SEO For Artists

Perhaps because I know firsthand the consequences, I advise every artists to make your number one priority with your online business to protect your assets.  Simply put, back up your files.

This past summer a lightning strike near our home took out my computer’s mother board and display adapter not to mention our router as well.  Just getting off the water from our boat, we were even able to feel the electricity in the air.  As you can imagine, the impact on my online business was devastating.  Fortunately though, my data was recoverable.  Better late than never, now I have a back up system in place.

Using the Nero Start Smart, I burn CDs of my artwork.  It’s a comforting feeling to have a tangible copy of my work.  Before I was able to replace my computer, I was using the CDs I burned to work with files on my husband’s laptop until I had a new computer.  Since I had the software, I’ve also created CDs with slideshows of my work for clients.

Now I back up my computer regularly.  I schedule it during the overnight.  Definitely a wise strategy.  I like it too with this software that I can manage the files rather than an unviewable compressed file that the Windows Backup/Restore function creates.

As your own data manager, you must have a plan in place.  It is your responsibility to protect your irreplaceable artwork.  Regular back ups are your best insurance.