http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog Online Marketing for Blogging Musicians Wed, 15 Feb 2012 23:41:40 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/wordpress/marketing-albums-but-selling-singles-now-what/ http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/wordpress/marketing-albums-but-selling-singles-now-what/#comments Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:05:13 +0000 Mario Mendoza http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/?p=1294 http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/wordpress/marketing-albums-but-selling-singles-now-what/feed/ 10 Marketing singles could be a better way for you to present your music. I tried WP Post Footer to customize my footer messages for my music in hopes of creating more sales and longer visits http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/wordpress/improving-your-social-marketing-presence/ http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/wordpress/improving-your-social-marketing-presence/#comments Fri, 15 Jan 2010 03:49:55 +0000 Mario Mendoza http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/?p=1187 Continue reading →]]> http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/wordpress/improving-your-social-marketing-presence/feed/ 4 The goal of this initiative is not to find massive traffic, it’s to find relevant users and increase my content distribution. It is one thing to gauge your monthly visitors, but how active are you in resolving issues or continuing success in your online marketing campaign? I was very pleased to see monthly stats rise, greater discussions and new social networks flourishing adding to my visibility. I got too comfortable in 2009 with just raw numbers, that my data analysis was lacking. You don’t have to be a scholar to make improvements: just show you care and improve. Social Networking/Social … Continue reading → http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/uncategorized/wordpress-themes-for-musicians-on-a-budget/ http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/uncategorized/wordpress-themes-for-musicians-on-a-budget/#comments Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:51:19 +0000 Mario Mendoza http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/?p=1159 http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/uncategorized/wordpress-themes-for-musicians-on-a-budget/feed/ 3 Musicians don't have to have fat wallets to get a quality Wordpress theme http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/uncategorized/should-musicians-use-photoblog-themes/ http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/uncategorized/should-musicians-use-photoblog-themes/#comments Fri, 14 Aug 2009 20:18:16 +0000 Mario Mendoza http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/?p=924 http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/uncategorized/should-musicians-use-photoblog-themes/feed/ 1 I came across Photoblog themes that were aimed towards photographers who wanted to display their picture portfolios, to better showcase their artistry. From a musician’s standpoint, these themes stressed an important idea: visual branding. http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/uncategorized/6-free-wordpress-themes-for-musicians/ http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/uncategorized/6-free-wordpress-themes-for-musicians/#comments Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:13:00 +0000 Mario Mendoza http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/?p=800 http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/uncategorized/6-free-wordpress-themes-for-musicians/feed/ 12 Here is a list of 6 free Wordpress Themes for Musicians to get them started on their blogging quest. Develop layout ideas and write out things you like for your ultimate free wordpress theme. http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/uncategorized/day-5-two-free-options-to-develop-your-bands-mailing-list/ http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/uncategorized/day-5-two-free-options-to-develop-your-bands-mailing-list/#comments Wed, 08 Apr 2009 23:16:22 +0000 Mario Mendoza http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/?p=619 Continue reading →]]> http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/uncategorized/day-5-two-free-options-to-develop-your-bands-mailing-list/feed/ 4 When your music is online, you want to collect as many email addresses from your fans. I had some tracks that I wanted to use to give away as a free promo. If you don’t have a mailing list setup then this will give you an idea of some free options. I needed a way to collect emails from fans in exchange for some free music. Once they sign up I could inform them with some newsletters with new releases and free music. I chose two different options: WordPress Double Opt-In Manager Widget Bandcamp WordPress Double Opt-In Manager Widget The … Continue reading → http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/uncategorized/wordpress-band-plugin-gigpress/ http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/uncategorized/wordpress-band-plugin-gigpress/#comments Wed, 25 Feb 2009 22:35:46 +0000 Mario Mendoza http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/?p=510 http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/uncategorized/wordpress-band-plugin-gigpress/feed/ 2 Wordpress band plugin, GigPress, is a great for musicians with blogs that want to display touring/performing venues to fans. http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/uncategorized/6-free-wordpress-plugins-for-musicians/ http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/uncategorized/6-free-wordpress-plugins-for-musicians/#comments Tue, 25 Nov 2008 01:04:44 +0000 Mario Mendoza http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/?p=310 Continue reading →]]> http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/uncategorized/6-free-wordpress-plugins-for-musicians/feed/ 17 Using WordPress has made life easier for me as a musician and blogger. Free WordPress plugins can add so many different dimensions to your music operation. I created a list of plugins that I have found useful in my music marketing efforts. Discover your options: Build subscribers, create mailing lists, stream your music, or create a music store. G-Lock Double Opt-In Plugin: allows your visitors to subscribe to your mailing list, once they sign up they receive your message. Place it in your sidebar and manage subscribers through your WordPress Admin Menu Audio Player: Flash mp3 player for your blog. … Continue reading → http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/uncategorized/musicians-looking-for-free-wordpress-themes/ http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/uncategorized/musicians-looking-for-free-wordpress-themes/#comments Fri, 07 Nov 2008 03:38:27 +0000 Mario Mendoza http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/?p=285 Continue reading →]]> http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/uncategorized/musicians-looking-for-free-wordpress-themes/feed/ 8 Setting up a band blog or artist website can be very easy with the large amount of free WordPress themes out there. I compiled a list of 3 of my favorite sites to check for free new themes and plugins. Smashing Magazine Weblog Tools Collection WordPress.org Try and make a little list of things to look for in a theme that will maximize your artist exposure. For your music blog, decide how many columns you want and how you want to present your music and merchandise. Some people prefer a simple theme over a magazine style theme because they want … Continue reading → http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/uncategorized/creating-a-band-wordpress-blog-is-easy-with-these-resources/ http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/uncategorized/creating-a-band-wordpress-blog-is-easy-with-these-resources/#comments Wed, 11 Jun 2008 05:15:50 +0000 Mario Mendoza http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/?p=95 Continue reading →]]> http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/uncategorized/creating-a-band-wordpress-blog-is-easy-with-these-resources/feed/ 9 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 →