MySpacePros Presents: (msls)

[Greg-J]

(msls) MySpace Layout Script



Preamble:
MySpace Layout Script (msls) is not a new version of MSRS. It is a completely unique and separate product that is equally suited to be run as a stand-alone site as well as an addition to your already functioning resource site. If you own a site that receives myspace traffic, you're going to want to read this sales thread. I'll try to keep this one as short as possible ;) Read it thoroughly though, there are features here you will not want to overlook.

The success of MSRS has been a wonderful learning experience. One of the things I think we all (people running MSRS) saw early on - and continue to see - is the tremendous amount of interest in MySpace Layouts. The amount of search engine traffic and referrer traffic even a small number of unique layouts brings to a resource site is - in comparison - massive.

Something we're all now facing is that running a resource site is a numbers game and the numbers are diminishing. My (msrs) customers see an average of about 5% to 13% CTR (running AdSense), which is great. But with payouts at $0.03 to $0.05 a click, it's hardly the gold-mine it was just a few short months ago. Getting the traffic is easy. Converting the traffic is effortless. But getting keywords that are targeted to anything other than myspace ads (the notoriously low paying ones) on a myspace resource site is an entirely different story.

The Solution:
Simple. Serve ads with higher paying clicks. Replace your $0.04 clicks with $0.40 clicks by serving ads that pay more. I know it sounds oversimplified, but it's really quite straight forward. We have spent the last 8 weeks developing an absolutely amazing product that takes this concept and pushes it way past the point of excellence. I'm not known for my modesty, but I'm not overselling this software by any means. It was developed to be a feature-rich solution for a nagging problem and the outcome is a solution that solves every problem thrown our way and much much more.



Now to live up to the hype with the how and why...




Improving upon the MSRS layout format and maximizing MSRS/(msls) layout compatability:

Imports MSRS formatted layouts and takes the original MSRS Layout format that has become the industry standard and improves upon it in several ways.


When importing MSRS layouts into (msls), the layout structure is uploaded the same way it exists in MSRS. Importing your entire layout collection is as simple as uploading the layouts in your /Layouts folder and importing them from the admin panel. The categories are added if the don't exist, the category thumbnails are included as well.


Does away with requiring .jpg extensions by allowing and automatically detecting .jpg/.jpeg, .png and .gif for all layout related images when importing MSRS layouts.


Natively supports background images, contact table images and network images. Also supported when importing MSRS layouts.


If no layout thumbnail is present, the layout background will be used instead.


Not only can you import MSRS layouts, you can also export your layouts in the new (msls) format and, of course, share, sell and import (msls) layouts. All the layouts presented in the demos below were imported as MSRS layouts.



Taking the strain off your bandwidth and keeping your backlinks:

Running even a remotely successful resource site puts a tremendous amount of strain on your server and eats through bandwidth at an astonishing rate. So far the solution has been to remotely host your content In this case the images used in your layout on free image hosting sites. Unfortunately this just isn't a solution since all free image hosting sites remove images that consume over a certain unknown amount of bandwidth. Leaving anyone who uses that layout with a broken or otherwise incomplete profile. The following outlines how we solve this problem but if you're not into the technical information the short of it is that even though all the layouts you serve will have a static url to the images located on your server, the script will use images on other sites completely negating the bandwidth hit you would take otherwise.


Once a layout has been added to (msls) you can add 5 alternate locations for the layout background, contact table and extended network images. If the script finds alternate image locations for any of the images used in a layout it will forward the request to your local image to any one of the external locations as long as the image returned matches the image you have uploaded. So if a certain image hosting site removed your image for using too much bandwidth, it isn't used. Your users layouts never break.


The process explained:

You add a layout and upload the images included in the layout to imageshack.


A myspacer uses your layout on their site.


Every time someone views their profile and the images are called from your site, (msls) checks to see if the images are remotely hosted and if they still exist on that remote host. If it does, (msls) tells that persons browser to use the remotely hosted image instead of the one located on your server. If there are not remotely hosted images for that layout, the one hosted on your server is used instead.


Layouts never break and your bandwidth usage never becomes an issue.






Feature Set

Site Administration:
(msls) is administrated by a very sleek, efficient and powerful administrative backend that simplifies the setup and operation of an (msls) powered layout site.

File & Folder Structure:
The urls are structured so that (msls) can be installed on a domain, subdomain or in a subfolder on your domain. Whether you want to run it on its own domain or as directory in your existing site, there are no limitations here. We have also maintained the url structure (using mod_rewrite of course) that MSRS uses so that if you want you can also install (msls) into the Layouts directory of your MSRS site and import your MSRS layouts keeping your old urls intact. The breadcrumbs in (msls) will also maintain your MSRS breadcrumb structure and can be set to carry any prefixed breadcrumb trail for installations that are in subfolders/subdirectories.

Template System:
I have used and abused every templating engine and method in circulation. Everything from vBulletin to Drupal, Smarty (unfortunately) and everything in between. (msls) touts a templating scheme second to none. Period. To understand how powerful the template system is you need to not think about the script as one inclusive set of files that you have to edit to function the way you want. Instead think of (msls) as a two part product. The backend functionality that drives the site and the front end which controls the presentation and usability of the site. Think of the template system as an API to utilize and manipulate the backend functionality of (msls). However, as powerful as it is - it is also very easy to understand and work with. Templates are stored as php files and use PHP shorthand. If you're familiar with it, you'll have no problems. If you've never seen PHP code before or you have and you don't understand it, you'll be refreshed to know we have written the syntax to be very intuitive. Complete documentation will be available within days of this launch.

To give an idea of how flexible the template system is we have included 3 templates (portal, butterfly and bluecat) which vary dramatically in presentation and structure. For instance: portal and butterfly use many different template files to separate the different parts of the script making it easier to understand what to change where. Conversely, all the functionality of bluecat is kept almost entirely in a single template file which is also structured in an easy to understand fashion. Templates portal and bluecat use xhtml and css whereas butterfly uses tables almost exclusively. Again, this was done to give you several examples out of the box to make it a simple process to theme your site. And if you don't want to theme your site, the 3 templates included are all very attractive and functional designs that stand on their own very well.

