WTV has put together a new template series for artist and venue web pages. The need to control your own flexible web site, is real, simple and here is the solution.
Database oriented web pages and calendars, so just like this article is being typed in, you can do you own news entries, fill up a gallery with photos, upload and link to video clips. Create your own Jukebox. The database calendar lets you easily ad gigs and events .
Pretty much a custom EPK (Electronic Press Kit).
Additionaly, there is an IPN (Istant Payment Notification) system tied to paypal.com for handling on-line transactions with Paypal and Credit Cards. Your inventory file can uniquely idenitify subscriptions and digital downloads to password protect your content or services.
Packages are typically $250 for the layout (muliple pages) and a full years hosting . That's less than $1.00 a day for a site that's selling for YOU (and just YOU) 24 x 7.
From there, you have all the tools to update and maintain your site (from anywhere there is an internet connection). Make Calendar entries, new CD Releases, upload new videos, photos, reviews and mp3s, podcasts. Do Splash items on upcoming gigs on your home page (News Page).