MySpace is an online community which can be a fun way for members to meet new
friends, reconnect with old friends or make romantic connections. MySpace
members who are interested in pursuing these types of activities online are free
to create a website which reflects their personality. This will help others to
understand who they are and to learn more about their preferences.

Although MySpace offers all of these fun entertainment type activities, there
are some members of MySpace who utilize the community for business purposes.
They may use MySpace to network, make business connections or to promote their
business. In these cases care should be taken to create a MySpace website that
is attractive and interesting while maintaining a professional appearance.

Avoid Slang and Abbreviations

One way to maintain a professional appearance on a MySpace website is to avoid
the use of slang or abbreviations. Many MySpace websites feature slang,
abbreviations and terms which are not grammatically correct. While this type of
Internet language may be entertaining and may be considered acceptable among
members of the community, this type of writing is not likely to appeal to
potential customers or business partners.

Keep the Design Tasteful

As previously mentioned, those who are using MySpace strictly for entertainment
purposes can design a website according to their personal preferences. This may
include unusual fonts, garish colors, offensive images and blaring background
music. While this type of design may provide a great deal of insight into an
individual's personality it is not a good idea for a business related website.

There are a few generic tips which can make a website appear more professional.
The use of muted colors that complement each other can make a website
aesthetically appealing. Users are more likely to spend time on websites with
these types of color combinations because it is soothing.

Avoid Embarrassing Photos

Finally, special consideration should be given to the use of photos on a website
which is striving to maintain a professional appearance.

The photos used on a business website should invoke a professional sentiment.
This may include posed photos of the website owner in a dignified location,
landscape photographs or pictures of products sold by the company.