For an artist I think half the battle is simply getting out there. Lets face it, its a crowded market, its a big world and there are many talented people out there. Figuring out where to go next is one of the things that I find to be the biggest challenge, how can I get my stuff out there to a larger market and whats the right market for me?
As with most things in my business I am simply learning by taking a chance. This week I have been dipping my toe in the giant pool that is the internet. I started this blog and an etsy store. I still feel a little like I am diving into the deep end of the pool without learning to doggie paddle, but I am pleased with the feedback I have gotten so far. But how do I get these efforts out there? I doubt that this blog has any readers I don't know and was shocked the see the etsy store had views before I could email my friends to let them know it existed. So though I only have a few readers (I know I know be patient its only the third entry) does anyone have any ideas on where to put myself out there and how to further advertise what I am doing?
Oh and check out my etsy store at http://www.etsy.com/shop/MonsterHollowStudios :)
Breaking the Silence
2 months ago
Just checked out your Etsy shop - it looks awesome! I especially like the descriptions for each item - great job putting it together.
ReplyDeleteAs for readership - it comes one subscriber at a time! Just keep at it and you will do great - you are always very interesting and have a great sense of humor.
Read other pottery blogs and comment, comment, comment. That really helps spread your name and websites. The blog authors will check you out and people reading your comments can click through, too.
ReplyDeleteI have yet to get my self together enough to post items on my Etsy page.
Thanks Ray! :)
ReplyDeleteJerry the etsy shop was easy and once I started I was like I just want to get this done! This is sad to admit but I cant figure out how to search blogs on here but I have found some cool ones on etsy!
I have a ton of blogs I follow...most of them are listed in my blogroll on my blog. Check them out and you'll find lots more, I'm sure.
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