Do you have a website for your art or your craft?
Well there are a ton of resources and websites out on the Internet that can help you out with your website. Everything from web design ideas and blogging resources to places where you can meet fellow artists, this lens is a big list of resources for your craft website.
Table of Contents
- Blogging Services & Software
- Ecommerce Tools
- Image Editing
- Mailing List Services
- Design Inspiration and HTML Reference
- Informational Websites
- Video Tutorials
- Websites Where You Can Sell Your Stuff
- Websites Where You Can Show Your Stuff
- Competitions, Calls for Entries, and Show Listings
- Communities for Artists
- Promotional Opportunities
- Web Building Software
- Internet Marketing for Artists
Blogging Services & Software
If you're looking to get your blog on, here is a less of both free and paid services to help you get started.- Blogger
- Free blogging service
- Wordpress.com
- Free blogging by Wordpress
- Typepad
- Paid blogging services
- Squarespace
- Paid blogging service
- Wordpress.org
- Not to be mistaken with Wordpress.com, Wordpress.org is free blogging software to install on your website.
- Moveable Type
- Free blogging software for your website
- Feedburner
- Tools, stats, and more for your blog.
- FeedBlitz
- Provides RSS and blog email subscription services.
Ecommerce Tools
Ready to sell something? Here are some links that can help you get up and started with building your own e-store.- Kickstart Cart
- A hosted shopping cart service. You can turn your existing website, blog, or Squidoo lens into your own online store in a matter of minutes. No geek needed!
- Zen Cart
- Free ecommerce software. Create your own online store by downloading and installing Zen Cart onto your web hosting service.
- osCommerce
- Free ecommerce software. Create your own online store by downloading and installing osCommerce onto your web hosting service.
- Mal's E-commerce
- Ecommerce service, both free and paid versions.
- PayPal
- Online payment services and online shopping cart
Image Editing
These websites will do if you don't have access to your Photshop or other image editing software- Snipshot
- Online graphic editing, both free and paid versions.
- Picnik
- Free online image editing. You can even edit your photos directly from Flickr, Facebook, and other websites.
- Picture 2 Life
- Free online photo editing with ability to create photo collages, and photo sharing.
- Splashup
- Free online photo editing. Has many of the same features as Photoshop or Photoshop Elements.
- Photoshop Express
- Adobe's free photo editing and sharing website.
- pic resize
- Free online picture cropping and resizing and more
- flauntR
- Photo editing and special effects
Mailing List Services
A mailing list for your website is one of THE most important things that you will need. Check out these services that can help you out.- AWeber
- A mailing list and autoresponder follow up service.
- Constant Contact
- A paid mailing list management service for websites.
- iContact
- an email marketing service that makes it really easy to create, send, and track email newsletters, surveys, and autoresponders.
- mailer mailer
- Offers email newsletter, newsletter templates, html templates, and templates. Plus marketing and mailing list management.
- Mail Chimp
- HTML email marketing service
Design Inspiration and HTML Reference
Building your own pages? Here are some places where you can get some design inspiration and HTML help!
- Smashing Magazine
- A great blog with just about every web design resource you could need.
- Web Design From Scratch
- A great HTML and web design reference website.
- Design Meltdown
- A collection of design ideas from actual websites.
- The Daily Slurp
- Search for website design ideas by color and color combinations.
- HTML Playground
- A great HTML reference library tool.
- COLOURlovers
- Get color inspiration through a large collection of color palettes and patterns along with color news and trends.
- Kuler
- Kuler from Adobe Labs. Quickly create harmonious color themes online. Explore, create and share color themes.
- The Open Source Web Design Toolbox
- A directory of 100 free or low cost open source web design software, templates, tools, and layouts
- 9 Principles for Good Web Design
- An article outlining 9 principles for good web design
- Free Web Resources Depot
- Free resources for your website
Informational Websites
- The Crafted Webmaster
- a internet marketing resource for artists and crafters
- How to Hire a Web Designer
- If you're thinking about hiring a web designer to create your site, check this site out for some important information
- How Artists Can Market Themselves on the Internet
- A Squidoo lens about Internet marketing for artists and crafters
- Arts and Crafts Law
- A great blog for artists, crafters, hobbyists and the like from an attorney who works extensively in the arts, crafts, and creative industries.
- An Artist's Guide to Twitter
- A Squidoo lens about the social networking site, Twitter, and how artists can use it to promote themselves
Video Tutorials
Here are some video tutorials on some Internet stuff you should know, including how to get a domain name, how to edit pictures online and other cools stuff!
