Though it may not seem like an intuitive thing to do, having a MySpace profile is a solid strategy for anyone in business. In fact, having a MySpace profile could be described as an almost mandatory business decision. One could come up with over one hundred million reasons for having a MySpace profile: there are over one hundred million MySpace users, which means theoretically over one hundred million potential business contacts. And if there's another reason for using MySpace as a business promotion tool, consider this: MySpace is completely free to use.

The first way to establish a presence on MySpace is to sign up for a MySpace account. Getting a MySpace account is virtually an automatic process and doesn't require any sort of payment: MySpace generates income by displaying advertising, not by charging users. Once a MySpace account has been established, a person is provided with what is known as a profile. This profile is pretty much what the name would imply: a profile of the MySpace user. Profiles can be presented in any number of ways, and can even be decorated according to individual tastes. When it comes to a MySpace profile, it's best to give one's profile a nice look and feel. The inference in this case is that one cares about their MySpace presence.

Some people new to MySpace aren't sure where to start when it comes to decorating their profiles. An obvious resource is to browse other MySpace profiles. There are lots of profiles to be seen, some of which are quite creative and can spark inspiration for your own profile. A MySpace profile should be a proper reflection of your presence, or your reason for being on MySpace in the first place. As one example, a MySpace profile promoting an insurance business shouldn't be particularly over the top. On the other hand, if your business is fun then your profile should be too. One thing to avoid doing is to present a profile that features the MySpace design default. The MySpace default design isn't very interesting, and also implies a lack of care for one's MySpace presence.

After you've gotten your profile up and looking the way you want it, the next thing to do is make some friends. Putting a friend's list together simply adding other people's profiles to your MySpace page. Having a friend's list is crucial however if one wants to develop any sort of network, whether it be for business or social reasons. Without a friend's list, your MySpace profile will be nothing more than a drop in the ocean: no one will be aware of it. As you begin to add friends, others find your profile as well. You're assuredly experiencing MySpace then.