You see them everyday, fancy little designs and artsy templates on Myspace pages. Many Myspace users choose to use a personalized layout for their Myspace. They are unique, and much more interesting than the traditional Myspace default page. The internet comes bundled with tons of options to make your page all about YOU.
Layout codes are usually formed by experienced HTML coders, and are written in the hyper text mark up language. This allows the browser to recognize what it is, and places things accordingly. There are other forms of coding, but you can only use HTML on Myspace. These codes allow you to insert a layout, or images, or special codes for unique widgets and other little virtual gadgets. Layouts are the most popular way to express yourself on Myspace, and let friends know what you are about.
Millions of users opt out of using a pre-made layout, and code their very own. These are usually 1 of a kind, and no one else on the site will have it. It is important to choose something that is expressive of who you are. If you go the route of writing up your own layout, make sure you test it in several different browsers, and if you can, on different computers. An Apple computer will read the code differently, or not at all. Firefox browser has difficulty loading some layouts, and Internet Explorer has trouble with others. Make sure you test it first!
If you have trouble trying to learn HTML or want your own layout right away, you can always request one from a creator. Many layout artists are happy to fill a custom request. If you like pickled pigs feet with whipped cream, someone is bound to be able to design a Myspace layout based on that. Most Myspace layout designers can make any style, fashion, interest, hobby, band, artist, actress, or actor based layout.
A few other resources for finding the perfect myspace layout, is googling what you want, or visiting skem9, whatever life, and some other graphic artists on myspace. Many people are willing to create customized personal layouts at no charge, or for a simple friend add. Designers are usually picky about their work, and request that you do not remove their credit.
Closing Comments
Myspace is a space for you, where you can display as much as or as little as you want. Let your personality shine through, and make it personal!