Ad Integration:
Our products have become somewhat famous (some would say notorious) for their ad integration. They are, after all, designed for webmasters who profit from their sites. Since the release of MSRS, Google has changed the rules of AdSense and we've kept up with them every step of the way with (msls). The ad management allows you to create ads that will be displayed in lists (as seen on demo1 and demo2), ads you can use to display anywhere in a template (also seen on demo2 and demo3) and ads that will be used when a user views a myspace profile preview. You can set multiple ads to be listed at any position in a list (the new template system allows you to style them accordingly of course. So as not to blend them so well AdSense dissallows it.) and you can have the profile preview ads to cycle through several in a given list.

Profile Preview:
The profile preview does not use a predefined template like all other previews. This feature is actually quite advanced. A user puts in their myspace profile and (msls) pulls their profile, stores it in a cache and uses it to show your users what their profile will look like with a given template. It only strips code that styles the profile from their About Me section and leaves any other information in tact. If no myspace id is set, it uses the default id you have set in the admin panel. And as explained above, the ads that myspace displays are replaced with ads of your choosing.

Adding Layouts / Layout Designer:
As mentioned, you can import MSRS Layouts and MSLS Layouts to populate your (msls) based site. You can also add layouts in the admin panel by creating them with the included layout designer which makes creating your own layouts point and click easy.

Managing Link Exchanges:
We have also included functionality for link exchange management. Other site admins can submit their site to yours for a link exchange or you can add it yourself. (msls) will also verify link exchanges by checking the links url for the link code provided to your users and notify you if they have removed their link so you aren't left having to manually check the sites you exchange links with to make sure they keep the links.

Content Management:
As with all our scripts, we include content management so you can create custom content pages. These pages can include both html and php allowing you to store your content in the database or in php file. The choice is yours.


Other features and functionality:
The best way to get a feel for the script is to check out the demos below. Get a feel for the script and how the different templates function. It will give you a great idea of the flexibility (msls) provides. It is first and foremost a MySpace Layout Script, but it can be much more than that if you want it to be.




Service and Support

Support:
This isn't something we do on the side. Build Revenues is our full-time and only job and we provide support nearly 7 days a week for at least 12 hours a day. Every now and then we'll take a day off, but it's rare that your support request will go unanswered for more than a few hours. Our customers always tell us our support is phenomenal. It's what we've built our business around. Without great support and a great community, all you get is a product. When you become a Build Revenues partner, you get so much more than a file containing some code. You get a commitment from us that we'll provide you with an excellent product, outstanding support and the comfort of knowing you have direct access to the people developing the product you're using.

Nearly everyone that starts developing products for this industry offers free updates and lifetime support and it's just not realistic. Not when your business model is extends several years into operation. We're not going to promise free updates and support forever and realize we can't support our business model a year down the road - leaving you with a broken promise and a product with no future. We will provide the very best in support and updates for 1 year after the date of purchase at which time you will have the option to upgrade for greatly reduced price. We are very, very fair and in loving what we do we only want to be able to support our business to allow it to continue to grow. We plan on being around for many, many years and in order to do that we need a sound business model you can trust.

Perks:
[MSRS] is the foundation of the now extremely successful myspacepros community (a webmaster community specifically tailored to webmasters of myspace related sites) and as an (msls) Owner you will have access to the sections of the forum reserved for the owners of our scripts. The public community is great, and the private forums add a level of exclusivity. A lot of conversation and commerce goes on in those private forums that the average user never gets to participate in.

Still not convinced?
A big problem with people selling their scripts is that they didn't create them. So if you're not happy with it, you don't buy it. Not so with MySpace Resource Site. If there is something preventing you from purchasing the script, you can rest assured that I will work within reason (and I'm a very reasonable person) to create the functionality you're after as long as you're an owner. If there is something the script needs, or something that will make it better - why wouldn't I want to implement it? If there is anything you will find out about me (if you aren't already familiar with how I do business), you will find I am helpful, fair and honest to a fault.

Guarantee:
We spent a considerable amount of time (and money) ensuring (msls) runs on a variety of hosts. In addition to our own dedicated servers, we purchased hosting accounts at godaddy, dreamhost, hostgator and 1and1 to test our products on. Our customers also let us test them on other shared hosts as well. I know of no other developer that goes to such great lengths to ensure compatibility. Even so, any bugs or issues that may arise will be remedied in a swift manner. Our EULA states in detail our Guarantee, but rest assured we are well aware of the fact that a business is nothing without a strong reputation. We build that reputation by making you excited you purchased a product form us.





Pricing, Availability and Demos.

Requirements:
Linux/Apache
PHP 4.3.x or better (including PHP5)
MySQL 4.1.x or better
SafeMode = Off

Pricing:
$147

Demo:
(msls) comes with three templates, so there are three frontend demo's. One for each template:

Demo 1 (http://buildrevenues.com/msls/demo1) [template: portal]
Demo 2 (http://buildrevenues.com/msls/demo2) [template: butterfly]
Demo 3 (http://buildrevenues.com/msls/demo3) [template: bluecat]

Admin Demo (http://demos.buildrevenues.com) (we are working on this system and this link will not work until this system is active)

Availability & Delivery:
(msls) is available now and purchases can be made using the following link:



Purchase (msls) (http://buildrevenues.com/store/order.php?cmd=products/licenses/view&license_id=6)





Thanks ALOT for reading!

[shimmeringgraphix]

If i didn't just land myself a hefty ticket i would purchase this right away, but now I have to wait...

[jjmusicpro]

Where do you get the layouts?
I see on each of the demos it has a different quanity of layouts it comes with.

Does the script...
When someone enters there myspace id, it takes there layout and adds it to the database?

Thanks again!

[Twan]

I've got a question about the bandwidth thing.

Assuming there is a working ImageShack link, and it's not bandwidth exceeded, it will be displayed to the user, correct? What if the ImageShack bandwidth eventually dies out though? How is the user's profile not going to break?

[Greg-J]

Where do you get the layouts?
I see on each of the demos it has a different quanity of layouts it comes with.

Does the script...
When someone enters there myspace id, it takes there layout and adds it to the database?

Thanks again!
The layouts on the demos are provided by MrWizard (http://myspacepros.com/forum/member.php?u=613) and icfire (http://myspacepros.com/forum/member.php?u=168) and do not come with (msls).

