Registration Opens Soon For Artist Online!

• Are you struggling with a website that isn’t working?

• Or are you still struggling to get a website up and running?

• Does your ‘to do’ list include developing a better web presence but you don’t know where to start?

• Are you ready for a website that can help you gain a wider audience and loyal customers?

Does any of this sound familiar?

If you are ready to work on your online presence so that you can build a wider audience and loyal customers then it’s time to register for Artist Online. In this 8-week program I walk you through the confusing maze of choices, answer your questions and teach you the basics using a combination of conference calls, screencast tutorials, handouts, forum posts, email and live online instruction.  

Artist Online is for you if:

• You don’t have time to sift through dozens of options for website design
• You are overwhelmed by the choices, options, possibilities and prices of web design for your portfolio website
• You are tired of paying web designers thousands of dollars
• You want more control over what is on your website, and the ability to change things at any time
• You are embarrassed by your website
• You secretly worry you must not be a ‘real’ artist because your website is outdated, not user-friendly or non-existent
• The task of sifting through all of the different possibilities stops you from taking action and creating a website or updating your existing site
• You wish you had a place to go where a familiar face and a friendly voice can walk you through some of the choices

The goal is for you to get your site up in 30 days and I also want to support you as you continue to develop and tweak the site (or if life gets in the way and it takes you a little longer to complete the website) so I’ve made this a12 week program.

Here’s What You Learn When You Join Artist Online:

• How to create a website using Wordpress
• How to create a website using a drag and drop interface with no coding necessary (we’ll use my top pick from the guide for template driven website builders)
• How to set up a Facebook Fan Page and tips to drive traffic to the page
• The answers to your most pressing questions about your online presence. There will be eight (8) group calls.You ask questions about WordPress, web design options, Photoshop, Facebook fan pages, blogging, FTP servers, shopping carts, plugins, widgets, membership sites and more. I share practical information, resources and tips -  personalized solutions and support from daMuse. If I don’t KNOW the answer I will FIND the answer. Research is one of the things I do best.

There’s more – join Artist Online and receive:

• The Cool, Calm & Collected Guide To A Better Artist Website:Tools and tips to help you create a website without raising your blood pressure or breaking the bank. An ebook chock-full of resources and tips ($27 value)
• Access to a members only forum for 12 weeks. Share and discuss with other artists in the program
• Encouragement and thoughtful guidance as you work on your website
• Screencast tutorials
• Weekly resource lists
  

PLUS: I share all of the resources I use to run the DAM site and break down how I do it

And if you are ready, you can take advantage of this:

Upgrade to Artist Online Plus and receive all of the benefits of the Artist Online Level, PLUS:

• Three private 15 minute phone or Skype work sessions with daMuse*
• The ability to ask daMuse one question a day (Monday through Thursday) via email for the duration of the 12 week program.

*To prepare for your 15 minute one-on-one sessions, you can submit your questions in advance to take full advantage of your time with daMuse.

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Just want the resource directory, my number one tip for artist websites and the checklist to help you activate the tip? You can purchase the guide without the program and explore on your own – click here for more information.

A website that features your art is no longer an option for artists.  It’s a necessity. You want a website to invite viewers in and convince them to stay awhile, like your art. It’s often the first exposure to your work and an opportunity for you to help admirers transition to customers.

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FAQs

1. Will you design my website?

No, I’m not a web designer. I’m really good at connecting you with the right tools and the right people to help, no matter what your budget.

One of the things I do in the Artist Online program is to teach you how to set up a website using the Wordpress platform and using a template driven website hosted website package. I can also set your website up (cost: $247) using one of the resources that are available. 

2.  When does Artist Online start?

The program begins on Monday, January 9, 2012 and ends on Friday, March 2, 2012.

3.  The timing doesn’t really work for me right now. Will you be offering the program again?

Possibly, but likely not until September 2012.

4.  I’ll be out of town for a week.  Will I have access to the content that I missed.

Yes. The first four weeks of the program cover most of the basics and there are 4 additional weeks of support and another 4 weeks that the forums and materials will be available  – you have plenty of time to catch up.

5. What does the program cost?

The cost of the program is $147, which includes a comprehensive eBook of resources and assignments in addition to 8 weeks of instruction and support, and on top of that another 4 weeks of access to the materials and forums (bringing the total number of weeks to 12).

OR

You can join Artist Online Plus for $227, which includes all of the above plus one-on-one assistance through 3 phone calls and one email question each day for the 8 weeks, 

5.  I bought the eBook. Is the content in the eBook the same as the Artist Online program?

The eBook is only a small part of what is covered in the program. 

6.  Since I already bought the book, can I get a discount on the program?

Yes! Send me an email after you register and I will refund the price of the book.

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Who Am I?

I’m Susan Lomuto and I am not a web designer. I am the author of Daily Art Muse, a research diva, an ex-non-profit executive director, a lover of contemporary fine craft.

When I started DAM five years ago I didn’t know the first thing about websites or blogs – in fact I didn’t even know what a blog was – I just knew I had inspiration to share.

I was so passionate about sharing the art that inspired me I set out on a learning curve that took me from Blogger to Wordpress to Photoshop to HTML to CSS to Social Media and a very long list of other skills. Along the way I mastered many of these skills and become passionate about the impact of simple, effective websites for artists.

My search for great art to share with the thousands of people who read Daily Art Muse has resulted in me visiting more than 200,000 artist’s websites.

I’ve seen it all – from websites that have not been updated in ten years to websites that have so many bells and whistles that it is impossible to find the art.

When it comes to artist websites I know the must-have features and the don’t-even-think-about-it mistakes to avoid.

I’ve lost count of how many times I have found exciting art that I wanted to feature on Daily Art Muse, but couldn’t because the artist’s website wasn’t good enough to support the work or the artist didn’t have a website.

It doesn’t have to happen to you!  I’m on a mission to help artists showcase their work online in a way that serves them.

I hear from artists almost every day that they need a website, or need to update an existing website, find a web designer, wait until they have money for a web designer, find the time. I am asked again and again: How did I set up my blog? Can I recommend an affordable web designer? Do I teach artists how to get their work in front of online customers or galleries?

Frustrated by what I was seeing and hearing I put my research skills to work to find high quality alternatives that won’t break the bank. I weeded through hundreds of resources, spent countless hours compiling information and created a list of best picks. In the Artist Online program I tell you what they are and teach you how to use them.