I started off my website with just a simple wix design. I wanted to keep my website layout really simple with a lot of white negative space surrounding my work to give it that slick professional look - after all my work should really speak for itself.
Making a website FROM SCRATCH
After doing endless research on what the best website platform is for my website - I came to the understanding that making a website from scratch actually seemed the most effective way in terms of the SEO (being at its highest) and a lot more cheaper to maintain. Of course this means a lot of time was needed to actually make the website and a lot of Youtube tutorials were consumed but after a few days, you start to become very familiar with everything.
Again in terms of the layout of my website, I wanted to keep it really simple and decided to opt out of having galleries for projects etc. This was because when someone browses a website, they are intending to just get a feel for the type of work you do, and the style of work. Creating mood-board layout allows my viewer to really examine my style instead of having to navigate their way through my website.
Instagram
How was it useful?
Instagram has been great for not only networking, but for inspiration, scrolling through the discovery feed you see all types of artist and illustrators. It's also been useful for building up a portfolio and and getting regular feedback and connections. It has also been a great way of finding competitions, hash tags, and just general happenings within the creative industries.
Linkedin
Why has it been useful?
Linked in has been great for connecting with people strictly for business. I have heard from multiple sources that Linkedin is the place to be if you want to find work as a freelancer illustrator. I have started messaging people when I connect with them to continue the networking process. i will continue to connect with people and search for potential employers to find work.
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