Posts Tagged ‘Myspace Layouts’
Is My Background a Copyright?
Posted on: May 27, 2008
Here’s a great tip for using Coolchaser.com to find an awesome background for your MySpace profile! Not all images on the internet are free. So when we make our layouts, we need to make sure the background isn’t under copyright. You can do this easily right in our editor. Once you search for a background, click on one to see what it will look like in the preview. You will see the background and you will also see the link to the site the background came from in the “About Me” preview so you can check to see if it’s ok to use that image. Here is an example of what it looks like when you are previewing a background image:
Where it says “background from Yahoo search result” is the link to the original site this background image came from. Click the link to visit that site. It will open in a new window, so you don’t have to worry about losing your place in the editor. I told you it was easy!
If you have any questions about it, checkout the help section at the bottom of Coolchaser.com. We want you to have an awesome layout, that’s why we are here!
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*UPDATE* You can now tile a small image in the editor to see what it will look like before you put it on your profile! (thanks Chao!) You can still watch my video to see how to use the options in the editor to make a small background image tile.
We have added a few new things you can do with Coolchaser. One of them is now you can use a small background image and tile it. The image has to be less than 200px by 200px for it to work. You will still see it all stretched out in the editor, but it will be the normal size once you put it on your profile. I thought this may be confusing since you can’t see what it will look like in the editor. So, I made a video to show you how I made a layout using this type of background.
I sound like a big nerd, but you’ll get the idea! 🙂
Big thanks to http://screencast-o-matic.com for making this video possible.
I love those Myspace Layouts where you can see the background through all the tables! I’m going to show you how to do this and make the perfect layout! If you are not sure what I mean here are two great examples of how to do this the right way:
NOW :: Here is how to make your own and make it look awesome!!
First: you have to create a layout in our Layout Editor.
Second: Choose how see through you want it using “Other Options”.
Third: You have to make sure a few things. Like, make sure you can read the text. If you can’t read the text, then try picking a different theme that will contrast with your background. As a general rule pick a theme with dark text if you have a light colored background. Or pick a theme with light text if you have a dark background. *UPDATE* If you have a MAC and are using Firefox, make sure you have the latest version of Firefox in order for your layout to display correctly! 🙂
EXAMPLES:
(This example is using Classic theme by KIKKI)
This next one is with “none” selected.
BAD EXAMPLE:
I hope this helps you make the best Myspace Layouts!!
Ask questions or show off your skills in our forum!
This is for all of you hard core MySpace Layout makers out there! I’m going to show you how you can make tons of layouts without having to change your profile every time you save. Let’s get started…
Step 1: Make the layout in the layout editor (duh!)
Step 2: Go to “Other Options” and UNCHECK the matching blog box. (see image example)
Step 3: Click “Update My Profile” and enter your info.
Step 4: When the security text appears, DON’T enter it. Instead, click the link just below the text entry box that says “Not working? You can update manually”. (see image example)
THAT’S IT! Clicking that link will take you straight to your Coolchaser layout history without changing your profile! Now go make tons of layouts and share them with all your friends!
Don’t forget, you can add the new Coolchaser Myspace Widget to your profile to show off all your awesome Myspace Layouts.
Get it HERE
Feel free to brag on your serious skills in our forum! You might end up being featured on our front page!
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