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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.

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

#2

The Guild

This is the online catalog for The Guild/The Artfu more...0 points

#3

Wholesale Crafts.com

This is the website for you if you're interested i more...0 points

#4

Trunkt : Connecting You With Amazing Artists

Trunkt is an innovative art and design collective more...0 points

#6

Mintd : Shop Style Sell : Home

Mintd is a global collaborative space for artists, more...0 points

#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

#10

eBay

THE online auction website0 points

#11

MyWares

MyWares is the only exclusive product showcase in 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

FolioSnap

Self-Managed Portfolio Websites for Creative Peopl more...0 points

Artspan

an online gallery of original artwork by artists.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

#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

#2

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

#4

Indiecontests

A place to list your contests, deals, and giveaway more...0 points

#5

PinkGray

PinkGray is a wholesale fashion website focused on more...0 points

#6

Buried Treasury

Submit your Etsy mini to this blog dedicated to hi more...0 points

Web Building Software 

Adobe Dreamweaver CS3

Adobe Dreamweaver CS3

This is the industry standard software for buildin more...0 points

Microsoft Expression Web Professional Design Tool

Microsoft Expression Web Professional Design Tool

Software for building websites. This is Microsoft' more...0 points

CuteFTP Pro

CuteFTP Pro

Software for transferring files from your computer more...0 points

Ws_ftp Professional 2007

Ws_ftp Professional 2007

Software for transferring files from your computer more...0 points

Adobe Photoshop Elements 6

Adobe Photoshop Elements 6

The baby brother of Photoshop. For those who want more...0 points

Adobe Photoshop CS3

Adobe Photoshop CS3

THE industry standard image editing software0 points

Internet Marketing for Artists 

Once you start marketing yourself on the web, it's important to keep with the latest information. Once way to do that is by subscribing to The Crafted Webmaster newsletter and get free weekly articles on how to promote yourself on the web. If you subscribe now you'll get a free audio download on "Effective Ways to Market Your Website Offline".

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Hi there! My name is Nicolette Tallmadge. I've been designing and selling jewelry for over 11 years. I've also been designing websites since 1996. I currently run my own hand crafted jewelry design business called Mixed Media Designs and I also run a blog for artists and craftsman called The Crafted Webmaster. There I blog about how artists and crafters can promote themselves and sell their work online.

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