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Create Your Own Artist's Website

 

Videos that will help you set up your own website plus promote your artwork online.   Learn how to create an effective website Save time from having to figure it out yourself All tools are very easy to use Valuable information even if you already have a website (see more below)

 

Within 15 video segments (7 hours) I walk you step-by-step through how to:

 

• Set up your own website from start to finish in a system that is easy to use
• Sell online using PayPal or Google Checkout
• Engage with collectors through Email Marketing
• Photograph your work and edit images
• Set up Facebook/Twitter and how they can be used to grow your collector base
• Blogging
• Optimize pages for search engines to attract more visitors to your website
• Track visits to your website and how certain information can be helpful
• Link social networks together & tools for easy monitoring and management

 

The videos and information included work on all computers systems with internet access.

 

I understand that your studio time is precious, so these videos will simplify the process for you, save you time from having to learn this yourself, and show you how to create a website that is effective.

Want to see more details of what's included with each video? Click here

 

 

Already have a website?

More and more people are tackling website design without proper instruction and are not happy with the performance of their website because it's not attracting visitors, it's difficult to update, or it does not have the features they need (eg - a blog, ability to sell online, search engine optimization, etc). If this describes you, these videos will help you set up a website from start to finish with the tools necessary to reach people online, in a system that is very easy to use and has all the features you will need, and I will explain how to use it effectively to attract visitors and people interested in your work (see the testimonial below).

 

 

 

 

How do I receive these videos and what will my website look like?

Online tools change often, so I decided to provide these videos viewable online immediately after payment, using a username & password to access them, so that I can update the videos as changes happen. You will automatically have access to the latest updates rather than receiving a DVD or download where some items may be out of date in a few months. The videos are quite large in size so you can easily follow along with what I'm doing on the computer (see an example here) and all of the systems I use within the videos work on any computer system, all you need is Internet access. The website builder I recommend comes with over 100 different designs to choose from so your website will be unique. You can view examples of websites I have done for artists using the same system.

 

 

Watch clips for free

Short clip about how to create a slideshow of images - Click here

(This video shows the actual size of the videos in the series and how I go through
each step myself while explaining how to do it and why)

The video below shares features and elements your website should include.
The rest of the videos are recordings of the complete process as shown in the clip above.

 

 

Click on the questions below for answers to frequently asked questions:

 

• Do I need a website?
  
  If you show your work publicly, looking for gallery representation and want to stay connected with people interested in your work, it is important to have a website where art collectors, galleries and others can learn more about you, view your work, potentially purchase your work, and keep up to date on what you're doing.
  
  I was recently asked what the importance of having your own website is, when there are art websites and social media sites that you can have your own page. The main reasons are so that you have your own custom domain name rather than a subdomain of their website (such as theirsite.com/yourname) and so that you are in control of your site and its content. By promoting and adding content to your personal website you are building your online presence within search engines instead of helping to make other websites more popular where people can easily leave your page and view someone else's work. It is helpful to add your work to art websites as another venue where people can find your work, but everything should direct people back to your website.
• Are these videos for me?
  
  These videos will simplify the process for you because I take you through each step, thus saving you time as you won't have to learn it yourself or fumble around trying to figure out how to do things, and you will learn how to create a website that is effective. If you prefer to have someone set up a website for you that you can take over when it's done, then see our option for professional website design that is also affordable.
• What should I look for in a website?
  
  There are certain elements that a website should have to be effective. If you have been looking into setting up your own website, you probably already know that there are quite a few do-it-yourself website services available, many specifically designed for artists. These website systems are great because they have provided an affordable way for people to create a website without spending thousands of dollars on having a custom website built. So what should you look for in a website system? One that makes it easy for you to update yourself and easily change the design of the site, that has a good selection of templates and color schemes to choose from, includes a blog as part of the website, provides the ability to sell online, includes mobile friendly versions, search engine optimization capabilities, email marketing capabilities, and lets you do some more customized things if needed. There are numerous systems that provide these tools and features. I have tried quite a few and the one I recommend in these videos I have found to be the easiest to use and provides all of the features I mentioned. I have set up websites for people that say they aren't very computer savvy and they have all found this system easy to use. And on top of all that, they offer a free version, so you can't beat the price.
• Are there any additional costs to having a website?
  
  To have a website you will need to pay for a domain name, which can cost anywhere from $7.99/year and up depending on where you purchase it from (I will provide recommendations in the video or if you want to secure a domain name now I recommend GoDaddy - they have domains from $7.99). Typically you also need to pay for website hosting as well but the system I use as an example when setting up your own website provides a free option if you don't mind leaving the credit to them at the bottom of the page. If you want that credit removed the cost is $48 US/year or less (if you pay for multiple years up-front), which is inexpensive for hosting. There are no monthly fees or other additional costs.
• Do you offer additional support?
  
  Technology changes so quickly so I will update the videos as new information and features become available. I will also provide additional resources on using these tools as well as links to other articles and websites that provide helpful information through Facebook, Twitter and email.

 

 

Choose the videos you want!

The full video series includes all of the elements listed above but if you only want a website and don't want to learn about social media then you can choose the video chapters that suit your needs. I have also broken each video into small sized pieces so that you can directly find the information you need if you only want to know about certain items, or you can watch the whole thing at your own pace, so it's really your choice what you want to learn, how much time you spend, and how you use it.

 

To Purchase - please see options & info below:

• All prices are in US dollars (taxes are added within Canada)
• Following registration you will receive an email to complete the registration process by providing payment, then you will receive another email with details on how to access the videos. As online tools change often, I will update videos as there are changes and you will automatically have access to the latest updates. They are viewable online only for that reason (not a DVD or download).
• Broadband (high speed) Internet is required to view videos.
• Javascript and Pop-Up Windows need to be enabled in your web browser (they will be settings within your browser preferences).

 

Full Video Series - $100 (Save $40) Only $6.67 per chapter! 15 Chapters Including Everything in Packages 2-5: Choosing a domain name & things you should know Setting up your own website Selling online using PayPal Blogging Social sharing buttons to people can easily share your website with others Search engine optimization Google Analytics to track your online marketing Editing images using Photoshop Elements Email marketing Setting up and using Facebook & Twitter	One-time payment with unlimited access to videos.
Website Only - $80 9 Chapters Including: Setting up your own website Selling online using PayPal Blogging Social sharing buttons to people can easily share your website with others Search engine optimization Google Analytics to track your online marketing Website best practices	One-time payment with unlimited access to videos.
Email Marketing Only - $20 2 Chapters Including: Setting up email marketing with MailChimp Creating subscriber lists Adding a sign-up form to your website Designing lists and email content Sending emails and tracking results Email marketing best practices	One-time payment with unlimited access to videos.
Facebook & Twitter - $30 3 Chapters Including: Setting up a Facebook business page Custom welcome page to encourage people to LIKE you Setting up a Twitter page Learn how to use both to grow your followers Get them working together to save you time	One-time payment with unlimited access to videos.
Photoshop Elements Basics - $10 1 Chapter Including: Cropping images Color correcting images Sizing images for the web, print, and show/competition entries Saving images for the web Creating your own image from scratch (helpful if you want your own banner image for your website or email, etc)	One-time payment with unlimited access to videos.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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