When someone enters thier myspace id and then previews a layout, it shows them what their actual myspace profile will look like with the layout they are previewing by storing their myspace profile page in the sites cache and rendering the layout in that profile while at the same time removing the layout they are currently using. It takes the current layout preview model to a whole new level.

Profile Preview:
The profile preview does not use a predefined template like all other previews. This feature is actually quite advanced. A user puts in their myspace profile and (msls) pulls their profile, stores it in a cache and uses it to show your users what their profile will look like with a given template. It only strips code that styles the profile from their About Me section and leaves any other information in tact. If no myspace id is set, it uses the default id you have set in the admin panel. And as explained above, the ads that myspace displays are replaced with ads of your choosing.

[Greg-J]

I've got a question about the bandwidth thing.

Assuming there is a working ImageShack link, and it's not bandwidth exceeded, it will be displayed to the user, correct? What if the ImageShack bandwidth eventually dies out though? How is the user's profile not going to break?
The image link on the layout the myspace user uses is always pointing back to your site. The script itself is intelligent enough to know when to use the onsite image (in case there are no offsite locations) and when to forward the request to a remotely hosted image.

[deep]

if im understanding this correctly then everytime a user loads a profile, msls checks to see if the images are loading correctly and loads the images from alternate that is working!

If what I said above is correct, then wouldnt that create alot of strain on your server since everytime a profile loads it gets in contact with your server even though it might not get the image from your server!

Can you please clear things up about the bandwidth!

[jjmusicpro]

FYI
Instead of Imageshack, you can use ImageSticky.com
better i think :)

[deep]

or you can just get $25 premium membership with photobucket with unmetered bandwidth! :)

[Twan]

or you can just get $25 premium membership with photobucket with unmetered bandwidth! :)

It's most likely personal use only. They'd probably cancel you and claim commercial use once you started putting big time strain on their servers.

[deep]

there are still some problems with the MSLS, like the cookies it sores for friend ids and the rating system.

Rating System:
When you hover over a 5rated layout, if i want to rate it 3 it doesnt show 3stars. It just shows 5 stars but it works when its rated 1 and i hover on 4 then it shows 4 stars! kinda confusing to understand.

[deep]

It's most likely personal use only. They'd probably cancel you and claim commercial use once you started putting big time strain on their servers.

[two sites I own] use it and they have no problems at all!

[Greg-J]

if im understanding this correctly then everytime a user loads a profile, msls checks to see if the images are loading correctly and loads the images from alternate that is working!

If what I said above is correct, then wouldnt that create alot of strain on your server since everytime a profile loads it gets in contact with your server even though it might not get the image from your server!

Can you please clear things up about the bandwidth!
Quite the contrary. In a traditional setup, every time a user loads a myspace profile using a layout it would call the image from your server which would then require your server to find the image and serve it - accessing the hard drive. In the case of a myspace profile that has an (msls) provided layout the call to your server is momentary and almost instantly forwards the connection/request.

The performance hit is insignificant. With this setup you can serve hundreds (possibly thousands depending on your setup) of times more profiles than with a traditional setup.

[Greg-J]

there are still some problems with the MSLS, like the cookies it sores for friend ids and the rating system.

Rating System:
When you hover over a 5rated layout, if i want to rate it 3 it doesnt show 3stars. It just shows 5 stars but it works when its rated 1 and i hover on 4 then it shows 4 stars! kinda confusing to understand.
There are no 'problems' with the cookies it stores for the myspace id's, and the rating system works - the math is what is confusing :s

[miller2348]

freeweblayouts and myspacestop.com both use it and they have no problems at all!

They have permission as partners of photobucket to do it this way. You must contact them before you load all your images on their server and start using them for your site.

Script looks good Greg, I'll likely be purchasing it soon when my ecpm goes up a little :)

[digitalninja]

WOW.... Is about the only thing that comes to mind right now.




Cant wait until I get paid so I can buy this.

[deep]

There are no 'problems' with the cookies it stores for the myspace id's, and the rating system works - the math is what is confusing :s

Im not here to fight just trying to help make it better!

If I enter an invalid myspace id it still stores it and everytime after it just keeps saying wrong id. I have seen the textbox where you can change your id but isnt there a way where you can tell the user that their id is incorrect and prompt to enter it again, this is a problem if they enter any alpha values!

The rating system is working find, there was just one little thing that seemed wrong but i dont think it affects it that much so no worries there!

Does the rating system use javascript?

[minnseoelite]

I sooo want this right now.......grrrr why does the irs have to be so sloooow with refund checks I dont think i can wait a week :surrender:

[Greg-J]

Im not here to fight just trying to help make it better!

If I enter an invalid myspace id it still stores it and everytime after it just keeps saying wrong id. I have seen the textbox where you can change your id but isnt there a way where you can tell the user that their id is incorrect and prompt to enter it again, this is a problem if they enter any alpha values!

The rating system is working find, there was just one little thing that seemed wrong but i dont think it affects it that much so no worries there!

Does the rating system use javascript?
My post wasn't meant to sound like I thought you were being confrontational ;)

We considered doing checking on the myspace id, but the problem is that if they enter an invalid myspace id, they entered an invalid myspace id. If you enter an invalid url in your browser, you're going to get an invalid page. We'll take this into consideration though, and include some form of error message notifying the user they entered an invalid user id.

We originally used the same AJAX rating lib we used before, but it's so horribly written that it made working with it a nightmare. Instead we wrote our own rating system using the popular CSS rating star scheme that works much, much better.

The admin panel includes options to set the default multiplier for the rating stars as well, so depending on what a site admin has set - there is a chance it won't look like it's counting right the first few ratings.

[jhoward]

Looks pretty cool. I've got a couple of questions.

Did you develop with the intent of having this work in tandem with a general MySpace resource site, or can it work as a complete stand alone site? I just sold my only two MySpace sites so that makes me wonder. I do have a great domain that would work very well with this.

Also, to take full advantage of the various ad placement options, what would I need besides AdSense? That's the only ad network I'm on right now.

Thanks for your time.
jhoward

[minnseoelite]

Looks pretty cool. I've got a couple of questions.

Did you develop with the intent of having this work in tandem with a general MySpace resource site, or can it work as a complete stand alone site? I just sold my only two MySpace sites so that makes me wonder. I do have a great domain that would work very well with this.

Also, to take full advantage of the various ad placement options, what would I need besides AdSense? That's the only ad network I'm on right now.

