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Getting found and getting booked. Websites, demos as marketing tools, client outreach, agents, social media, SEO, and the follow-up habits that turn a one-time job into a repeat client.
When a gathering of voice actors occurs, it’s a treat to connect and share stories. But it’s even better when actors have an opportunity to mingle with directors and producers, says voice over teacher Elaine Clark – who offers these Networking Golden Rules …
Voice actor and marketing expert Peter K. O’Connell recently updated his business cards – and taught himself five quick lessons in effective communication. You might want to apply what he learned to what you give your own clients next year …
Cold calling is dreaded, not only by you – but also by potential clients, asserts voice actor Paul Strikwerda. And rather than leave us out in the cold, this convincing writer presents six alternative ways to market in the age of social media. Just don’t be shy or overly aggressive …
Part 2 SEO For Voice Over Websites: Tag Tools, WordPress & More … Note: In Part 1 of this two-part series on how to make your website more visible during a web…
Have a voice over website? Increase your visibility when prospects SEARCH for voice over services, by following this comprehensive guide to SEO (Search Engine Optimization), from voice actor and web expert Nikki Saco. Part 1 is your first step to landing on the first page …
Marketing is a constant process since most voice over clients “will come and go” as they change strategies and projects, observes popular bilingual voice actor Dan (Daniel Eduardo) Hurst. And most new clients will come as a result of your own personal marketing efforts, adds Hurst – who has developed this three-part ONE Technique to keep business flowing …
An important part of success as a voice talent is advertising. And a big factor there is having an effective personal website. As Community Manager at Voice123, the online voice over marketplace, voice talent Steven Lowell sees scores of personal web sites daily, and shares here what he believes are three big mistakes made by many talents when creating their sites. Hint: Keep it simple …
Sure, you’re a voice talent. But you must also be a MARKETER of your voice over services to create a thriving, long-lasting business, says voice talent and marketing expert Maxine Dunn. Following up her recent article on cold-calling savvy, Dunn now presents ideas for creating your consistent and organized marketing strategy …
“Reading the recent articles and comments about an Internet-based scam makes me glad I work the old-fashioned way, making personal networking contacts either through live contact or referrals from others,” says voice talent Paul Payton. Now in his 23rd year in this biz, he shares some networking strategy – and his success with the one time he engaged a client via the net …
Does cold-calling for voice over jobs leave you … cold? Relax. Veteran voice talent and business writer Maxine Dunn has begun some of her biggest grossing client relationships with a cold call – and now shares these techniques to boost your voice over bottom line. “You’ll be amazed at how much better your prospective clients respond as a result of following these guidelines,” she says …