The Web For Actors blog

Announcements, tips and the occasional argument about what an actor website is for.

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From the blog · Aug 10, 2018
Free Means FREE

There are so many website providers out there that offer "free" websites to their subscribers, and I put the word "free" in quotes for a reason, as the saying "nothing's ever free" applies...

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From the blog · Aug 3, 2018
How'bout them apps?

Did you get the pun in the title? My friend always uses the phrase "How'bout them apples?", but apparently I had to explain it to my blog editors, so now I feel like I told a "dad joke" and I feel horrible for having to explain it, but I digress.Apps!

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From the blog · Jul 20, 2018
It's Never Too Late

Over the last few years I've heard a lot of success stories and a lot of horror stories related to acting.

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From the blog · Jul 13, 2018
Hollywood Primer

Andy Wasif and Mikul Robins wrote the book for the questions you do not know to ask yet, and the distinction they draw in the opening is the one that makes it worth your time: this is not a book about moving to Los Angeles.

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From the blog · Jul 6, 2018
Your Actor Website ANYWHERE

The API is finally here. For all of you who've been waiting for this update, you may now get access to your API from the link below this blog post.

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From the blog · Jun 29, 2018
The Real Little Ultimate Broadway Fake Book

This 5th edition has been updated to include over 800 Broadway standards in one incredibly convenient collection. Where else could you get so many gems in so little of a package?

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From the blog · Jun 22, 2018
More Actor Website Templates!

For months we've been teasing you with more templates getting released at IADB. Well, the wait is (somewhat) over.It's not easy being a perfectionist and a creative at the same time.

A paperback of Seven Plays by Sam Shepard on a wooden deck
From the blog · Jun 15, 2018
Sam Shepard : Seven Plays

Brilliant, prolific, uniquely American, Pulitzer prizewinning playwright Sam Separd is a major voice in contemporary theater.

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From the blog · Jun 8, 2018
How to Rip a DVD

I've been asked about this one few times already, so I think I should do a write up on this.

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From the blog · Jun 1, 2018
How To Audition On Camera

I came across this Twitter profile and thought that the name Sharon Bialy sounded familiar. I guess it did because I've had this book on my list to read for the longest.

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From the blog · May 25, 2018
GDPR Compliance

So many new things going on, but thought I'd give you an update on our end.We are now somewhat compliant with GDPR.

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From the blog · May 18, 2018
Server Upgrades at Web For Actors

We will undergo so major maintenance over the next few weeks, but just as every maintenance we start from the base which in our case is the server.