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 "You teach people how to treat you and your art. Make sure you're sending the right signals." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "More and more artists are jumping into the world of Pinterest every day. If you're one of them, and if you're like the new pinners I know, you'll inevitably start wondering, How do I get more Pinterest followers?. Building a Pinterest following takes time, so you'll need patience. " (Beth Hayden)

 "When you are successful, not everyone will be happy for you. This can be scary. Some people prefer that you stay the same. Other artists might become jealous.They are uncomfortable witnessing your increased recognition and income. They might even be threatened that you are playing a bigger game - especially if it means that you are finding new friends." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "Online connections have their place in marketing your art, but most in-person experiences can't be duplicated in the same way on a computer. I'll go one step further: certain in-person opportunities would never arise if you relied only on the Internet." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "What's your most compelling story? What is it about you, your art, or your life that most engages people? What, if you pitched it to a magazine, would the editor want to publish?" (Alyson Stanfield)

 "Whether or not you are getting a diploma this month, you can still participate in the springtime graduation ritual. Take stock of the things you're doing that are holding you at the same place and make a plan to graduate away from them and toward something better." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "In I'd Rather Be in the Studio I lay out guidelines for your artist statement, where I say that my litmus test for an effective artist statement is that it compels people to look at your art. Think about it: What good is your statement if people only read it and then move on to the next label, the next statement, the next page, or the next artist?" (Alyson Stanfield)

 "Most artists don't want to think about what might go wrong in their businesses. It's not sexy to talk about backing up, getting insurance, or mitigating risk. Art Biz Blog readers (you!) know that these unsexy topics are necessary to confront." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "If you want to reach a higher level in your art career, there must be someone around who can tell you what's good and what's garbage. Or does there?" (Alyson Stanfield)

 "There's so much to learn, know, and do. Every step forward reveals even more options, and we only begin to understand the implications of an action after we have been implementing it consistently." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "You don't write an artist statement just because someone asked for you to submit one. You write an artist statement because you are in charge of your art career." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "The natural tendency of creative people is to carry the seeds of many ideas at the same time; the trick is keeping all ideas moving forward." (Romney Nesbitt)

 "Introduce yourself! This is probably the most overlooked step. In a room full of art cognoscenti, set a goal of meeting two or three new people that are on your I need to know them list. VIPs are human, too. They are there for the same reason you are: to be seen and to meet people." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "Do you go to artist meetings and stick with your usual crowd? Do you attend meetings to hear the speaker and leave without connecting with other members?" (Alyson Stanfield)

 "What are some steps that you suggest someone take to transition to a full-time artist? Is sacrifice involved? Sacrifice of what?" (Alyson Stanfield)

 "You take the time to publish a newsletter because you care about people who are interested in your art." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "There isn't a perfect schedule for marketing your art. The only rules are that you do it consistently and with purpose." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "I made up a little form for my blog post planning. It includes the post title, notes for the post content, a list of my categories, a list of link ups I try to participate in, space for jotting down external and internal links that relate to the post, as well as a call to action. " (Ruth de Vos)

 "Critical to all of your marketing is how you treat people." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "20% of Web traffic is from phones and tablets. Are your sites optimized for mobile?" (Alyson Stanfield)

 "I have learned in my business not to apologize for the content I provide unless I know in my heart it was subpar. Why? Because it's helping the people it's intended for. If someone doesn't get value from what I share, they weren't the intended recipient." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "Most artists can't make a living from one or two galleries. I'll keep repeating this as often as needed to achieve my goals." (Ruth Soller)

 "I've been fumbling around with social media updates lately.What can I share with followers to keep it fresh? What can I share that will be interesting? What can I share that will be re-posted by others? What can I share besides another blog post? I created my list, and then I decided to create one for you. I had Facebook in mind, but you can use it with your favorite social media site." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "Before my book went to press, I read the entire thing out loud, including the credit pages." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "Curators, gallerists, and serious collectors want to work directly with artists, not with agents." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "Is decorating a bad word for artists to use? Does using the word decorate detract from the fine-art qualities of the work? Or does it make the work easier for people to relate to?" (Alyson Stanfield)

