Getting Started On MySpace

MySpace is an online community which offers members the tools they need to create a website for other members of the community to view. MySpace also hosts these websites and provides search features which enables visitors to find information about particular members or members who have certain hobbies.

Opening a MySpace Account

The process of opening a MySpace account is fairly simple and takes place almost instantly. Members who wish to join the online community only have to provide some basic information and agree to the terms of service to be granted membership. The basic information which is required to request membership is a full name, a valid email address and a password containing alpha and numeric characters. After supplying this information and checking a box which states you agree to the terms of service your application process is complete. You are then sent an email with a welcome letter and a link which will activate your account. You only need to click on this link and enter your email address and password to activate your account.

Understanding the Terms of Service

Reading and agreeing to the terms of service is required for membership to the MySpace community but members should review these terms regularly and should be sure they understand all of the terms. This is important because violation of these terms could result in the member’s account being deleted or legal action being taken against the individual. Some of the highlights of the terms of service are:

* Members must be at least 14 years of age and must report their age accurately. * Members are responsible for keeping their password secret and reporting suspected cases of others using their password. * Commercial use of MySpace is prohibited unless prior authorization from MySpace is received. * Users must not publish any copyrighted materials on their website without permission. * Members may not post content which is prohibited by the terms of service.

Designing a MySpace Website

The process of designing a MySpace website is one of the most exciting parts of membership for many. It is also one of the most complicated part of the membership. However, it is not incredibly difficult and even those with limited HTML or other design skills can create a great website.

MySpace members have a great deal of control over the appearance and content of their website. They are only limited by their own design skills. The homepage for your MySpace account features the following links:

* Edit Profile * Account Settings * Add/Edit Photos * Add/Change Videos * Manage Calendar * Manage Blog * Manage Address Book

The “Edit Profile” section is the one which allows members to add the bulk of the content to their profile. This section is broken down into subcategories such as interests & personality, name, basic info, background & lifestyle, schools, companies, networking and profile songs. Some of these subcategories, such as the interests & personality section, contain titles with text boxes where members can add text and HTML code to modify the appearance of their website. During the design process, members can preview either individual sections or the entire profile. Other sections, such as the background and lifestyle section, have a series of questions where members can supply answers with pull down menus or radial buttons. These features make it easy for members to supply basic information about themselves in a quick and easy fashion. They only have to answer the questions and MySpace integrates the answers into the design of the website.

 This is an extract   Please click to read more

Advertising On Myspace
Why Advertising on MySpace is Effective...
advertising-on-myspace.php

Finding Old Friends Through Myspace
Let Them Come to You...
finding-old-friends-through-myspace.php

Myspace Design Features
Adding or Changing the Background...
myspace-design-features.php

Promoting Your Business On Myspace
Review the Terms of Service Carefully...
promoting-your-business-on-myspace.php

Security And Privacy On Myspace
Read the Terms of Service Carefully...
security-and-privacy-on-myspace.php

Tips For Teens On Myspace
Parents Need to Stay Involved...
tips-for-teens-on-myspace.php

Networking On Myspace
* Friends who want to talk Online * Single people who want to...
networking-on-myspace.php

Rss
...
rss.php

Maintaining A Professional Appearance On Myspace
Although MySpace offers all of these fun entertainment type activities, there are...
maintaining-a-professional-appearance-on-myspace.php

The Myspace Phenomenon
A few years ago the term, “Google it” became ...
the-myspace-phenomenon.php

The Pitfalls Of Advertising On Myspace
Violating the Terms of Service on MySpace...
the-pitfalls-of-advertising-on-myspace.php

Myspace Or Your Space
MySpace allows members to create websites w...
myspace-or-your-space.php

Sell Your Products On Myspace
Advertising on Your MySpace...
sell-your-products-on-myspace.php

Making Connections Through Myspace
Keeping in Touch with Friends and Family...
making-connections-through-myspace.php

Advanced Uses For Myspace
Adding Background Music in MySpace...
advanced-uses-for-myspace.php

Myspace Just For Fun
Making Friends around the World...
myspace-just-for-fun.php

Keeping Personal Information Personal On Myspace
Avoiding Physical Harm...
keeping-personal-information-personal-on-myspace.php

Generating Traffic To Your Myspace Website
Create an Interesting MySpace Website...
generating-traffic-to-your-myspace-website.php

Myspace Precautions
Beware of Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing...
myspace-precautions.php

Uploading Files To Myspace
Tips for Uploading Photos to MySpace...
uploading-files-to-myspace.php

Getting Noticed On Myspace
Creating an Appealing Website...
getting-noticed-on-myspace.php

Keeping Kids Safe On Myspace
Enforcing Household Internet Rules...
keeping-kids-safe-on-myspace.php

Meeting People On Myspace
Those who participate in MySpace can provide as much or as little personal information as they wish and ar...
meeting-people-on-myspace.php

Sell Yourself On Myspace
Launch Your Career with MySpace...
sell-yourself-on-myspace.php

Where Can Myspace Take You
Friends from Around the World on MySpace...
where-can-myspace-take-you.php

 

Latest News On Getting Started On MySpace

Social Networking Online: Is it Safe? (Carteret County News-Times)

(ARA) - With literally millions of people using social networking sites on the Internet, don't be surprised if you find your coworker on MySpace or even your grandma on Facebook. Social networking isn't just for teens, and adults are joining virtual communities in increasing numbers.

Read more...


MySpace, Facebook holding mobile social networking back (Ars Technica)

A new study says MySpace and Facebook dominate social networking on mobile phones just as much as on the desktop. The findings also inadvertently highlight the fact that these giants are handicapping progress towards the next holy grail of social networking: location-based services. Read More...

Read more...


MySpace, HP in deal to encourage photo printing (CTV.ca)

NEW YORK -- Among all the profiles on MySpace, the social networking site's users have uploaded almost four billion photos. Now through an agreement with Hewlett-Packard Co., MySpace hopes people will increasingly print these images and, eventually, buy photo-embellished merchandise, too.

Read more...


HP signs photo printing pact with MySpace (Geek.com)

MySpace are pushing forward with offering new services and starting new partnerships on their site. The latest of which is probably not something you’d have expected, but the social networking destination has signed a deal with HP to handle all image printing on MySpace. To begin with this will just mean HP helps users get the [...]

Read more...


LinkedIn makes online business networking easy (Asheville Citizen-Times)

As Heidi Klum says, one day you're in and the next you're out. But that's only with reality shows and sororities. Networking is not a popularity contest.

Read more...