At the end of the day, that’s the only way to leave the social media hamster wheel. You never know what the algorithm is up to next and you must consider that social media companies have first and foremost their own financial well-being in mind.
With incalculable algorithmic changes, a push towards paid promotion, and AI-driven tools suggesting you the same images as paid ads that they restrict your account for (hello “Social Art Dilemma“), it’s a fact that social media can kill your art career—if you’re solely relying on those platforms.
On my own artist website, I cannot only share my work, I can also share inspiration, tips and advice based on my experiences and thus help other artists. I know that the people who read my posts, drop a comment or sign up for my mailing list, have a genuine interest in my art and my content.
…and creating exposure for a website is way more straightforward than for any social media account. Because, as opposed to Instagram and the like, Google offers you a whole lot of helpful articles on how to make your site get found in the search! But more on that later on in this post.
For now, if that’s not yet convincing enough for you, here are 10 Reasons Why You Should Make A Website For Your Art. ʕᴖᴥᴖʔ
Love this! I recently have begun to transition out of social media completely (for business and personal) and have wondered what ways I could expand my reach in a more authentic way. I think a blog is my next step!
So far my biggest draw to get new people exposed to my art are workshops. I have done a good amount in the past two years and now successfully launched at-home kits with the loyal people I have had face-to-face interactions with.
So far I have used the free website builder through square. I am thinking maybe there is a way to tap into the local market to jump start my blog too. You’ve got me brainstorming now!
Hi Patricia, thank you so much for the comment! I love to hear from my readers.
I think it’s a great idea for you to start a blog, because it can help you get exposure for your workshops but also reach global markets (not only your local market).
If you need any help, feel free to check out my website building section with lots of free tutorials on art blogging, or reach out to me directly!
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Hi Sandy, great to hear that the post was helpful! I wish you all the best for your creative journey ❤︎
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