Myspace background revisited.
November 2, 2006
Update: Try out CoolChaser, our MySpace profile editor that allows you to personalize backgrounds and layouts without any messy codes!
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In the previous post, I blogged about why there are so many searches for “Myspace Backgrounds” on our search engine. Since then, it has received 46 comments as of today. To tell you the truth, I was expecting comments like “Hey, I stumbled upon your site (http://www.url.com) and found some cool backgrounds, thanks” - ok, I’m just joking 
but I didn’t expect to get comments mostly asking “Hey, I need help putting a background on Myspace!”
Well, I gotta confess - since I’m not a Myspace user I didn’t understand why this was happening and quite frankly I thought “Hmmm… they must not be very Internet savvy… I mean how difficult can it be to put THAT (controversial some people call crazy) background?”
So, I decided to put a background on MYspace (yes, Tom is my only friend) to see how EASY it is to put that background. I mean, it’s just putting a background you know, I can write CSS to build a whole site, I can probably do it in a minute.
First thing first, I grabbed the script for the background from one of the sites I found from the search. I found an Orlando Bloom background and got the myspace code. At this point I was thinking “Easy easy, it’s just a simple CSS code. Man, I can’t believe people are having so much trouble getting this code!!”
After that piece of cake, I went to MY myspace page. “OK, so there must be a link ‘customize your page’ or something like that so I can paste in this code…” click, click..
(5 minutes had passed)
“Hmmm, I don’t see a link that says anything about customizing the page.. OH, is it the ‘manage blog’ link?” click, click. “Hmm.. I see a link that says ‘Customize Blog’ where I got that screen shot for my previous post…. maybe it’s here” <- totally confused.
(10 minutes had passed.)
“That was just for customizing the blog not the Myspace page! I don’t need to customize the blog yet! Just putting a background on Myspace! Where do I paste in that code!” <- starting to sound more like users who left confused comments.
Again, when people ask me what I do, I say “I’m a web developer” so I believe I’m above average in terms of being Internet savvy. So I got DESPERATE.
In fact, I had to search for Myspace layout tutorial. I got bunch of results teaching me how to customize the CSS. Arrgh!! I ALREAD KNOW CSS, I JUST DON’T KNOW WHERE TO PASTE THAT D*** THING IN MYSPACE! <- going nuts!
And finally, I carefully read one of the sites, and it said “go to the edit profile page, and paste it in there.” I was thinking “but I DID check that page like 100 TIMES, and there was no box that said “paste your code here to customize your background”
I read it again and again and it said “paste it in the ‘about me’ box”
HUH??? You mean, paste the code for the background in the ‘about me’ box?? You mean like this???
Yup, that was it. Of course, the “preview section” didn’t do diddly squat, so I had to save the whole thing in order to see it in action. But people, HOW UNINTUITIVE is that? That you have to paste the background code in the ‘about me’ box? WHY? WHY?
I bet whoever started customizing their own Myspace in the very beginning did it as a hack. You CAN paste CSS codes anywhere in the HTML page - but it’s not a norm. I just heard from Chao that someone actually pasted in a javascript in one of those boxes to do a prank on other people. (you can’t paste javascipt anymore in Myspace)
But isn’t it weird that Myspace doesn’t have something intuitive enough like “paste your CSS code in here to customize your site” or something? I was quite surprised that many people did figure it out, and also surprised about Myspace’s response to the question “How do I customize my site” in the help section - they said
“Simply go to “Edit Profile” and enter the desired HTML coding where appropriate.If you do not know HTML, you can reach out and make a new friend by asking someone who has color, graphics, and/or sound on their Profile page how they did it.”
This is wrong on so many levels - firstable, they say “enter where appropriate.” So are they saying “About Me” is the appropriate place to paste the CSS code for customizing my background??? Also, I don’t want to look like a dork by asking a new friend! I wanna look cooool!
