log in. What should I do?



Getting Started


What are Frappr Maps?

Frappr! Maps give Web site owners and visitors an easy and unique way to visualize and interact with each other. Visitors can add their name, photo and message directly on a Web page embedded with Frappr! Maps, and the Web site owner gets real-time stats on where visitors are coming from and how often they visit.

How do I create a Map?

To create a new Map, follow these easy steps:

  1. Go to www.frappr.com
  2. Click on the orange 'Get your own Map' button on the lower right
  3. Click on the 'Please add yourself' link in the map and enter your name, email address, upload a photo and your shoutout
  4. Click 'Add Me!'
  5. Select the size of your Map at the top and click on 'Save'
  6. Enter or import your friends' email addresses so they can add themselves to your Map (If you don't want to invite people click on 'skip this step')
  7. From here you can add your Map to a website
How do I sign up?

The first time you add yourself to another map, even if it's a Map you're creating, you'll be registered for an account on Frappr. We'll then send you a welcome email that will contain your login information.

How do my friends add themselves to my Map?

Your friends can add themselves to your Map by clicking on the 'Add me' option that appears in the upper left hand corner. Alternately, visitors can add themselves by clicking on the ?Hi! Please Add Yourself? link in the pin 'bubble' that appears over their pin on the Map itself. They'll see this option whether they're on our site, or if they're viewing your Map on another site, like MySpace or Hi5. You can also invite your friends to your Map by following the steps below:

  1. Log in to www.frappr.com
  2. Under the 'My Maps' section, click on the Map you'd like to invite people to
  3. Click on 'Settings' at the top
  4. Under 'Map Pins' click on the 'Invite People' tab. You can import contacts from your Yahoo!, MSN, or Gmail. You can also enter your friends' email addresses into the space provided.
  5. Enter a message and click 'Send Invites'
Can I put my Map in more than one place?

Yup! You can also post the same Map on your blog and profiles across multiple social networks. This way it doesn't matter what site your friends add an entry from; it will show up in your Map on all of the sites you have posted it to. Your Stats page will also reflect all of your visitors to each map without distinguishing between them.



Editing your Map


How do I name my Map?

To name your Map, please follow the steps below:

  1. Log in to www.frappr.com
  2. Click on your Map under the 'My Maps' section
  3. Click on 'Settings' at the top
  4. Under 'Customize Your Map' enter your Map Name into the 'This map is for fans/readers of:' section
  5. Click 'Save'
How do I make sure unwanted posts don't get added to my Map?

The easiest way to do this is to make sure you review all pins before they get added. To enable this option, please follow the steps below:

  1. Log in to www.frappr.com
  2. Click on your Map under the 'My Maps' section
  3. Click on 'Settings' at the top
  4. Under 'Customize Your Map' click on 'Review Pins'
  5. Check 'Review photos and shoutouts before displaying on map' and click 'Save'

Every time someone adds a pin you'll receive an email notification to review their entry. However, this does not work for anonymous pins. They will appear unless you choose not to display them.

How do I change the size of my Map?

You have the option of selecting the size of your Map when you click on the 'Put this Map on MySpace or any website' link from the main Map page. You can not, however, change the size of your Map on your Frappr page.

If you've already posted your Map to another site and you want to change the size, you can edit the 'Height' and 'Width' options within the code. Go to edit your profile and find the section the Map has been posted to (usually 'about me'). Look for the following string of code:

	...mvid=68719827746" salign="l" align="middle" scale="noscale" width="600" height="400"  >...
	

Increase the numbers next to width and height to make the Map bigger. Decrease the numbers to make the map smaller.

How do I remove members from my Map?

To remove members from your Map, please follow the steps below:

  1. Log in to www.frappr.com
  2. Click on your Map under the 'My Maps' section
  3. Click on 'Members'
  4. Click on 'Remove' below each member

If you do not see the 'Remove' link under each member, please click on the 'Settings' tab and log in as the admin for this map.

How do I change the Map thumbnail?

Adding a thumbnail to your Map is a great way to visually display what your Map's about. To change the Map thumbnail, please follow the steps below:

  1. Log in to www.frappr.com
  2. Click on your Map under the 'My Maps' section
  3. Click on 'Settings' at the top
  4. Under 'Basics' for 'Customize my Map', click on the 'browse' button under 'Map thumbnail'
How do I change my Map type?

