The Web For Actors blog

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

A woman waiting alone on a row of chairs beneath an interview sign
From the blog · Oct 30, 2015
The starving artist

Being an actor in LA is not always as glorious as people imagine it to be.
A man in a suit on the telephone at his desk
From the blog · Oct 23, 2015
Do it! Get an Agent.

I'm an active participant in Stage 32 lounge conversations and I probably watched every single webinar about acting they've put out.
The Uber logo in white on black
From the blog · Oct 16, 2015
Ubering around

Every now and then I end up Ubering back from my office in Manhattan Beach Studios down to Redondo Beach where I reside.Each time I get into the ride, I start up a conversation with the driver, just to hear their stories.
A pen resting on a printed line chart and columns of figures
From the blog · Oct 9, 2015
It's a numbers game

I recently spoke with a young actor who's new to Los Angeles, and very new to the acting world itself.
A woman running along a beach in sportswear
From the blog · Oct 2, 2015
You run, you learn

How many of you out there are gym goers, treadmill runners, or even yet, marathon runners like myself? I'm definitely not bragging.
The Amazon logo on an orange ground
From the blog · Sep 25, 2015
Reach out to Critics

This is just a brilliant idea for so many reasons, and it comes from a talented director, David Rountree.
A comic strip about preparation and awards
From the blog · Sep 18, 2015
Do your research

Alright. This has to be said out loud. Most of you know it, some of you do it, but majority of you only have good intentions and never follow through.I understand that it isn't always easy - you might have a full time job, or enough chores to keep Hercules himself busy for 12 days.
A business card for an actress tucked into a jeans pocket
From the blog · Sep 11, 2015
Always carry business cards

I'm sorry. Sounds like a ridiculous post, but if I don't say it, I can't say "I told you so". Carrying a business card with you it's like carrying an umbrella in London.
A comic strip about posting a thank you note after an audition
From the blog · Sep 4, 2015
Stay in touch.

Keeping in touch is important. In other industries , if you go on an interview, it is customary to send an email to follow up and thank your possible future employer for the opportunity.Why should the casting process be any different?
The IADB Instant logo with a robot and a stopwatch
From the blog · Aug 28, 2015
I is for Instant.

We get this question a lot. What does IADB stand for? Well, since you're on the website, you probably already know it by now, but here's a bit of our history for ya.IADB stands for Instant Actor Domain Builder.
The IADB InstaNudge logo with a robot carrying an envelope
From the blog · Aug 21, 2015
What makes us special - Population

I'm not trying to be vulgar, this comes straight from my heart, so I will write it as it is.If you read the blog from last week and decided that your web presence is not all that it should...
The IADB InstaBuild logo with a robot at a screen
From the blog · Aug 14, 2015
What makes us special - Coding

I've been building websites professionally since 2003.I've built somewhere between 250 to 300 different websites in total.I've built many websites for Joe Shmoes and Jane Smiths, many...