Seven Reasons to Join MySpace

By Jeff Cohen, freelance writer (cohenwriting@aol.com)

Admit it… you’ve heard about MySpace. You’ve thought about joining. You’re intrigued by the networking possibilities. But is MySpace really right for you? How about a little help with that question? Here are the top seven situations that MySpace is perfect for joining. If one or more of these situations sound like you, then sign up now and let MySpace work for you!

Situation #1 – You are looking for a study buddy
Say you’ve got a huge geography test coming up and you keep confusing state capitals, continents, and countries. MySpace could be your ticket to finding a geography whiz or at least someone else looking to brush up on their geography knowledge. Either way, you won’t be alone as you look to ace the test.

Situation #2 – You run a business and want to network
If you’re an entrepreneur starting a new business, you can build from scratch or learn from someone who’s been there before. Imagine you’re opening a dry cleaning business. Just think about all the great tips you could pick up if you find someone on MySpace who already runs a thriving dry cleaning business.

Situation #3 – You want to locate a long lost friend
Do you remember that best friend from grade school? The two of you were inseparable. But somehow time and circumstances created distance between you. Eventually you lost touch. MySpace could be perfect for relocating your long lost buddy and reconnecting the friendship. Pretty soon the gap when you lost touch will be yesterday’s news.

Situation #4 – You want to meet someone new to date
Your jerky boyfriend just dumped you. Well good ridden to him! You deserve someone better and that someone just might have an account on MySpace. So down that pint of Ben & Jerry’s, fire up the computer, and start browsing. Within minutes you’ll open up a world of potential new boyfriends.

Situation #5 – You want to be a matchmaker
Let’s say you’ve got a boyfriend or girlfriend but your best friend is still a swinging single. Let’s also say you’ve connected with a great guy in your MySpace network. All of a sudden you have the opportunity to be a cyber-matchmaker by connecting your best friend with this great guy. Who knows, maybe you’ll get to give a speech at the wedding for introducing them.

Situation #6 – You like to talk online
Phone calls and face-to-face get-togethers are great, but sometimes you just feel like kicking back in your pajamas and chatting online. With MySpace you can run multiple conversations simultaneously. You’ll catch up on the latest with your friends and maybe even swap some gossip or sports scores.

Situation #7 – You want to connect your family
Are you the anchor in your family? The one everyone turns to in keeping relationships close and healthy? If so, MySpace could be the perfect way to build your family tree and become the central point of contact for family news and events. Imagine having your entire family linked through one communication channel!

Jeff Cohen is the author of the e-book, 30 Minute Guide to Online Dating. It's a must-read for anyone looking to master the art of online dating without wasting hours of valuable time. To learn more about the e-book and purchase a copy, please visit 30 Minute Guide to Online Dating.