Websites Where You Can Sell Your Stuff
Sometimes you just want a place to sell your stuff online without having to build an online store yourself. Here is a list of some online stores that will sell your work for you. Feel free to add your favorite site too!
#1
Etsy :: Your place to buy and sell all things handmade
The indie and handmade Mecca of the web!1 point
#3
Wholesale Crafts.com
This is the website for you if you're interested i more...0 points
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Trunkt : Connecting You With Amazing Artists
Trunkt is an innovative art and design collective more...0 points
#5
http://homegrownmarket.com
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#6
Mintd : Shop Style Sell : Home
Mintd is a global collaborative space for artists, more...0 points
#7
http://www.artsefest.com
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#8
Handmade Jewelry, Unique Wall Art & Fine Craft Gallery
Good Hand Arts is the online art fair featuring af more...0 points
#9
SILKFAIR makes buying and selling fun and easy - online marketplace
buy, sell, internet marketplace, sales, bargain, f more...0 points
#12
Felt | Design & Craft Online
your online outlet dedicated to all things handmad more...0 points
#13
Arts eFest
Buy or sell handmade crafts or handmade gifts in o more...0 points
#14
Ruby Lane: Antiques & Art, Vintage Collectibles, Jewelry
Stroll down Ruby Lane to find quality Antique, Col more...0 points
#15
Jolie Handmade
Jolie Handmade is an online consignment shop selli more...0 points
Websites Where You Can Show Your Stuff
If you want to show your artwork to the world, here are a couple places where you can set up your own art exhibition online
Juried OnLine Arts Festival
Online contemporary fine art gallery of original a more...0 points
Competitions, Calls for Entries, and Show Listings
Here's a list of websites that provide information on shows, art competitions, and calls for entry for exhibitions.
Art Competitions! Deadline List!
Juried art competitions at CallsForArt.com0 points
CaFÉ Events
Call for Entry listings0 points
THE ART LIST
Monthly e-newsletter and opportunities database fo more...0 points
Juried Art Exhibitions
Juried Art Exhibitions, Juried Art Shows, Art Comp more...0 points
Craft Shows, Art Fairs, Street Fairs, Art and Craft Festivals
Craft Shows, Art Fairs, Street Fairs, Art and Craf more...0 points
Art Calendar Community
Art Calendar Events Listings0 points
Festival Network Online
Craft Shows, Art Fairs, and Music Festivals across more...0 points
The Indie Craft Fair Guide
Resource for indie craft shows0 points
Communities for Artists
There's nothing like having a place where you can meet fellow artists and discuss business, art, and lift in general. Here is a list of art communities and art-related forums. If you have a favorite online hang out...please add it here!
#1
American Craft forum
Hosted by the Rosen Group0 points
#2
The Switchboards Forum
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#3
Art Scuttlebutt
The official message boards for Art Calendar magazine0 points
#4
The Crafts Report Discussion Board
The official message boards for The Crafts Report0 points
#5
The Artful Community
The official social networking site of The Guild0 points
#6
Indiepublic
Indiepublic is an independent art and design community.0 points
#7
Designs to Love
Online Craft Designs Gallery Forum0 points
#8
Art Review
Join a network of artists, galleries and art lovers in the artworld online0 points
Promotional Opportunities
Here are some great promotional opportunities that can help you get the word out about your work! Got your own favorite promotional opportunity? Add it here! Plus, feel free to grab this list and share it on your own Squidoo lens or website!
#1
The Little Black Box - Fabulous Samples All Wrapped Up!
The Little Black Box - Fabulous Samples All Wrappe more...0 points
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The Sampler
The Sampler is an ever-changing monthly collection more...0 points
#3
Totally Indie Coupons - Discover Something New
A coupon exchange for indie designers and artists0 points
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Indiecontests
A place to list your contests, deals, and giveaway more...0 points
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Buried Treasury
Submit your Etsy mini to this blog dedicated to hi more...0 points
Web Building Software
Adobe Dreamweaver CS3
This is the industry standard software for buildin more...0 points
Microsoft Expression Web Professional Design Tool
Software for building websites. This is Microsoft' more...0 points
Ws_ftp Professional 2007
Software for transferring files from your computer more...0 points
Adobe Photoshop Elements 6
The baby brother of Photoshop. For those who want more...0 points
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