Pimp Your Myspace! Layouts to Spice Up Your Internet Social Life

You may have tried your best not to get caught up in the Myspace craze that has swept the nation, but if you are reading this article, chances are you couldn't hold out forever. Myspace is a great way to keep in touch with old friends and keep the communication lines open with your current circle. You can find new bands, read and write blogs, post your own art, and exchange pictures. The trick is getting started. No one will want to look at your page if it's boring and you don't know how to keep it updated. This article will give you some tips for making your myspace exciting and entertaining!

You should post a profile picture as soon as possible. If you only have your first name on your site, people may not recognize who you are unless you post a pic. But what kind of picture should you post??1. A close up picture of your face is usually the best way for people to recognize you. You can upload a picture by going to "add/edit photos" from your website. You have to have the picture saved to your hard drive to upload it. If you don't have a digital camera, just ask a friend to send you a picture you can use.

If you are young and a girl, it's probably not a good idea to post a full body shot of you in your bikini... remember anyone can see this picture and you don't want to make yourself a target for internet stalkers. Another safety tip is to set your profile to private so that only your friends can view your site.

If you like making people laugh, and you have a program like Corel Photopaint you can even cut your face out and edit it into other pictures. So far I have added my face to a disco guy with a moustache and a mullet-donning business man.

2. There are many different ways to get a cool background layout for your page, but some of the best sites I have found so far are http://myspace.nuclearcentury.com/ and http://www.mywackospace.com/myspace-layouts/ . Both have a lot of different themes to choose from so you can find just the theme to fit your personality. Once you get a background make sure to change it at least every couple months to keep it interesting. The way to add a background is to find the "code" and paste it into the "about me" section as you edit your profile.

3. You can also add a song to your profile by going to "music" and searching for a song that you like. When you click "add" it will show up on your profile. If you really want to get creative, you can find a song that matches the theme of your picture and background.

4. The last step in creating a great Myspace page is to add videos and pictures. In any section while you edit your profile, you can add links to videos or pictures that you like. It is a good idea to start a free account at photobucket.com so you can upload clips or pics and copy and past the tag so that you can put them on your own site or past them into a comment on your friends pages.

Have fun, and happy Myspacing! Don't get too addicted!