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In Episode 5 of The Internet Musician Podcast, we talk through the first two stages in my 8-step process to create a music website–including how to choose a band name and how to buy a domain name for your band’s website. Towards the end of the episode, we also examine several band names to see how they rank in Google.

The goal of choosing the best band name for Google is to minimize the work you’ll have to do to get your site ranked “above the fold” in the natural search results. Ideally, you want to pick a band name that you can get to the top of google in less than 1 month with minimal effort (i.e. by writing a press release and submitting it to all the free press release sites).

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Show Notes for Episode 4:

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As a musician, you need a good website.  You know that.

But you really don’t need to spend years trying to understand the technology. You also don’t want to spend tons of time working on your site without knowing if you’re doing things the right way.  It can get confusing quickly, and there’s always more to know.

I feel ya.  I do.  So–I decided to dedicate a podcast episode to give you a crash course on what you need to know about creating a music website.

Check out my blog post on how to create a music website!

Specifically, I provide a description of the 8 stage process you need to complete to create a music website–from choosing (and researching) a band name, through creating a squeeze page, choosing a content channel, and tracking and testing your site’s performance. Basically, this episode describes the entire process of creating a website, and mentions that more detailed information (and tools) are described here on my blog at http://www.theinternetmusician.com/tutorials/create-a-music-website/.  Hopefully, you’ll check that out too:

Click here for the complete process on how to create a music website!

Also, I start off the episode with a brief history of the Internet–from it’s beginnings in the defense department through Web 2.0. I describe what you’re paying for with an ISP, and how the web works.  Take a listen and let me know which of the stages of the website creation process you’re struggling most with.

Also, make sure you visit my How To Create a Music Website page, where I provide more detailed information.

Find out which tools I use to create a music website!

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03 – The Internet Musician – Five Things You Must Believe To Go Indie

January 14, 2012
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Show notes for Episode #3: Subscribe to the Internet Musician Podcast with iTunes: Also in this episode, I discuss the five things you must believe cultivate your DIY music attitude, including: 1. The business has been lying to you. Major label artists are not getting rich off of record sales. Radio is fake. Don’t belive [...]

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02 – The Internet Musician – Music Tools for the Indie Artist/Songwriter

January 14, 2012
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Show notes for Episode #2: Subscribe to the Internet Musician Podcast with iTunes: In this episode, I present “Music Tools for the Indie Artist”, a topic that I recently presented to a local songwriting group.  Specifically, I present the tools and process I use to capture and preserve those moments of musical inspiration–no matter whether they strike [...]

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The Internet Musician Podcast Theme

January 6, 2012
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I’ve just finished mixing the theme song to my podcast!  I ran into all kinds of problems with my studio gear, but that always seems to happen when pumped and ready to record!  It’s one of the joys of having your own recording studio… Anyway, I think the theme is perfect for the show.  Please [...]

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01 – The Internet Musician – Podcast Launch and Describing Your Music

July 12, 2011
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Welcome to the first episode of the Internet Musician Podcast! Show notes for Episode #1: Subscribe to the Internet Musician Podcast with iTunes: The first episode of The Internet Musician Podcast, hosted by indie artist and internet music marketing junkie Brian Hartzog (http://www.brianhartzog.net).  In this introductory episode, Brian introduces himself, his indie music credentials and [...]

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