Make Your Own MySpace Background

There is no better way to personalize your MySpace page than to make your own MySpace background. Follow these simple steps to create a background that expresses your interests and personality.

How to Make Your Own MySpace Background

You don't have to be a computer guru to make your own MySpace background. There are a number of ways to add your personality to your MySpace page without spending a lot of time writing your own code. Nevertheless, if you know how, you can do that, too.

To create your MySpace background you need a basic knowledge of html or CSS. The code can be as simple as linking to a background image or as involved as customizing fonts, tables, headings and links.

Use The MySpace Profile Editor

One way to make your own MySpace background is to use the MySpace profile editor. Follow these steps:

Enter your MySpace control panel; there will be a link marked "Edit Profile."
Locate the link to the profile editor in the top, right corner.
Click on "Advanced Edit".
Click on "Backgrounds".
Change the color of the background by selecting "Color" and choosing any of the colors on the spectrum shown.
Click "Save Changes" to finish.

Inside the editor, you will also have an option to add an image as your background, in addition to simply changing the basic color. Here's how:

Upload the image to your photo gallery.
Go to the profile editor and click "Background Image".
Search for your image. Be careful with this; MySpace shrinks images when you upload them to your photo gallery. If your background image isn't large enough, it will repeat. To avoid this, check "Do Not Repeat".
Position a small image that does not fill the entire page by clicking on "Position" and choosing the place on your profile page you want the image located.

If your image is too small and repeats or you don't want it confined to one area of the page, upload it to another server instead of following the instructions above. All You Can Upload allows you to upload your background image without signing up for an account. As long as your image follows their content and copyright guidelines, they will host it forever.

Convert or save your image in jpeg format.
Upload the image; they will provide a link to it on their server. You will need only the URL.
Copy the second box under links to original image and paste it into the profile editor where it asks for a URL. Be sure you link to the original image and not the thumbnail. The link will look like this: [URL=A URL WILL BE HERE] [IMG] YOUR IMAGE URL WILL BE HERE [/IMG] [/URL] The only part you need is the URL that comes after [IMG]. You can delete the rest.

Use Layout Generators

There are a number of layout generators on the web. You can use them to customize your layout without writing the code yourself. Some generators are easier to use than MySpace's profile editor.

Music Tweak is a popular option. The site offers a simple generator that allows you to add a background image, change the fonts and colors and customize the modules. Here's how to use it.

Go to the MySpace layout page on MusicTweak.com.
Hit the generate layout button when you finish creating your image in the generator and it will create the code for your layout.
Go to "Edit Your Profile" on MySpace.
Cut and paste the code into your profile page in the "About Me" box. Be sure you haven't changed any settings in the profile editor. If you have, the layout generator code will not show up.

Though there are a number of steps included in this method, it is probably the easiest way to get the result you want.

Using a Template

You can also use a template from any number of background websites, including:

The problem with this route is that many templates include a link to their creator's website within the code that will appear on your profile page. In addition, the background images are usually hosted on the creator's server. That means the background you're using can be moved or deleted at any time. If this happens, it will disappear from your profile without warning. Making your own background will avoid these potential problems.

Personalize Your Space with a Background

Making your own background is a great way to add more of your personality to your MySpace profile. It can be as easy as adding a background image or as complicated as customizing every element.