Thanks for your time.
jhoward

You can use it as a stand alone or as a complement to an exsisting site. If you know how to code you probably can also modify the existing template links ect. to add myspace generator and graphics pages to the site.

With search engines now being "theme" based I think the script would work better and have better ranking results being left as a straight layouts site though.

[Greg-J]

Hi J, Let me answer your questions:

Did you develop with the intent of having this work in tandem with a general MySpace resource site, or can it work as a complete stand alone site? I just sold my only two MySpace sites so that makes me wonder. I do have a great domain that would work very well with this.
The script was developed as a stand-alone script and operates as such. We did develop it in a way that would make it (as) simple (as possible) to integrate into an existing site, but it is first and foremost its own script.


Also, to take full advantage of the various ad placement options, what would I need besides AdSense? That's the only ad network I'm on right now.
The Ad Manager allows you to creat ean unlimited number of layout channels and you can display any type or size of ad anywhere in the site very easily. If AdSense is all you've got, you're using what most people use. Some people use PPA (pay per action) banners, some use PPM (pay per thousand) - it's all up to you and how you want to monetize your investment.

[deep]

As I was saying about the cookies, its not with entering invalid myspace id. It works if you enter 555858585858855855555, which is invalid but at least it shows the page with the textbox on top to change it.
But if I do 32424234jhf8dghg833 then it says Invalid Myspace ID with a white page. So if you can somehow not let them enter alpha values in the textbox then this wouldnt be a problem.

[jhoward]

The Ad Manager allows you to creat ean unlimited number of layout channels and you can display any type or size of ad anywhere in the site very easily. If AdSense is all you've got, you're using what most people use. Some people use PPA (pay per action) banners, some use PPM (pay per thousand) - it's all up to you and how you want to monetize your investment.

Thanks for the replies. I'm guessing once I had access to the owners forum, there would be plenty of discussion about profitable ad options other than Google, correct?

Also, how techinical do I need to be to install and maintain? I had a little problem with my previous PHP MySpace sites. I'd go in and make a change and the darn site would stop working! :(

I've been mulling over purchasing your two previous scripts, so I think I need to just jump in with both feet and see what happens. Hopefully I'll get my payment very soon from the two sites I just sold.

jhoward

[chasebadkids]

This look absolutely maazing and im really consdering buying it, in the intro you state that instead of 5 cent clicks, we should look at more liek 40 cent clicks am i righT?

if so, how are they worth so much more?when looking at the template, I still see everyday myspace ads.

please fill me in.

=]

[Greg-J]

Thanks for the replies. I'm guessing once I had access to the owners forum, there would be plenty of discussion about profitable ad options other than Google, correct?
Becoming an (msls) or [MSRS] owner allows you access to the Product Owners forum. Literally thousands of posts about this subject and other related subjects. As well as the support forums for your specific product of course.

Also, how techinical do I need to be to install and maintain? I had a little problem with my previous PHP MySpace sites. I'd go in and make a change and the darn site would stop working! :(
A few people with outdated setups (mysql version prior to 4.1.x mostly) have to have their host upgrade their platform, but so far we haven't had any host not do it. The templating system is very, very, very easy to understand and the rest is click-and-go.

I've been mulling over purchasing your two previous scripts, so I think I need to just jump in with both feet and see what happens. Hopefully I'll get my payment very soon from the two sites I just sold.

jhoward

Any more questions you have, just ask away. It's what we're here for.

[MKInfo]

This look absolutely maazing and im really consdering buying it, in the intro you state that instead of 5 cent clicks, we should look at more liek 40 cent clicks am i righT?

if so, how are they worth so much more?when looking at the template, I still see everyday myspace ads.

please fill me in.

=]

Niche layouts.Themed site.

[Greg-J]

The demo's have almost no proper titles or descriptions, so the only thing Goog has to go on is the myspace references. Here are some screenshots that show what happens when there are proper titles and descriptions. We just don't have the time to set up the demo's with them.


Template: portal
http://buildrevenues.com/_offsite/msls/marketing/anakin_ads_thumb.jpg (http://buildrevenues.com/_offsite/msls/marketing/anakin_ads.jpg)





Template:butterfly
http://buildrevenues.com/_offsite/msls/marketing/movie_ads_thumb.jpg (http://buildrevenues.com/_offsite/msls/marketing/movie_ads.jpg)


As you can see, when properly SEO'd, the ads shown are not your average myspace site ads - but they are contextually relevant and will still provide ads that interest the user.

[Andria]

Can we add our own layouts to it and if so, can the be regular html coding or does it have to be msrs format?

Also on the portal demo (i think you have the links mixed up), shows orange and green headers I believe, is there a place to put your site name? I didn't see one. Is there anyway to customize this so it has a different style than the rest?

I really do like it, very organized and easy to navagate.

[nsmchris]

Just a quick FYI on shared hosting with 1and1.com. They are running an old version of MySQL on their shared servers. This version does not work with MSLS and 1and1 has refused to update the software. When asked if I could be moved to another server with an updated version of MySQL, they said all their shared servers use the 4.0.x version. So, I asked what they suggested I do. They said use another hosting company! :mad: :mad: :mad:

chris...

[Neo_The_One]

Great Addon Greg! ;)

I just bouth it, so im making the site as we speak! ;) Hurray...... ;)

Must be one of the first once to buy it! ;) ? ;)

[Kyle]

The image link on the layout the myspace user uses is always pointing back to your site. The script itself is intelligent enough to know when to use the onsite image (in case there are no offsite locations) and when to forward the request to a remotely hosted image.

That is an amazing feature, do not underestimate this people.

I have one question though, how do you suppose we will get 40 cent clicks? All the same ads are showing on my site.

[Greg-J]

Can we add our own layouts to it and if so, can the be regular html coding or does it have to be msrs format?

There are several ways to add a layout to (msls):

Import [MSRS] layouts
Import (msls) layouts
Create a Layout using the Layouts Designer:
In the layout designer you are presented with a very familiar layout designer:
http://buildrevenues.com/_offsite/msls/marketing/add_layout_step1.jpg


Once you submit your layout designed in the Layout Designer, the code is automatically inserted into the HTML/CSS box. This is the screen you get when you go to Add Layout as well:
http://buildrevenues.com/_offsite/msls/marketing/add_layout_step2.jpg





Also on the portal demo (i think you have the links mixed up), shows orange and green headers I believe, is there a place to put your site name? I didn't see one. Is there anyway to customize this so it has a different style than the rest?

