If you have kids or still feel like a kid at heart, then you’ve probably heard or seen things about Zwinkys. The big question is: What exactly is a Zwinky?

Simply put, a Zwinky is a small animated on-screen character that can be fully customized to your own tastes and interests. Although there are other online services that try to compete, they usually fall short.

So what makes Zwinkys so special?

1. They are very simple to configure and create.
2. They seem to have a unique design that makes everyone fall in love with them.
3. It really doesn’t cost you anything to start using them. 100% free

So why do so many people like them?

The reason Zwinkys are so popular with people of all ages is because of the simplicity they offer in creating a unique avatar, which anyone can use to identify themselves in chat rooms, online forums, and social networking sites. They offer the ability to change your character very quickly depending on how you’re feeling that day and you can also customize them for specific holidays with just a few mouse clicks. So if it’s Christmas, dressing them up in a Santa suit might just be the style you’re looking for. In April, maybe an Easter Bunny Zwinky.

One of the many great features is that when you make these changes, you only have to make them in one location. Once you’ve made your changes and click the Save button, these changes will take effect across all of your Zwinky locations.

Another great benefit for children is the fact that they can protect their identity and information online from Internet marauders. Parents especially like this feature as they feel more comfortable when their children are online.

Once you are done creating your own Zwinky, the next step is to enter the virtual world known as Zwinktopia. This virtual world is very similar to other online social networking sites, where you can set up a profile page. Here you can add friends and chat on various topics. You can even do some virtual shopping with your zbucks, which are your Zwinktopia dollars.

Contrary to what you might think, Zwinkys aren’t just for kids. There are many people of all ages who are trapped in this phenomenon. Once you set yours up, you’ll find it great and the fun can last for hours. Have fun!