May 2011

Contact Management Software for Artists

by Alyson Stanfield on May 31, 2011

It’s been a couple of years since I posted a list of software for storing your inventory and contact lists. Not a lot has changed, but it’s time to post an update.

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Contact Lists: The Basics

by Alyson Stanfield on May 30, 2011

I haven’t said it in awhile, but remember that your contact list is your #1 asset. No one knows the same people you do and people are more likely to buy from you if they know and like you.

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Twitter Tweekly via @abstanfield

by Alyson Stanfield on May 29, 2011

In this Tweekly: Chronic Creative Promiscuity, photoshop training for artists, gallery plugin for WordPress, signature blocks for web-based email, and what words NOT to use in your Twitter bio.

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How to Organize Photos of Your Art on Facebook

by Alyson Stanfield on May 27, 2011

It’s much easier to promote your Facebook pages when your art is well organized in photo albums. Create photo albums on your page that make sense and that have only related images within them. Organize them as you would on a website.

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What words of wisdom do you have for those who live with or love artists? This DTT was prompted by a scene in the current novel I’m reading, The Time Traveler’s Wife, in which the main male character (Henry) observes the needs and behaviors of his artist-wife (Clare).

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Reminders for Your Art Biz

by Alyson Stanfield on May 25, 2011

It’s easy to get caught up in the tsunami of advice, marketing tools, and social media messages. Take time to remember what is most important. It’s the annual Memorial Day issue of the Art Marketing Action newsletter. Slow down and make sure you’re on track with these reminders.

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Create a Fan Page (Business Page) on Facebook: Updated

by Alyson Stanfield on May 23, 2011

I’m keeping my promise to artists I met on my book tour and at my workshop last week that I would post updated instructions for creating a business page on Facebook.

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What would compel you to become a member of an artist organization? What benefits are you seeking? What kind of leadership are you looking for? What would make you write a check and join up?

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Go Make Art

by Alyson Stanfield on May 18, 2011

Are you devoting enough time to the studio? Without your art, you have nothing to promote and share with the world.

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Checklist for Promoting a New Product

by Alyson Stanfield on May 16, 2011

Whenever I create a new product, I go through a series of steps to make sure the product is available on all of my sites. Sometimes I execute this process better than other times, so I thought it was about time I write it down. Maybe it will help you with the items you sell online.

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