MySpace Timers
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Myspace Timers are a fun way to advertise to the world the things that you’re most excited about in life. The following are a few ideas for using these timers, as well as where to find them for free.
What Are Myspace Timers?
A Myspace timer, also known as a ticker, is a countdown to a special date or event. From national holidays to personal vacation departures, people use tickers and timers to count down how much time is left until something exciting takes place – and they use Myspace to help others get excited as well!
Different Kinds of Timers
Since most timers are customizable, you really can designate one for whatever it is you’re counting down. If you like the look of a specific timer, but aren’t sure what to get excited about, you may want to consider one of these popular ideas:
- birthdays
- anniversaries
- holidays like Christmas or New Year
- a special vacation
- the birth of a baby
- a wedding
- a loved one coming home from the military
- graduation/end of school year
- a special event you’re planning, like a party or charity auction
You really can create a ticker for just about everything, even something like your time left until the in laws leave. Whatever you’re looking forward to, Myspace makes it easy to share it with your friends.
How to Make a Timer
When you’re ready to make a timer, you first need to find a website that generates them. Countdown Clock Codes is a good site that is free of pop-up ads and hosts a wide variety of timers to choose from.
Once you have found a site, you will need to provide the date of whatever it is you’re counting down to, what you would like to say as a timer message to others, and what kind of text you want to use. Most timers will give you a wide assortment of fonts and colors to choose from, so knowing what kind of look you’re going for will help you save time when making the perfect countdown.
After you know what it is you want, simply follow the instructions on the ticker website. On Countdown Clock Codes, for example, you use a drop down menu to pick your different options. Most timer generators work this way, although some will ask you to input more of your own information.
After you've designed the timer, you can click a button to generate the HTML code. Just copy and paste this code into the "About Me" section of your Myspace profile, and your ticker should show up correctly on your page.
If It Doesn’t Work
While Myspace timers are fairly simple to install, sometimes things don’t show up correctly. If you are having issues with your timer, check the following:
- Look at the site that generated the timer for any specific instructions. Some may ask you to paste the code into a different section of your profile, while others may insert it directly into your profile for you automatically.
- Check to make sure Myspace isn’t experiencing any technical glitches.
- Make sure your chosen profile layout is compatible with the timer’s HTML. Some special layouts may jumble added extras like a photo album, custom comment box or an event
countdown.
Where to Find Timers
Google is the best place to search for Myspace timers, and here are a few of the results you will find.
My Codes Place provides you with an array of themes and color choices for your timer. They are mostly geared toward older teens and young adults, but there are several backgrounds that will work for any age.
WishaFriend.com features timers that count UP instead of down. Use them to document how many days it’s been since a special day took place in your life. It’s a fun twist on the traditional profile timer.
MsClocks features both countdowns and countups with adorable cartoon graphics you’ll love.
If you’re looking for a way to add some fun to your Myspace profile, a MySpace timer is a great way to do it.
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