 "Now let me be truthful. All video is a lie. Whenever one picks up a camera or hits an edit command, reality is fundamentally altered. And yet there is a way to create video that is true to the subject, and moreover, honors and lightly frames the subject - all without interfering with the work." (R. Daniel Foster)

 "If you've read chapter 14 of I'd Rather Be in the Studio you'd pick up some great ideas from artists who are promoting their work in creative ways. I love telling these stories and plan to keep sharing them with you as long as you let me." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "How important is craft when making fine art? What responsibility to craft does the fine artist have?" (Alyson Stanfield)

 "I'm a big fan of persistence and consistency - in doing the same thing over and over again - in marketing. You must commit to certain repeated marketing tasks before you can judge their effectiveness." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "What role does ambition play in your art career and business?" (Alyson Stanfield)

 "You will encounter all kinds of roadblocks that test your resolve to achieve your goals." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "Your email list consists of the people who have opted in to receive your bulk email messages and newsletters. These people have asked to hear from you, so you'd better rise to the occasion!" (Alyson Stanfield)

 "The people who give you their postal and email addresses are your secret marketing weapon. They have trusted you with their information and said they want to hear from you." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "Procedures save you time because you don't have to think about what to do when the steps are in place. Procedures save you energy because you don't use brainpower or become frustrated over your next moves. Procedures save you money because Time + Energy = Money." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "Do you have any rituals around rejections?" (Alyson Stanfield)

 "We were pitched exhibition ideas daily when I worked in art museums. When trying to decide on an exhibition schedule, we considered things such as funding sources, gallery space, scholarship, budget needs, and audience interest. But one of our biggest concerns was always: Can we program this?" (Alyson Stanfield)

 "I'm still getting emails from artists with lame subject lines. I also continue visiting artists' websites and blogs where their names are hidden." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "A roadmap outlining your marketing tasks will bring you peace of mind and better results." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "If you had asked me 10 years ago or even 5 years ago whether artists should identify some works as less expensive alternatives to their higher-priced art, I would have said No way! I've had a change of heart. I believe artists should sell more work and make more money - however they can." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "If you are trying to make money from your art, you are responsible for certain tasks that you may not feel like doing." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "Marketers say that 30% off is a good motivator. Anything less doesn't move people to act as quickly." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "The easiest way to have a sale is to offer a flat discount on everything you decide to include. Decide that you really want to get rid of inventory - a lot of inventory. Figure out the costs that were involved in making those reproductions and see that you recoup as much of your investment as possible, but also get rid of as much as you can." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "Too many artists view social media as a cheap and quick solution for all of their marketing. When this happens, everything else is often abandoned. Facebook is great! Why do I need a blog or a newsletter? This is premature social networking." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "I've seen many artists start a marketing project such as a blog or newsletter, but lose interest far too quickly. Marketing isn't complicated. You just need to do the work! Decide on your marketing mix and work on it consistently." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "Get smart about money! It's okay to invest money in experience and exposure as long as you know what you're doing and understand the financial implications." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "E-filing is my preference for a simplified workflow, but paper receipts are inevitable. Because I believe in making things easy, turning all paper receipts into e-documents is an unnecessary extra step for me." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "Your income goal should be challenging, but also grounded in reality. If you made $10,000 from your art business last year, setting a goal of $100,000 probably isn't realistic." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "I share here the most commented-on posts on the Art Biz Blog from the past year, along with the number of comments. Many of these are my Deep Thought posts, which always attract lots of comments." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "What was your best business decision of 2012? What made your business run more smoothly? What made you sleep better? What made you more money?" (Alyson Stanfield)

