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The Best Free Website Hosts for Artists
When deciding whether you should build your own website, cost is a factor for many artists. There is no point in shelling out $250 a year for a fully-featured website that you’ll barely use. There are times that using a free website provider makes sense for many artists. A free website can be an ideal […]
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How to Find and Use the Best Hashtags for Artists
When it comes to getting your art found on Instagram, it’s important to understand how hashtags factor into your overall strategy. This article answers these basic questions about how to find and use the best hashtags for artists: How Important are Hashtags for Artists? On a scale of one to ten, hashtags are about a […]
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How Collectors Find Your Art Online
Getting your art online and available is a big accomplishment. Congratulations if you’ve come this far! And now that you have, it’s time to start thinking about how to get your art found by collectors (and designers, curators, and other art buyers.) Marketing your art for sale online involves much more than building an online […]
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How to Sell Your Art On Instagram
Instagram has changed the way many collectors shop for art. Collectors have been scrolling Instagram looking for the newest behind-the-scenes posts from their favorite artists. Now, Instagram wants to help you turn them into loyal collectors. Instagram recently announced it is focusing on shopping. 81% of people use Instagram to research products they want to […]
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Top Reasons Artists Fail at Business (and What to Do About It)
There is an elephant in the art business room. In the United States, about twenty percent of business startups fail in the first year. About half succumb to business failure within five years. By year 10, only about 33% survive. (Source: US Small Business Administration) The statistics for artists are just as grim. In a […]
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Is it Legal to Use Song Lyrics and Titles in Your Art?
Some great artwork is inspired by the lyrical stylings of songs. Because music can become the soundtrack of our own lives, artwork created incorporating lyrics and titles of songs can create an instant connection with the viewer. We relate to the art because we relate to the music. But is it really legal to use […]
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11 Things You Should Know Before Pricing Your Art
Pricing your art can be so confusing, it can be a barrier to selling work for many artists. It can be extremely difficult to put a dollar value on a piece of art that is infused with your heart and soul. Truly, your work is priceless. But, you still have to put a price on […]
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101 Short Video Ideas For Artists: Reels, Shorts & Tik Tok
Want to reach more people and tilt the algorithm in your favor? Create short videos for Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and Tik Tok. 2020 saw the rise of the short video, and it’s official, they are here to stay. With attention spans being shorter than ever, social media platforms continue to prioritize short video content […]
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Manage Your Social Media & Take Back Your Life
Artists are exasperated with the hamster wheel of social media. “Get on all the platforms,” they said. “Post daily,” they said. “Optimize your profile,” they said. If this has been your strategy, you might be ready to give up social media altogether. Building a community on social media is still a valuable way to connect […]
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How to Get Your Art Noticed on Social Media in Spite of The Algorithm
If you’ve been posting beautiful photos of your art every day and getting no traction, you might be wondering: How do I get my art noticed on social media? To get your art noticed on social media, you will need to go around the algorithm. Instead of waiting to be discovered, you should target your […]
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