Dynamic universal links

I know that is a confusing title but what I need is help with a few things. One being I want to create my own links like Sign out, Messages and Profile.

What I mean is if I put this in my template

Code:

<div id="sNavbar">
  <ul>
    <li><a href="http://forumthememedia.forumotion.com/search">Search</a></li>
    <li><a href="http://forumthememedia.forumotion.com/register">Register</a></li>
    <li><a href="#">No New Messages</a></li>
    <li><a href="#">Profile</a></li>
    <li><a href="#">Sign out</a></li>
  </ul>
</div>

Then what would be the dynamic link be for messages, profile and sign out? So that whenever a user is logged in they can click on profile and it takes them to their profile.

Another thing is I want the message link to show an image when there is a new message.. how do I do this?

Hi,

Just click on Profile navigation of the forum you are doing it for and take the links from the browser. Do it for all.

I got the links from another forum but that wouldn't work because they would apply specifically to my user.


Solution:
Profile link: /profile?mode=editprofile
PM (Inbox): /privmsg?folder=inbox
Sign out: m/login?logout