I'm good at searching the Internet. When I find a new artist I immediately look for their website. It's frustrating to find them scattered about the net on other people's sites. They maybe featured with a group or information for an upcoming show. But there may only be one or two images available. Now I can search using my phone to search for information. If I like your stuff I want to know more about your work.
Creating a simple website that contains your name and a few images will go a long way. It is like an interactive business card. Using a free site like Google Sites, allows you to update your website without much hassle. If you have a web album, you don't even need to be at your home computer. But it the key is maintaining it. I've been to sites that haven't been updated for years. I don't go back.
When you buy a domain name, find a company that will be sticking around. Yahoo and Google have inexpensive monthly contracts. But don't pay more than $10 a month for your domain. There are more complicated software that will create a better looking site. Adobe has "Dreamweaver". It uses an FTP system of uploading your site. If you are interested in learning more about web page writing I suggest you look into the local community education program through one of our many districts. I know Northside offers many different web page writing classes.
Here is the difference between a template website and using software.
Template: https://nisd.schoolnet.com/outreach/lmkes/rotationspecialists/shore/
Software: http://nisd.net/knowlton/Shore/Shore.htm (I haven't updated this one lately)
A gallery of your work will not betray any trade secrets. If anything it will send heads spinning with ideas. I often use images off the web to help my students become inspired. It is a jumping off point for their work. Use your web page to jump into the future.
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