Have you ever thought about the number of visitors, or lack thereof, that come directly to your art blog from the search engines? And if so, did you ever stop to consider the importance of those visitors for your art business?
When a person uses a search engine (like Google, or Bing) to look. . . read more
Changing the name you have used to promote and sell your art isn’t something to undertake lightly, but with a few key considerations, it can not only refresh your enthusiasm but open up potential new markets as well.
For 10 years I’d used a creative business name, which customers came to. . . read more
Even if you’ve been a diehard gallery artist your entire life, this is the year to put your art online. Here’s why:
1. Internet users are everywhere
According to Business2Community.com and the latest US Digital Media Usage Report, 3 out of 4 people in the US will be internet users. . . read more
When was the last time you gave your art blog a design overhaul? Three years ago? Five? Well, it may be time to spruce things up a bit!
Below are seven signs that your art blog may need a re-design:
1. It looks outdated
While “outdated” is a general term that can mean so many. . . read more
A while back I wrote a few articles on how to effectively use guest posts and how to write guest posting guidelines but did you know there is one more way you can make the guest posting process on your blog completely painless?
Just by creating a few email templates, which you can use over. . . read more
A few days ago I heard that Christie’s would be auctioning off Elizabeth Taylor’s glamorous clothing and jewelry. So naturally I clicked over to Christies.com to see how the bidding was going for a beautiful pair of 1960s cuff bracelets. . .
Alas, as I write this, the bracelets are. . . read more
In a recent interview where I asked 5 artists how they make a living from their creativity, one of the interviewees, Jonathan Hardesty (who is also an art teacher) happened to mention that one of the saddest things he sees is “someone who is 65 years old that comes to me saying. . . read more
This year I am in the middle of updating some articles I wrote eight or so years ago, and you know what I discovered? Reading paragraph, upon paragraph, upon paragraph on the web can be cumbersome.
No wonder the experts suggested using headers, sub-headers, and bullet points when writing for. . . read more
I have several short slideshows of my painting process posted on my blog, as well as my website, and they always seem to have an appreciative audience.
When I first began creating slideshows, my methods were a little “hit and miss.” But after experimenting quite a bit, I now have. . . read more
So often we get stuck thinking that galleries are the only way to formulate an artistic career, that we forget about the myriad of other money-making opportunities available to artists.
While a select few lucky artists can make a living selling their art through galleries alone, the rest of. . . read more
How would you like to own a calculator that could calculate the perfect price for your art? All you'd have to do is punch in a few numbers, and it would tell you exactly how to price your work. . . read more
Have you ever thought about promoting your artwork by giving away some of it for free on your blog?
Whether you decide to have a full-blown contest or just a plain old giveaway, it’s important that you lay down some ground rules up front which will keep yourself safely on the right side. . . read more
Do you ever accept guest post for your art blog? Make your life easier by creating a guest posting guidelines page that clearly states what you're looking for in blog post submissions, using the following tips. . . read more
In my quest to re-launch my fledgling art career I’ve been leaving no stone unturned. And recently I’ve realized that I’ve been overlooking one of the simplest, most effective, and cheapest methods for gaining exposure for my art. . . read more