Have you ever seen an art blog on the very popular Blogspot.com that uses more space than the standard template they give you? Many times, it’s because the artist has added a third column. . . read more
You probably already know that commenting on other blogs can bring traffic back to your own art blog - but the way you handle comments that people leave for YOU will either build or break relationships with your readers. . . read more
Have you ever visited an art blog and wondered how they changed their basic comment tagline to something cute like “12 Birdies Tweeted” or “5 Painters Said”? If so, here's how you can do it too. . . read more
An easy way to get others to spread the word about your blog is to create a “grab button” that fits in the sidebar of their blog. (This allows other bloggers to grab your logo or image and link to your blog, just by coping and pasting some text.). . . read more
Press releases are my #1 marketing tool. . . they are integral to my success as an artist. For example, my most recent drawing was covered by over 20 news organizations and reached hundreds of thousands of new eyeballs for free. . . read more
If you’re an artist, you need a website, right? After all, the first thing anyone will ask you (when you tell them that you’re an artist) is, “Where can I see your work?” If you don’t have a website to point them towards, you may have just lost a potential sale.. . . read more
Once you become comfortable sharing with strangers via your art blog, it can be tempting to throw caution to the wind and write a little more "off the cuff," so to speak. However, it is important to remember that potential clients and customers. . . read more
Most artists who are also bloggers (while never out of ideas for creating art) often struggle with what to share on their blogs. Here are 6 blogging ideas to help keep you posting on a regular schedule:. . . read more
Although I love the idea of composing my posts directly in Blogger’s interface and, with a single click, having my photographs appear and my links become linked, there's something to be said about knowing how to use a little HTML code. . . read more
Recently I added Facebook’s “Like” button to my Wordpress blog. As it turns out, adding the "Like" button to a Google Blogger blog is even easier. There’s just a single edit to be done! Here's a quick tutorial on how to do it. . . read more
Once your art blog is up-and-running you’re probably going to put a lot of work into it - which you won't want to lose. That's why it’s important to take the time to back up your blog somewhere safe. . . read more
Your art blog is more than just a place to show your artwork, announce upcoming shows, and share your life as an artist. It’s also your way of explaining to visitors where to buy your art, how to contact you for commission work, and what your terms of service are.. . . read more
No matter how MUCH I talk to artists about the benefits of blogging, many still resist the idea of starting a blog of their own. It's puzzling, because with blogging, the sky’s the limit. Here's how it works. . . read more
Besides adding a Twitter widget to your art blog - or setting up your blog to automatically tweet about your most recent posts - you can also take advantage of Twitter’s promotional power through the use of a “Tweet This” button or link.. . . read more