Anywho, I wanted to share my frustrated experience. Also sorry for underestimating the task :P. I have a feeling that each person has different reasons of being confused but thought what I had to go through might be useful to some people. I hope I don’t get more comments “I need help with my myspace background.” (which I know I still will)
November 3, 2006 at 2:40 am
There are lots of free myspace generators out there you can try them. Have fun
November 3, 2006 at 5:54 am
THIS IT MY SPACES ENJOY AND HOPE YOU LIKE IT….
November 3, 2006 at 2:26 pm
This is exactly what I found when I tried it out. How can MySpace have become this popular? It seems like development on it must have stopped five years ago. Or like none of the developers care anymore. The details are shoddy, the user interface, as you pointed out, unintuitive, and there are so many ads I could hardly figure out that I was looking at my home page when I opened it. You can do better, people. Just gather up your friends and go. A world of clarity and ease of use awaits! (imeem, friendster, orkut, facebook, tribe.net…explore!)
November 3, 2006 at 11:41 pm
how do decorate my back ground.
November 4, 2006 at 12:06 am
how do i get music and backgrounds
November 5, 2006 at 7:18 pm
i also wonder why myspace became popular. Both the front end and the backend suck…or maybe it suited the needs back then and now the growth is being driven by teenage peer pressure!
November 7, 2006 at 5:47 am
Thanks for your background comments. It was sorta helpful. But only if you know what CSS is.
(which I don’t)
November 7, 2006 at 5:15 pm
I need backrounds for my blog and just can’t find any
November 8, 2006 at 3:54 pm
what is the codes to get backgrounds and music for our myspace?
November 9, 2006 at 6:48 pm
How r I putting backgrounds on me Myspace pg????
God, I hate people like that posting here seriously. I mean, I can understand if you don’t know how to do it… but A) why ask someone else who doesn’t even have a MySpace, and B) Why ask on a page where precise instructions are already given?
You’re right about MySpace though. It needs quite a bit of work. A few months ago they updated how to change your profile, but the only thing I really saw changed was how difficult it was to change it. They actually made it harder for new users to do it. I couldn’t believe it. That’s part of the reason I prefer Facebook over MySpace.
November 9, 2006 at 7:34 pm
SO true! I went thru the SAME steps you outlined here to change my background. Finally gave up.
I think this is why so many of hte mySpace backgrounds look so awful…
November 10, 2006 at 9:45 pm
I need help getting my myspace background fixed..idk how to change it
November 10, 2006 at 10:47 pm
RE: Jammy
I think it’s teenage peer pressure too! And I can see it from all the Myspace users’ comments as they sound so much under pressure - like “I need help!!” I was never asked for so much help in my entire life
Re : Cory
Hehehehe, I think maybe the way I explain how to put background is still too technical? Maybe a small movie how to put background will be more helpful - although I’m not really sure why they ask me for help either
So they made it even harder to customize the page huh? The harder it is, the more aweful the site looks because of minimum flexibility - It’s a vicious circle.
Re: Jesky
OH wow~ so it wasn’t only me who went the same steps
I almost gave up too!
Re: Other Myspace users who left comments
Hey, let me know how I can help you guys! I would like to know more in details about what kind of trouble you guys are having other than the trouble I had that I blogged about. I might consider writing another blog about it. More details the better than just “I need help!” Okay? :))
November 11, 2006 at 8:53 am
how do you get a backgroung on the blog if any one knows e mail me to tell me bama gal 1500@aol.com
November 12, 2006 at 12:19 am
i need to put a back grownd on my space please it look’s uglyesh
November 12, 2006 at 9:37 pm
I’m a web designer as well proficient in HTML and CSS but until recently I couldn’t figure it out! Thank you for working this one out, now finally I can put my talents to use on MySpace and make a page worth visiting! Can I add you?!!
You can visit my page in development at:
http://www.myspace.com/maycast
Anyone still having trouble should go here: http://backgroundsarchive.com/desktop/
Find a picture you want for the background, then press the red button to get the code and copy and paste it into the About section on your profile.
