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Velvet Puffin is a Web-based IM and social networking client that enables you to communicate, plan, converse and share personally-generated content with friends and family.

VelvetPuffin is an integreated experience that works on the web, desktop and mobile. You can use VelvetPuffin seamlessly across all three mediums and enjoy an identical rich experience.

VelvetPuffin is currently accessible to anyone with a mobile handset or a desktop computer with an Internet connection. VelvetPuffin lets you upload videos from your cell phone, share them with others, and view other videos from your phone.

VelvetPuffin Quick Launch(Web):

Quick launch allows VelvetPuffin to be launched from the web. You can sign-in to your IM contact list on the web without the need to download the desktop application. It keeps running after you close your browser. Quick launch can be turned into a standalone desktop application with the KeepMe function, which will automatically connect to VelvetPuffin each time your computer starts.

VelvetPuffin Desktop:

Multi-IM client with social networking features including video, photo, IM, and blog posting. Take the step-by-step Desktop Tour to learn how to use VelvetPuffin Desktop.

VelvetPuffin Mobile:

To use VelvetPuffin on your handset, you need a mobile handset that supports Java MIDP 2.0, a GPRS or 3G connection and a VelvetPuffin account. Point your phone’s browser to http://mobivp.com and follow on screen instructions. Take the step-by-step Mobile Tour to learn how to use VelvetPuffin Mobile.

VelvetPuffin features:

• Instant Messaging - By creating a VelvetPuffin profile, you have both the desktop IM client and a mobile IM client to easily exchange messages, photos, and video with other VelvetPuffin users. Because the VelvetPuffin messenger is compatible with AIM, MSN, Yahoo, ICQ, GoogleTalk, and MySpace IM you can even talk to your friends who have not yet joined VelvetPuffin.
• Polling - Now you have the ability to set-up an online poll and invite your friends to weigh-in on favorite movies, best restaurants, weekend plans and so much more using your mobile phone. Results are aggregated and shared with your friends.
• Video Sharing - Videos are easily accessed using both desktop and mobile applications. Additional features include the ability to access, view and share YouTube, Google Video and Metacafe within VelvetPuffin without launching your browser.
• Photo Sharing - When you post photos on VelvetPuffin, your friends are automatically alerted via IM so they can view them instantly on line or on their mobile phone.
• Blogging - Create, maintain and share your blog from any location.
• Alerts - All the features above sends alerts via IM when your friends share new content. You are now always updated and in the loop.

VelvetPuffin messenger is compatible with AIM, MSN, Yahoo, ICQ, GoogleTalk, and MySpace IM. You can set up your IM accounts on VelvetPuffin with just 4 simple steps:

1. Click on the Settings icon.
2. Under the 3^rd party IM Accounts, select the tab ICQ/MSN/Yahoo!.
3. Enter the User ID and password used for each account.
4. Click Apply button.

VelvetPuffin is free, you can download VelvetPuffin for desktop and mobile from http://www.velvetpuffin.com/download.html.