People are always short on time. But if you’re an art blogger you still want your readers to stick around long enough to read more than one blog post. Luckily, there’s a way to solve both problems. . . read more
Now that your art blog is up-and-running (and you have a few posts under your belt) it’s time to get that blog noticed! Here are 8 simple rules for getting more readers, and more ATTENTION online.. . . read more
Ever asked yourself, "How do I protect my artwork from being copied from my website?" Well believe it or not, there's really only ONE solution. Here it is. . . read more
Back in 2010 Blogger launched a template designer that promised to make changing one's overall blog design effortless and pain-free. I was a little skeptical. . . but boy were my worries unfounded! Here's how I did it. . . read more
Last month, I wrote about using Flickr as an image hosting service for your blog. What I didn’t do was explain how copyrights work, or what Flickr’s default licenses mean. Today we’re going to do just that. . . read more
Have you ever uploaded an image to Blogger and later wanted to pull it but discovered you don't know where that photo is stored? Or, do you host your art blog on another service which limits the amount of images you can share with your readers?. . . read more
As we head into the new year, it's only natural that we begin to think about restructuring our businesses (and our lives) so that we can have a more balanced and productive year. Our art blogs should be no exception.. . . read more
When people ask me how to start licensing art, my response is “What are your business goals for your art?” I believe you need to take a hard look at your artwork and its audience, as well as your personal desires and abilities. . . read more
You’ve spent months sticking to a rigid blogging schedule for your art blog, and traffic is starting to pick up - but now the busy season is upon you. It’d be a shame to just stop blogging and lose that momentum. . . read more
Artists love black. Love, love, love it. It has class. It engages. It draws you in. But let me tell you, there’s one place where black and all that it stands for will work completely against you and your art . . . read more
It’s important to write blog posts ahead of time and schedule them for future posting if you know your schedule won’t permit you to post on a regular basis. Here are the three steps necessary for automating your blog posts. . . read more
Most artists realize they need more exposure for their art if they want more sales. So they begin to promote their artwork with a particular program or technique. If that doesn’t produce the results they were hoping for, however, often the artist becomes discouraged and gives up their. . . read more
It takes a lot of work to attract visitors to your art blog, but only a few weeks of not posting to lose them forever. That's why if you’re hoping to use your blog to increase your art sales or make connections, it’s important that you keep a regular posting schedule. . . read more
Anything you send out, whether it be a formal portfolio or a simple jpeg, will be the first impression you make on a potential client or curator. You only get to make one first impression - so you don’t want to waste it. . . read more