Task 1:

The advantages and disadvantages of free to create websites

Advantages-
1. The website is free to set up.
2. The web hosting is free.
3. They are easy to set up and easy to load art to.
4. The host of the site is able to promote their site to attract visitors.
5. The host is able to market from that platform to social media.

Disadvantages:
1. The host is part of a community of different artists.
2. Its difficult to find your website.
3. The art isconfused with ads and other artist’s art.
4. In most cases Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is not possible.
5. Being free usually means that there are limitations on design and size.




Reference:
John R. Math, (April 28, 2012)
Light Space and Time: 20 Free Art Portfolio Websites to Market Your Art
http://www.lightspacetime.com/newsletter/20-free-art-portfolio-websites-to-market-your-art/