Wordpress band plugin, GigPress, is a great for musicians with blogs that want to display touring/performing venues to fans.
This is our new way of kicking off our music category, for those who want to rest their eyes and hear some music. I’m in the process of creating a free mixtape for download, along with Partner Shifty J. Music marketing creates an environment where your music is your greatest asset. Writing for Hip Hop Distribution has been the journal of an indie label in Los Angeles and the steps we are taking in developing a successful music operation, online and offline. This track is entitled “Toss N Turn” and is the second instrumental off the mixtape. Lost Thought and … Continue reading
Establishing your online presence in a Web 2.0 crazed world is critical for any music operation and their success. This list provides different avenues each artist can tap into to increase their visibility online. These different target areas allow you to focus your marketing energy towards different social networks and forms of music promotion. Developing a marketing strategy is easy. With all the tools out their for independent musicians, all it takes is some effort. Web Hosting
As a musician, I need as much help as possible to spread the word about my music and establish online presence and sales. Using widgets on the many social network profiles I have is a great solution. I came across some great sites that allow you to create some free widgets that actually don’t look corny and might draw more users. These widgets allow you to rapidly distribute your content, track and even monetize these viral widgets with your customization. The homepages describe how the process works and different forms of customization for your content or product.
When I began marketing in this crazy social networking environment, I became overwhelmed as to where to start. I worked for an Internet Content Company that provided content to web site owners and their message was clear for promoting yourself, content is key. The more you can write about yourself, the better chances you can have your fans find you. The message was simple, but putting the marketing campaign together was the question. The first step is getting your blog setup. I signed up with WordPress and chose to just experiment with how WordPress works. With the free blog, you … Continue reading
