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Old 03-21-2011, 06:10 PM
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Just curious which method those who are quilting professionally find it best to invest in. I make custom quilts from ribbons, photo transfer, tee shirts, etc. and am looking for a good venue to have prospective customers see photos of my work. I do have a website but find it incredibly hard to update. Any suggestions to increase business would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!
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Old 03-21-2011, 06:19 PM
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Try Etsy.com
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Old 03-21-2011, 06:33 PM
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All of the above for creating and maintaining a web presence, along with Twitter and LinkedIn. Etsy, Artfire and Big Cartel for sales and reaching potential customers.
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Old 03-21-2011, 06:54 PM
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which ever you choose, be prepared they are time consuming to maintain! Some of the pro's pay people to be them on Twitter, FB and even blogs now!
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Old 03-21-2011, 07:11 PM
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Wordpress is free, it is a blog, you can make it look much like a website.
That is what I use.

Facebook, I do this also, Easy!
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Old 03-21-2011, 07:22 PM
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I do a blog, but not to sell items.

I think no matter what you choose, you will have to spend time (or pay someone else to spend the time) doing the updating. Just part of the cost of e-commerce.
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I am a free-lance writer who SPECIALIZES in writing/updating websites! That's the way I'd go! PM me if you're intrested in having me help.
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