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Music marketing tips and self-promotion ideas for independent songwriters, musicians and bands.
Now get my classic ebook on MySpace Music Marketing FREE
In 2006, I published the first-ever book on how to promote and sell music on MySpace — which at the time was the world's premier social networking site.
The book sold very well and helped thousands of artists improve their Internet presence.
Of course, over the years things have evolved. Facebook, Twitter and YouTube now dominate. And MySpace has undergone a lot of changes as it has faded in prominence.
However, don't write it off. MySpace still has millions of users who turn to it as a source for new music and entertainment discovery. If you promote music, you need to be there — and you need to use MySpace effectively to reach new fans!
I recently decided to share my classic guide to MySpace Music Marketing with musicians around the world for FREE. No purchase necessary. To get your complimentary copy ...
Just enter your name and email address below and I'll send you a link to the 67-page ebook version for FREE ...
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If You Promote Your Music on MySpace, Or Are Thinking About It ...
You Need to Read This!
"Attract more fans, sell more music, bring more people to your shows — I guarantee it!"
It's one of the great Internet success stories of the modern era. With more than 200 million registered users and a few million music acts setting up free profiles on the site, MySpace.com has become a godsend for countless independent artists.
This should go without saying, but ...
If you aren't promoting your music on MySpace yet, you need to start — fast!
If you already have a MySpace artist profile, you need to make the best use of it so you get the maximum exposure possible.
I spent several months researching MySpace and uncovering how the most successful acts use it to reach thousands of fans, make connections, and advance their music careers.
What I discovered along the way is that most artists misuse the many free features that MySpace offers and simply don't squeeze the most potential out of them.
I searched far and wide for useful how-to information on MySpace music marketing ... and couldn't find much. So I decided to publish it myself. Therefore, to help you reach thousands of new fans and make valuable music biz contacts on MySpace (especially if you are just getting started with the site) ... I published a 132-page, first-ever, one-of-a-kind book called ...
MySpace Music Marketing: How to Promote & Sell Your Music on the World's Biggest Networking Web Site
Here's a glimpse at the Table of Contents:
MySpace: The Big Picture
What "social networking" is and how it can help you MARKET YOUR MUSIC to the masses.
Who in the heck is Tom, and why does he have SO MANY FRIENDS?
What successful indie acts like Relient K, My Chemical Romance, Tila Tequila, DJ Heavygrinder, and Hawthorne Heights (as well as major acts like Madonna, Coldplay, Foo Fighters, Black Eyed Peas, and Death Cab for Cutie) know ... that you don't
The DARK SIDE of MySpace
An Indispensable Resource
"A treasure-trove of great information, anecdotes and solutions for online promotion on MySpace." -David Kusek, co-author of The Future of Music
"Bob Baker's MySpace Music Marketing is an indispensable resource for any artist or band trying to navigate the crowded world of MySpace to find new and innovative ways to rise above the rest and get noticed."-Jeff Risden, manager for Relient K and House of Heroes
How to Set Up a Killer MySpace Profile
What most bands do WRONG with their profile headline
Insider tips on fine-tuning your MySpace profile for MAXIMUM PUNCH
How to use the "Influences" and "Sounds Like" sections to reach your ideal raving fans
The one thing you MUST DO with your song files
An awesome song sample trick hardly anyone is doing
What you really should — AND SHOULDN'T — do with your default photo
How to maximize your Profile Settings
Special resources to help you spice up your profile's look and feel (with an important WORD OF WARNING)
A Gold Mine of Information!
"Bob's latest book is a thorough guide through the daunting world of MySpace. He provides an honest account of the good, the bad, and the great opportunities that MySpace can bring to indie artists. With the world exploding on the Internet, it's essential for artists to find effective ways to reach new fans. Bob's book is a gold mine of information for new and old MySpacers alike!"-Kate and Kacey Coppola, www.myspace.com/kateandkaceycoppola
"It's all about marketing and networking, and no one knows that better than seasoned veteran Bob Baker. This step-by-step guide will enable you as an independent entrepreneur to garner the attention and sales you deserve."-Jaci Rae, author of The Indie Guide to Music, Marketing and Money, and Golden Music Awards "Female Vocalist of the Year"
Using MySpace to Turbo-Charge Your Indie Music Career
The 7 types of "Friends" you need to make on MySpace
How the most successful bands build huge and loyal friend lists
Four ways to uncover your ideal MySpace friends and music business contacts
Top tips for sending and receiving friend requests
The "Smart Way" and the "Dumb Way" to leave comments
Three things you need to know about sending and receiving MySpace messages
Why you need to post Bulletins and add your Upcoming Shows to the calendar — and how to do it effectively
Advice on posting killer content to your blog and joining MySpace groups
Why you should create your own MySpace group to attract fans like magnets
The best ideas on working the Forums and posting in the free Classifieds section
More hot tips on uploading your videos, scouring the MySpace Music Directory, and using Music Search
Hits the MySpace Nail on the Head!
"This book on Myspace is so needed and so timely. It's a simple, easy-to-read manual on everything you need to know to get yourself set up on Myspace. Bob knows how to break down complex procedures into easy-to-follow instructions, with some excellent marketing ideas along the way. Kudos once again!" -Gilli Moon, recording artist, owner of Warrior Girl Music and president of Songsalive!
"You hit the MySpace nail right on the head. I read the entire report tonight and loved it. The tips are great. You are a true ambassador of indie music. I really appreciated the 33 more places to network the most. You did an entire e-book on MySpace and then gave us more. That's the kind of detail that sets your stuff light years ahead of everybody else." -James Frey, Blue Island Tribe, www.myspace.com/blueislandtribe
Artist Survey of 30 Indie Musicians
I asked readers of my e-zine and blog to send me their best MySpace marketing tips. Man, did I get an avalanche of great responses!
The bulk of this MySpace Music Marketing book — a full 70 pages — is made up of the full-length responses I received from 30 artists, managers and promoters who use MySpace to promote themselves. These tips are priceless. I was truly amazing by the sheer wealth of advice they freely dished out.
To help you digest the key tactics these 30 artists reveal, I highlight what I consider to be their best tips in one special section of the book — but even that summary is 9 pages long.
Brilliant and Refreshing!
"This easy-to-read book takes you by the hand and shows you exactly what to do to get your music heard on the biggest online network in the world. Filled with juicy insider tips, My Space Music Marketing is a must-read for any musician looking to significantly increase the size of their audience."
-Mitch Meyerson, musician, founder of Guerrilla Marketing Coach, and author of Success Secrets of the Online Marketing Superstars "I can't believe it's gone this long without someone stepping up to the plate and recognizing MySpace as a music revolution! This report covers the how, when, where, why and who of MySpace ... and then launches right into music marketing and band promotion details. Using actual MySpace music marketers in their own words is brilliant and refreshing." -Don Harrison, Baytown Underground, www.myspace.com/baytownunderground
Bonus Section: 49 More Places to Network, Attract Fans, Post MP3s and Videos, Create Podcasts, and More
MySpace is obviously the biggest of the social networking sites. But there are others — many others that you could potentially use to increase your exposure level.
Check out the dozens of sites listed in this final section, and use your newfound MySpace tips to make an impact there as well. You're bound to find at least a few sites here where you can stake a claim and make even more connections!
Now get my classic ebook on MySpace Music Marketing FREE
Just enter your name and email address below and I'll send you a link to the 67-page ebook version for FREE ...
NOTE: You must open and respond to a confirmation email to activate your submission, so be sure to enter an email address you actually use. Access to the MySpace Music Marketing ebook will be sent to you as soon as you confirm.