Our music is free to listen to on our website. “Hey, we’re, an indie-punk band from Detroit. A short sample bio that you can use is something like your Twitter profile of: I recommend putting a link to your main website and an additional place (like Bandcamp) of where to listen to your music. Not only will we be using this page as a miniature bio for the band to give people an elevator pitch about who your band is, it can also be used to post links back to your website. There are a few default pages that your Tumblr blog will come with that don’t need much changing (things like the Archive button and the Ask function), but I do recommend adding one page in particular that will be used as a point of connection for your band.Ībout Us: Adding a page called “About” or “Who We Are” is paramount. Tumblr, like just about any other “DIY blog site” gives you the option to create pages for your blog. These guys have figured out an exact science to optimizing the perfect Tumblr avatar, so I’m going to redirect you over here ( Choosing the Perfect Tumblr Avatar) to learn more about different avatar styles that you can utilize. Throwing curve balls at it (I’m looking at you Justin Vernon – whose Twitter URL is /blobtower, not /justinvernon) only works if you’ve got some clout and people aren’t trying to hunt you down via search engines.Īvatar Choice: Sometimes it’s easy to get carried away with a luxurious and flattering full band photo, but just like I’ve mentioned in a Twitter profile optimization post, you should be aware that people are only ever going to see your Tumblr avatar as a smaller representation of a much larger image. It should make sense that your band’s Tumblr URL matches the band name. If and when a fan tries to find you on Tumblr, being able to guess your username as your band name makes things less confusing, right? Secondly, for purposes related to search engine optimization (SEO), using your actual band name as opposed to something arbitrary makes Google happier all around. First, it distinguishes your page as the “official” page for a particular purpose. If your band name is “The Smithsonians,” you damn well better make your username “thesmithsonians” or “thesmithsoniansband.” Username Choice: The username should be something as close to your band name as possible. No duh.įrom the home page, click on the link in the upper right hand corner of the page that says “Sign Up.” Enter the email address you use for your band, choose a password, and finally a username. It probably goes without saying, but first you have to register an account with Tumblr to use it. Before you know it, your micro-blogging platform will be a major part of your promotion efforts. This ultimate guide will hold your hand through the sign-up process and take you all the way through to a point where you can use Tumblr DAILY to promote your music and gain new fans. I’ve briefly touched on the importance of Tumblr in other posts, but I’ve yet to dive into what exactly Tumblr can do for your band’s promotion efforts. Making the Most of the Recording Studio (15).Internet Strategies, Resources, & Websites (97).How to Put On an Unforgettable Performance (14).Gaining Support, Sponsorships & Endorsements (13).If I did, comment and I’ll be sure to add it! I also included the movie. I’m pretty sure the songs are organized as they appear in the episodes, and, just FYI, I may have missed a song or two from an episode.
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