Is the Pinterest Problem Really a Problem?

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Just as guest blogger Beth Hayden and I were going to press with the Pinterest post on Monday, the s**t hit the fan. This blogger and that blogger have been raising legitimate concerns about Pinterest’s Terms of Service and copyright infringement. There is enough worry out there that I felt it necessary to follow up on this topic. [...]

How Artists Can Harness the Power of Pinterest

Pinterest for Your Art Business

Pinterest is a great way to showcase your best work to a targeted audience of artists, galleries, and potential customers. Here are some suggestions for artists who want to harness the power of Pinterest. [...]

How to Prioritize Your Online Marketing

Carolin Peters coordinates her website, blog, and Facebook account.

Understanding the mission for various online marketing platforms makes it easier to prioritize your efforts in communicating to your target audience. [...]

5-Minute Social Media Tasks for the Week

©2010 Don Sullivan, Loretta Waits for Taxi. Pen and ink.

Finding it hard to maintain your social media accounts? Here is a list of 5-minute tasks to squeeze into your schedule so you can get in, get off, and then get back to the studio. [...]

Why Your Art is the Profile Picture for Your Facebook Page

Art by Angelique on Facebook

Use a photo of you for your personal profile on Facebook and an image of your art for your business page. Yes, it’s nice to see artists’ faces (I agree! I like to see faces, too), but are you promoting your face or your art? [...]

Is Twitter a Perfect Platform for Introverts?

Twitter seems like an instant platform, but it actually gives introverts a little time to respond and still be part of a conversation. [...]

Compelling Video of Your Art

Philadelphia’s Rosenfeld Gallery is providing videos for their artists who exhibit there. This is a fantastic service for the artists and a smart use of video by the gallery. [...]

Look Like a Whiz on Facebook & Twitter

Art Biz Coach on Facebook

It’s not very easy to find out little secrets about how things work on Facebook and Twitter. Here are a few things I’ve learned that have made me feel more confident in my presence on those sites. [...]

PEARLS of Social Media Wisdom

It’s not just you. Everyone is overwhelmed by all of the options for online marketing. In today’s Art Marketing Action newsletter, I provide PEARLS of social media wisdom. Here’s a sneak peek. [...]

Fine-Tune Your Artist Presence on Facebook

Frances Vettergreen - Facebook

Does your Facebook presence show your friends and fans that you’re going places with your art? Here are 4 quick things you can use to improve your professional presence on Facebook. [...]