I really do like it, very organized and easy to navagate.

Thank you for the heads up. I have fixed the links so they are the right ones. The template system is very easy to change. There are few (msls) owners working on new templates right now and I hope to see some other designers start developing them as well. We're putting the finishing touches on the documentation and tutorials will follow shortly.

[Greg-J]

That is an amazing feature, do not underestimate this people.

I have one question though, how do you suppose we will get 40 cent clicks? All the same ads are showing on my site.
Please see this post (http://myspacepros.com/forum/showpost.php?p=25946&postcount=28).

[Neo_The_One]

Greg-J! ;)

Well great stuff on the layout making PART!

But i have a small sugjection, why dont you add a place where users them self can make layouts, generate them use them and even submit them to the site database and admins (us) can review them se if they are any good and add them to their index or reject them!

[Greg-J]

Greg-J! ;)

Well great stuff on the layout making PART!

But i have a small sugjection, why dont you add a place where users them self can make layouts, generate them use them and even submit them to the site database and admins (us) can review them se if they are any good and add them to their index or reject them!
This is a much requested feature that we'll be working on for a future version :D

[searchfordeal]

just bought it but no instruction.

[Greg-J]

just bought it but no instruction.
We're just finishing up the documentation. Shoot me a PM and I'll get you going.

[Andria]

Thanks for the response Greg, really interested. If anyone has customized this please PM me or post so I can see how it came out.

Just a few more Greg, see how it says "HTML/CSS" in the "Add new layout" section, so basically you can put HTML coding in that without the image URLS and it will automatically generate the code once you upload the images? Without using the layout designer.

Also does this come with instructions how to set it up? Like if it needs a MYSQL database and such? I'm not familiar with how MSRS works. If you have your own template for your website already, is there a way to set up the layout script on your site or must you use this template?

Thanks for all the answers, i'm very interested in buying.

[Jordan]

I'm not at all familiar with MSRS or (msls) layouts...could I just add my own layouts with my current css code or do I have to edit it, eg. change the hex color codes to RGB codes...?

Sorry, that's probably quite a stupid question but ah well it's better to ask than keep wondering.

[MrWizard]

Thanks for the response Greg, really interested. If anyone has customized this please PM me or post so I can see how it came out.



Thanks for all the answers, i'm very interested in buying.

Our site isn't quite finished yet but here's what we have so far:

QualityLayouts.net (http://qualitylayouts.net/)

[Greg-J]

Thanks for the response Greg, really interested. If anyone has customized this please PM me or post so I can see how it came out.

Just a few more Greg, see how it says "HTML/CSS" in the "Add new layout" section, so basically you can put HTML coding in that without the image URLS and it will automatically generate the code once you upload the images? Without using the layout designer.
Precisely. You are more than welcome to use CSS/HTML there that displays images, but if images are present - (msls) will create the code for you.


Also does this come with instructions how to set it up? Like if it needs a MYSQL database and such? I'm not familiar with how MSRS works. If you have your own template for your website already, is there a way to set up the layout script on your site or must you use this template?

Thanks for all the answers, i'm very interested in buying.

(msls) does indeed need a MySQL database to run, yes. It works nothing like MSRS, so no worries there if you don't know how either operate. You don't have to have your own template ready, as it comes with all 3 shown in the demo's, but creating your own template is something that is pretty straight forward and fun to do and it's very easy to make it compatible with your site.

[Greg-J]

I'm not at all familiar with MSRS or (msls) layouts...could I just add my own layouts with my current css code or do I have to edit it, eg. change the hex color codes to RGB codes...?

Sorry, that's probably quite a stupid question but ah well it's better to ask than keep wondering.
You can paste any layout code in there you want. The only other required fields are the name and the category. Beyond that, you can control the entire layout from the HTML/CSS textarea if you wish.

[minnseoelite]

Our site isn't quite finished yet but here's what we have so far:

QualityLayouts.net (http://qualitylayouts.net/)


Hey I seen a cellphone ad on there...bet that pays more than the myspace ads ;) and great work on the site I think it looks great :clap:

[MrWizard]

Hey I seen a cellphone ad on there...bet that pays more than the myspace ads ;) and great work on the site I think it looks great :clap:

Yes, were seeing a few different ads, especially on the GET CODE (download ) page. Thanks!!

[Chuck D]

is it possible to do div overlays? and what about the layouts that hide the comments and crap, you need a spot for the code that goes in the "i'd like to meet" spot... does this support any of that?

i think its a sexy script that i probably will buy... does it come with free updates?

[Precious]

Okay, I DEFINENTLY want this. I need to buy a site for it though. hm? How long will you be selling copies of this? Or will you always be selling copies? :)

[jdresse]

Is there a way to have the preview open a new window like in msrs?

[jdresse]

Also: the number of Categories shown on the navigation is the same as the number of layouts per page. There should be a separate setting for this, and a link to "... more categories" showing all the categories.

[Precious]

I like those suggestions, too jdresse. I also was curious about the DIV overlay possibility... since those are becoming more and more popular...

[minnseoelite]

YaY I sold my site know I can purchase MSLS oooooooh the anticipation lol...another sale coming your way Greg :)

[minnseoelite]

Hey Greg in the DOCS folder it says this

/**** INSTALLATION
*
* All MSLS documentation is located at:
*
* http://www.buildrevenues.com/forum/view.php?pg=mslsreadme
*
*/

But when I go there I get a "page you have requested not found" message and there is no where in the regular buildrevenue.com forum related to MSLS

[quickbeam]

They have not had a chance to upload the readme file but they do have instructions on how to install MSLS in the forums.

If you do not have access to them yet then take a look at post #124 from Des about how to get access in this thread (http://www.myspacepros.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2366)

[Greg-J]

is it possible to do div overlays? and what about the layouts that hide the comments and crap, you need a spot for the code that goes in the "i'd like to meet" spot... does this support any of that?

i think its a sexy script that i probably will buy... does it come with free updates?

While I'm not experienced in DIV overlays, as long as the code goes into the About Me section, they will work.

In regards to the I'd Like to meet spot, it does not currently support that but there are things I can think of that would make it fairly straight forward to implement. I'll need more information on what benefits this would have, but it's not out of the question.


