| Myspace is a household name, so why cant your | | | | Today, and the plays for each individual song. These |
| band be that as well? With the innovation and the | | | | plays counts are perhaps the most important part of |
| recognition of Myspace as a viable marketing and | | | | your page. It will be theses counts that will persuade |
| networking option, new users are signing up each and | | | | many of the guests to take a listen to what you |
| every day for a variety of reasons and while | | | | have to offer. The higher the counts, the more |
| Myspace caters to just about every group and | | | | realistic it is to say that more people will take notice |
| interest, it is the musicians that have the chance to | | | | of your band. This is simply common logic. |
| benefit the most. | | | | Using promotional tools is a great way to achieve the |
| The Music section of Myspace sees a lot of traffic, | | | | play counts which will attract and keep people coming |
| and that is a major understatement. With so much | | | | back to your site. Soon you will notice your band |
| information presented, it is easy to become lost in | | | | ranked among the Top Artists. More Myspace Plays |
| the shuffle. New bands that have decided to use | | | | is a proven tool that will increase play counts, gather |
| Myspace as a way to display their talents may | | | | recognition, and help you climb the Myspace music |
| become discouraged as the weeks pass by and no | | | | ranks. |
| one is listening to their songs. This is an important and | | | | Another way to determine popularity of a band is |
| a major concern for those establishing a presence on | | | | how many Friends are listed. While this is secondary |
| Myspace. Being invisible on a social networking site is | | | | concern, with Myspace plays counts being primary, |
| simply depressing and when you are trying to make | | | | those Friends can say a lot about the band. You will |
| a name and a presence for yourself, it is discouraging | | | | need more than just Tom listed to attract fans and |
| as well. | | | | devotees to your site. Make strides and invite those |
| So how does one avoid being invisible on Myspace? | | | | with similar interests and musicians that you admire or |
| This question has a relatively simple answer but the | | | | that share your genre. |
| exact procedure on how to accomplish it may be a | | | | The amount of Friends listed is another visual way of |
| little more complex. It is no longer enough to simply | | | | displaying that you are indeed, not invisible, and have |
| set up a page, invite a few random friends and wait. | | | | a definite presence on Myspace. Sure, guests will |
| Extra steps are needed. | | | | want you to be your friend but taking that first step |
| First, here's a quick lesson in basics: | | | | will be appreciated and show that you are friendly |
| Bands are able to post songs on their page for | | | | and personable. |
| visitors to listen to. How many times the songs are | | | | Invisibility on Myspace is simply not something an up |
| played are calculated and displayed for the public to | | | | and coming musician needs. Making a presence, |
| see. Visitors to the site can see the amount of Total | | | | having popular songs, and attracting friends and fans |
| Plays, the amount of plays for that day or Plays | | | | are all ways to stave off invisibility. |
