Name of your website?House Of Tracks Online Recording Studio
Your name?
Bill Timpano
Your Location (city, etc)
Long Island NY
When did you start your website and why?
I found there was a need for quality studio musicians to help songwriters and musicians bring their music to life. I understand how difficult it can be for a songwriter who for instance, plays piano, but wants a more complete demo recording featuring guitars and bass. A traditional walk in studio with hired musicians is often well out of the budget of most struggling artists. Our aim is to provide quality demo services at affordable rates.
Please give us a short summary of your website, business model, etc
We are an online recording studio. We provide guitar, bass, keyboard and drum tracks for an artist's original song. Our instrument tracks are recorded live, not sampled. The only exception is the drum tracks, which are programmed. The artist uploads a rough "sketch" of the song via our website, along with a description of what they envision. We then have a discussion to make sure we agree on a given direction. The artist is kept up to date on the process and ultimately gives final approval. We then provide the completed track files to the artist to download so he can mix and master locally, or we can provide the mixing service. We make this whole process as streamlined as possible.
What has been the most difficult part of creating and running your website?
The most difficult part is getting the word out to the masses. It has been a slow process, but ultimately I feel quality of our work will help spread the word!
What has been the easist part of operating your website?
The website essentially runs itself.
What was your biggest mistake?
Luckily, none yet!
Who maintains your website and why?
I maintain the site myself. It is very simple, as I mostly just update our music samples.
Tell us how your business has benefitted from your website?
My business relies soley upon my website, since it is a web based business. No website, no work!
What are your views on ecommerce and the future of the internet?
It has proven to be the way we do business. We have come a long way in just 5 years. In another 5 years I predict the vast majority of commerce will be via the web. No waiting in line!
What are your views on Search Engine Optimization (SEO)?
I feel people complicate more than it is. I am sure the SEO's like to make it seem like black majic. Yes, there are tricks to it, but with a bit of research the average person can good positioning
What are your views on Search Engines? Have they helped or hindered your website?
Helped of course. Google is the key to getting the most hits.
What method has been most successful for promoting your website?
Link exchanges, joining related forums and posting frequently, and being a gust writer for related web sites that in turn mention my name and website.
What method has been least successful for promoting your website?
Paying for position
What would you like to see change with respect to the internet?
There are people far brighter than I am that can answer that question. I am just a musician!
What is your website address?
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