To promote your music on the Internet, go to NoiseTrade.com to set up a free account. Click “Artist Sign-Up” in the bottom right corner.
Enter the required information and follow the activation instructions.
Once your account is active, log in and click “Update Your Widget.” Upload your song, enter the song’s information and click “Update.” You widget will become active.
Click “Promote Your Music.” Copy the embed code or use the handy links to add the widget to your existing websites. Post the widget on MySpace, blogs, your official website and any other websites you use. Your NoiseTrade widget will provide fans with a free song as long as they provide you with contact information. Fans also have the option to tip you; these tips are automatically sent to your PayPal account.
Using the contact information you collect from the widget, connect with your fans one-on-one via Facebook, Twitter, MySpace or e-mail. Send friendly messages (no blatant promoting) at least once a week.
Send an e-mail to all of the contacts you collect from NoiseTrade promoting your merchandise, events, news or giveaways every two to four weeks.
Continue to give away a new free song each week. This will increase your contact list of potential fans and customers, while creating a consistent marketing approch that will help build trust among your fans.