Sell Art Online

Learning to sell art online can be confusing at times. There are so many directions to go, sometimes you can become paralyzed by too many choices. In order to sell art online you don't need to be a computer geek. If you know one who can help you, it may be easier, but don't be intimidated by the format. There are still real people at the other end of the sale and they still need to respond to the art in the same way they do in person in order to make the decision to purchase.

Some of your choices for selling art online are:

• art websites
• selling art on e-bay
• online art store
• fine art studio online
• online art galleries
• art auction online

If you are selling art online, you need to be able to photograph it in order to display it to its best advantage. A short description about each piece that conveys some emotion will help connect with potential buyers. You can sell through your own website, but you need to first have a website that gets a lot of visitors. That can take a long time. The majority of websites on the internet have very little traffic. You are better off starting out with an established site that brings buyers and sellers together. Each one has its own unique style and purpose. You should find one that has a high traffic flow, clear directions for buying and selling art, artists that are in the same general category as you, for example, professional artists vs. high school students. The site should be able to provide you with examples of art it has sold in the past. They should have a secure method of handling sales, and have return and privacy policies.

Before you sell anything, figure out how your art will make it to the customer. Are you going to ship directly? Will you have somebody else do the order taking and shipping for you? Are you going to use the post office, UPS, FED EX or other carrier? Do some initial pricing on shipping, then set up an account. You may want to have more than one. You can always change later, but get set up so you can start shipping. Make sure you know how to package your art properly so it arrives intact. It is smart to buy insurance for your package, you can bundle it in with the cost so your buyer is paying for it.

Dedicate a little time to learn about the process of selling online. It is the way of the future and it is here now. Don't waste this opportunity to sell your art online to the world!

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