Importance of Websites

Questions to address

Why do artists/bands use websites?
To use online media to promote themsleves
To advertise new and upcoming stuff,
To sell tickets and music
To update us with new information
To sell merchandise
To promote their star image
To advertise their tour and
To immerse their fan base
To find out more about the artist (About Me)
To use online media to connect you through other media platforms
To connect directly with their fans/target audience
To create an image for themselves
To be known internationally, adressing an international audience
To be easily accessible
To reach an already established fan base
To receive feedback from their fans
To promote their already existing social media
To make them look more official

What are the benefits to a website?
A website is cheap
A website is updatetable
A website is an easy way to communicate with fans
A website is convenient
A website is a way to expand your fan base
A website is easily accessible
A website can constantly remind the audience of the artist

What should a website include?
Information about band/artist
Links to other social media websites
Merchandise
Tour dates
Gallery
Promotion
Updates
Comment box for fans
Link to purchase music (iTunes, Soundcloud)
Album release dates