A weekly roundup of craft, design, and business related news and links.
How One Artist Reached her Market through Extreme Networking – A case study of how one artist markets her butt off to make great connections with her fans, collectors, and potential customers
The Ultimate Guide to Increasing Blog Conversion Rates – Here are 7 conversion site reviews that will show you how to increase blog conversion rates without messing around with any of that “tech” stuff.
Two thoughts on using social media for marketing – 5 Reasons (and 5 Tips) Businesses Need to Exercise Their Social Media Muscle and Clintavo’s Position on Marketing Art via Facebook and Twitter
I’ve heard countless jewelers and potters complain about how many of them there are at any particular show, so I give you – 5 Ways To Thrive In A Overcrowded Industry
10 Steps for a Successful Handmade Product Launch – One artist shows how she manages a product launch and how you can use the same model for yourself
Feeling disengaged or distracted from your art? Wishing you could get back into the flow? Be the river – Creative Insights: Lesley Riley