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 · Jul 3, 2015
6 Must-have Websites for Actors

If you're an actor and you are serious about your online presence you must register for these free websites. No excuses!

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From the blog · Jun 26, 2015
Free Email Signature

In efforts to clean up the admin area to make space for bigger better things we have moved the signature module from the admin into our website.

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From the blog · Jun 19, 2015
Industry Deal

UPDATE: They went out of business in 2018If you're an actor, comedian, or even simply interested in the arts, you should definitely check out the Industry Deal website and subscribe to their newsletter for great deals.Do you need new headshots, or maybe you need headshots printed out?

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From the blog · Jun 12, 2015
Get a Month Free

We care so much about what you think of us, we're willing to reward you for your words.

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From the blog · Jun 5, 2015
International Dialects

I recently came across this website and thought it would be a great idea to share this with all of you out there.This site is pretty awesome because you can search it in so many ways.

The Backstage logo above the line connecting with actors
From the blog · May 29, 2015
Connecting with Actors

Our main goal is to make sure that we give actors exactly what they want.

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From the blog · May 22, 2015
Actor Tools and Connectivity

If you're not a web developer telling you that IADB keeps connecting to different API in order to ease the strain of data entry for the customer may sound like mumbo jumbo.

A Google search box with the words actor websites typed in
From the blog · May 15, 2015
Actor Websites SEO

I am a lead web developer over at IADB and I build actor websites. Most of the times when I tell people that I build websites for actors, they respond with understanding and confirm that this is in fact very necessary.

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From the blog · May 8, 2015
Rolling Headshots

We here at IADB are always advocates of fresh new ideas to help actors further their careers. One of these great, fresh ideas comes from the wonderful people at The Headshot Truck.

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From the blog · May 1, 2015
Responsive Actor Websites

The easiest way to explain responsive websites is with a picture and I have done just that.

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From the blog · Apr 24, 2015
Stage Names

There are many dialogues on whether an actor or an actress should consider obtaining a stage name.

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From the blog · Apr 17, 2015
Are You On Stage Yet?

Are you on stage? Oh, I didn't mean for performing purposes, I meant for socializing purposes.