Episode 32: WordPress vs. FASO for Artist Websites

Creative Type Podcast: Conversations for visual artists and art lovers

In today’s episode of Creative Type Podcast, Lori and Jaime discuss their experiences building and maintaining their own personal artist websites using both Wordpress.org and FASO (Fine Art Studio Online). Jaime uses both currently but is cutting FASO loose and Lori currently uses FASO. They talk about the ups and downs of both platforms and how they impact the artist.

Reminder: Join in on their giveaway for their upcoming one year anniversary of the podcast coming in January 2024. Deadline to get in your name for the giveaway is 1/24/24.

Mentioned:

Wordpress.org - A free website building platform for a little more of a tech savvy artist where you purchase a domain name and website hosting.

FASO - Fine Art Studio Online is an all encompassing art marketing platform but has limitations in some areas. It’s a great platform for artists just starting a website.

The BoldBrush Show - Podcast sponsored by FASO.

TO ENTER 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY GIVEAWAY:

Just leave us a written review on your podcast app (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc.) that you use to listen to Creative Type Podcast and then email us at [e-mail] to let us know where we can find the review and you’re in the running! Deadline is January 24, 2024 and the winner will be announced during the 1/30/24 episode.

CALL FOR IDEAS FROM LISTENERS: Lori and Jaime are planning a fun episode of chatting about movies or books that contain artists. We both love to watch a movie or read a book that has an artist as the main character or at least a close side kick. Send us your ideas via email or dm on any socials for this podcast by including any movies or books you’ve read or even just heard about. It can be fiction or non fiction and doesn’t need to include your review unless you’d like to share. Links to what your suggestions are would be much appreciated but not necessary. We’ll mention your name for your contribution to the show! Thank you for joining in the show!

Usually, in each episode, we include bits of our personal lives into the discussion. Think of it as sitting with your two artist friends chatting about art, the art biz and life. Grab a cup of your favorite beverage and join us.

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Jaime Haney www.jaimehaney.com

Lori Rivera www.loririverafineart.com