But, when do they really have time?
Hey, I dont change the oil in my car... I pay someone to do it for me!

We all know myspace is an excellent tool for all artists to connect with fans. Im guessing most artists would rather spend a few dollars to have 'someone' who knows what they're doing take care of their myspace profiles. From the layout to simply accepting friend requests, why wouldnt they pay someone.

I also recently stumbled across a companies website that was solely geared around making artists myspace layouts. While I couldnt find it at the moment, I assure you its out there. If someone is willing to pay for it, its out there.

FOR ALL ARTISTS WITH THE MYSPACE ITCH

Comments

When someone adds you to their Friend list, place a comment on their page thanking them and inviting them to check back often for new songs, gigs, and pictures. By placing a comment on other profiles, you are subtly inviting anyone that sees it to visit your profile as well. Doing so is a great way to expand your visibility.

Bulletins
You can let everyone on your Friend list know about gigs, new releases, radio airplay, and so on, by posting a bulletin. Your message will go into the bulletin section on your Friends' Home control panels. It's a lot like an email blast. Be respectful, though; posting obsessively every day for two weeks about an upcoming gig is a turnoff. Not sure what to post? Ask people to listen to your new songs, invite them to post a comment picking their favorite song of yours, and ask them to add that song to their profile.

Other Friend lists
Look at profiles of other artists in your genre. See who is on their Friend lists. Then send those people Friend Requests or emails to introduce yourself and invite them to hear your music. A sincere, pleasant email goes a long way toward building bridges and an audience. Write something like, “Hi, I saw your profile and you seem cool. I'd like to invite you to take a look at my profile. I'm a guitarist, and maybe you'll like my music. If you'd like, please send me a Friend Request.”

Blogs
The blog feature in MySpace doesn't have to be used as a journal for your deepest secrets. It is very much a promotional tool to announce news to profile visitors. The headlines alone will entice readers who visit your page. Use the blog feature as an announcement board.

Outside advertising

Remember to advertise your profile outside of MySpace as well. Put your profile address in your email communications and email signatures, and on your main Web site, gig flyers, business cards, CDs, T-shirts, and anyplace else you would advertise your traditional Web-site address. Also place links on your profile for selling your CDs and your merchandise.

No form of self-promotion is without its drawbacks. MySpace can be a bit buggy at times and is sometimes so swamped with users that getting onto the site can be difficult. As with all Internet communities, you risk attracting weirdos to your virtual doorstep. Having security and giving out minimal personal information is key; do not post your home address, pictures of your family, or indications of where you live. Never give out your personal email address or phone number through the site.

Building a fan base on MySpace requires consistent effort. However, your work can create an online buzz among users from around the world — an audience that you may not have had access to before.