We have some updates for you. We have added new themes! Simply click on the Themes link in the header, and you'll notice we've added a second page of new theme options. Of course, we'll be continually adding new themes:


We've also added new modules. One module I'd like to highlight is Pandora. Pandora is an online music radio service. They have a variety of great music radio stations! You can currently find this module under the "Recently Added" section or you can simply search our widget gallery for 'Pandora'.

Let's take a brief and closer look at YourMinis, which AOL acquired last week. YourMinis create widgets for you to use on your blog, website, startpage, and desktop. Yes, all 4!

So how does it work?

First, go to the widget gallery, and let's choose the "YouTube Videos" widget which is currently under the Top Rated widgets:



Next, after selecting the widget, you will see a preview of the widget. In the grid view, select the "COPY ME" button to select your destination for the widget. You should see this now:




Next, you choose your destination for the widget. For example, if you are using Windows Vista, you will choose the Windows icon in the 3rd Row. Or, if you want to use it in FaceBook, you will select the FaceBook icon in the 1st Row. I will choose the first option 'Copy Embed Code', which will provide me an HTML code snippet and I simply just copy/paste the code into this blog entry. Each blog type differs in how they require you to embed HTML code, but many of the popular blogs are listed as default options (shown above).

Done!

**NOTE: currently, only a limited number of YourMinis work with myAOL. For the specific list of widgets, please view this previous blog post.

We just launched a new feature for myAOL: themes. You can now select and choose your own theme to personalize your page. It has been a highly requested feature!

You can add your own theme by clicking on the Themes link in the upper right corner of the page, shown here:



Then, simply choose the theme that you prefer:


Please contact us if you would like to see any particular new theme. We will be adding new themes throughout the year - enjoy!

In addition to the AOL Mail module, you can now also add the Gmail Module and Yahoo Mail modules! Check them out if you have a Gmail or Yahoo account.

You can find the Gmail module here:


And find the Yahoo Mail module here:

We are pleased to have launched the myAOL Blog in preparation to launching some exciting new updates to the myAOL product. Welcome aboard, as we plan to use this blog to introduce you to our product team, keep you updated on product news, analysis and features as well as give perspective on industry news related to personalization on the web.

Additionally, we would like to use this blog as a way to better connect with our users as we look for feedback about the myAOL product offerings. So please feel free to drop us a comment. While we will not be able to address every comment and email we will definitely be reading it and taking it into account as our users are important part of the myAOL team.

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Cheers,
Frank Gruber
myAOL Product Manager