Step 1
Lead with selected work
A smaller set of strong work is easier to understand than a large uncurated archive.
Artist sites
Artist website with contact form checklist
An artist site can stay simple while still making inquiries, commissions, and credibility easier.
Artists, illustrators, and makers - 5 min read
Visual preview
See the kind of site this guide supports.
The advice is paired with template previews so readers can connect the launch step to an actual starting point.
Step 2
Add the right inquiry context
Commission, gallery, press, and licensing inquiries may need different prompts.
Step 3
Check social previews
Artists often share links directly, so image, title, and description quality matters.
Next step
Use the guide while the site is still fresh.
Start from a template, make one focused first version, and use the CMS checklist to keep the next action visible.