November 13, 2006 at 9:18 pm
Ha Ha. Try Vox. Wired says it’s better. Is it?
November 14, 2006 at 10:38 am
the way you customize your layout in Myspace is retarded. Tom sucks! hehe
November 14, 2006 at 8:07 pm
Uhm. Some of the mods are pretty good coders. There’s a whole SUB FORUM for customizing in the guess what… MYSPACE forum. Not only that there’s a thread that’s a PINNED topic. =) Most ppl just aren’t smart enough to navigate myspace.
November 15, 2006 at 1:40 am
Hi,I need a backcround for my myspace page can you help me
November 15, 2006 at 3:43 am
thanks for the ipod hope im not to late……
November 15, 2006 at 3:43 am
thanks for the ipod hope im not to late
November 15, 2006 at 3:58 am
How do you decorate the background and get music?
November 15, 2006 at 5:30 pm
@ms_plb124:
CSS stands for Cascading Style Sheets, which is a kind of “skin” you can put over your HTML to change a website’s appearance in one go. More about that here: http://www.w3schools.com/css/default.asp
@the rest of you looking for MySpace help: GO TO THE MYSPACE HELP FORUMS:
http://forum.myspace.com/
Then click on the folder that says MySpace
Then click on Customize
Also, try typing “MySpace help” into Google–you’ll get 62,500,000 results.
and READ BEFORE YOU POST, YOU IDIOTS–all of you asking how to change the background didn’t even read the article at the top of this page! WTF? It’s all there! In detail! The author of this blog is being very, very nice and patient with all of this, not to mention generous with their time. So do them a favor and go read their explanation. Now.
November 16, 2006 at 12:03 am
heyy i was wondering if i can get an image to go in the url box or contact box. kk. thanks
November 16, 2006 at 6:12 am
RE: Ian
Hey, I checked out your myspace site and it’s very well executed! I love that cat square thing
My favorite is “I made you a cookie.. but I eated it” - sooo cute! I would like you to add me, but I don’t think I’ll continue using Myspace 
Thanks for stopping by, and looking forward to hearing from you again.
RE: veltis
Thanks again for following up on the other comments!
Yes, Myspace users, I think going to the Myspace forum is the best way to get answers to all your questions than posting here… 
You can type in “MySpace help” into google, but better than that, type that in into our community enhanced search engine - url.com! 
Although I did look at some of the results, and I got overwhelmed by ads, popups, and horrible designs. I don’t know, but I feel like many myspace help sites do not really have good intentions.
November 18, 2006 at 5:15 pm
Wut up dro
November 18, 2006 at 5:16 pm
Whats up homeboy
November 20, 2006 at 5:22 am
hey hey new 2 all dis so could sum1 plz let me no how 2 get a background. just email me @ meaggs.x.c@hotmail.com
November 20, 2006 at 5:22 am
fudge soz i ment megga.s.x.c@hot…. soz i cant type gud!!!
November 20, 2006 at 10:26 pm
i need a preety background
November 20, 2006 at 10:40 pm
I need a background a nice background
November 21, 2006 at 6:23 am
i need a good back ground
November 21, 2006 at 6:25 am
i really want a pretty background
November 21, 2006 at 9:57 pm
MySpace, eww D:
November 22, 2006 at 10:16 pm
how can i get a better image on myspace
November 24, 2006 at 11:11 am
Myspace is the devil
That being said, I use it to.
…
My background? White. Thank You Very Much.
November 24, 2006 at 9:18 pm
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November 26, 2006 at 11:42 pm
i would like to have hearts for my backround on my space
November 27, 2006 at 1:29 am
Myspace sucks
but….. everyone’s there. So you can’t have your cake and eat it too.
November 27, 2006 at 4:24 am
Putting a background on is pretty easy once you get the hang of it. If you’re tired of trying to do it and getting frustrated, or just tired of trying to help out all of your commenters, you should check out the tutorials and instructions on whateverlife.com. It’s a high school girl who’s really bright and has thousands of layouts. It helped me when I was at the peak of my myspace wh*ring
November 27, 2006 at 7:08 am
hey i still dont no how to put a background in i click on edit profile but it comes up like this.
