August 2012

Web Productivity Tools for Your Indie Business

Posted by Karen Kouf on August 31, 2012
Success has a price — a long 'to do' list with not enough hours in the day. Social media...blogs...inventory control. Good news is that marketing for artists and organizing your indie business has never been easier.
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Pricing Your Products: An Indie Business Owner's Guide

Posted by Darlene Ostrowski on August 27, 2012
Pricing your products over multiple product lines
If you're like many indie business owners, you have a tough time pricing your products. Read on to find out how one crafter learned to feel more comfortable charging what her handmade products are worth.
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What Does Copyright Law Protect? An Expert Explains Copyright Law for Artists

Posted by Darlene Ostrowski on August 20, 2012
Kiffanie Stahle
What does copyright law protect, and what aspects of your creative business does it NOT cover? Attorney Kiffanie Stahle explains what's legally protected in this guest post on copyright law for artists.
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Featured Website: Jewelry Designer Jennifer Carlson of Indie Business Metal & Maille

Posted by Darlene Ostrowski on August 17, 2012
Jennifer Carlson of Metal & Maille
Jennifer Carlson, owner of indie business Metal & Maille, creates intricate chainmaille jewelry and interestingly textured metalwork pieces using the fold forming technique. With so many facets to her creations, she needed a website that allowed for multiple pictures of each product, and found that at IndieMade. One in a series of featured IndieMade websites.
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IndieMade - Etsy Connect Feature Needs Beta Testers

Posted by Jennifer Rapp Peterson on August 15, 2012
IndieMade.com Etsy Connect Screen
If you have an Etsy shop and an IndieMade website, IndieMade is making your life a whole lot simpler. We are adding our Etsy integration to our platform. Syncs automatically with your Etsy shop.
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Successful Article Marketing Can Boost Your Indie Business

Posted by Darlene Ostrowski on August 09, 2012
IndieMade.com online marketing tips by Brad Shorr
Great content is key to getting your indie business noticed online. We talked with marketing expert Brad Shorr to find out the best tips and tricks for successful article marketing that will bring more customers to your site.
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Improve Your Photography: Author Heidi Adnum's Tips on How to Take Product Shots

Posted by Darlene Ostrowski on August 07, 2012
Cover of The Crafter's Guide to Taking Great Photos
Learning how to take product shots is an important part of selling your work online. Improve your photography with these tips from Heidi Adnum, author of "The Crafter's Guide to Taking Great Photos." One in a series of "Craft Superstars" interviews
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Featured Website: Indie Artist Company Our Secret Treehouse

Posted by Darlene Ostrowski on August 02, 2012
Richard Kissel and Kelly Kennard
Science meets illustration at indie artist company Our Secret Treehouse. Dinosaur- and cartoon-lovers Richard Kissel and Kelly Kennard talked with IndieMade about how they sell art online and connect with their customers. One in a series of featured IndieMade websites.
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