Adding Graphics to MySpace

Options for Adding Graphics to MySpace

The default MySpace layout features a white background with black text, and blue and orange shading in interest and comment fields. Overall, it's nothing terribly exciting. That's why users constantly seek fun new graphics. If you're interested in adding personality to your profile, there are several different ways to add a splash of color.

Backgrounds

A single background image can easily spice up your profile. Visit sites such as Wonderbackgrounds and MySpace Backgrounds for hundreds of pictures of everything from abstract designs to fantasy creatures. If you can't find exactly the image you want in pre-made backgrounds, you can even make your own MySpace background.

Comment Graphics

Why type a message when you can leave a picture? CommentBuddy allows you to add instant style to any thought. See you words appear in neon, graffiti style, or emerging from a fortune cookie. There's an idea for any occasion. Another popular option for comment graphics is "Thanks for the add" images. This is an easy way to tell someone you're happy she has added you to her friends list. MySpaceNow! includes three pages of this style of image, many of them animated.

Contact Tables

The contact table is a rectangle that appears in each MySpace user's profile with contact options like "Add to Friends." Some unique contact tables simply add an image and change the color scheme, while others also change the contact information. For instance, it might say "Hit Me Up" instead of the standard "Send a Message." Pure Contact Tables is one large source of themed contact graphics.

Countdowns

Help everyone keep track of the important events in your life with colorful countdown images. These graphics feature a constantly updating clock marking off the months, days, hours, and seconds until the awaited time. You can find graduation countdowns, pregnancy countdowns, birthday countdowns and more. There are countdowns with popular cartoon characters and more generic images like hearts and balloons.

Glitter Images

Glitter graphics can be a fun way to add eye-catching visuals to your profile. These animated images constantly sparkle and shine. You can also use them when leaving comments for friends, resulting in memorable birthday greetings or just an everyday hello that's far from ordinary. BlinkYou is a popular source for glitter images and messages.

Layouts

Full layouts take care of all of your image needs in one complete package. You will find themes for every taste, from basketball to dance. Code My Layout is one online resource with a large number of layout choices.

Quizzes

Quizzes let you tell your friends a little more about yourself while also spicing up your profile. These tests consist of a series of five to ten multiple-choice questions. Although some quizzes may claim to be personality tests, they're just for fun, with titles like What Famous Movie Kiss Are You?. After you have made your selections, you click the submit button to receive your answer. Results typically include a picture that is perfect for adding graphics to MySpace. For instance, in the movie kiss quiz, you may be a kiss from Gone with the Wind or Romeo + Juliet, and each result includes an image of the movie couple. Copy and paste the code provided with the results to share with your friends. Popular quiz sites include MyYearbook, Blogthings, and Quizilla.

A Word of Caution

Adding graphics to MySpace can be fun, but too much can be an assault on the senses. Users with older computers or slower Internet connections may not be able to load MySpace pages with dozens of graphics. One coordinating theme or a few accent images will create a tasteful, yet still personalized, look.