Backgrounds and Layouts for MySpace

Finding Themed Layouts for the Not-So-Web-Savvy

For some us, the internet is still a fairly new concept. We may not have grown up with it but we are slowly working our way into social scenes such as the ever-popular MySpace. It was only a few days before I realized that all my MySpace pals had fun and interesting layouts and mine was still that bare white. Since I was clueless about coding or even figuring out how to input a picture, I went searching for ready-made layouts. Here are your best bets for easy to use and browse, pre-made background and layouts websites for MySpace.

The Artistic Look: MySpaceorYours.net

Theme Overview: This is my favorite site for fun and interesting backgrounds for MySpace. The layouts and backgrounds are unusual and polished. The focus seems to be on an "artsy" look. The themes available include abstract art, holidays, seasonal, animals, designs and doodles, flowers and nature, urban, travel and many more categories. One nice thing about this is that there are not too many layouts per category. This could be a drawback for some, but for those who dislike wading through thousands of options, this is a simple and organized site.

My Favorite Layout: Although there are many layouts I love on MySpaceorYours.net, one of my favorites is under the Art and Artist tab, entitled, "Dandelion Autumn." The blue-green of the layout is very soothing to the eyes.

Best Functions: Top tabs and left side navigation menus expand and allow for more specific browsing. Layouts are filed by topic and by highest rated. You can also preview the layout in an actual MySpace model before trying it on your own page. The coding for the layout or background is a simple click, copy and paste, and you are finished.

Worst Functions: If you are looking for just backgrounds, this site is not for you. The layouts are pre-made and ready to insert into your MySpace page. There are contact tables, picture comments, icons, et cetera if you want to build your own page. But nothing with just background pictures.

Other great features: MySpace Code Tweaks is a great addition to the site. The coding is written and ready to use for everything from hiding your contact box to sparkling hover on links.