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Join Drawn In, Manchester\u2019s meet-up for illustrators, for this online webinar and meet-up exploring how to make your website work for you as a freelance illustrator.<\/strong><\/p>\n

**Is your website working as hard as it could be to help you get commissions?**<\/strong><\/p>\n

Your website is more than an online portfolio! It can work as your most powerful promotional tool as a freelance illustrator. Join Drawn In\u2019s Jordan Yates, from AntiGravity, for a closer look into how illustrators can build, shape, and optimize their websites to attract clients, showcase work effectively, and thrive in a competitive digital landscape.<\/p>\n

In this session, you\u2019ll explore:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2705 Why having a website still matters in the age of social media<\/p>\n

\u2705 What makes a website great<\/em> \u2014 design, clarity, content, and more<\/p>\n

\u2705 The current trends, challenges, and opportunities for creatives online<\/p>\n

\u2705 Smart ways to drive traffic to your site \u2014 including SEO for artists and the role of AI<\/p>\n

\u2705 How to turn a website visitor into a paying client<\/p>\n

\u2705 Real talk: Who\u2019s actually getting commissions through their site?<\/p>\n

PLUS: Live Website Critiques! <\/strong>If you would like a live critique of your website, Jordan with input from Nicola Mullen from Brand Warrior, will be live reviewing three web-sites as part of the session. Interested?<\/strong> DM @drawninmcr for your chance to get expert feedback.<\/a><\/p>\n

PLUS: Chat to other illustrators! <\/strong>As part of the session, we\u2019ll break-out into small groups where you can connect and chat to other illustrators to share thoughts and opinions \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

Whether you’re just starting out or want to level up your online presence, this session will give you the insights you need to make your website a powerful part of your freelance toolkit.<\/p>\n

Find more information and book your ticket here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>","excerpt":"

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