Tips for Constructing a Great Composer's Website

By SFXsource

A composer's website functions in many ways and is the main means of communication with the outside world. A website will serve as a reference for your audience, act as your electronic agent, and store valuable media such as photographs, music excerpts, and information such as your biography for media outlets. It is your online business card and is essential to build your career in the 21st century. Following are several key elements necessary to an effective music composer's website.

1. When choosing the design for your site make sure to consider ease of use so that visitors can navigate your site easily.

2. Show your activity by updating your site with new performances of your music.

3. Make sure your catalog always contains your most recently completed work. This is the most effective way to let performers find works for their instrument.

4. Make sure to have both a full and a short biography available on your site which includes people with who you've collaborated, press, credits, etc. Frequently interested parties will request short biographies specifically.

5. Let online guests demo your work by having at least three music clips available in .mp3 format.

6. Huge areas of musical goings-on are social networking sites, so create a profile and post some links to your work. Be a part of the scene!

7. Use professional and easy to remember contact information/email address. That means you should ditch that old guitarhero99 at hotmail.com email address you've had since you were thirteen and simply go with your formal name or business name.

A website that meets the criteria listed above is sure to increase your visibility and lead to growth in your career. Just keep in mind, though, that your home on the web should portray you not only as a professional but also as someone with a personality, so don't be afraid to show some of yourself. While professionalism is always a good thing, visitors are more likely to relate to you if you connect to them on a personal level.

Go forth and prosper!

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