 "Wouldn't it feel good if the New Year felt... well... new? Kind of like a blank canvas? It can happen if you dedicate this week to clearing out and getting organized." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "Take time to celebrate and feel good about all of your hard work and personal growth. " (Alyson Stanfield )

 "If you are an artist in the U.S., take these for steps for turning your hobby into a legal art business." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "If you are an artist in the U.S., take these for steps for turning your hobby into a legal art business." (Alyson Stanfield )

 "You must lose the DIY mentality for every aspect of your business. You must learn to delegate." (Alyson Stanfield )

 "Attention arts councils, arts organizations, and anyone else serving local artists. Here's a plea to put together a resource guide and member directory like the one I received from the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC)." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "The awesome and amazing Matt LeBlanc was generous enough to talk with me this week about his Fusion art and entertainment event, which he deliberately created to be different from the same old wine-and-cheese openings." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "One of the most valuable things you can do in your marketing is to teach people how to look at and appreciate your art. " (Alyson Stanfield)

 "Marketing isn't something you do when you feel like it. Marketing tasks shouldn't be squeezed into your schedule. You must make time for marketing. You must become more deliberate with your marketing." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "We've been so spoiled by the immediacy and low cost of email that many of us have forgotten about the advantages of real mail." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "You ARE lucky! Be grateful for everything you have available to help you share your art with the world." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "Blogs and newsletters are two different platforms, and there is a place for both in your marketing." (Alyson Stanfield )

 "Email is not good for picking up on subtleties about situations and building trust. Unless we're extra careful with our messages, email can be easily misunderstood by all parties involved." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "Change is good. Change keeps our blood pumping and mind churning." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "Your fears around building an art business are real to you. Whatever fears you have, you can bet that other artists share them." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "I'm learning and have a long way to go. But this process made me think of some ideas for how you could incorporate more interesting video - mostly featuring other people - into your marketing." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "As solopreneurs, we alone are responsible for our failures and successes. We often have to figure stuff out on our own or are too stubborn to ask for help." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "As solopreneurs, we alone are responsible for our failures and successes." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "Sharing the stage and shining the spotlight on other people will turn them into fast fans while taking some of the weight off of you to promote your work all of the time." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "Our websites are often the first place that people experience our work. We don't want to be apologizing for them! And we want to make sure that people have a meaningful experience when they drop in." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "You have to have thick skin and and iron stomach to endure the rejection and hard work that come with being an artist. Most artists weren't born with this gene, but many of you have adapted." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "I encouraged you to track your business growth. Presumably, you've been doing some of this already." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "You can't expect business growth if you don't understand where your starting point is" (Alyson Stanfield)

 "Email is one of your most critical marketing tools these days." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "Can art change the world?" (Alyson Stanfield)

 "Your contact list is your #1 asset, but you have to nurture it. You must grow it, feed it, and hold it precious. It is from your list that 80% of your sales will come, if you do the work." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "Make sure that you have some content that is evergreen. I'd aim for 50-75% evergreen content - at the least. People are more likely to find and link to evergreen content. " (Alyson Stanfield)

 "We're all stretched for time, but most of us aren't effectively using the time we've been given. I'm curious about how you spend your minutes." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "Coordinate your marketing efforts. Your various profiles, sites, and platforms do not stand by themselves. You must use them in harmony in order to be effective with your message." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "I know that, when referring to ideas for improving your business, is completely different from I am doing that." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "In school, I got the impression that selling was below artists. How do artists make a living? students would ask. Teach was the most flippant answer. So I did. And it was wonderful. But it was not sufficient to make a living. To live off of teaching, you had to be a full-time professor. And full time positions in art is scarce, not to mention highly segmented." (Yong Joo Kim)

 "If I were asked for advice on promoting my workshops, these are the actions I'd encourage organizers to take. Please use this format as a guideline and adapt it to any event." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "If you are struggling with the thought of marketing your art - if it seems unnatural to you - I'm going to relieve some of the pressure for you right now." (Alyson Stanfield)