To change your Map type, please follow the steps below:

  1. Log in to www.frappr.com
  2. Click on your Map under the 'My Maps' section
  3. Click on 'Settings' at the top
  4. Click on the 'Map Type' tab
  5. Choose a Map Type and click 'Save'
How do I change the URL of my Map on Frappr?

Personalizing your Map's URL on Frappr will help your friends find your Map. You can match your URL to the subject matter of your Map (Like www.frappr.com/ askaninja). To change the URL for your Map on Frappr, please follow the steps below:

  1. Log in to www.frappr.com
  2. Click on your Map under the 'My Maps' section
  3. Click on 'Settings' at the top
  4. Click on the 'More Settings' tab
  5. Click on 'Finding your Map'
  6. Next to 'Frappr URL' enter a personalized URL
  • How do I edit the look of my Map page on Frappr?

    Want to change the colors and layout of your Frappr Map page? Just follow these steps!

    1. Log in to www.frappr.com
    2. Click on your Map under the 'My Maps' section
    3. Click on 'Settings' at the top
    4. Click on the 'More Settings' tab
    5. Click on 'Edit Page Layout' or 'Change Font/Color'
    6. Drag and drop modules you'd like to add to your page, change the color scheme, and personalize your page with Slide Shows!
    How do I edit the photos on my Map?

    To add photos to or remove photos from your Map, please follow these steps:

    1. Log in to www.frappr.com
    2. Click on your Map under the 'My Maps' section
    3. Click on the 'Photos' link at the top
    4. You can upload photos on the left, or if you want to remove photos click on the 'Remove' link under each photo

    If you do not see the 'Remove' link under photos, please click on the 'Settings' tab and log in as admin of this Map.

    How do I disable anonymous visitor pins on my Map?

    To disable anonymous visitors, please follow the steps below:

    1. Log in to www.frappr.com
    2. Click on your Map under the 'My Maps' section
    3. Click on 'Settings' at the top
    4. Click on the 'More Settings' tab
    5. Uncheck 'Display anonymous visitor pins on map'
    How do I enable custom pins on my Map?

    Want to have different pins for guys, girls, and pirates? Just follow the steps listed below:

    1. Log in to www.frappr.com
    2. Click on your Map under the 'My Maps' section
    3. Click on 'Settings' at the top
    4. Click on the 'Custom Pins' tab
    5. Place a check next to each pin you want to enable and use the space next to it to label the pins
    6. Click 'Save'

    Next time someone joins your Map they'll see these options to select a custom pin!

    What are 'Stats'?

    The Stats page will show you every person who has looked at your Map on an outside website, even if they didn't add a pin, almost like a true visitor counter. People who haven't added themselves to your map will show up as 'Anonymous', while people who are on your map will display with their name and photo. We even include the location that visitor came from! Now you can keep track of everyone who looks at your profile, website or blog!

    How do I delete my Map?

    If you're trying to remove your Map from another site, like MySpace or Hi5, you'll need to remove the code from that website. If you just want to delete your Map from Frappr, please follow these steps:

    1. Log in to www.frappr.com
    2. Click on your Map under the 'My Maps' section
    3. Click on 'Settings' at the top
    4. Click on the 'More Settings' tab
    5. Click on 'Deactivate Map' link
    6. Enter your email address and password and click 'Deactivate'


    Map Members


    How do I remove my pin from someone else's Map?

    To remove yourself from a Map, please follow these steps:

    1. Log in to www.frappr.com
    2. Mouse over the Map you want to leave under the 'Maps I'm on' section
    3. Click on 'Leave this map'
    How do I edit my pin and location?

    To edit your pin that's on a Map, please follow these steps:

    1. Log in to www.frappr.com
    2. Click on the Map under the 'Maps I'm on' section
    3. When your pin comes up (which will be the first one in Playback), click on the 'Edit this Pin' link
    4. Edit the fields or click on 'Move' to change your location and click 'OK'
    How do I upload photos to a Map that I'm on?

    Want to add more photos to a Map than just your pin photo? Just follow these steps:

    1. Log in to www.frappr.com
    2. Click on the Map under the 'Maps I'm on' section
    3. Click on 'Photos' near the top
    4. Upload your photo by using the options on the left

    Please note that while your photos will show up in the ?Photos? tab for members to see, they will not show up in the left-hand photo lineup on the Map itself.