Okay, I DEFINENTLY want this. I need to buy a site for it though. hm? How long will you be selling copies of this? Or will you always be selling copies?
It will always be in the store, yes.


Is there a way to have the preview open a new window like in msrs?Yes, it's a simple template change that wouldn't take more than a few seconds to completely.



...




As for the documentation. It is online in limited fashion and accessible from the (msls) Owners forum.

[Greg-J]

Server requirements added to the original post.

[minnseoelite]

Server requirements added to the original post.

Hmmm well thats just peachy wish I would have had that info earlier cause my host runs MySQL 4.0.26 and refuses to upgrade because the other versions are not proven stable yet.........I have not tried to install yet maybe it will work anyways I know I have used scripts that said they needed MySQL version 4.1.xx before so maybe I will get lucky.

Greg if the script wont run on my hosts MySQL server is there a way to get my SQL database for my site modified to run on MySQL 4.0.26 cause changing hosts is out of the question for me.

[Greg-J]

For your host to say that no other versions of MySQL beyond 4.0.62 is not stable is an outright lie. The only reason a host would say that is if they don't have the technical ability to roll out a widespread update or if their particular cluster arrangements are so hard-coded that they didn't anticipate needing to update. MySQL 4.0.62 is outdated by anyone's definition and lacks functionality we utilize in (msls). The reason I hadn't posted specs up until this point is I didn't feel I would need to. There's simply no good reason to run MySQL versions prior to 4.1.x at all.

I would question the integrity of a host that told me something what you're explaining to me, but I'll send you a PM now and we'll get this resolved.

Cheers.

[minnseoelite]

Well I just sent them another email with the usual "lack of service" blah blah blah clauses in it and asking them again to upgrade and to give me a "specific" reason if they cannot do it. I know they run on a SANS server array and according to them can ugrade this array at a flick of a switch lol so I dont see any reason as well.

[MKInfo]

Go to Prohosters.
They upgraded my sql within 1 hour when I asked them and also upgraded my php while they were at it.
Can't fault them.

[minnseoelite]

Go to Prohosters.
They upgraded my sql within 1 hour when I asked them and also upgraded my php while they were at it.
Can't fault them.

Which plan do you run with them, do they have PHPMyadmin, and do your sites always load quickly even under peak hours.

[MKInfo]

Which plan do you run with them, do they have PHPMyadmin, and do your sites always load quickly even under peak hours.

They have PHPMyadmin.My sites always load quickly.......the only thing that slows em down is the damn ads (hehe).

I am running their Starter 200GB VPS (https://store.prohosters.com/signup/starter/) on my new MSLS site and their Silver 750GB VPS (https://store.prohosters.com/signup/silver/) on my MSRS but I need to upgrade as nearly at max bandwidth.

The upgrade is easy and quick and is all done in your control panel with no downtime at all.

The only small downside I have found is that the control panel is a little bit slow but it is no big deal.

MK

P.s Those links are not my affiliate links.

[Chuck D]

well theres some layouts that use the code to hits comments or friends, and also to put them into scroll boxes.. these are layouts i see more and more. and if you want to take a look at div layouts try going to www.bbzspace.com/overlay (http://www.bbzspace.com/overlay). the divs also only use the "i'd like to meet" sections and the about me. im sure its not hard to put in but i just thought it would help u sell a few extra copies... thanks

[wdsguy]

wheres the readme/installation guide at?

[Greg-J]

PM me and I'll get you going.

[Marx]

Hay, I have juts purchased the script !!


Will let everyone know how I get on with it,

Can you get me sorted out Greg,

Cheers Marx

[Marx]

Are there any support forums for this products yet ?

As I am having some trouble with installation

[Jazzylee77]

I'm thinking of basically making this the layouts section of my msrs site. Just don't feel like building traffic to another myspace site.

This will mean either leaving the abandoned images in place or doing some redirect magic. Or can msls be installed in such a way that the existing layout urls and image paths are unchanged? That would be the best...then I could take advantage of the bandwidth reducing features for images layouts and links already existing out there.

[LinkPromo]

Glad your loving prohosters mk.

They need a damn affiliate program.

[Greg-J]

I'm thinking of basically making this the layouts section of my msrs site. Just don't feel like building traffic to another myspace site.

This will mean either leaving the abandoned images in place or doing some redirect magic. Or can msls be installed in such a way that the existing layout urls and image paths are unchanged? That would be the best...then I could take advantage of the bandwidth reducing features for images layouts and links already existing out there.
The URL structure for the layouts AND the background images are the same if using (msls) as the Layouts portion of your MSRS site. We made sure to implement it in this manner for situations like yours.

[digitalninja]

finally bought it. easy as heck to install.
greg is quite the developer. :)
you guys did all this in 8 weeks? you guys must have put in a few all-nighters.

[Nack]

Hi,

I bought a copy of MSLS and after I installed, it says

extension_dir does not exists /usr/local/lib/php/extensions/no-debug-non-zts-20020429


What could be the problem I have?

Thank you,

[Greg-J]

finally bought it. easy as heck to install.
greg is quite the developer. :)
you guys did all this in 8 weeks? you guys must have put in a few all-nighters.
Thank you :)

Although, I'm not to be given all the credit by any means. Des is the man behind the scenes. Far too few programmers get the credit they deserve, so make sure you let Des know his hard work doesn't go unnoticed.

It was closer to 4 weeks than 8 weeks though :D

[Greg-J]

Hi,

I bought a copy of MSLS and after I installed, it says

extension_dir does not exists /usr/local/lib/php/extensions/no-debug-non-zts-20020429


What could be the problem I have?

Thank you,
You have access to the owners forum now, place your support request there.

Cheers.

[LinkPromo]

Greg, as far as I know i syned it up correctly, but I still don't have access to the forums.

[Greg-J]

Greg, as far as I know i syned it up correctly, but I still don't have access to the forums.
I've got you all set up now linkpromo.

[Greg-J]

After your purchase, don't forget:

After you have created your BuildRevenues.com account (or signed in using your existing BuildRevenues.com vBulletin account info - they are the same) and made your purchse; log back into your BuildRevenues store account and fill in all the required information as well as your myspacepros username and password and save the info. Then go back to your account page and click the Sync MySpacePros Account button. This will sync your two accounts and give you the proper forum access to the (msls) Owners forums here on MySpacePros.

