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Sell Digital Goods
Just a few decades ago, musicians were forced to court record labels in the hopes of securing a recording contract in order to reach the big time. These days, it’s absolutely possible for independent acts to thrive and even become stars without major label support. In some ways, it’s easier than ever for musicians to get their shot at stardom, but in some ways, it’s more complicated than it’s ever…
If you’re like most people, you’ve purchased a digital product at some point in the last ten years. You probably also used PayPal to process your payment, as it’s one of the world’s most popular and trusted ways to pay and get paid online. Because PayPal is such a popular service, there are also a fair number of misconceptions about how it works. For musicians who are curious about how…
For today’s independent musician, distributing music through physical media is largely a thing of the past. Unless you’re catering to a niche audience who appreciates novelty items, like vinyl or cassette tapes, the most viable option is digital media distribution to sell music. PayPal, one of the world’s most popular payment processing services, should absolutely be part of your business plan. What many newcomers to online sales don’t realize, though,…
For music producers with experience creating beats, the next logical step is learning how to sell beats in order to make money and to begin building an industry presence. Many producers will give away their products before they begin to actually sell beats, and while this can be an effective way to build buzz, it’s not sustainable from a business standpoint. In order to justify the amount of time spent…
Smartphone devices are ubiquitous, as is the desire among users to customize their devices. Phones offer users the opportunity to not only manage their daily lives, but also to project their personal tastes and interests through custom themes and tones. For developers and content creators, this collective urge to customize creates a unique earning opportunity, so selling ringtones can be a lucrative opportunity. Still, there are some things hopeful merchants…
Digital files as a format for selling music no longer make up a small share of the market. In the last decade, digital music sales have soared in popularity, while physical format sales continue to dwindle. For mainstream artists signed to major labels, this can present something of a challenge as the industry struggles to monetize digital files in a manner similar to physical sales from a historical standpoint. Independent…
You have a collection of great beats and are ready to get your name out there as a musician, but you don’t know how to sell beats or where you should look to get started. Fortunately, the Internet provides budding beatmakers with a wealth of opportunity for sales, networking and earning potential. All you need is a bit of know-how, determination and the right tools for the job. When it…
The creation of Napster in the late 1990s directly contributed to a seismic shift in the music industry, one to which major labels are still struggling to adapt. Selling music online is now one of the most lucrative options available to musicians, both independent and those signed to major labels. Projects with the support of major labels are able to benefit from placement in major marketplaces like iTunes and the…