    Adding and Removing Maps from other sites
    How do I add my Map to MySpace?

    To add a Map to MySpace, please follow the steps below:

    1. Log in to www.frappr.com
    2. Click on the Map you'd like to add
    3. Click on the green 'Put this Map or MySpace or any website' on the right
    4. Select your Map size and click on 'Save'
    5. Click on the 'MySpace' tab on the left
    6. Enter your MySpace login information (don't worry, we don't store this stuff)
    7. Select the section you'd like to add it to, check the box to post a bulletin and click 'Add!'
    8. Within a few moments your Map will appear on your profile!
    How do I remove my Map from MySpace?

    If you want to remove your Frappr! Map from your MySpace Profile, please follow the steps below:

    1. Log in to www.myspace.com
    2. In your MySpace profile, click "Edit Profile" (next to your photo)
    3. Remove the Frappr! Map code from that section. Each Map has its OWN code that looks like this:
    4. 	<div><style>a.frappr_promo:hover img{width:209px;height:28px;}a.frappr_promo2:hover img{width:171px;height:28px;}</style><object type="application/x-
      	shockwave-flash" data="http://www.frappr.com/ajax/yvmap.swf" height="400" width="600" align="middle">
      	  <param name="movie" value="http://www.frappr.com/ajax/yvmap.swf" />
      	  <param name="allownetworking" value="internal" />
      
      	  <param name="allowScriptAccess" value="never" />
      	  <param name="enableJSURL" value="false" />
      	  <param name="enableHREF" value="false" />
      	  <param name="saveEmbedTags" value="true" />
      	  <param name="quality" value="high" />
      	  <param name="wmode" value="transparent" />
      
      	  <param name="flashvars" value="host=http://www.frappr.com/&lo=1&mvid=2641224" />
      	  <param name="salign" value="l" />
      	  <param name="scale" value="noscale" />
      	</object></div><div style="width:600px; text-align:left;"><a href="http://visitor.frappr.com/?src=flash_map&sig=visitor_map" target="_blank"
      	class="frappr_promo"><img src="http://www.frappr.com/i/promo_map_anim.gif" title="Frappr.com" border="0"/></a><a href="
      	http://www.frappr.com/?a=showmap2&mapid=2585288" target="_blank" class="frappr_promo2"><img src="http://www.frappr.com/i/vm_seemore.gif" title="Frappr.com"
      	border="0"/></a></div><div style="visibility:visible;"></style>
      
      			
    5. Press "Preview" button
    6. Press "Save All Changes", and you are done!
    How do I add my Map to Friendster?

    To add your Map to your Friendster account, please follow the steps below:

    1. Log in to www.frappr.com
    2. Click on the Map you'd like to add
    3. Click on the green 'Put this Map or MySpace or any website' on the right
    4. Select your Map size and click on 'Save'
    5. Click on the 'Friendster' tab on the left
    6. Enter your Friendster login information (don't worry, we don't store this stuff)
    7. Select the section you'd like to add it to and click 'Add!'
    8. Within a few moments your Map will appear on your profile!
    How do I add my Map to Xanga?

    To add your Map to your Xanga account, please follow the steps below:

    1. Log in to www.frappr.com
    2. Click on the Map you'd like to add
    3. Click on the green 'Put this Map or MySpace or any website' on the right
    4. Select your Map size and click on 'Save'
    5. Click on the 'Xanga' tab on the left
    6. Enter your Xanga login information (don't worry, we don't store this stuff)
    7. Enter a title for your blog post and click 'Add!'
    8. Within a few moments your Map will appear on your profile!
    How do I add my Map to Blogger?

    To add your Map to Blogger, please follow the steps below:

    1. Log in to www.frappr.com
    2. Click on the Map you'd like to add
    3. Click on the green 'Put this Map or MySpace or any website' on the right
    4. Select your Map size and click on 'Save'
    5. Click on the 'Blogger' tab on the left
    6. Copy the code from this page and login to www.blogger.com
    7. Click on 'Create', under the 'Posting' section
    8. Paste the code into the text box (Right-click in the box and choose 'Paste' or just hit Ctrl-V)
    9. Press 'Publish Post' and you're done
    Can I add my Map to my personal website or blog?

