Launch Your Professional Artist Website with Dorset Artists Guild
We’re excited to introduce a brand-new service exclusively for Dorset Artist Guild members: bespoke artist websites built on Shopify – a powerful, professional platform designed for selling art online.
Using Julie Vatcher’s new website as an example – julievatcherartist.co.uk – we’ve developed a format that beautifully showcases original artworks, collections, blog posts, and workshops, while being easy to manage behind the scenes.
Whether you're just starting out online or ready to upgrade your digital presence, we can help you create a site that reflects your unique style and helps your work reach a wider audience.
If you’d like to explore what’s possible or see a live demonstration of how it all works behind the scenes, feel free to get in touch. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your online presence with a platform that’s built for artists, by artists.
What’s Included:
- A fully built, custom-designed Shopify website tailored for visual artists
- Integration of shop, gallery, blog, and optional workshop bookings
- Optional connection to The Print Space, allowing you to sell high-quality prints in a range of sizes. Orders are printed and shipped directly to the buyer – no packing or posting required from you!
- Guidance on domain connection, image handling, and basic SEO
Pricing Structure:
Website Build – £750
Includes full design and setup, using a format tailored to visual artists.
Optional Add-ons:
- One-to-one tutorial (1 hour) on uploading and optimising images – £65
- Image upload & optimisation service (4 images) – £30
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) – from £95
We'll help ensure your site and pages are structured to improve visibility on Google, using targeted keywords, meta descriptions, and image optimisation. - Blog post support available on request – ideal for boosting engagement and improving SEO
Ongoing Running Cost:
Shopify hosting – £25 per month, which includes secure payments, site maintenance, and technical support.