Promoting Your Business on MySpace
The question of whether or not MySpace can be used to promote a business is certainly debatable.
MySpace is intended to be a non-commercial website by nature but there is a different between blatant commercialization and mentioning a product or service you offer and providing a link as a useful resource to visitors of your website.
This article will take a look at the opportunities to promote a business on MySpace by providing information on determining whether or not your method of business promotion is permitted on MySpace and information on how to promote your business without being accused of spamming MySpace.
Review the Terms of Service CarefullyThe terms of service provided by MySpace can provide the greatest insight into whether or not there are ways to promote your business through MySpace.
Members of MySpace are asked to review the terms of service before becoming a member.
Each member should carefully read through this entire agreement to come to a better understanding of which types of activities are allowed on MySpace as well as which types of activities are prohibited.
One of the stipulations of the MySpace reads as follows, Non-commercial Use by Members.
The MySpace Services are for the personal use of Members only and may not be used in connection with any commercial endeavors except those that are specifically endorsed or approved by MySpace.
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Illegal and/or unauthorized use of the MySpace Services, including collecting usernames and/or email addresses of Members by electronic or other means for the purpose of sending unsolicited email or unauthorized framing of or linking to the MySpace Website is prohibited.
Commercial advertisements, affiliate links, and other forms of solicitation may be removed from Member profiles without notice and may result in termination of Membership privileges.
Appropriate legal action will be taken for any illegal or unauthorized use of the MySpace Services.
