I was chatting with the manager at Ironshield Brewing in Lawrenceville, Georgia about how to promote my monthly shows. I’m not good with social media. He shared what’s successful with them. They tag artists and use hashtags to get that extra bit of visibility for shows. He suggested I do the same. That got me […]
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Facebook Promo Tip
Facebook is the main place I promote the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast online. The show is posted directly to our fan page every week. I then add a link to your Facebook page (if it exists). Finally, I advertise the episode to people who might like the podcast. The sad news is that Facebook […]
15 Ways You Can Get Involved
Did you know that word-of-mouth marketing is the #1 any musician or business can promote themselves. Past fans have helped me book gigs, get featured on TV, podcasts and news, and even helped me attract new Gunn Runners. These are some of my top tips for how you can get involved and spread the word […]
Promo Tip for Fans #4 – Link to Blog Articles
Earlier I suggested that you add a link to your favorite band’s homepage. But search engines aren’t just interested in homepages. They want great content in whatever form they can get. Your favorite band’s blog may be just the place to find it. Write a blog or add a link to your favorite band’s individual […]
Promo Tip #3 Link to Websites
Go do a search for a band you love. More than likely that band’s homepage will be the #1 search result. The reason for this is that search engines loves links. Links show how important a website is. Even without a decent title to the website, that site can become the most-popular page for a […]
Promo Tip #2: Review Me on Your Website
Once upon a time, this tip was only good for people who had a website of their own. Now with Social Networking, you probably have several websites where you can post a review of my music. Personal testimonies and reviews are invaluable at helping others understand why they should enjoy your music. When you tell […]
Promo Tip #1: Add a Link to Me in Your Email Signature
The email signature promotion is still overlooked by a LOT of people, but it is a simple and effective promo method for anyone with an idea to promote. Add link to your email signature and when you send a message to others, lo and behold, they will see your favorite musician’s link, and if the […]