 " If people don't see your art, they won't buy it. Get your art out of the studio and in front of potential buyers!" (Alyson Stanfield)

 "It would be an error to give workshop participants everything in the handouts or in the body of an email. I want them to visit ArtBizCoach.com! For their troubles, they'll be rewarded with extremely helpful resources." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "There used to be Arts sections in all large newspapers. As newspapers get smaller and smaller, arts sections disappear or are folded into sections like Entertainment or Lifestyle." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "Every so often, you need examine the tools and platforms you're using to promote your art. Are you sending the right messages? Are the messages connected or disjointed? Are you sharing frequently? This week, make time to locate and repair the leaks in your marketing." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "Approach the making of the labels you place next to your artwork with thoughtfulness and common sense." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "School is back in session, which reminded me of the art teachers who shaped my life." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "You believe your excuses to be true, but only because you want them to be true." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "We must not forget that Pinterest exists solely on Pinterest. To only pin your beautiful work without further promotion limits your online visibility." (Ashley Herzberger)

 "No one can promote your art more effectively than you. No one knows it better than you and no one cares about your success more than you." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "A few weeks ago I wrote about what should go into a catalog of your art. (Be sure to read the comments for catalog tips from readers.) Now I want to talk about what to do with a catalog you've created." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "Bundling isn't for everyone! But it might be for you if you're open to creative solutions for selling your art." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "Using a database or spreadsheet to take care of your customers can feel like choosing a Swiss Army Knife to file your nails. It works, but it sure is awkward." (Laurie McCarriar)

 "Get your art out of the studio and share it! You don't have to drive around with a trunk full of art like Papa. You just need to exhibit your art as frequently as possible. It's a sure bet that no one is going to buy it until they see it." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "Start acting like the CEO of your art business with these 5 tips." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "Regardless of your experience, my mission is to rip through the veils of illusion that obscure the real costs of online art selling and to make sure these costs are in line with your expectations." (Liz Crain)

 "Product is a slippery word for many artists to embrace." ( Alyson Stanfield)

 "In these days of information overload, it's important to create systems that make it easy to access and use what we learn." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "If Follow Your Passion works for you, heed the call! I'm not going to tell you not to follow your passion. You just won't hear me offering those words as quick-and-easy business advice, which is often how they appear in print." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "What does it mean to buy the artist?" (Alyson Stanfield)

 "Every time you use any of these sentences, you are giving up. You're telling a story about yourself that will stick. You're defining yourself in the negative." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "Books do many things for us, but writing about books can help us both personally and professionally. Here are four reasons to consider reviewing books for your blog or newsletter." (Cynthia Morris)

 "What does it mean to follow your passion?" (Alyson Stanfield)

 "Catalogs document an exhibit or body of work. They are a record of your career at a moment in time." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "This is the most fun, most useful, most versatile postcard I've ever created." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "Everyone feels overwhelmed at times. I find myself in this position more than I would like to admit and thought I'd share a process that has worked for me." (Kelley Dawkins)

 " We know actions matter more than words. Still, are we walking the talk?" (Alyson Stanfield)

 "If you're fully committed to an art career, you will be well served by removing distractions" (Alyson Stanfield)

 "You need more than a website for your marketing plan. This may seem obvious, but I have come across quite a few people who, when their website was complete, assumed that suddenly they would receive visitors to their site." (Leah Markham)

 "Is there such a thing as wasted time in the studio?" (Alyson Stanfield)

 "At some point in your art career, you need to stop and evaluate the bottom line." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "Please don't email me and say I just started selling my art. How can you help me? This is a waste of anyone's time. When I receive email like this, I think that this person is lazy and hasn't even bothered to find out anything about what I do." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "When you respond to a call for entries or apply for a residency or grant, do you quickly jot off a few words for a cover letter or just slap a form letter on top of your submission?" (Debby L. Williams)

