Why artists need a website?AND what are some considerations when putting one together.

Source:
https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-5dec3-11ef6cd

Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie discuss Stephanie's do artists need a website.  If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at [email protected]
Key talking points: 

a resounding yes!
a website is a portfolio.  
Quick websites you can set up are Behance, Wix, and many others
 by having your own website you are getting a captive audience.
lzbthcreative.com is a member in Stephanie's Positive Painter Program who has done a phenomenal job of evolving her website to define her purpose.
when you own your own website, you can customize it to your style
when you own your website you can't be shut down by Facebook, Instagram etc...
bubblybibbly.com if you love reading and libations that can go with them.
listen for more options in the podcast 
Protect Your Image Tips
watermark your artwork
disable right-clicking
have the images be 72dpi so they can't be reproduced.

What to name your website:
identify with your brand - if you don't know what you want then use your name (if it is easy to spell and available)
check out episode 22 about naming your website and protecting your name/family.

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Resources
Check out these two articles: 
06_Art Business Tip: Art Business Revenue Streams – Part 1 - Define Artist Website
07_Art Business Tip: Art Business Revenue Streams – Part 2 - Artist Website
Our Websites and Shops
Stephanie:  https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws
 
Julie:  https://www.juliemstudios.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart
 
Rachel:  https://bubblybibbly.com/ 
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop 
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes
 
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