How to Make a Layout for MySpace

by Herman Cruz
Creating a layout for your Myspace account.

Creating a layout for your Myspace account.

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With users from all over the world, Myspace is one of the most recognized and popular social media networks online. As a Myspace user you can share your individuality with family and friends by creating your own layout, which is the design or image people will see when they visit your Myspace profile. There are several websites that make the process of creating a Myspace layout easier by offering free layouts that come in a variety of designs and themes.

Create a Myspace Layout Using Hot Free Layouts

Step 1

Open your Web browser (i.e. Explorer, Firefox) and go to the Hot Free layouts website.

Step 2

Choose your favorite type of layout. Clicking on a layout style option in the list located on the left side of your screen. For example, if you are looking for a layout that relates to love, click on the link that says "Love" in the list.

Step 3

Scroll down and check the layouts available under the style you chose. Click on the option on the bottom of your screen that says "Next>" if the layout style you selected has more than one page offering layouts.

Step 4

Select the layout you like by clicking on top of its image. When redirected, click on the box that has a code in it, below where it says "MySpace Profile Layout Code - Copy & Paste in the 'About Me' Section:" When you click on the box, its content will be highlighted. Right-click on the highlighted area and select "Copy." If you have a Myspace 2.0 account, click on the box below that says "New MySpace Profile 2.0 Layout Code" and follow the same process.

Step 5

Log in to your Myspace account and select the "Edit Profile" link located on the upper left corner. Paste the code you have copied in the "About Me" area by placing the mouse on top of the box, right-clicking the mouse and selecting "Paste." Click on the "Save Changes" tab. Select "Preview Profile" to take a look at your new layout.

Create a Myspace Layout Using CleanupMyspace

Step 1

Open your Internet browser (i.e. Explorer, Firefox) and go to the CleanupMyspace website.

Step 2

Choose your favorite type of layout by selecting a layout style on the left side of your screen, below where it says "Myspace Layouts." For instance, if you want a layout with animals, select the "Animals Myspace Layouts" option on the list.

Step 3

View the available layouts. You can click on "Preview" to see the full-sized design. Once you have decided on a layout, click on the "Get Code" link located next to the layout's image. If the layout you choose allows you to select between Myspace 1.0 or 2.0, select the one that applies to your Myspace account. When redirected, click on the tab that says "Click Here To Copy Code" which is located next to the layout's image. Once you see the code highlighted, right-click on your mouse and select "Copy."

Step 4

Log in to your Myspace account and select the "Edit Profile" link located on the upper left corner. Paste the code you have copied in the "About Me" area by placing the mouse on top of the box, right-clicking the mouse and selecting "Paste." Click on the "Save Changes" tab and select "Preview Profile" to take a look at your new layout.

Create a Myspace Layout Using FreeCodeSource.com

Step 1

Open up your preferred Web browser (i.e. Explorer, Firefox) and visit FreeCodeSource's website. Click on the "Layout" tab located on the upper left side of your computer screen.

Step 2

Choose your Myspace version (i.e. Myspace 1.0, Myspace 2.0) by clicking on it below where it says "Choose Your Social Network:" Loook at the layout styles available on the left side of the screen and select the one you like most. For example, if you want to create a layout based on celebrities, click on the "Celebrities" link.

Step 3

Take a look at all the layouts available under the style you chose and select the one you want by clicking on its image. When redirected click on the "Copy" tab to highlight the layout's code.

Step 4

Log in to your Myspace account and select the "Edit Profile" link located on the upper left corner. Paste the code you have copied in the "About Me" area by placing the mouse on top of the box, right-clicking the mouse and selecting "Paste." Click on the "Save Changes" tab and select "Preview Profile" to take a look at your new layout.

Tip

  • You can also copy by pressing "Ctrl+C" on your keyboard as well as paste by pressing "Ctrl+V."

About the Author

Based in Orange County, Calif., Herman Cruz has been writing since 2007. His articles have been published in various content platforms and he also has written for Internet entrepreneurs who need assistance with writing sales letters and articles for their businesses. Cruz is pursuing his Bachelor of Arts in integrated composition, improvisation and technology at the University of California in Irvine.

Photo Credits

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