 "Grab your computer or your art materials and get thee to a coffee shop." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "The year is half over. Are you halfway through accomplishing your intentions for 2012?" (Alyson Stanfield)

 "What are the 3 primary factors that lead to this artist's work selling better than the other artist's?" (Alyson Stanfield)

 "The pressure to write is among most artists' chief concerns these days. You need content if you have a blog, write a newsletter, post status updates on social media, and more." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "Mari said the average for most Facebook pages is 2% fan engagement." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "In a recent public conversation at the Denver Art Museum, artist Nick Cave said he calls himself a messenger when pressed. He was dubious of titles - even the title artist." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "On May 16 I announced a contest for the best (in my opinion) artist plan. Many people posted their plans, which I hope you'll read here." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "Several artists have asked recently about the validity of co-op galleries. Before I share my opinion in a future post. What is yours?" (Alyson Stanfield)

 "Many artists are afraid of bugging their list with too many emails. Yes, it's possible to bug people too much, but it's also possible to upset them because they didn't hear about your event." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "Exhibit your work! Exhibit it often! Extend invitations to all of your connections in the art community." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "You could spend the next six months working your daily grind or you could shape your future. You could play it safe or you could challenge yourself and grow as a person and an artist." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "In my e-book The Relatively Pain-Free Artist Statement, I help you craft your statement through a journaling process. But once it's written, you have to edit it. Here are 5 things to look out for in the editing process." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "These actions (especially #4) should give your art business a boost in visibility on Facebook." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "When do you stop imitating your art heroes?" (Alyson Stanfield)

 "Three words that could revolutionize artist newsletters: Focus! Focus! Focus!" (Alyson Stanfield)

 "There is no doubt that art is sold through different avenues than it was 5 or 10 years ago." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "There is no such thing as a fool-proof plan. I believe in planning a little and then taking a lot of action." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "Numerous times throughout the talk, Cave revealed how high his expectations are - of himself and of those around him." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "In the creation of any work of art, there is some point, no matter how much training and experience is brought to bear on the work at hand, when the artist is taken with a feeling of both exhilaration and terror..." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "Here are some questions to help you evaluate the downturn and get back on your feet." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "Like it or not, "older" doesn't incite enthusiasm." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "Think of mana as a piece of the creative soul of an artist." (Carolyn Edlund)

 "I suppose a better title for this article would be "Why We Need You to Write About Art."" (Alyson Stanfield)

 "I just enjoyed my first-ever sold-out show at the Panhandle Plains Invitational Western Art Show and Sale after participating for four years. Here are some tips from four years of hard work and keen awareness that led to this moment." (Ruth Soller)

 "After struggling for some time with a dearth of subscribers to her email list, Artist Conspiracy member Mary Bentz Gilkerson came across two of my old posts/podcasts that helped her turn the corner." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "Screen captures, snipping tools and many other utilities allow anyone to acquire your images. " (Kim Bruce)

 "Do what you can to keep a squeaky clean ethics trail. You'll sleep better at night when you treat your galleries right - and your galleries will love you right back." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "For my 10th anniversary, I'm sharing my top 10 lists." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "For my 10th anniversary, I'm sharing my top 10 lists. I consider the list below to be my most valuable pieces of marketing advice." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "Dust off your art resume and put it to use with the new timeline on your Facebook page." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "Facebook says pages and profiles will be forced to adopt the new timeline by March 30, so you might as well adapt now." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "I took it for granted that all artists want to exhibit their work. Not so." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "Regardless of what you think of Hirst or his art, you can take a marketing lesson from this." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "Chatting something up on Facebook is fantastic, but it can't be your only promotion avenue." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "What do you do after you've finished a work?" (Alyson Stanfield)

 "Artist Carol McArdle has sold 45 original works of art over the past five or six years - on her own - without participating in art festivals." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "If you spend 4 hours a day on Facebook, it's not Facebook's fault." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "One of my first-ever free gifts for subscribers to my newsletter was a list of Artist Resolutions." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "In my mind, I have created two characters: the Artist Me and the Business Me." (Heidi Spiegel)

