Wanted: Actors for Weekly Blog Writing

Website for Actors is looking for four actors who are interested in writing weekly blog posts. Some topics include business of acting, social media, review of computer/iPhone/iPad applications helpful for actors, and internet marketing.

Writers will be assigned topics based on the editorial calendar. Blog post ideas can be submitted for approval.

Compensation: Each post will have a picture and bio of the writer with link to their websites and projects. There is no finical compensation at this time. Potential finical compensation in the future based on advertising, popularity and increased client income.

Interested? Submit writing sample (300 words) to Dennis Baker at dennis@websiteforactors.com

Theme Thursday: Codium Extend

WordPress Theme: Codium Extend
Designers: Code 2 Reduction
Price: Free

Website for Actors recently had the great opportunity to develop actress Aighleann McKiernan‘s website. In talking with new clients we mention that finding a WordPress theme can be the hardest part of creating a website. There are SO many themes that at times it could be like finding a needle in a hay stack. What is also great is when a client finds a theme that we did not know about.

McKiernan did that when she said she wanted to use the theme Codium Extend. She also had the mindset that a clean and simple theme is best for actors. The free version of this theme was able to provide a simple, basic layout that allowed her the freedom to make edits to fit her brand and highlight her materials. Below are some screenshots of how we helped McKiernan edit the theme to fit her needs.

Reasons An Actor Needs To Have A Website

You never know who is looking:

@dennisbaker I looked at your website, I’d be interested in meeting you! Send me a DM to arrange.

— Kristina Lloyd (@DirectorKLove) January 2, 2012

SEO 101

Does your website rank number one in Google for desired keywords like your name and the name of your business? Does your business have an online presence that draws potential customers to your website? Is you website structured in a way that potential customers can easily find what they want? SEO is involved in all aspects of the above questions.

Theme Thursday: Expositio

WordPress Theme: Expositio
Designers: Wpshower
Price: Free

We are excited to kick off Theme Thursday with the WordPress them Expositio. As Wpshower explains on their website, “Expositio is a very simple & free portfolio WordPress theme for photographers, designers & artists. Expositio theme allows you in several clicks to showcase your works to the whole world. Adjustable main page lets you to provide any information. Integrated options panel helps to customize the template from font used to color theme.”

As we will talk about here, WFA is a fan of simple websites for actors. Depending on your target audience, the main goal of the website is probably for a casting director to see your reel or a director to see more of your work. This is a main reason why you want your reel on your home page. Secondly, the saying goes if someone can not find what they are looking for in two clicks, they are moving on.