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8/4/2017

FACEBOOK

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If you are an artist of any kind, and if you’re reading this article you probably are, then part of your job is to promote your work on every viable platform available. The most useful tool in modern day self-promotion is the ever-evolving array of social media resources.

Facebook, being the most familiar and acclaimed form of social media, is arguably one of the best ways to promote yourself and be able to share your work to a large audience. There's a good chance that you have a personal Facebook page already. This is great for advertising your accomplishments within the network circle of your friends and family. But there’s an opportunity to cast a wider net by creating a “fan page.”
          
A fan page on Facebook is almost like a personal page except this can be accessed by everyone. It's not limited to those you have 'friended' on Facebook.  It allows for a broader base for promotions and building awareness for your brand. You can upload videos of performances, advertise for different events, post pictures of your work and more.

Let's talk benefits!
  • Unlimited fans can follow your page. You are not limited to that 5,000 max like you are on your personal FB page.
  • Fans and other 'fan pages' can tag your page allowing you to reach even more people! This cross pollination effect allows you to reach a variety of demographics.        
  • You can link it to your website which helps people find you
  • You can link it to other social media too (twitter, instagram, etc.)
  • You can populate your newsletter list from FB too!     

The big idea here is to interact with as many people as possible and to make them “fans” of your work. Another feature that’s unique to these kinds of pages are “check ins.” Check ins allow for people to tag themselves at a specific location. For example, if you had a performance at a certain theater, people will be able to tag that location to themselves in association with your page. This, in turn, shows up on different news feeds and creates another opportunity to increase your fan base.

Now that we’ve covered the basics of how beneficial can be for self-promotion and marketing, there are a plethora of tricks you can utilize to really customize your page. Being as active as possible is the most vital and the way to maximize your efforts is to post daily. Uploading pictures and videos is essential in keeping your fan base current with what you are doing. Having short entertaining content increases the amount of activity, especially when you take the time to read through the comments to respond and making sure that all the proper tags are in place. Other ways you can increase activity outside of posting content of yourself is to showcase other pages that you are fan of. This allows you to be seen on by fans on other pages, while simultaneously creating a sense of camaraderie with these page owners so they’ll promote your future content.

Anyone with a Facebook can create on of these beneficial fan pages for themselves through their personal pages. Although the set up and upkeep process is simple, you may still want help.  If you do ... give us a shout and we'll strategize about what you need and recommend a plan to get your social media working for you!

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8/2/2017

CLEAR THAT CACHE

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We often get calls from clients telling us that they are having trouble looking at a clean version of a webpage. This is usually because your computer is holding onto old data in it's 'cache'. 

Cache (pronounced 'cash' is a part of your computer that stores recently used information so you can get to it quickly at another time. While there is more than one cache on your device, you can control only the one that is in your browser (Google, Safari, Firefox, etc). Sometimes your browser will cache images, CSS and HTML along with user names and passwords. Clearing your cache is a good idea and might eliminate the problem. Here's a great tool you can use to see how to clear your cache and history. There are instructions for every browser!  

http://www.refreshyourcache.com/en/home/www.refreshyourcache.com/en/home/

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7/13/2017

Tweet tweet tweet - guidelines for social media

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As clients audition and book we begin to hear more and more about their need (sometimes requirement) to post on social media. Facebook, Instagram and of course Twitter are the most popular ways to do that.  

Here are some quick tips on how to be sure you are doing it right as well as when to and when NOT to!  If tweeting is part of your job (and it is) and we can help to set up social media for you, just holler. We stand ready to fill your actor's toolbox with everything you need to support your success!

RULE #1:  Make sure you are allowed to post. Often times actors are asked to sign a Non-disclosure agreement (or NDA).  If you are restricted from posting, then don't! 

More often that not, once you book the job, your employer will want you to help get the word out. Here are some things to consider as you plan and implement your social media strategy. 