Gender: Female
Male
Prefer not to disclose
Age:
Occupation:
Location:
More about me: do it put it in here plx help me
Interests: fishing shopping parting tennis
Separate each interest by a comma. If an interest has multiple words, you can use a space between each word.
Permissions Everyone Same as Your Space Messenger Messenger and friends Messenger, friends, and friends of your friends Custom…
Everyone on the Internet can see your information.
The same people who can see your space can see your information.
Only the people on your Messenger allow list can see your information.
Only the people on your friends list and your Messenger allow list can see your information.
Only your friends, your mutual friends and their mutual friends, and people on your Messenger allow list can see your information.
Select the people who can view your information.
People who can see your space
Messenger allow list
Friends list View list
Friends of your friends
Contacts
About permissions
November 27, 2006 at 7:42 am
is anyone going to answer my question
November 28, 2006 at 5:27 am
i need help on getting a backgroung for my myspace
November 28, 2006 at 11:19 am
I need background for my myspace!!
please!!!
November 29, 2006 at 3:04 am
I NEED HELP ON GETTING A BACKGROUND FOR MYSPACE
November 29, 2006 at 1:55 pm
Haha, I can’t belive that the people here still doesn’t get it: PLEASE READ THE BLOG ON TOP OF THIS SITE TO LEARN HOW TO PUT A BACKGORUND ON MY SPACE. Jesus, you people, do you need some help eating as well?
November 29, 2006 at 9:32 pm
hahaha.. I’m not a myspace user.. but this was very helpful… Thank you!
November 29, 2006 at 10:12 pm
MySpace has the most terrible interface ever. My first three blog posts on MySpace were about how bad MySpace sucks! Of course I use a lot more swearing in my blog =). Well, I stumbled across your post because I was checking out this whole WordPress thing…so…umm…have a good day.
December 1, 2006 at 6:09 am
i need the whole URL for the myspace so i can get on at school
December 1, 2006 at 6:59 pm
Holy crap. I can’t believe people have been asking about backgrounds still. Ignorance really must be bliss, but they sound angry about it. -.-;
December 1, 2006 at 9:35 pm
need help findin back ground
December 4, 2006 at 7:54 pm
im a user on myspace, and quite frankly, im literally hooked. its very weird, as once you start off, you dont go on it, then the more friends you add, and more comments you get, the more you become hooked. nevertheless, i enjoy myspace very much. even tho it is - as you said - unintuitive, i doubt teenages like me would really care about that… myspace is complicated at the start, but soon you get the hang of it. i suggest you try it
December 5, 2006 at 10:29 pm
@katy: I did try it for a while, but what has puzzled me most about it is that there are so many better sites out there that do the same thing, and they do it much better! MySpace just seemed kind of abandoned to me, like the owners just stopped caring and the whole site is stuck in 1998.
I know it’s annoying when all your friends are on it already, but you can all migrate elsewhere! Just choose a social network you like, and start inviting them–if you picked a good one, they’ll follow.
December 12, 2006 at 11:32 pm
hi
December 26, 2006 at 6:10 am
i need some backgrounds
January 11, 2007 at 12:30 am
can u plz tell me how to get backgrounds for myspace
January 14, 2007 at 7:13 pm
I need help 4 my myspace cuz the infomation is white but my backround is black wit other things on it .i need 2 change it to where it matches my backround
HELP ME PLZ
January 15, 2007 at 3:10 pm
Luckily, lots of layout pages tell you to put it in the “About Me” section so you don’t have to go through all of that.
