Tag: art website tips

Most artists don’t wake up thinking about keywords or algorithms. You probably care more about color palettes than meta tags. But here’s the truth: your online portfolio is like a gallery sitting on a quiet street. If no one knows it’s there, your brilliant work might never get noticed. Search engine optimization, or SEO, is how you put up bright signs pointing people in your direction. Without it, collectors, curators, or even casual art lovers may never stumble across your work, no matter how incredible it is. Think about it this…

When you hear the term “responsive design,” it might sound like something that belongs in a developer’s handbook, not an artist’s portfolio. But here’s the thing, your portfolio is a living space for your art, and if that space feels cramped or broken on someone’s screen, the experience falls flat. Have you ever clicked on a site from your phone only to see images cut off or words shoved into tiny corners? Imagine a curator experiencing that with your portfolio. The truth is, responsive design isn’t about chasing trends, it’s about…

(A Personal Guide to Letting Others Speak for Your Art) As artists, we spend most of our time showing, not telling. We’re used to letting our brushstrokes, lines, and textures speak for us. But in a world where trust sells, and where people want to know what it’s like to work with you, letting others share their words can be just as powerful as showing your work. That’s where testimonials come in. Thoughtful feedback from buyers, curators, collaborators, or workshop attendees can turn a good portfolio into a magnetic one. The…