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What are the secrets to sell works of art successfully?

			1.						Choose the right category and the correct time period
			2.						Write a clear and complete title
			3.						Define the technical characteristics
			4.						Take good quality photos
			5.						Describe the artwork precisely
			6.						Choose a fair price
			7.						Offer effective payment and shipping options
			8.						Display a video on your ad
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Secrets of a successful ad

1. Choose the right category and the correct time period
The ArtQuid catalogue is divided in 14 headings and 70 categories of artworks
Choose the right category where buyers will look for your artwork
Then, select the most appropriate time period
If you are not sure of the time period, specify the information in the description

2. Write a clear and complete title
Buyers will find your work through your titles
Which keywords might buyers use to search for your works?
Be as comprehensive as possible
Use relevant keywords

3. Define the technical characteristics
Use a maximum of attributes
Buyers will use them to refine their searches
Select the details of your artwork
Leave the information if you are unsure about it
Dimensions with or with frame/support: in Cm or Inches
Weight in Kg or Pounds
Availibility of the work: available, sold or on order
Condition of the work: perfect, average, poor
Restorations: none, mild, important

4. Take good quality photos
Your photos must allow the buyer to fully imagine the artwork
Make sharp and clear images
Use a light background
Do not forget to photograph the defects
Save the picture on the hard drive of your computer
Click on Exhibit an artwork

5. Describe the artwork precisely
Reading your description, buyers will understand if your artwork is really what they are looking for
Put yourself in the shoes of the buyer
Give as much practical details as possible

6. Choose a fair price
Put a reasonable starting price
Do not display any price if your don't know the value of your work
Buyers can make you a price offer on each of your ads

7. Offer effective payment and shipping options
PayPal is the preferred payment method for buyers
Cheque
Bank transfer
Offer trusted shipping methods (Chronopost, UPS, DHL, etc)

8. Display a video on your ad
New: display a video of your artworks directly on your ads!
Click on exhibit an artwork and insert the YouTube URL of your video
Your video will also be broadcast in the ArtQuid Magazine
First, upload your video on YouTube