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TODAY's DIY Musicianhas So Many Tools to Choose from That It Can Get a Little Overwhelming at Times, Especially When You Consi TODAY’S DIY MUSICIAN has so many tools to choose from that it can get a little overwhelming at times, especially when you consider that new sites, apps and services are debuting, seemingly, every day. Which is why you’ll want to peruse this special list. Every entry in this Guide to Digital Resources & Social Media was nominated by your fellow music-makers, Music Connection readers like yourself. Be sure to check out the newly added categories such as Beat Selling Websites, Music Sales Tracking, Online Instruction, Film/TV Licensing and Monetized Video Posting. 54 May 2020 musicconnection.com Web: bandzoogle.com LAWHELP.ORG Services: Crowdfunding site SOCIAL MEDIA & Features: Unlimited support, free Web: lawhelp.org for online fundraising. Raise domain name, premium hosting, Services: Created for people money online from friends, family, DIGITAL MARKETING TOOLS unlimited bandwidth, mobile-ready living on low-incomes and the legal colleagues, donors, and other BITLY themes, music player, SEO tools, organizations that serve them. supporters via email, Facebook, Web: bitly.com tour calendar, EPK’s, more. LawHelp.org provides referrals to Twitter, LinkedIn, Google, and social Services: URL Shortener, Custom Fee: Lite – 8.29/mo, Standard - local legal aid and public interest media networks. Branded URLs, API & Link $12.46/mo, Pro - $16.63/mo. law offices, basic information about Fees: Platform fee of 4.9% per Management. legal rights, court forms, self-help transaction in addition to payment HOSTBABY information, court information, links to processing fee of 3% + 30 cents per CANVA 1-888-448-6369, 503-256-4450 social service agencies, and more in transaction. Web: canva.com Web: hostbaby.com your state. Services: Graphic-design tool Features: Designer website themes, GOFUNDME website. Design presentations, live real-time editor, mobile ready LEGALZOOM Web: gofundme.com social media graphics, and more with designs, built-in music player, store 800-773-0888 Services: For-profit crowdfunding thousands of beautiful layouts. CD Baby member integration, social Email: [email protected] platform that allows people to raise media share button, products selling. Web: legalzoom.com money for events. 0% platform fee. HOOTSUITE Fee: $20/mo. Services: Online legal help on Fees: Fees vary based on country. 888-350-5191 business, intellectual property, United States is 2.9% + 30 cents per Web: hootsuite.com NING contracts & agreements, legal advice. donation. Services: Social media marketing 855-233-6436 and management platform. Helps Web: ning.com LEGAL SERVICES LINK INDIEGOGO you keep track and manage your Services: Social integration, custom 844-529-3279 Web: indiegogo.com many social network channels. It can design, 24/7 support, basic features Web: legalserviceslink.com Services: International crowdfunding enable you to monitor what people toolkit, monetization options Services: Anonymously post your legal website. Indiegogo allows people to are saying about your brand and help Fee: Basic - $25/mo, Performance - needs quickly and for free. Lawyers solicit funds for an idea, charity, or you respond instantly. $49/mo, Ultimate - $99/mo. interested in helping you contact you via start-up business. Indiegogo charges Fee: Professional - $29/mo. email. Review the emails and select the a 5% fee on contributions. SQUARESPACE best lawyer for you. Fees: 5% of funds raised in LINKMY.PHOTOS Email: support.squarespace.com addition to processing fee of 3% + Web: linkmy.photos Web: squarespace.com MUSIC CONNECTION 30 cents per transaction. Bank may Services: Instagram photos and Features: Modern templates, adobe www.musicconnection.com/ charge additional fees depending captions are currently not linkable. image editor, audio collections, social directories on currency and bank account The only place where you can add sharing, email campaigns, product location. a link to your website is through the merchandising NOLO URL in your Instagram bio. Link My Fee: Personal - $12/mo., Business - 800-631S-5158 KICKSTARTER Photos has created the destination $18/mo. Web: nolo.com Web: kickstarter.com for your Instagram bio. Your Services: Answers to everyday Services: Crowd-funding platform personalized Link My Photos page WIX legal and business questions, lawyer for creative projects. 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