MySpace Shows Off New Drag-and-Drop Profiles
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From TechCrunch:
MySpace continues to clean up the look and feel of its site with the launch of a new profile and editor. It’s not ready for mainstream U.S. use yet, so they’ve unleashed it on Canadian users for testing (anyone can try it out though, see below).
This is the next stage in their ongoing effort to make the site more usable for people who aren’t comfortable with a no-rules, add-your-own-html interface. In June they launched the first part of MySpace 2.0, which reduced clutter on the site significantly.
The new changes give users much more control over their profile. Instead of having to add html and Javascript to the site directly, or using third party profile editors like SnapLayout, users can simply view their profile in a Flash tool that lets them set a variety of templates, drag and drop modules, and customize the site. Users can also set each specific module’s privacy so that only certain groups of friends see it, so work friends can see a different site than college buddies.
I’ve been trying out the new tool, you can see my MySpace page here.
You don’t have to be Canadian to try out the new profile and editor. Just visit MySpace Canada directly and sign in. You’ll see a link to try the new Profile 2.0 on the home page. Just a note - it won’t work with IE6.
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MySpace Music: Now with playlists!
Let me tell you, this week has been insane. All the rumors that you have heard about truckstops at night are true, just so you know.
If you haven't heard any rumors, ask a truck driver. If you don't know one, email me. It's a zoo, that's for sure.
I was checking out TechCrunch this morning and noticed that MySpace had changed the way they deal with music on their site. I had to log in and check it out, being both a MySpace user and a major music nerd.
It appears they have now allowed us to have a playlist rather than just one song on our profiles. There's more to it as well, mostly on the marketing end. But since I am mentally exhausted from my 1800+ mile trip that I will be making again next week (as well as a short one day run that I have to leave for tonight), I won't go into it. Besides, TechCrunch has that covered.
The only question I have is probably the most important one. What's on your playlist?
I've got some Van Halen, Steve Vai, Green Day, and Coheed and Cambria. But you didn't really care to know, did you?
Wow, I need some coffee.
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