[Precious]

I just bought my copy today!

I have to wait for my DNS and domain resgistration to go through - But i suspect everything to be up within a week or so. Thanks again, Greg! :)

[Stkeys]

I also purchased it today and have left several messages and PM's for you Greg.

1 here and one in DP. I've also tried getting into the forum after signing up but now I get this message when I try to login. The Build Revenues database has encountered a problem.

I tried installing the script but ran into a problem after the instal, I've sent an email to admin.

It may be because we have a time difference here but I have seen you popping up on MSN messanger ( although you didn't reply to my msg at the time ) this afternoon.

It's been frustrating not having any support contact from you since purchasing almost 12 hours ago now.

Hopefully I'll get some help soon.

St.

[Greg-J]

I also purchased it today and have left several messages and PM's for you Greg.

1 here and one in DP. I've also tried getting into the forum after signing up but now I get this message when I try to login.

I tried installing the script but ran into a problem after the instal, I've sent an email to admin.

It may be because we have a time difference here but I have seen you popping up on MSN messanger ( although you didn't reply to my msg at the time ) this afternoon.

It's been frustrating not having any support contact from you since purchasing almost 12 hours ago now.

Hopefully I'll get some help soon.

St.
I read your message. It's actually what prompted me to write this post knowing you would read it to gain access to the owners forum. I've set you up manually though - you can check out the owners forum now.

Precious, you need me to set you up as well?

[Precious]

No, Greg, i'm already in. Thanks though! :P

[Stkeys]

Thanks Greg, but I'm still getting this message when I try to sign into the Forum.

The Build Revenues database has encountered a problem.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Please try the following:
Load the page again by clicking the Refresh button in your web browser.
Open the buildrevenues.com home page, then try to open another page.
Click the Back button to try another link.

The buildrevenues.com forum technical staff have been notified of the error, though you may contact them if the problem persists.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

what's causing this?

[Greg-J]

This happens when the accounts are Synced out of order. You are good to go now though.

[Sergio]

I have a question. Is the thumbnail seo'd? So when you enter the title for a layout, will it include a title="layout title" in the thumbnail code or not? If not then this should be a feature. I'm pretty sure it's very easy to implement.

EDIT: Also, what about the organization. I have multiple categories for layouts.

[Chuck D]

bought the script... im impressed... but why doesnt the rating crap show up?

[mikeb]

I put up a myspace layout site last month, quickly found out how much bandwidth my minimal traffic takes up and have been rethinking things. Now I see this great post (I love this forum). As a total newbie can someone tell me if the script is easy to work with? I just spend weeks tweaking the script I already bought (I'm not thrilled with the unprofessional look) but am getting traffic built up, have a nicely named domain and would be willing to rework the whole danged thing with this script if needed.

I think I know what the msls might look like but can someone show me a url that uses it?
Also, are there images (layouts) already IN the script??
Are comment tags, thank you tags etc easy to incorporate into the script?
Lastly, if a large bit of traffic for my site goes to mysite.com/graphic/sexycomments.htm is it easy to work this script for that?

Thanks!

[Jordan]

Question: Would it be really simple to integrate the script into some template like uh, one from 4templates.com?

[Greg-J]

The templates created at these template sites are traditionally designed in photoshop and output as sliced images and html. Many are done in Flash.

The templating system is very simple to understand and extremely intuitive. The template used in the first demo started out as a template purchased from one of these sites actually, but it dawned on me I wouldn't be able to distribute it so I created my own graphics in place and of course coded it as well.

As long as you have rudimentary html/css skills, it will be easy. You need not know any PHP to work with the templating.

[jakkz]

Hi Greg,

Just bought the script, could you please PM me installation instructions?

Thanks.

[Greg-J]

Hi Greg,

Just bought the script, could you please PM me installation instructions?

Thanks.
Installation instructions are available when you download the script. PM me if you have any trouble syncing your accounts.

[digitome]

I am thinking of buying this script, i was curious what are the options with the categories, does it allow subcategories?

[Greg-J]

I am thinking of buying this script, i was curious what are the options with the categories, does it allow subcategories?
There are no subcategories at this time, no. It's the first and most common requested feature though, and it'll make it into the next update.

[jakkz]

has anyone gotten in contact with greg lately?

i need some help with setting up the script.

EDIT: nevermind i browsed the site and found what i was looking for in the installation section :P

[edit]

Just adding a post, I know I PM'd Greg but have yet to recieve a response. I purchased MSLS which is an awesome script by the way. But I somewhere somehow messed up the synching of accounts and can not access Myspacepros through the main page, can Greg or any other mod that has the power please fix this for me?

Thanks,

edit

[Greg-J]

No problem edit,

Clear your myspacepros cookie(s) and log back in. You'll be good to go.

We've also fixed the issue with the syncing as well, so this won't (shouldn't) be a problem for anyone else.

[edit]

Thanks Greg! I feel much better now :) awesome script again I am really really impressed!

[allyouneed]

i want this script if it;s easy to add a comment section ?

[nagiee]

Can the MSLS work on windows platform?

[bosshogg01]

I have a site up, that has a lot of content on peoples pages allready. If i buy this script, can i still keep my images in the same place on my server? Is it hard to add your own "tweaks, generators, etc"? Also is there a fully working demo link?

[Greg-J]

It's only as easy or as difficult to alter the script as you are experienced with PHP...

(msls) can probably be installed on a Windows platform. We took Windows paths into account during development, but we haven't tested it so we simply recommend running it on Linux.

[nagiee]

Thanks. i will just stick with the "LAMP" implementation.

will be getting my copy soon.

[bosshogg01]

ok now i get it, this is just a layout script, not a full resource script :detective:

[Greg-J]

That is correct.

[NYCBORN]

I love the script but how good is the script for SEO? Last script I purchased MSCMS was a nightmare even though it looked nice.

[Greg-J]

As far as 'SEO' goes, it is excellent.

[NYCBORN]

I'm interested as soon as my funds are replenished.

[Jazzylee77]

There are no subcategories at this time, no. It's the first and most common requested feature though, and it'll make it into the next update.

So since I have made subcategories in msrs, it would probably be best that I wait for this feature to integrate msls into msrs.

