[Dixielandjazz] Website Justification

[jazzfact]

Hi All,
Your ISP probably gives a free site, I know mine does  

regards,
Richard Stevens
www.thejazzfactory.net

-----Original Message-----
From: dixielandjazz-bounces at ml.islandnet.com
[mailto:dixielandjazz-bounces at ml.islandnet.com] On Behalf Of
BillSargentDrums at aol.com
Sent: Tuesday, 16 March 2004 3:27 AM
To: WILLIAMHORTON at peoplepc.com; Dixielandjazz at ml.islandnet.com
Subject: Re: [Dixielandjazz] Website Justification

<<I don't think a website, considering all that is involved, is even 
marginally
cost-effective.>>

It would be my guess that 90% of all my band's gigs come from my website. 
That means thousands of dollars a years for a site that costs me about $220
a 
year.

This site also closes sales for me on inquiries that come over the phone 
through other sources. It has been ages since I've needed a personal meeting
to 
close a booking, or for a client to come out to hear the band in order to
book.

Band site:   BillSargentBands.com


My drumming site doesn't really bring in much work for two reasons,

1. I haven't taken the time to register it with the search engines yet, as
it 
has, up to this point only been used to confirm or elaborate on personal 
contacts.

2. Almost all of my sideman work comes through referrals and personal
contact.

Drumming site:  BillSargent.com


Hope this helps!
Bill
414-777-0100
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