Creating an Instant messaging program

Hey guys,
Since DP has been a HUGE inspiration to everything I have done, I figured I'd ask you guys for help again . I am creating an AIM like instant messenger program with alot of cool new features and it completely kicks AIM's butt, by FAR.
So could you please post your suggestions, something that AIM, YIM, or MSN doesn't have that you'd really really like... or maybe just something you'd like improved.
Thanks guys so much for your help
Mike

 

something that doesnt cut out like msn does

I think a way of getting intuch with people that are into the same thing as you, but only if you wanted to

 

if you can use ur very same email address as u do for msn etc...
altho msn does seem to reli hav it covered atm, unless u cn think of some really cool new features...!

 

Has anybody heard of the Odigo chat and messaging thing? It has filters for location, hobbies, interests and so forth. You can get in touch with people that share the same values and ideas as you.

 

Has anybody heard of the Odigo chat and messaging thing? It has filters for location, hobbies, interests and so forth. You can get in touch with people that share the same values and ideas as you. Try it and you will have a pretty good idea as to what you need to implement in your messenger.

 

I would like to see free advertiseing on ur chat program unlike msn's

 

also make it 16+ and only let females join with cams omg i have cracked it all we need is ot be able secretly view the girls cams lol

 

You forgot to mention skype too... they have the potential to make it better since they load quickly

What about:
- animated avatars (AIM has it though)
- better webcam options
- video recording function?
- no bandwidth limit

 

definately with you there!!!!

 

You are in for a lot of competition! ICQ, MSN and Yahoo.

 

Will it be a downloadable client? And how will you do it.. Sounds very very pricey (hosting wise).

 

Very good point.. especially if it becomes popular, they would use up a lot of bandwidth unless you limit uploads/sending via online.

 

yea but if it becomes popular, i become rich!!!

 

You would have to make sure it is compatible with everything, is fast, has a clean gui and no ads!

That is the only way I would use the new alternative, but good luck!

 

Ok,
If I put no ads on... anybody know how I could make money?
Thanks
Mike

 

no ads to start. Once you get lots of people using it, make a PRO version of the program ad free and put ads on the free version.

 

good idea Wyla

 

Create a revenue sharing messenger? The more you chat, the more chances your advertisement with your id will come out? Anyway, the advertisement can either in CPM or the advertisement cannot be shown in the user's network to prevent user or his friend clicking on the advertisement.

Just a thought ...