I met a quick note-person shares his experiences on sales in social networks. Translated via Google. Original here-
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Social networking is one of the keys to the success of my creativity. I think it is important for any artist to use it, especially in the art world today.
If you're an aspiring artist, you should connect with collectors, museums, galleries, agents, etc.
Although it took me many years to achieve international recognition, I think, portals to the worlds of art with LJ, FriendFeed, Twitter, LinkedIn, Flickr helped to present my work, thousands of spectators over time. This is especially true for self-taught artists, like myself, who have little money for advertising.
Some of my success stories, two of my favorite places to acquire new customers and visitors: Facebook and Twitter.
FACEBOOK FAN PAGE
It is very important to start page for your fans and post their photos, so that clients, agencies, and more work can be viewed at once and at a convenient time for them.
Currently, my fan page has 1344 fans. Every day is added from 2 to 10 more.
My Facebook Fan Page generated a:
44 sale of paintings,
Interview - 4.
My loyal fans also provide support and comments, and I also use my fan page for the placement of special coupons, events, news, art and much more.
TWITTER
My second favorite tool. I tweet my news and new art work every day, and up to 5 to 10 times during the day so that my friends can see what I'm doing.
If you are posting on Twitter, do not forget to add a link to your art gallery, Etsy shop or personal site, so your followers can see your work in one easy step.
I have a dozen sales and two invitations to the Craft Show through Twitter.
From myself-Etsy-Starter-garbage-it's so full speed of new revenues, without paid advertising views are close to zero. A display of lots of charge!