Comments on: Using Twitter To Market Your Art

By: Eric D. Greene (artist)

Eric D. Greene (artist) — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:07:17 +0000

Great advice… I’ve been using twitter for fun, self promotion and marketing. The best thing is just learning so many great artists out there, connecting, sharing ideas, and showing off our artwork!

By: Hector A. Henry S.

Hector A. Henry S. — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 18:18:36 +0000

Have a nice pots, than you for it.

By: lousagar

lousagar — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 15:10:54 +0000

Hi There..I think this is a terrific post…The social web is inspiring a renaissance for artists across the world to connect directly with their patrons..and those who love the handmade.
Etsy as a marketplace has helped foster this first generation of sellers. One tip I recommend for all artisans when using Twitter to reach new customers….is to really emphasize storytelling about you, your lifestyle, and the passion you bring to your work….This is what the next-economy is all about…Handmade is at the center…Celebrate it…

By: Melissa Barton

Melissa Barton — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 22:13:53 +0000

I am someone who is trying to reach out to the creative market to help them improve their image on the web. As a fiber artist myself I have my own personal aesthetic and when I see someone who has great stuff but just doesn’t present it well, I often give them a “tap on the shoulder” to see if they’d like some advice. I do this during my time on twitter, when I’m answering small biz questions in general.
I see many Etsy folks posting their new stuff to twitter with links, I don’t see enough of those people actually “engaging” with potential customers online. There’s advertising with links and there are their buddies. I think that there’s this middle place where you can share more about your process that will draw folks into following you on Twitter. Those are the folks who benefit from that Social Media tool.

By: Julie

Julie — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 16:23:24 +0000

I’m also looking for shops in different cities to resell my jewelry. I’m wondering what search words you used to find boutiques and shops? Feel free to reply through Twitter, email or contact me through my website by clicking on my name. Thanks!

By: THE SECRET DIARY

THE SECRET DIARY — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 16:15:04 +0000

@TweetPlate

“How To (Easily) Manage / Keep Up With Two / Multiple (Personal / Business) Twitter Accounts.”

Two ways…. (1.) from your mobile phone (iPhone), and (2.) from your computer

(1.) Tweetie … Tweetie (by Atebits) is client for iPhone.
(1.) HootSuite

By: Adam Singer

Adam Singer — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 15:40:27 +0000

I have found lukewarm results sharing my art in Twitter. A few people have linked it, but blogs have proven far more valuable (I write music and share it digitally, free). With that said it has potential. If I tried to come up with an idea to get interest I’m sure I could, but it hasn’t happened organically (while organically people share my blog posts in Twitter).

By: Tina of Pfeiffer Photos

Tina of Pfeiffer Photos — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 14:47:45 +0000

Good idea about following the locals when you were in another city (Denver). I’m going to check out your post about finding local tweeters, too. I am connected to plenty of Etsy folks on twitter but would like to branch out and expose my work to non-artists and other communities. Something about promoting art to artists just doesn’t bring the sales that I’d like to see. It would be great if you wrote a post on how to maximize twitter use for business–please consider it!

Thanks,
Tina

By: Tweetplate

Tweetplate — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 13:22:27 +0000

Having sold on Etsy before, I keep an eye out for Etsy sellers on Twitter. I think it’s a terrific way to bring traffic to your Etsy page, via direct links or referrals. I am wondering how you plan to keep up w/all the Twitter accounts, however – I have two, and I find I’m at my max! One has greater breadth, less depth, while the other is opposite, and more personal. How do you manage? Tips please!