    Our Maps will work in any site that allows Flash Objects. If you're building your own site and using a page builder of some sort, usually these applications have a 'Source code' or 'Edit HTML' section that you'll be able to paste the code into. You'll need to refer to the help section for that particular web building application if you're unsure as to where this section is.

    To get the code you need, please follow these steps:

    1. Log in towww.frappr.com
    2. Click on the Map you'd like to add
    3. Click on the green 'Put this Map or MySpace or any website' on the right
    4. Select your Map size and click on 'Save'
    5. Click on the 'Other sites' tab
    6. Copy the code from this section


    My Frappr Account


    I forgot my password. How do I retrieve it?

    To request your password, please follow these steps:

    1. Go to www.frappr.com and click on 'Log In'
    2. Click on 'Forgot your password, click here'
    3. Enter your email address and click 'Get my password'
    4. A password reminder will be emailed to you
    How do I change my password?

    To change your password, please follow these steps:

    1. Log in to www.frappr.com
    2. Click on 'Edit Profile' near the top
    3. Click on 'Change Password' under the 'Account Settings' section
    4. Enter your current password then select a new password
    5. Click on 'Change Password'
    How do I change my email address?

    To change the email address associated with your account, please follow these steps:

    1. Log in to www.frappr.com
    2. Click on 'Edit Profile' near the top
    3. Click on 'Change Email' under the 'Account Settings' section
    4. Enter a new email address and click 'Change Email'
    How do I select a personal Frappr URL?

    To select a personal Frappr URL, please follow the steps below:

    1. Log in to www.frappr.com
    2. Click on 'Edit Profile' near the top
    3. Under 'Basic Profile' enter your information next to 'URL'
    4. Click on 'Save'
    How do I change my Display Name?

    To change the name that's displayed on your MyFrappr page, please follow the steps below:

    1. Log in to www.frappr.com
    2. Click on 'Edit Profile' near the top
    3. Under 'Basic Profile' enter a name next to 'Your Name'
    4. Click on 'Save'
    How do I change my location?

    To change your location, please follow the steps below:

    1. Log in to www.frappr.com
    2. Click on 'Edit Profile' near the top
    3. Under 'Basic Profile' enter a City, State/Province and Country
    4. Click on 'Save'
    5. This will only change your location in your profile, to change your pin on any map see #21
    What is the 'SafeSearch' option?

    There is some content on Frappr that is not suitable for our '18 and under' members. Keeping the SafeSearch option enabled ('on') will block all flagged content. If you see something that should be marked as 'Adult', please make sure to report it to us. We'd like to keep Frappr a safe environment for everyone.

    If you would like to change your SafeSearch settings, please follow these steps:

    1. Log in to www.frappr.com
    2. Click on 'Edit Profile' near the top
    3. Click on 'Content Settings' under 'Account Settings'
    4. Select your Search preference and click 'Submit'
    How do I delete my account?

    To delete your Frappr account, please follow these steps:

    1. Log in to www.frappr.com
    2. Click on 'Edit Profile' near the top
    3. Click on 'Deactivate account'
    4. Enter your password and click on 'Deactivate'


    Troubleshooting Tips


    I'm using the correct login information, but I'm not able to log in to Frappr.

    Below are some reasons that may prevent you from logging in to Frappr!

    • Make sure you are logging in with your email address and not your user display name.
    • Make sure your capslock is off and that zeroes(0) and o's and ones(1) and i's are typed correctly.
    • Make sure that cookies are enabled in your browser.
    • If you are behind a proxy server, make sure it is disabled.
    • If you are not using Internet Explorer 6.0 or Firefox (for both Macs and PCs), try using one of these browsers. At this time these are the only browsers that are fully supported by www.frappr.com
    • If you are using an Internet Security application such as Norton's Internet Security, MacAfee Anti-Virus, AOL Security, etc, try disabling it temporarily and logging in to see if the Security application has blocked frappr.com. May times these applications just need our site listed as a trusted site, or you may need to disable the Privacy Controls within the application in order to login. Please keep in mind that we do NOT recommend disabling your Internet Security application when browsing the web.
    I created a Map, but I don't see it when I login. What should I do?

    It's possible you're not connected to your Map. If you think this might be the case Click here to email Frappr Community Support. Please include the URL of your Map either on Frappr or on an outside website.