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1. MySpace
MySpace.com is the hottest online community these days. Join for free, make your profile page, post your art, start a free blog and upload your music. The site also features message boards, announcements and great networking tools. If you only have time to do one thing on this list - DO THIS!!! http://www.myspace.com

2. Friendster
Friendster is an online community with a powerful social networking engine. Becoming a member is free and they just launched a free blogging service. http://www.friendster.com/

3. Art.com
It's hard to believe that a site like Art.com would allow original artists to post and sell their work for free, but it's true. Sign up for Art.com and get a complete mini website with all the bells and whistles. Their staff reviews all submissions before posting, so be sure to submit your best work. http://www.art.com/App/OriginalArt/

4. Web Search Directories
The major search engines index billions of Web pages, but there are many more billions of Web pages and websites that the engines cannot reach.
Web search directories provide an alternative means of navigating the web and are often maintained by humans, so in a sense the content of the site is verified. As a rule, it is the responsibility of the submitter to give a short description of the site and to classify it under the appropriate category.

Submit your artist website URL for free to these Artist directories:

• Yahoo! Directory
• The Pauper's Artist Directory
• The Open Directory Project
• Published.com
• Artappeal.com
• The Digital Directory
• Studio Arts - Online Directory of Local Artists

5. Web Search Engines
Submit your site for free to these major search engines only after you have verified that your website is not appearing in the results.

• Google
• Yahoo!
• MSN Search

6. Message Boards / Groups
Interact with other artists online to get more exposure. Here are some groups and message boards to consider joining. Be sure not to spread yourself too thin - this tactic only works if you are engaged.

• Yahoo! Groups for Entertainment & Arts
• Craiglist Forums
• eZBoard
• The Pauper Cafe Message Board

7. Email Signature File
Use your mail program to create an email signature file that will be included in every email you send. Keep it short with your name, email address, website URL and your artist/branding statement. This little trick will work wonders!

BONUS! Read "Why Every Artist Needs a Blog" by Kristin Royce for the new innovative way to sell art online.

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