Obviously, a musician’s website shouldn’t be relegated to listening to the latest tracks and purchasing albums.
A musician’s website should be designed to generate new fans and keep existing fans engaged.
- Latest news
- Upcoming shows and events
- Blog: opinions, behind the scene stuff and social networks
- Media: pictures, videos and other rich media content
- Story and bio: about the band and members
- Mailing list/Newsletter system
It’s also a good idea for musicians to stay active on social networks like Facebook, Twitter, and Last.FM. This allows fans to receive a behind the scenes look.
- 5 Hours design time
- 5-10 Page responsive *CMS/Blog Layout
- WordPress template layout with audio and video embedding
- Mailing List setup thru Mail Chimp
- SEO Setup
- Feedback/contact form
- Merch Store
- Music Streaming Catalog
Client responsible for website hosting and domain registration – will need access to site hosting and registration information to setup website.
*CMS stands for content management system which allows the use to login and change the website.
Checklist for site design
- Artist / Label Logo
- All Album & Mixtape Artwork
- Artist Video Links via Youtube
- Social Media Links
- Artist Bio(s)
- Artists Photoshoot Pics
- Tours / Appearance Date
- Booking / Contact
- Hosting Login Information