1. DIY Website Creating an online presence for visual artists and their work. Courtney Mealy / Cattaraugus County Arts Council

2. Why should I have a website? Establish a presence Connect potential buyers/curators/gallery owners Enhance creditability Sales Platform

3. Do your research! What are some artists websites that you like? Which elements of that website do you like? What are some things you do not like about those websites? What fonts do you like and will work well with your artwork? (make sure they are readable and not distracting!) (make sure they are readable and not distracting!) Which colors do you like? How do you like organization of images/artwork/products?

4. Elements of a Good Website Easy to navigate Clutter free Easily readable font No advertising Solid color backgrounds Page organization Consistent updating

5. Top Website Pages About Contact Information Gallery (of images) LinksBlog News/Press Releases Schedule of Events/ Exhibitions

6. Create a Website Map Layout your website on paper before you start designing the site. This way it is easy to move items around, change information and see how your website flows.

7. Domain Names A domain name is a unique name that identifies a website. Each website has a domain name that serves as an address, which is used to access the website.www.artistwebsite.com

8. Content Management System (CMS) A computer application that allows publishing, editing, organizing, and deleting as well as maintenance from a central interface. There are many CMS programs/ webhosting sites out there, find the one that works best for you and your needs.

9. Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Helps attract people to your website by using keywords, descriptions and titles. Site description: Keywords: Landscape, painter, Buffalo, Oil Paintings,

10. Weebly www.weebly.com Have paid and free versions. User-friendly and customer service available