| Myspace, one of the leaders in social networking, has | | | | into a profile. This method takes a lot more time to edit |
| hit a record of over 50 million users. The problem with | | | | and complete, but it will give the best overall unique |
| so many users is that creativity often runs low. | | | | look for a Myspace layout. |
| Mass-produced Myspace layouts can be seen | | | | The number one giveaway that users have used a |
| everywhere on Myspace- and finding an original profile | | | | pre-made Myspace layout is the ads that are left |
| has become something of a phenomenon. | | | | behind from the Myspace layout websites. Most |
| The main problem with getting new Myspace profiles | | | | Myspace layout providers put ads and images in the |
| is that everyone else has already likely found and used | | | | layout code that link back to their website. Users can |
| one of the hundreds that are available all over the | | | | edit this out, usually by finding the link they leave behind, |
| internet. The solution that many people seek comes in | | | | which will start with and then be followed by a link to a |
| the form of Myspace layout generators. These | | | | website. This is a common giveaway that a user's |
| Myspace layout generators allow users to create and | | | | profile is just one of the thousands that looks like |
| edit profile colors, images, and even add special items | | | | every other un-creative profile. |
| such as glitter text. This allows those who have little | | | | Of course, creativity isn't always necessary. Having a |
| experience with HTML or CSS create a professional | | | | creative Myspace layout is simply a means of |
| looking profile, but it still takes much more work than | | | | communicating to viewers who you are and what you |
| simply copying and pasting a premade layout. | | | | do. For businesses or organizations, having a creative |
| For those who are a little more adept in technical skills, | | | | layout is mandatory to running a successful Myspace |
| editing the HTML and CSS directly will give the most | | | | business. For instance, record labels will definitely not |
| unique Myspace layout available. CSS basically | | | | want to use a branded layout- musicians would likely |
| controls how certain things are displayed- which | | | | think that they aren't serious enough to take the time |
| means text, links, font decorations, and much more. | | | | and make their own. This can not only hurt business |
| The HTML side of coding allows users to input images, | | | | through lack of dedication, but also through loss of |
| control text styles and decorations that the CSS code | | | | business to competitors that do have creative |
| specifies, and can even put videos or music players | | | | Myspace layout. |