January 15, 2007 at 9:46 pm
hola
no se como poner un backgraund en myspace !!
no se como se ocupaa!
help
January 26, 2007 at 3:31 am
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January 26, 2007 at 3:31 am
dimelo
January 26, 2007 at 3:17 pm
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January 27, 2007 at 2:11 am
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January 27, 2007 at 2:50 am
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January 27, 2007 at 2:51 am
waz up yall
February 5, 2007 at 6:38 pm
hey… my “myspace” is totally different.. it does not have an “about me” box.. lol.. it wack.. it weird i only have a “more about me” section… lol… and the layout codes dont fit in the box.. which sucks so im still confused… lol
February 18, 2007 at 7:22 pm
I sooooo totaly agree. I am a gun coder and I was w=so frustrated with those %^*&()*() retarded morons. To me it is became obvious they want people to pay them to have the web site customized or they wish to get everyones name and password
February 28, 2007 at 7:56 am
Whoww, I’m just starting to use MySpace, and I’m a webmaster myself……
Thanks for the post, it saved me a LOT of searching. User friendly is different, maybe soembody should explain that to MySpace?
March 3, 2007 at 7:18 am
I guess MySpace got famous only that way..Word-of-mouth enquiries for anyone who knows HTML for a networking site…The natural reply is, ‘What’s the name of the site??’
April 1, 2007 at 1:11 pm
[...] when it began. Compare it to imeem or even Friendster, and it looks like a tabloid disaster area. Changing your MySpace page’s background image can confuse even seasoned coders, because it’s a gum-and-toothpicks affair that MySpace wasn’t initially designed for, [...]
April 5, 2007 at 8:04 am
i had my background perfect and then i erased it and started over. i want the background just on the left and right side. not beind anytihing in my page so that the left boxes are still blue and everything. i just want it on the left and right side of the page like alot of people have it and everytime i try it puts it either all over or it makes everything white and then does it.
April 9, 2007 at 4:42 am
Good site!!!
April 12, 2007 at 8:21 am
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April 12, 2007 at 8:27 am
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April 25, 2007 at 9:07 am
caqn yall make my page colorful
April 25, 2007 at 9:08 am
can yall make me a colorful page
April 27, 2007 at 8:35 am
MY GOD!!!!!!! u hav jus saved my life!!
I relly didn’t think i’d be able 2 get a background up CHEERS!!!!!!!!!! 
May 8, 2007 at 1:49 pm
i wonted to know how i can get all the layouts that i make on my blog so people can use them. i know have to make layotus and they are really good. i wont to be like real myspace layout makers if you know how get in touch with me please.
thanks.
May 17, 2007 at 5:34 pm
fuck this blog! still only info about stuff i know by now! How the fuck can i put a decent background on my page!!!! I have a picture and i want it fullscreen and fixed. Is that too much to ask?! Am i the only one who wants a background like this?
June 4, 2007 at 1:24 am
Tom is so 4N7|1337. I make fun of him and his ads for gay guys having sex on my blog http://ninjaandy.blogspot.com all the time. MySpace is a haven for retards 1355 1337 than Tom.
Author guy, you rock. These people that ask for help on random blogs are tards.
Rowney: “How the fuck can i put a decent background on my page!!!! I have a picture and i want it fullscreen and fixed. Is that too much to ask?!”
Yes, it is too much to ask. CSS can’t resize a background. The developer of my site, http://andyville.atspace.com , a douche called Cray, told me one time about a trick where you make an new div and style it with a lower z-index than everything else and use absolute positioning to place it. Put your image in the div and adjust the width and height. But you’re still fucked on MySpace because you have to guess what will be the best full screen resolution. You can’t use JavaScript to change the image size dynamically. Also, it’s not fixed, but it’s your best bet for full screen unless you just want to make your background image big enough in the first place and use
background: URL( imageURL ) fixed no-repeat center;
A MySpace with something like this (except for the no-repeat) is some random woman’s page I like to laugh at: http://www.myspace.com/vonkatiewinkle
Doing it like that would give you fixed. But, doing it fixed and full screen all together……. you’re fucked.
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June 5, 2007 at 8:27 pm
hey i was wondering how you get the background just on the left and right side of your page.. like No .72 asked. please let me know
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July 21, 2007 at 5:31 am
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