Creating a MySpace website may seem overly complicated to those who have never done
any HTML design in the past but it is really quite simple. Members who have advanced
HTML knowledge can obviously incorporate more advanced features into their design but
even those with no HTML knowledge may be able to create an attractive and functional
MySpace website. This is possible because much of the design can be done through the
use of templates. This article will focus on some of the most basic design features
of MySpace to give beginners a basic understanding of the features they can incorporate
into a new MySpace website and the types of changes which can be made to an existing
website. This article will include information on changing the background, importing
images, adding music to the website and posting quizzes for other users.
Adding or Changing the Background
The background color of a MySpace website is very important because it is one of the
first things visitors notice when the website loads. If the background is garish and
makes the website difficult to read, visitors may exit the page quickly. Conversely
if the background is appealing it may make the entire website more appealing.
Basic HTML knowledge is required to add colors or background graphics to a MySpace
profile. To add colors or background graphics go to the “Edit profile†section after
logging into your account. Next enter the necessary code into the appropriate section.
To get the background to appear on your profile you should include the code in the
“About me†section of your account. If you are unsure of the code that is needed,
there is a wealth of information available online for those who are learning HTML.
Importing Images
Many members of the MySpace community choose to post their picture on their website.
Again the social aspects of the online community encourage this action because people
who engage in online friendships often want to see what their new friends look like.
Including pictures is the easiest way to let others know what you look like.
MySpace members are asked to upload a photo of themselves when they first sign up.
This step can be skipped and done later. Photos which are uploaded to MySpace must be
.gif or .jpg files. Additionally they must be smaller than 600k. The filename for
photos should also not contain spaces or characters other than numbers or letters.
Adding Music to the Website
The addition of music to a MySpace website is a very common practice. This is used both
by bands who want to promote their music as well as by individuals who want to let others
know what type of music they like. The process of adding music to a MySpace website is
incredibly easy. Members can visit the following web address to listen to music from
MySpace artists: http://music.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=music. If the artist has
granted permission for others to use the music, there will be a button that says “Addâ€
next to the song. Clicking on this link, when you are logged into this account, will
automatically add the music to the background of your MySpace website. You are only able
to add one song at once to your profile but you can change the music as often as you like
by adding a new song. If you already have one song and add another, the second song will
replace the original song on your profile.
Posting Quizzes on the Website
Many MySpace members include fun personality quizzes on their website and publish their
quiz results. These quizzes give visitors more information about the member. The members
may also post a link to this quiz so other members can take the quiz and post their
results in the comments page. Different types of personality quizzes can be found on the
Internet and many of these quizzes give you the code necessary to add this quiz to your
MySpace website or another websites. You can copy and paste the code into the “Interestsâ€
section of your MySpace profile.
Written by Michael L. Mayhew
Michael Mayhew is the publisher of “Craigslist Traffic”.
You can get additional information at his website:
http://webmasterautomation.com/craigslist/
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