[Greg-J]

So since I have made subcategories in msrs, it would probably be best that I wait for this feature to integrate msls into msrs.
Yes indeed.

[gootecks]

Sounds like a great script! I am very new to myspace resource sites though, and I was wondering if you can run one of these sites with VPS hosting? The reason is that I am already paying $50/month for it and it seems tedious to use an external image hosting site for the images when it seems like it'd be easier to just host locally. Is there something I'm missing?

[Greg-J]

Sounds like a great script! I am very new to myspace resource sites though, and I was wondering if you can run one of these sites with VPS hosting? The reason is that I am already paying $50/month for it and it seems tedious to use an external image hosting site for the images when it seems like it'd be easier to just host locally. Is there something I'm missing?
msls will run ust fine on a VPS.

The feature to remotely host images is so you can upload them to places like imageshack and save yourself the bandwidth costs. You don't need to host your images externally, it's just an option provided for people for when their sites get large enough to benefit from this feature.

[SWD]

how is this performing for you guys that bought it? im thinking on buying it myself?

[MyspaceTraffic]

Just bought it :) Now time for the waiting game for my domain. :(

[hk995]

how is this performing for you guys that bought it? im thinking on buying it myself?
ya, it would be nice to know if you guys get good results or no!! so anyone wants to share!?

[allyouneed]

i think everyone is staying quiet lol

[vulcanstudios]

I got it to fit into my MSRS with work, but before doing that it was up and running in less then five minutes in it's normal version.

[Greg-J]

I don't think a lot of people are going to post their success stories. They don't necessarily want the competition...

[mincioni]

hi, im interested in buying msls for use on on my non-msrs site.

couple of questions...

the [template: portal] link is broken. can i view this template?

how do the star ratings work? do the users rate the layouts? how?

is the code encrypted? i ask because i would probably need to mod it somewhat to tie it into my custom site.

thanks!

[NYCBORN]

Great domain name.

Btw I found the demo for the first one here

Link (http://www.buildrevenues.com/msls/demo1/)

[Elvis.]

http://www.myspacepros.com/products/

[mincioni]

nycborn & elvis,

thanks for your help, glad you like the name. :)

[Des]

There is only 2 file that are encrypted, but those files contain no markup so creating your own template for your site should be easy depending on your php skills.

[minnseoelite]

well i wont say exactly how good mine is doing but lets say it is doing well enough that I purchased my second one a few days ago :)

[Panic!]

How the hell is this script installed? I got it half an hour ago and all I have are .sun and .lin files.

[Panic!]

Sorry my bad didn't download the myspace layout pack.

[jeff]

Can I see an example of the admin panel please? Very interested in this piece of software...

Also from previous customers can I see any testimonials? Kinda skeptical due to the fact the first script bought elsewhere was a piece of crap & false advertised but I do like the fact there is an online community for help for this script.

[Greg-J]

This post contains screenshots of the admin panel:
http://myspacepros.com/forum/showpost.php?p=25968&postcount=33

[agatha]

Hi Greg,
due to my recent crush with realeditor.com :wub: I'm asking you if msls can show live preview from friend name (not friend id), or if you are planning to add that feature to it. Thank you :)

[MWD]

Hi,

I ordered the script yesterday.

One question, is there another forum I should have access too (owners forum?)

I checked builrevenues but that site was down for me.

Looks a great script, I'm just sorting some hosting out then I'll be looking to fll it up with some layouts.

Thanks!
MWD.

[Mixi]

hey greg I saw somebody selling ur script for 69 bucks here http://www.tradebit.com/filedetail.php/1748721 didnt know if it was you before or what just figured I'd let you know.

[Greg-J]

The link is down now, but even if it was it doesn't matter. They wouldn't get any further than installing it.

[hotmonkee]

hey greg I saw somebody selling ur script for 69 bucks here http://www.tradebit.com/filedetail.php/1748721 didnt know if it was you before or what just figured I'd let you know.

i just wanted to reply to this, sorry i know its in the wrong place, jess found one of my packs being sold on this same place, had all my samples and descriptions...etc. the person who initially bought my pack from me had her email down within a day.

[NYCBORN]

Couple of questions before I purchase.
Can I customize the script at all? I want to use Deep's Profile Editor to be able to edit the Layout using a form on the code.

I also want to be able to integrate with my current layout mywebpower dot com.

Can I change the preview to open in a new page (_blank) rather than the same page?

Does the script add alt tags to images?

Thanks.

[Des]

Yes you can change the template, there is 3 different ones to use as a guide.

Yes you would be able to include deeps profile editor, I've never seen his code so I dont know how it all fits together, but it is very possible that it can be done.

It can go into any sub directory so yes it can be integrated with your current site.

Getting the preview to open up in a new window is simple and easy, just a customization of the template.

To be honest I cant remember, if it doesnt it wont be hard to do as it would be a mod on a template.

[cldnails]

When setting up categories through the admin side, is it possible to setup sub categories?

The admin demo still isn't working so any info would be appreciated. Also, if someone has some more demo links of their site, it's appreciated as well.

[Des]

Sorry there isnt any sub categories as of yet.

[MKInfo]

Also, if someone has some more demo links of their site, it's appreciated as well.

I had a template redesigned.

http://imzi.com/

Not live as such yet still a few tweaks needed but you get the idea

[MrWizard]

Here's our site:

Quality Layouts
http://qualitylayouts.net/

[cldnails]

Hey guys, your sites look great, but dang't, need that sub-category option.

[BGray]

The subcategory would be nice. I just asssumed it would come with this feature.

[deniseb]

I'm sure this is explained somewhere, but....

I have an MSRS site. If I purchase MSLS, do I need to have a new site for it, or can I use it on the MSRS site? So, do I need a new domain?

Is it better to have a separate domain for the layout site?

thanks!
D

[Jazzylee77]

Many are using MSLS as their layout section of MSRS. I however have created different levels of subcategories in MSRS and will wait till subcategories are supported in MSLS. Others with the standard layout folder setup have transitioned smoothly to using msls for layouts.

[ituhitam]

this script is awesome/...

[r32faisal]

demos not working :(

[itbejake]

Try out this site.. http://www.allprofilepimp.com/

I just googled 'MSLS myspace' and found that site.

[myspacemy]

Can somebody tell me if i am better off using MSRS or MSLS for a layout website? MSRS was suggested but its not available?