MySpace Profiles

Creating Your Profile

The first step to finding MySpace love is to create your own profile.

Add Details

Your MySpace profile is a blank slate, ready to present you to the world - friends, work associates, and future loves. The more details you provide, the better they can get to know you at a glance. There are preset areas for your favorite music, movies, television, and books. There's also an entire "About Me" section with an open format. If you're not sure what to put in that space, consider filling out a survey. You can find these by browsing other MySpace profiles or visiting a site like MySpaceSurveyFun.com.

Be Honest

Start any future relationship off on the right foot by being completely honest about your likes, dislikes, and interests. Don't say you love Mozart when you really prefer Metallica. Avoid saying what you think people want to hear, or what you think will appeal to some fantasy date.

Be Unique, But Don't Go Too Far

Personalize your profile with colors, images, and music to reflect your personal style, but exercise some restraint. Take pity on the senses of your viewers. You don't need to include three flashing images, a music file, and a psychedelic background image in the same page.

Send the Right Message

Think about the messages your MySpace profile is sending, and make sure you're projecting the image you would like others to see. That sparkly "Porn Star" logo may seem like fun when you're showing it off to your friends, but is it the way you want to be seen by a potential date?

Add Images

If you're looking to make a romantic connection on MySpace, you should seriously consider adding a picture. Photos give you a chance to show off your personality, and can help create an initial interest in your profile. This is another time when you should be honest. Don't post your high school senior photo if you're 35.

Post Blogs and Bulletins

When you post blogs and bulletins, you're giving other MySpace users a peek inside your life. Blog comments also offer a chance to start a conversation. Bulletins can be fun ways to break the ice with comment games, "add to the list" activities, and similar ideas encouraging you to interact with other members.

Perusing MySpace Profiles

Finding New Profiles

• One way to find profiles of interest is to search for people who share your interests or affiliations.
• You can also search for people by school. Track down your cute lab partner from sophomore year, or just find someone rooting for the "right" team on football game days.
• Another way to find new acquaintances and potential dates is to simply browse the friends lists of people you already know. Make the most of your extended network, and maybe you can score a real-life introduction.
• Find interesting profiles by visiting the MySpace pages of bands, movies, and television shows you love. You'll find an instant connection with fellow fans.
• Finally, topical groups offer yet another chance to meet new people.

Relationship Status

If you've joined MySpace in the hopes of finding love, this is one of the most important spaces you should check out on a profile. Users can declare themselves swingers, in a relationship, single, divorced, or married.

You should also take note of the reasons a person lists for being on MySpace. Some choose networking and other less romantic pursuits, while others clearly state they're looking for a relationship.