Boundary Artisan Association: Members Only -- Marketing Opportunities

WEB HOSTING and DOMAIN REGISTRATION FOR OUR MEMBERS: We have a special rate for registering a domain name through Bare Metal web hosting in Victoria, B.C., Canada. You can register a domain name and "frameset" the page to www.boundaryartisan.ca/your artisan name.html (for example I will have frameset www.boundaryartisans.ca/Joybilee Farm.html) There is a small annual fee to maintain your domain name, but the web hosting is free. You will receive 5 email accounts that will forward to your personal email, if you register your domain through this option. I will need to upload your page and make any changes that you require. The cost for this service is covered by your annual membership fee of $25 -- Its a great deal! Alternatively, Baremetal can host your webpage on their dns server -- cost is $30 per year plus the cost of your domain registration -- a very good rate. If you register your name through Bare Metal you will receive 5 email accounts as well, for free. If you chose this option you will be able to build your own website (see our BAA web building workshops for help in this.) I will put a link on the BAA website to your personal website and you will make all changes to your own website--giving you complete control. Email me to get more information on how to do this. info@boundaryartisan.ca To register a domain name (www.Your artisan name.ca) or set up web hosting for your business website.	Build a following through Blogging: Another great way to build your web presence is through blogging. People want to know what you do with your time, the pieces that you are working on currently, and your motivation behind your work. You can tell the world through blogging and build a following of interested collectors. Plus each post that links to your website will build your ranking in the search engines. Come to one of our web building workshops to learn how. Some sites that host your blog for free: www.blogspot.com www.wordpress.com
FREE WEB Marketing opportunity All BAA members qualify to receive a free page on www.gobc.ca -- a dedicated arts and culture webpage. This website is run by artists and showcases BC arts and culture to the world. It comes up high in the search engines and is a good start to building your web presence and getting a standing in the search engines. Sign up today to take advantage of this incredible marketing opportunity -- free to artists and artisans.	Build a web following through FACEBOOK: Facebook isn't just for teenagers. You can join Facebook as a business and invite your followers to become of a fan. This is another great way to build a following of collectors and market your work. Let people know what you are doing and generate interest in your work. People buy work that they have a connection through. Let people connect with you by telling your story every chance that you get.
"Magnus Opus -- Great Works by the Members of the Boundary Artisan Association" a show at the Grand Forks Art Gallery May 21 to August 6, 2011. This is a place to showcase your very best artisan work. Each BAA member in good standing, will have an opportunity to place 2 pieces in this show and let our community feast on the best that the Boundary has to offer in artist and artisan work. This show takes place during the summer and is a preview of the work that will be on display for the BAA 2011 Studio Tour on August 13, 2011.