bloson FAQs
GETTING STARTED
• What does bloson offer me? (TOP 10)
• What is Facebook Connect? (TOP 10)
• Can I use bloson if I don't have a Facebook account?
• Will my friends on Facebook see what I'm doing at bloson? (TOP 10)
• How can I share content on Facebook or Twitter? (TOP 10)
• What content gets published on bloson? (TOP 10)
• How do I set my preferences?
• How do bloson recommendations work?
• How can I make my profile private?
CAUSES
• What are these causes you talk about? (TOP 10)
• How many causes can I support at a time?
• When will bloson be open to more non-profits or causes?
• What is the actual impact of earning points? (TOP 10)
POINTS
• What are these points? how do I earn them? (TOP 10)
• Where can I find more information about the points?
• Do I earn points if I have not joined a cause?
• Where can I see my points history?
MUSIC
• How many artists and songs are available at bloson?
• How can I share my favorite music with my friends?
• How do I create my own playlists?
• Why is the song playing a different version?
• Can I edit and improve the wiki entries on my favorite artists?
VIDEO
• How many TV Shows and Movies does bloson offer?
• Why can't I watch videos from my country?
• Can I edit and improve the wiki entries on my favorite movies and TV Shows?
SHOPPING
• How can I help my cause by shopping at bloson? (TOP 10)
• What guarantees do I have shopping at bloson? Why not use other sites? (TOP 10)
• If my friends buy from my Wish Lists, are they helping my cause?
• How many points do I earn shopping?
• When will I see the points added to my account?
• It's been 30 days and I still do not see my points; what happened?
GETTING STARTED
What does bloson offer me? (TOP 10)
bloson gives you the social content you want, and the social action the world needs. Enjoy the best music, videos and shopping, discover new content through your friends, and earn points that will help your social cause simply by using the site!
What is Facebook Connect? (TOP 10)
To fully enjoy bloson and make an impact you must use Facebook Connect. It's easy, quick and secure. Using Facebook you will be able to share your favorite music, videos and wish lists, discover new content through your friends and earn points for your cause!
Can I use bloson if I don't have a Facebook account?
Yes, you can still enjoy our music and videos, but you will miss out on the best parts: discovering new content through your friends and earning points for a social cause.
Will my friends on Facebook see what I'm doing at bloson? (TOP 10)
Your friends will only see the content you explicitly share on Facebook. But remember, sharing content on Facebook helps earn points for your social cause!
How can I share content on Facebook or Twitter? (TOP 10)
Click on the Facebook or Twitter icons that you will find next to every song, album or video and share your favorite stuff with your friends. It's that simple!
When you rate an artist, album or TV show, or become a fan, you will be prompted to share it with your friends
And remember, every time you share you will be earning points to help your cause!
What content gets published on bloson? (TOP 10)
Your friends will see on bloson the content you have interacted with, such as the songs you have listened to, the videos you have watched, or any playlist you have created. If you don't want to share anything on bloson, click "start private browsing" on the navigation menu and nothing you do will be published.
How do I set my preferences?
In the upper right-hand menu you can access your settings. Here you will be able to determine which content is seen by whom: you can allow everybody, just your friends or nobody to see what you are sharing.
How do bloson recommendations work?
When you become a fan of an artist, a TV show or a brand, this will be added to your profile. Soon, bloson will be able to tell you about the latest TV episodes, albums or shopping deals that might be of interest to you based on your tastes.
How can I make my profile private?
On your account settings page, you can make your content visible to everybody, just your friends or to nobody.
CAUSES
What are these causes you talk about? (TOP 10)
At bloson you can support one of 15 social
How many causes can I support at a time?
Right now, you can only choose to support one cause at the time. When you change the cause you are support, all points you earn from that time on will be assigned to the new cause.
When will bloson be open to more non-profits or causes?
More non-profits and causes may be added in the near future; for the moment, only the 15 featured causes and their assigned non-profits are available.
What is the actual impact of earning points? (TOP 10)
With your help, bloson aims to be one of the largest donors to non profits in the world. While the impact on an individual basis maybe small, if multiplied by million users it could bring real change. For that bloson needs you to spread the word whether telling your friends directly about bloson or simply sharing the content you like.