 "To me, the word "collector" is hopeful." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "Nothing can replace a live audience interacting with your art." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "Use a photo of you for your personal profile on Facebook and an image of your art for your business page." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "If you want people to show up, let them know you value their attendance." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "It features high-quality artwork, great lighting, and professional photography." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "Radiate confidence. It's remarkable how powerful this trick is." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "As you seek to become more financially aware, it's important to save a percentage of every dollar earned FOR YOURSELF." (Luna Jaffe)

 "It's not very easy to find out little secrets about how things work on Facebook and Twitter." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "Don't wait to start promoting something." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "The following advice is for artists who want to appeal to people who will buy right now (fast hunters)." (Whitney Zeldow)

 "Say thanks just because your heart is full." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "Aside from your contact list, your artist statement is your most useful marketing tool." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "Artists are all kinds of tired listening to lines like these." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "Are you one of the many artists who has given up on real mail in favor of using email to stay in touch? It's time to rethink that strategy." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "Collecting sales taxes is one of the most confusing parts of running a business." (Alyson Stanfield)

 " I intend to keep doing my personal work (it's never done!) so that I live my best life and continue to attract good things and good people." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "There are plenty of people who are willing to help you promote your art, but don't expect them to know where to begin." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "Surely these artists are correct in assuming that the right audience is key to more sales." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "Does your Facebook presence show your friends and fans that you're going places with your art?" (Alyson Stanfield)

 "In order for your last-minute marketing message to work, it must have a single choice - a single call to action." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "I've found that last-minute marketing (the day of or the day prior to a deadline) is worth every ounce of effort." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "An "artist" can refer very specifically to someone working in the fine arts. It can also be used in a broader sense to include anyone living and working as a creative professional." (Mara Purl)

 "The card inside the packet serves as a Thank You, but also asks for a closer connection to the buyer." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "Part of your job as marketing wizard for your art is to figure out who your audience is." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "Clutter gets in your way. It steals your attention away from more important matters." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "Limitations like these help us to think out of the box. They help us expand." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "Showing people how to view your art empowers them." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "If you are in the dark about what you want from your art, perhaps these 9 pieces of advice might help." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "Best practices are just that. They're what we aim for." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "A first-time visitor to your page will see a personalized page with all the information that you would like someone to know about your work." (Nithya Swaminathan)

 "The Google +1 button is Google's answer to the "Like" button. " (Alyson Stanfield)

 "Spam isn't just . . . Sending bulk email to those who haven't requested it." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "Your email list is for those who have opted in (asked) to receive your bulk email blasts, newsletters, and reminders." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "This week marks the halfway point in the year. How are you doing on your goals?" (Alyson Stanfield)

 "Square credit card processor makes it easy for anyone in the U.S. with a smart phone* to accept and process credit cards." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "My definition of a marketing strategy is a thoughtful plan for putting your art in front of more people and engaging potential audiences." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "It's a waste of time - yours and your recipients' - to send an email or tweet that only says you have a new blog post or have updated your website." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "When you have a new product or an upcoming event, you can't tell your list about it just once." (Marcia Yudkin)

 "If you're fed up with hundreds of messages in your inbox or if you find that you're not responding to very important messages, it's time to get a grip on your email." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "Email. We love to send it, but we really don't want or need anymore in our inboxes." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "If you have been ignoring your contact list or relying solely on people to sign up for your email updates with an online form, it's time to re-commit to nurturing your contacts." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "It's much easier for others to promote your Facebook page when your art is well organized in photo albums." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "Take time to remember what is most important." (Alyson Stanfield)

 "I'm keeping my promise to artists I met on my book tour and at my workshop last week that I would post updated instructions for creating a business page on Facebook." (Alyson Stanfield)