MySpace for Professionals

Using MySpace for Business

By SkyeDanzer, published Apr 28, 2008
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It is probably safe to say that MySpace is one of the largest social networking sites on the Internet. There are other social networking sites that you can join. But if you ask the majority of people what is a good social network on the Internet; the answer will be MySpace. In order to look professional and do well on MySpace for your business, consider the following tips.

Speak Professionally

So often in the world of the Internet, abbreviations and slang are used. Emoticons are flooding web pages and social network sites. You will stand out above the other MySpace pages if you avoid this temptation and speak professionally.

Blog Every Few Days

When you use MySpace for your business or profession, blog every few days. Make certain that the blogs are SEO rich and contain information tied to your business or profession. This will increase the chances of your MySpace page being picked up on search engines and others finding you. You will also keep your MySpace page active when taking advantage of their blog.

Carefully Select Your MySpace Design

Don't just put up any MySpace design or layout. Think of a design that is professional, clean and tasteful. There are numerous designs, specifically for MySpace for you to choose from. Just as first impressions in person matter; so do first impressions on the Internet. If you MySpace looks like a young teen made it, you might not attract the type of people to your MySpace page that you were hoping for.

Don't Use All the Family Photos

Look carefully at the photos you are considering posting on MySpace. You should avoid photos that are too relaxed, embarrassing or compromise your professional appearance.

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Great advice :) Sheri

Posted on 05/02/2008 at 1:05:19 AM

 
Excellent advice! Great article!

Posted on 05/01/2008 at 12:05:56 PM

 
Wonderful info.

Posted on 04/29/2008 at 7:04:25 AM

 
I think this is the first professional page I've seen on the topic...at least in some time.

Posted on 04/29/2008 at 1:04:09 AM

 
Thank you all for the comments. Hope that it helps a little. I still like Yuwie better but myspace is good too.

Posted on 04/28/2008 at 6:04:28 PM

 
Sounds good!

Posted on 04/28/2008 at 12:04:57 PM

 
Great,thanks

Posted on 04/28/2008 at 9:04:25 AM

 
:)

Posted on 04/28/2008 at 9:04:39 AM

 
Great tips

Posted on 04/28/2008 at 6:04:52 AM

 
Timely- the Wash Post has a feature today on some of the raunchy pages put up by teachers and the potential for such pages to affect their careers.

Posted on 04/28/2008 at 6:04:07 AM

 
This is so good! I have been myspacing not for business purpose though. But it sounds great!!

Posted on 04/28/2008 at 5:04:08 AM

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