MySpace is a very popular social networking site and now has over one hundred million members! MySpace, like many other social networking websites it allows you to create your own profile, which acts as your own personal web page.
Once your page has been created, you can invite others to become a member of your network and visa versa. As well as having a normal profile page with your personal details, you can also include pictures, video clips, and music. And MySpace is entirely free of charge.
MySpace has literally taken the world by storm. This is because, in what seemed like no time at all, MySpace has grown to become one of the most popular social media websites in all of cyberspace. Particularly popular with music lovers. many bands have developed a following and released music videos through Myspace.
Recent studies have shown that over 50% of the users at MySpace are over the age of 30, so it’s no longer just a place for teens to share pictures and chat about the latest music!
Business people are now using MySpace to build their network of customers and drive traffic to their business websites. A Myspace profile should be a key part of your social media marketing strategy.
The first step to join this online social network is to register for an account. This can be done in literally minutes and is simple to do. Although you can look at MySpace pages without registering, you can’t really be very involved without your own MySpace account.
Your Personal Page
Once you join MySpace, you can create your own profile page. Don’t settle for the ordinary profile page you are first presented with!
You need to change this profile right away so it looks different and complements your business image. Use the profile editor to change the colours, add background images and photos, and fill in your bio information. Then add plenty of good content, including photos and links to your other sites.
To make the experience easier, MySpace has a fairly large collection of profile templates. These templates not only alter the background of your profile page, but the fonts used too. In addition to using the pre-designed templates, you can also create your own, especially if you have basic knowledge of HTML. You can also buy custom layout profiles or hire a professional designer to make you something really unique if you wanted. Try googling for “myspace templates” to get an idea of what you can do.
Don’t forget the MySpace profile is an extension of you in this online community so you want it give a good reason why people would want to know you. Get across your personality and don’t just post loads of spam or business discussions; remember surfers visit MySpace to meet other people so if you appear to be a fake on your page then you won’t get on with this site.
You can (and should!) also post an autoresponder form as part of your profile and offer visitors a freebie for signing up for your newsletter!
After you have designed your own MySpace page, you can easily find other profiles. You can search for others with a wide variety of different keyword phrases. If you are searching for a neighbour, you can look for your town. If you are searching for a person who shares your interest in soccer, you can look for sports fans. Once you have found the MySpace page of someone who you would like to become friends with, you can invite them to join your network. As well as inviting others to join your network, you will usually be asked to join others this is the main attraction of being a member of MySpace.
