I've had my art website for a while but couldn't work on it due to a full-time job. Now I need to make money but don't know where to start.

If your website has been inactive or only sporadically updated for an extended period (a year or more), it’s wise to get a current assessment. Request a website and social media audit to see where you stand against current best practices. This will give you a clear roadmap of what needs updating—images, descriptions, galleries, site structure, and marketing strategies. Meanwhile, address immediate technical needs like setting up shipping, pricing, and product organization. Focus on one area at a time: get your site polished and professional first (proper image sizes, complete descriptions, curated galleries), then build consistent marketing habits (social media, email). The website is never ‘completely done’—you’ll always tweak and improve—but start with the foundation and build from there.

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Asked by an artist restarting after a long break · Answered by Indra · Office Hours · 2026-04-28