Click on the links to the right to find out more about how to “hack” your myspace in different ways. More things will be added as soon as I have got time to write. Note that this section is still under construction.
Some of the hacks might mess up the layout. If they do, just simply remove the code you added and everything will be back to normal again. It is not always possible to make it work successfully on all layouts out there.
Rundown: The easy answer is that html is the language of web pages.
In Depth: HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) is a programming language used on the WWW (World Wide Web) in order to create web pages. Web browsers than interpret the HTML and display it so that users are able to view it. HTML is actually a very simple language once the basic concepts are understood. Just remember HTML is a client-side language which means the data is interpreted locally on your computer, not from the server.
W3Schools HTML Tutorial | HTML Goodies
Rundown: Defines how to display HTML elements.
In Depth: CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) define how to display HTML elements. They are normally stored in Style Sheets (.css), they were added to HTML 4.0 to solve a problem. CSS is a breakthrough in Web design because it allows developers to control the style and layout of multiple Web pages all at once.
W3Schools CSS Tutorial | NetTuts CSS Tutorial
Do you want to see some truly beautiful CSS websites? Check out the following links:
CssBeauty Gallery | BestWebGallery | FaveUp Gallery
Q: How do I change the text in the header of the layouts?
A: Simply replace the text that you see in the header. You can use Notepad or web browser search to find the text you want easily. Remember that the custom text fields in the top part of the layout is within the code you copy.
Q: How do I change the images on the layout?
A: Replace the current tinypic.com image links with the direct link to the image you want. To see how to do it, please click here.
Q: Can I write text in the About Me / Who I’d Like To Meet box, even though I add the code in there?
A: Yes, just write everything you want above the code itself, and it will work as usual.
Q: How do I find my own unique friend link and message link to the header buttons?
A: Right click on the add friend / send message buttons in the left block, and chose “Copy link adress” or something similar. Then paste it in the layout, where it says “http://yourfriendlinkgoeshere.com”.
Q: Can I modify the layout as much as I want or use the code as base?
A: Feel free to do so, as long as you give credit for the source code and link back to this website.
Q: Who makes the layouts on this website?
A: Only me, so far (Alexander Agnarson).
Q: Can I submit layouts on this website?
A: Not yet. However you could always mail me and show some of your work. If it’s good enough, I’ll let you start submitting designs. Note that these things are non-profit jobs.
Q: How often do you submit layouts?
A: Depends on how much motivation and how much other time I have. Everything from three in one week to one in a month.