  • #bookedit - announce when you have booked a job.  even if you can't say what it is yet you can always follow up with another tweet or post when you are permitted to announce!  create some buzz and encourage followers to check in for updates
  • Triple check your LIKED pages, favorites and those you follow. Be sure you are following everything that is related to your new project.  Setting up a Google Alert is a good idea - reminds you when there is a new article or announcement.
  • #official - when it's official you'll likely find yourself mentioned in an article or post.  Leverage that Official Announcement  with matching posts on your website and social media. 
  • #inrehearsal  and #onset - a great way to post photos, short video clips and more. BE SURE you are not creating a spoiler or posting something that is not ready for prime time.   Rehearsal tips are fun to share.  Let your fans and followers get a sneak peek inside the #stagedoor. They'll love it!  You can do this throughout the project.  Just be sure to follow your employers guidelines. 
  • Tie in to other cast members by tagging them in your post.  You may just pick up some new followers along the way! 
  • Fun with hashtags - be sure you are hash-tagging and tagging others in your posts.  Get as much visibility as you can! 
  • Remember what your mother always told you!  If you get a gift or a mention from a fan or follower - THANK THEM!  If they send gifts or fan art - thank them even more!  Some of our clients who get a lot of fan art post it on instagram with an appropriate hashtag.  You can even set up a page on your website to share fan art.  Just ask us how! 
  • #openingnights and  #premieres deserve special attention. Let everyone in on all the excitement by posting getting ready photos and pics at the event too!  We'd love to see your #stagedoor photos.  Be sure to tag @stagedoorbway in them. 

There's an unlimited way to share your journey with fans and family.  Keep these tips in mind as you navigate through social posting. Don't forget to post cast parties, wrap parties, review links, award ceremonies and other milestones. We can't wait to see what you are sharing with your fans!

What's that you say?  Not working right now?  Perfect time for a throwback to a prior job.  We love those too! ​

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3/3/2016

Referring sites... Who is looking for me?

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As you look at the stats for your website you'll see lots of great info.  Here's a little insight into the stats that are available on your 'accessible' website. 
  • Unique Visitors (for a rolling 30 days) - counts the unique visitors to your site.  So if someone views     the site more than once in a day from the same IP Address, it will only count them once.
  • Page Views (for a rolling 30 days) - counts EVERY visit.  If someone visits 5 times in one day, it will be reflected in the number. 
  • Page Views (detail) - gives you info at the page level.  Appears in column 1. 
  • Search Terms - what search terms are working for you.
  • Referring Sites - where people are coming from (Facebook, twitter, Broadway World, etc).


NOTE:  You may find some unusual referring sites on your page.  This is because the internet is constantly searching for new websites.  These 'bots' look at newly registered domains and search for them.  It's a very normal process.  Unfortunately, we live in a world that sometimes is not so nice.  So you may see things on there that don't make sense.  If there is a particular concern, contact us but for the most part, these are innocuous and you shouldn't fret about them.  


If you do see something that bothers you, please DO NOT click on it.  Sometimes that's exactly what they want you to do and, it can cause spyware or malware to be loaded on your device.  If the referring site is 'inappropriate' in any way (or appears to be), please notify us so we can report it to our tech team!  


TO REPORT:  Please send a screenshot of the dashboard in an email to
updates@stagedoordesigns.com. 

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2/29/2016

be sure your emails come thru...

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If you are using a contact form or direct email link on your website then you should be sure to add this email address to your 'white' or contact list. That way your email server will recognize this as a valid email and there will be no chance of it landing in your spam folder. 


Add This:  no-reply@editmysite.com

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10/27/2015

Social media

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Social Media is all around us.  Near every actor we know has Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube and most of them have links to them on their professional website. Here are a few tips to insure you are using it to your best advantage: 
  • Your internet presence is powerful - make sure it's branded the same across the board. Match your Facebook, Twitter and YouTube covers with your website and build a strong brand that shouts YOU!
  • Are you using Linked In?  Build a profile and connect with your colleagues. Follow and join groups that speak to your work.  Don't lose yourself in it but do spend 30 minutes a week checking out what's there and building your network! 
  • Promote your work on Social Media - your best photos, video clips and news.  
  •  Seek out followers on Twitter and Instagram and communicate often about what you are up to - professionally! Be careful about who you contact and how you contact them. It's ok to friend or email someone you know or have worked with.  And you can follow anyone on FB or Twitter, etc ... but DO NOT contact industry pros directly if you do not actually know them! 

Need help with your social media - contact us today for a free consultation of adding Social Media to your marketing package.    

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5/28/2015

Getting new headshots? #Tipoftheday

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Nothing more fun than getting new headshots, right?  

There's so much to remember when you do.  Here's one more thing to add to the list.  Be sure to show your photographer your current website. If you want to keep the design, look and feel, you'll want to be sure that you get a shot that fits the bill.  



​Thanks for checking in, swing by often for more tips and hints from Behind The Stage Door!

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