New Feature! Chat Feature fully available available - also, as a popup

[Helmuts]

Good morning all!

We are happy to finally announce that we have just launched a new Chat feature at Acorn Domains!!

Thank you for your requests! And, thank you for waiting till this simple job was finally done

In short: now you can connect in real-time with other Acorn members without needing to switch platforms or wait for forum replies.

Direct link: https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/chat/

And, of course, it is available from the top menu:

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Here’s how you can make the most of it:

What You Can Do with Chat

• Jump into various Chat Rooms: Want to discuss domain investing or bounce some sales ideas around? With time you will find User-created chat rooms for many topics. You’ll find spaces for talking various gtld domains, ccTLD domains, sharing news, or even a casual chit-chat rooms.
• Can't find a room? Create one!
• Message Members Directly: No need to wait for a forum post response. Just start a private conversation, say, “Hey, got a quick question about your domain listings,” or “Are you around to chat about that recent sale?”
• Get Real-Time Updates: Keep up with the latest messages and chats as they happen. You’ll get instant notifications, so you’re always in the loop—perfect for spontaneous networking and quick advice.

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How to Use the Chat

• Enter the Chat: Just click on the "Chat" button at the top of the forum. You’ll see a list of available chat rooms.
• Choose a Room: Pick any room based on the topic that interests you.
• Start a Conversation: Simply type your message and send. You can even use commands to get tips or info from our chat bot (details on this in the chat).
• DM Other Members: Need a quick one-on-one? Just select a member and send a private message.

Some Examples

• Buying Advice: “Hey everyone, I’m considering investing in a one-word .co.uk domain. Thoughts?”
• Quick Domain Valuation Help: “Anyone available to give me a quick valuation estimate? I’ve got a potential buyer lined up.”
• Casual Chat: “What’s everyone’s best domain purchase so far? Just curious!”

We’re looking forward to seeing you all chatting away! It’s a great way to build connections and make the most of the Acorn Domains forum and your connection here.

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Super cool feature: Keep Chat Open as a Pop-Up

Want to stay connected even while browsing other tabs? You can keep the chat open as a pop-up window on your desktop—perfect for always staying in touch with what’s happening in the community!

How to open the chat in a popup window:

Then it will look like this:

Great job @Admin for implementing and configuring this chat solution!

Happy chatting!
Helmuts
and, the Acorn Domains Team

 

[Helmuts]

Happy to add, that you can tag Acorn users as well in the chat:

 

[Helmuts]

Also, none of the chats trigger the smtp email system (we wipe it regularly) > so, will not appear there. Additional privacy for those who wish to create private channels/chats