An active user who daily logs in, shares content on Facebook, writes reviews and shops through bloson regularly may earn about 4,000 points a year for a cause. If this user brings about 100 friends that are as active, the total impact may be around 400,000 points. This could mean over 1/2 ton of rice for families, 26 acres of protected rain forest or 800 books for schools in Africa!
POINTS
What are these points? how do I earn them? (TOP 10)
Simply interacting at bloson will earn you points: when sharing music and videos, logging in daily or shopping online, points will be added to the cause you are supporting. At the end of the quarter, bloson will make a donation to each of our causes. So remember: using bloson will make a huge difference!
Where can I find more information about the points?
Learn more at the
Do I earn points if I have not joined a cause?
Yes, you will earn points. However, they will not be assigned to a cause so that you can make an impact until you join one of our causes.
Where can I see my points history?
You will find a history of the points you have earned, and a list of all the actions that have earned you points, at the <my points> page.
MUSIC
How many artists and songs are available at bloson?
Only at bloson will you be able to listen to more than 8 million songs, and more than 500,000 artists via thousands of radio stations. And all for free!
Can I download songs?
bloson does not provide downloads, only streaming music. This way, you are able to listen to your favorite music and playlists from any computer!
How can I share my favorite music with my friends?
Click on the Facebook or Twitter icons next to any song, artist or album - your friends will be able listen to your music and save it in their own accounts, too!
How do I create my own playlists?
There are several options for creating your own playlists: add an entire album as a playlist, or add songs to your account individually and assign them to a playlist at "my music" later.
Why is the song playing a different version?
Sometimes the first version that is playing may not be the one you were looking for. You will find several alternative videos on the right-hand side of the player.
Can I edit and improve the wiki entries on my favorite artists?
Yes, you can easily edit the wiki texts of any artist, album or genre to improve them. Please remember that any edits will be subject to approval by our web admin.
VIDEO
How many TV Shows and Movies does bloson offer?
At bloson you will find over 500 TV Shows, 400 movies and 300 trailers. That's countless hours of entertainment!
How does the Queue work?
Simply add any TV episodes or movies to your Queue and you can watch them whenever you like. After they have been viewed they will be deleted automatically from your Queue.
Why can't I watch videos from my country?
Unfortunately, due to licensing issues from our video providers, most videos can only be watched from the US. We are working on expanding this service to more countries.
Can I edit and improve the wiki entries on my favorite movies and TV Shows?
Yes, you can easily edit the wiki texts on any video to improve them. Please remember that any edits will be subject to approval by our web admin.
SHOPPING
What is bloson shopping?
Check out the <shopping vertical> to find all the products you want at unbeatable prices. Just add the products to your cart and checkout directly through our partner Amazon.com, or browse the shopping mall and buy directly at each store. When you make a purchase at bloson, you will boost your points counter and make an even bigger impact.
How can I help my cause by shopping at bloson? (TOP 10)
For every purchase you make at bloson you will earn a large number of points for your cause. Every quarter, bloson will make a donation to each of our causes. So remember: buying at bloson will make a huge difference!
What guarantees do I have shopping at bloson? Why not use other sites? (TOP 10)
We guarantee the reliability and the great prices of the brands you trust. But only by buying at bloson do the purchases you make have a real impact on the social causes you care about!
How do Wish Lists work?
Do you have a birthday, wedding or holiday approaching? Simply create a Wish List to let your friends know what to buy you and where to find it!
Can I share my Wish Lists?
Yes, just create a Wish List and share it with your friends on Facebook or Twitter! Click on the Facebook or Twitter icon you will find next to the list to share it with your friends. It's that simple!
If my friends buy from my Wish Lists, are they helping my cause?
Yes. When your friends buy any item directly from your Wish List, your cause will earn points for each purchase. A Wish List is a great opportunity to help your cause make tons of points.
How many points do I earn shopping?
You will earn an average of 8 points for every full dollar you spend. For example, if you buy an item that is priced at $20 you will earn 160 points.
When will I see the points added to my account?
After you have made a purchase, it's important that you note the confirmation number from Amazon and enter it on your
It's been 30 days and I still do not see my points; what happened?
If you have points that you think should have been added more than 30 days ago, send us an email at info (at) bloson.com and we will happily look into it.
