Sunday, December 7, 2008

Have You Heard Of The Myspace Phenomenon?

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Did you know that 73% of social networking folks in America are on www myspace com? According to www.hitwise.com, Myspace web traffic is down 6% since last year, but the site still claims to have over 100 million users, nonetheless. Social networking sites have become more than just an email/messaging system; it is a place where people can share music clips, funny videos and express themselves through personal photos and blogs. If you are new to Myspace, then don't worry, as much of its success is owed to its user-friendliness.

For those who are just getting started, there is a basic Myspace layout template that anyone can easily use by simply entering in data regarding their favorite music, TV shows, a biography and other personal information. However, for the more experienced users, this is not enough. Some HTML fans know how to use Myspace codes to add unique features to their pages, while others develop themed Myspace backgrounds, text and add-ons through a third party site like www.mywackospace.com, www.glittergraphics.com or www.pimpmyprofile.com. It becomes almost an addiction for some people who seem to change something on their page every day! Self-expression builds confidence in web users, all the while entertaining and even educating, as every day citizens learn more about web design!

Another addictive quality about www myspace com is its store-and-share capacity. Members can upload funny videos from www.youtube.com to share with their friends or add personal and favorite photos. It used to be one needed to have a www.photobucket.com account to add photos online or had to subscribe to a news site to get videos. Today, everything is online and free! Information spreads like wildfire and there is no limit for how amused you can be.

The website, www myspace com, has been making waves in the music community. Bands can upload photos, songs, tour dates and backgrounds, as well as sell music and merchandise. Not only does Myspace enable small bands an unprecedented grassroots marketing vehicle, but they've even gone so far as to start their own music label to support emerging artists. Lilly Allen and Sean Kingston credit much of their success to the social networking site. Additionally, punk band Pennywise ran an extensive promotion for their newest record that allowed Myspace users a free download. Myspace also released a compilation CD with some of Myspace users' favorite bands, including Weezer, the All-American Rejects, AFI, Fall-Out Boy, Say Anything and Against Me!

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