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Modeling is a very large industry. Supermodels, or highly successful models, only represent a tiny fraction of models and modeling jobs although they do attract the most attention and publicity. Many women dream of becoming a successful top model but like other creative fields such as acting and singing, the competition for model places is fierce and disappointments are many.

Fortunately, the modeling world is vast and there are opportunities for everyone regardless of age, sex, weight, height, ethnicity or skill set. Modeling jobs cover a variety of fields including fashion, art, glamour, print, web, children, family and the list goes on. Most magazines, books, television commercials and other media related fields all require models based on their own particular needs. However becoming a model is not an easy task based on looks, and looks alone. To become a successful model will require a positive attitude, the ability to accept rejection, commitment, determination, hard work and a good working relationship with their model agency.

Beginners should have their photos up on a portfolio hosting site for models. These websites are generally free to join and upload photos and can get you a lot of exposure. I would recommend having memberships and profiles at ALL 3 of the following websites:

Miss Online
Model Mayhem
One Model Place

The first two (Miss Online and Model Mayhem) are totally free. The third is mostly free but you do get constant messages to upgrade to the “gold membership” (which I don’t think is worth the money).

Miss Online doesnt censor profile pages for content. You can add links to your other modeling profiles as well as your myspace page, etc. I’d use Miss Online as the profile link to send prospective agents because it saves alot of time typing in different websites. They go to the Miss Online profile and can link to your others. Simple.

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Modeling 2.0 - The Hottest New Modeling Site

modeling100 — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 23:58:34 +0000

We’ve recently written about the beta version of the new Miss Online Modeling Site. (You can read the post entitled “Best New Modeling Site of 2008).

Well, the new site has been rolled out and the excitement about this new site is huge. This is the first true social networking, or web 2.0, website dedicated to female models.

Members have complete control over their experience. They can import photos directly from flickr, totally customise their modeling profile page and for those who take pictures on the run–they can send it directly from their cell phones to their Miss Online Profile page.

Unlike one model place, which restricts content pertaining to external sites, Miss Online invites it. When models sign up and create a profile, there are questions which ask to type in their OMP #, MM #, Myspace Page, etc. The creators are hoping that this strategy will lead to their website becoming the central login page for all models. Why send agents links to 10 different websites when you can just give them your Miss Online URL and all of that info is in the page.

The site is rich with user features from slideshows, to custom profile badges, widgets and, get this, MODEL TALK! They’ve just included the BETA release of Model Talk on the site. This is a chat room directly on the website where users can interact. Models can give and ask for advise from other models, or agents can discuss job details in real time with the model. No more emailing for days.

Oh, and did I mention –THE GIRLS ARE SMOKING HOT !