Overview
When you sign up for ArtSites, we set up a few things for you straight away so you have a real website to work with, not an empty shell. This article walks you through what was created and where to go first.
What we set up for you
- An artist profile: your presence on ArtSites, with your name, a place for your bio, and a spot for your social links.
- A trial website: a fully working pro-tier website at a temporary address (something like
trial-yourname.sites.art). You have 10 days to try it out, with no credit card needed up front. - Starter pages: your website comes with a Home page, a Portfolio page, and an About page already in place. You can rename, edit, or remove any of them.
- A starter design: a complete look, polished from the moment you arrive. You can change it any time.
You don't need to wire any of this together. It's ready to use as soon as you log in.
Where to go first
After verifying your email, you land on your dashboard. Here are the three things most artists do first:
- Add your first artwork. Go to Artwork and click Add Artwork. The wizard walks you through uploading an image and entering a title. That's all you need to get something up. Other details can come later.
- Pick a design that feels right. Go to Designs and click + Start a new design. Each starter shows a full preview with your own content. Click Start from this on the one you like, then Use this design to make it live.
- Have a look at your website. Click Preview to open your live website in a new tab. This is what visitors see.
When you're ready to share
Your trial website is already live at its temporary address. You can share that link with friends and collectors right away. If you want a custom address (like your own name) or a custom domain, you can set that up from Settings.
Tips
- You can leave and come back any time. Your work is saved as you go.
- The dashboard works on a phone. If you're between studio sessions, you can edit from your pocket.
- Your trial gives you the full pro experience for 10 days. There's no rush. Explore at your own pace.
- If you decide ArtSites isn't for you, your trial website simply goes quiet at the end of the trial. We don't charge you. Your profile stays so you can come back later.
If you get stuck anywhere along the way, click the help icon and ask. A real person from our team is on the other end.