In this guide, we\u2019re going to introduce WordPress<\/a> – a free platform that will make setting up your website simple. Then we\u2019ll walk you through how to sell music online using WordPress<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let\u2019s jam!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n As a musician, there are a number of ways you can get noticed and build your audience online. This includes social media<\/a>, of course, as well as dedicated platforms such as iTunes, SoundCloud<\/a>, and NoiseTrade<\/a> to name a very select few.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, it\u2019s also crucial to maintain a website for yourself or your band. This will serve as your home base, giving you a place to share information, offer samples of your music, and help fans and potential collaborators get in touch. Plus, selling your music through your own website gives you control over the process, and you won\u2019t have to share the profits with a middleman, music stores, or any other subsidiaries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When it comes to building a website, you have a lot<\/em> of options. However, for most<\/em> situations, WordPress<\/a> offers the best blend of ease of use and flexibility:<\/p>\n\n\n WordPress offers a number of key advantages<\/a>. For instance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n We\u2019ll introduce you to several of those tools later on. For now, what matters is that WordPress is both simple to get started with, and endlessly flexible.<\/p>\n\n\n Before you put your new website together, it\u2019s important to take some time to plan. While your site doesn\u2019t need to be huge or complex, there are<\/em> some elements you\u2019ll want to make sure it contains.<\/p>\n\n\n Although every case is unique, most music-focused websites should include (at a minimum):<\/p>\n\n\n\n This might seem like a lot, but most of these elements are quite easy to set up. Let\u2019s take a look at how you can sell music online through your WordPress website.<\/p>\n\n\n At this point, it\u2019s time to learn how to sell music. We\u2019ll walk you through the four most important steps, starting with the basics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are two things you\u2019ll need to get your website online. The first is a domain name, and the second is a hosting plan. Your domain name<\/a> is the primary URL for your site, and can be purchased from any domain registrar<\/a> on the web (including most hosting providers).<\/p>\n\n\n\n As a musician, you\u2019ll almost certainly want to use your own name, or the name of your band or group. If the domain is taken, try adding an additional word or two, such as johndoemusic.com<\/em> or johndoeonline.com<\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n Hosting is the engine that powers your site. When you’re just getting started, you should be fine using a basic shared hosting plan<\/a>. They can be found for $5 or less per month, and will offer plenty of power for a long time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For example, Bluehost<\/a> has plans starting at just $3.79 per month and even offers a free domain name to boot.<\/p>\n\n\n As your site grows, you can move up to plans with better performance and more space. Just make sure to choose your hosting provider carefully, as some are more reliable than others. In addition, you\u2019ll want to consider signing up for a plan offering WordPress-specific optimization and features<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With your domain and hosting in place, you can go ahead and set up the website itself. How you do this will vary, but many hosting providers provide simple one-click options for WordPress, or even offer plans with the platform pre-installed. If you find yourself needing to install WordPress manually<\/a>, don\u2019t worry – it\u2019s a simple five-minute process.<\/p>\n\n\n Now, you have a basic WordPress site up and running. The next step in learning how to sell music is to give your site the right look. This means installing a theme – a WordPress add-on that completely overhauls your site\u2019s layout and appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are thousands of themes to choose from. You can find many for free in the WordPress Theme Directory<\/a>, including our flagship theme, Neve<\/a>, which happens to have a visually appealing, pre-built site designed specifically for music bands.<\/p>\n\n\n However, if that look doesn’t appeal to you for some reason and you don’t want to spend time editing it, feel free to explore other options<\/a>. Just be sure to pay attention to ratings and reviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While you can choose any WordPress theme<\/a> for your music site, you may want to consider looking for one specific to your niche within the music industry. There are lots of music-focused themes to choose from, providing layouts and features perfectly suited to the type of site you\u2019re building. You may even be able to find options geared towards your particular genre or musical style:<\/p>\n\n\n Of course, once you\u2019ve installed a theme<\/a>, you can tweak it to better suit your needs. This means replacing the stock imagery with your own branding, and usually changing up the layout, colors, and fonts. The WordPress Customizer<\/a> will make this an easy task.<\/p>\n\n\n With your theme in place, it will be easy to start setting up the key pages you\u2019ll need (such as a contact page and a list of events). However, we are<\/em> talking about how to sell music – which means you\u2019ll need some kind of storefront.<\/p>\n\n\n\n WordPress doesn\u2019t include ecommerce functionality by default, but you can easily add it using a plugin. Like themes, plugins are add-ons that can be installed on your site. Instead of focusing on visuals, however, plugins provide new features and options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are plenty of WordPress plugins to help you sell your music. WooCommerce<\/a>, for example, is a popular and easy-to-use option:<\/p>\n\n\nWhy using WordPress is a great way to sell music online<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The essential elements of a musician\u2019s website<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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How to sell music online: A musician’s DIY guide to using WordPress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Step 1: Purchase a domain name and hosting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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