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
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 It looks outdated
While “outdated” is a general term that can mean so many.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
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
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
Does your art blog have a page dedicated to you, the artist? Whether you call it an artist’s bio or an about me page, it should be an essential part of your art blog. Here are 6 tips for creating the perfect, and ever-evolving, artist’s bio. . . read more
There are many good ways to determine how you should price your art. . . but in addition to making sure that you’re covering costs, I believe you should also have an overall strategy in mind. . . read more
Aside from taking great photos of your art, it's important to understand the basics of preparing and uploading your images to your art blog. This will help with everything from load time and bandwidth usage to SEO and user accessibility. . . read more
Have you ever found yourself short on time, but you just hate to forego writing a new post for your art blog? Well, I have good news. . . there’s no need to agonize over written words when a video will do just as well!
The next time you’re in a bind, head on over to [...]. . . read more
Which of the following statements do you hear most often about your prices? “You’re asking HOW much for your art??” or “What a bargain! I thought it would be much more!” Neither is ideal, of course. . . read more