But what do I have to add to my neomail application?!?!?! Ok, first of all, stop freaking out! Second of all, I'm getting to that. Always have a beginning, a middle and an end. If you don't have a set out structure then you'll be all over the place. Have a short introduction. If you really want to impress them then you can start off with a little story or a role play. But don't make it too extreme. Your only on the introduction!
This is an terrible example but I doing this from the top of my head!
I was searching through the pound but I just couldn't find the right pet for me until I saw an ad that said "Yellow Poogle up for adoption! Have to be a caring owner!" I suddenly knew that was the perfect pet that I have been waiting for! I instantly contact the owner to adopt the pet
Horrible but you get the point.
Write about yourself, things like who you are, how long you've been playing on Neopets, your other accounts and show them how well you've been caring for your other pets. If you have a sick pet who is unhappy and dying then they'll probably think your a bad owner and ignore you or reject you. Reflect your personatily in this paragraph. Show off about. But don't boast about it though.
Talk about your future plans for the pet. Are you going to give a petpet if the pet doesn't already have one? Be honest and tell them everything. If you don't open up then they might be confused on what you want to do with the pet. Roleplaying is another good idea. But remember, the owner might check up even after they have accepted you. Remember, what you have said to them you have to keep your word and do it!
Don't forget to do a conclusion. Say something like, "I hope you do find the right owner!" or something like that which is polite. Don't forget to thank them for taking the time to read your application.
My final word for this catorgery is if they don't accept you, don't start feeling all angry and suddenly become rude to them. You tried your hardest but unfortunely someone tried just the tiny bit harder than you. Also, if that person says that they only accept petpage application, then they mean it. If you send them a neomail application, they're definitely going to reject you and probably your future applications even if it is a petpage application! When you make a petpage, most people think that you work harder than a neomail application. A lot of people think that neomail applications are to simple and that you don't have to spend to much time on it. I personally know a lot of owners judge the applier on their userlookup and how they're treating their pets. Put pictures and art on your pet's lookups as well. Add some detail in it!
Bad applications are really common. My advice is, no chatspeak like, G1Mm3 uR p37 p1z! Numbers may look like some letters but they still are numbers so don't use them. It immediately gives you a bad image! If you're just going to ask when they're pounding their pet then don't even bother asking. That is not considered an application! Can I have ______ and I want _____ ! You might not think this happens but it most certainly does. Grow up! Nobody's going to accept that!
Ok, you've talked about neomail applications but what about petpage applications?!?!?! Ok, slow down! I'm getting to that! Same as a neomail application, you need a introduction and a conclusion. Make it simple. But not too simple. Have an introduction at the start and say something like a greeting and which pet your applying for. Roleplaying, again, a great way to start things off! Always gives a good impression. The conclusion. It's like the big finale where all the exciting things have finshed but you still need to finsh on a high with a bang! This is where all your hard work finally comes to an end. What do you think will tie it all up?
Talk about yourself. What are your favourite Neopets or who's your favourite Neopet staff member. Just talk about yourself. Anyway, it's your time to shine! What are your real life hobbies. What's your personality like? What are some good features about you? You can decide how big or small this section is. It doesn't matter. It's just about you!
Now to stop thinking about you and start thinking about the pet. Why do you really want the pet? Is it because it's species or it's name or is it just your ultimate dream pet? Put some thought into this section. It should be bigger than the section about you!
Plans for the future? What do you want to do with your new pet? Enter them in a compeition and show how great your pet is. Buy them a petpet and a petpetpet with it. Be honest and let it all out!
Now enough about the future, let's talk now, the present. Talk about you current Neopet family. Give them some information on why you created or adopted your pets you have now.
Talk about your account history. Tell them about your side accounts and when you finally got the Lab Ray. Also talk about your other frozen, hacked or warned accounts. Don't be afraid to share about your past. Most owners don't mind your past, as long as your doing fine in the present!
Give your page some touch with some art. You don't have to be the world's greatest artist, as long as you've tried and you haven't given up is all that matters!
Roleplaying always gets the owner interested. It shows that you are willing to give some time to think a story and compose it for them to read and entertain them as well. Don't make it boring. Remember to always try. It won't kill you!
You don't have to write a peom but if you can, give it a try. Poems can show the artist side of you. It shows that you have used every once of your brain power to think of a poem!
Stories are always good. Make a story about the history of the pet (if you know some). It doesn't have to be too long. Just a few paragraphs will do.
Tell them about your other adoptions and transfer with another owner and if it was successful or not. Tell them everything.
This is optional, but you can always give your AIM, MSN, YAHOO or email address to them. Then you can contact them in another way. Most of them need you to have a instant messenger of some sort so if they decide to transfer the pet by pounding, you won't lose your pet in the process.
The layout of the page has to fit the pet. For example; if your applying for a pirate pet and you put a pink floral background, then that doesn't give you the best impression. You don't have to make it the best layout in the world. Even if you aren't good at HTML, a lot of websites have a guide on how to make one. Don't ever use a pre-made one. Most owners frown upon this.
Done with the layout? Now put a background and some soft music. What would they think if you suddenly have electric guitar music blaring at them? They would probably fall off there sits from shock! Don't get them distracted. Remember, you want them to focus on the text, not them dancing around in their bedroom to the catchy song on your page. Probably a song without words is probbably better. Make a theme in your petpage. If it's a darigan pet then the theme could be purple and goth like. But don't make it too depressing.
Don't forget to add humour. It's not a section. Just try to put some in at least in every paragraph. Try to make them laugh. That's always good!
Now I'm just about to finish up but I do still have some final tips for you. My do's and don'ts.
Don'ts:
Don't ever ever beg for a pet. Owners will 100 percent delete and/or ignore you if they see this sort of behaviour!
Bribing the owner is as worse as begging. It's the same as begging. You will definitely get rejected and if TNT catch you doing this, you could be frozen!
Spamming and sending multiple neomails to owners is annoying. Just send your application or link just once. You won't get an immediate answers from them so just wait and be patient!
Lying is the worst thing you could ever do, so don't do it! If the owner finds our your lying, you definietly won't get that pet!
Do's:
Use correct grammar and spelling. If you don't know how to spell something, don't guess. Use a dictionary. If you guess, the reader might not know what your saying. Don't use chatspeak. I few smilies might be fine but don't over use them!
Be nice and try to be funny. Leaves a good impression and keeps the owner entertained.
Well that's it. Hope you find these tips useful and hope you have success on applying for your dream pet! Thanks for reading!
By Cindy
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