http://www.unsignedbandpromotion.com/band-promotion-blog Teaching musicians and artists how to get their Websites noticed by fans, search engines and the music industry in half the time they could do it on their own Sat, 31 Dec 2011 14:29:46 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Sorry, I've been so "non-productive" since October - been busy in the real world! I have got a couple of 'biggish' posts about bands' websites and marketing music to fans up my sleeve - I'll do my best to get them both out in Jan :) I hope all the readers of ... http://www.unsignedbandpromotion.com/band-promotion-blog/2011/12/31/band-promotion-for-2012/ Punished for posting? I hate it when people like David Hughes of Mohican Records act as a spoiler to my magnanimous and virtuous efforts to help bands with their websites! I posted a most out-of-the-ordinary, as it was my first time, advertweet pointing my websiteless followers to an advert here ... http://www.unsignedbandpromotion.com/band-promotion-blog/2011/10/20/dumb-blonde-must-sync-or-swim/ "If you're in a band, you've always got competition! Of course there are bands who do it for the love of music and a few free beers. They consider themselves not to be in the rat race! But they are, and they'll knock you off the top slot in the ... http://www.unsignedbandpromotion.com/band-promotion-blog/2011/10/18/a-little-band-promotion-for-page-8/ PRIMER are a 4-piece female fronted rock group from the West Midlands. Formed in 2007, the band has seen several member and sound changes before settling on their distinctive, inimitable style; a mix of Celtic inspired vocals mingle with strong, expressive guitars whilst powerful, intense drums and an emotive, resonating ... http://www.unsignedbandpromotion.com/band-promotion-blog/2011/10/18/a-little-band-promotion-for-primer/ I don't like to be pushy, when it comes to advertising on UBP however, IPOWER who have got a promotion going on at the moment, partly because they've merged names with iPowerWeb, is worth a second look if you are thinking of getting yourselves a website :) It's a good time ... http://www.unsignedbandpromotion.com/band-promotion-blog/2011/10/12/ipower-web-hosting-on-sale-great-for-music-sites/ Q: Do you know what pisses me off? A: People like Elaine! Elaine emailed me asking, "We'd Love Your Help With Our Online Promotions." I thanked her for contacting me and as per usual, I was sorry I was a little late getting back to her ~ a couple of days! ... http://www.unsignedbandpromotion.com/band-promotion-blog/2011/10/02/writing-an-effective-email-asking-for-help/ I was contacted by Dave Long of The Skarlets asking a video marketing related question. I visited The Skarlets website and was very pleasantly surprised by its high level of professionalism, it is one of the best band sites I've seen for ages - well done Roy Evans of Kaboodle ... http://www.unsignedbandpromotion.com/band-promotion-blog/2011/09/27/ska-band-rub-shoulders-with-queen/ I got an email from Oojal Jhutti who has the worlds best job title :) ... Add your bands favourite videos to your website or blog in minutes, for free! Here at Yokto we know you’re far too busy plotting global fame and super stardom to worry about the ins and ... http://www.unsignedbandpromotion.com/band-promotion-blog/2011/09/15/chief-technology-evangelist-yokto/ I was reading Chris Rockett's Blog and feeling a little peeved because he hadn't asked Me to contribute to his excellent blog post 100 Fan Sprint, where he asks the question, "What is the fastest way to get 100 targeted fans per day visiting your website on a consistent basis ... http://www.unsignedbandpromotion.com/band-promotion-blog/2011/09/12/100-fan-decathlon/ If you want to give your Album a loud shout out and at the same time give my all beautiful followers the heads-up on your release details, join me (if you haven't already) & message me on Twitter; I will RT and ShoutOut your album, CD, EP and Demo. information. Please ... http://www.unsignedbandpromotion.com/band-promotion-blog/2011/07/03/promote-your-music-on-twitter-musicmarketing/