Mobile Websites for Musicians

Ceri · 13th Nov 2011, 11:35 AM

Hi there,

Has anyone any experience with making mobile websites for musicians? Or do you know of any templates? I have found a few but they all seem to be Flash?!

Any guidance would be muchly appreciated.

Ceri

MagicAce · 13th Nov 2011, 11:39 AM

Mobile sites for musicians should not be different from other mobile sites.

rlhurst · 13th Nov 2011, 11:43 AM

Just PM'd you!

I've done several. Put the qr code on their CD, leading to their mobile site, music vids, etc. You could even have a qr code next to the lyrics on the CD sleeve. The artist could come up in a video talking about what inspired the song, etc. Lots of possibilities!

Ceri · 13th Nov 2011, 11:51 AM

Originally Posted by MagicAce

Mobile sites for musicians should not be different from other mobile sites.

Only different because I've never done any that needed music on them. And a merchandise store. I've been looking at Ecwid for that.

I've made some sites using Will template (great WSO btw!) but that isn't really up to music/mcommerce.

I may be over-complicating it.

Ceri

Ceri · 13th Nov 2011, 11:52 AM

Originally Posted by rlhurst

Just PM'd you!

I've done several. Put the qr code on their CD, leading to their mobile site, music vids, etc. You could even have a qr code next to the lyrics on the CD sleeve. The artist could come up in a video talking about what inspired the song, etc. Lots of possibilities!

Thank you. The QR code is a good idea. I also think it could be a good market for text message marketing - what do you think?

Ceri

rlhurst · 13th Nov 2011, 11:54 AM

Originally Posted by Ceri

Thank you. The QR code is a good idea. I also think it could be a good market for text message marketing - what do you think?

Ceri

Good point!

AppsFromHome · 13th Nov 2011, 04:16 PM

Yes - I worked with a close personal friend who does acoustic gigs around town and we set up a promo where the fan gets a free download card in exchange for their name, email, and cell phone number. The SMS program is GREAT for reminding fans of a gig later that night.

Jay Rhome · 14th Nov 2011, 01:59 PM

Yes free music in exchange of email/cell phone is great.

Also QR Codes on gig posters leading to the tour info, ticket purchase and videos is simple perfect.

In another words, the content of the site is different than other "businesses", but the structure is the same. Ecommerce certainly adds a level of complexity but it always does, whether you're selling music or something else.

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Jay Rhome Advanced Warrior War Room Member Join Date: 2009 Posts: 751 Thanks: 204 Thanked 218 Times in 158 Posts	Re: Mobile Websites for Musicians Share on: Yes free music in exchange of email/cell phone is great. Also QR Codes on gig posters leading to the tour info, ticket purchase and videos is simple perfect. In another words, the content of the site is different than other "businesses", but the structure is the same. Ecommerce certainly adds a level of complexity but it always does, whether you're selling music or something else.