David - there are lots of good reasons for both mechanisms. Some
static pages (web site) for content that is not fluid are probably
important (and simpler with HTML than blog software). This would
include a contact/address page, and might include a collections
page, commissions, style of art, and resume pages.
A blog gives the owner of the site, in this case an artist, easy
control over content and when content is added and deleted. An
artist could easily write about art openings, where his art is
currently available (which will be changing as the art is bought),
and recent works, was well as pricing (which might change).
I am unclear as to why you think a blog would save hosting fees,
unless there is only a blog and it is free (which adds advertising
which might not be acceptable on a commerce site). There is also the
possible disadvantage of integrating e-commerce and payment software
with free blog software.
If you want to contact me offlist, I am glad to let you know about
inexpensive hosting I am currently using, which actually includes
blog software access to Wordpress.
Hosting fees should not be more than $10/month at this point in
time, unless a site is very large and has lots of activity.
/gayley knight
David Turk wrote:
An artist friend recently let his website go in favor of starting a blog.
He didn't have to wait for his brother to update the website for him,
he could upload his own photos, & it was easier to manage contacts
from the
public. I could see why a business or organization needs a website,
but
would it be better for an individual to go with a blog, specifically
for
art promotion? Would save on those web hosting fees. tia.
david
David Turk
Manager, Preservation Imaging Services
Indiana Historical Society
Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center
450 W. Ohio St.
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 232-4592
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