Frequently Asked Questions
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Top Questions:
- How do I sign up?
- What are the types of websites that I can create?
- How do I sell from MesArt?
- How to prepare Artwork and Text Files for my website?
FAQ:First-Time Customers
What is MesArt? Why should I become a member? How do I become a member? How much does it cost? What are the types of websites that I can create? How long will it take to open my website? How often can I change/edit my website? How do I submit my listing? What if I need help? How are works chosen for display on the MesArt homepage (front page)?
FAQ:Getting Listed
How do I sign up for Open Studio? How do I sign up for Portfolio? How do I sign up for Artist Studio? How do I sign up for Artist Gallery? How can I get listed in more than one art category? When will my website appear in the search engines?
FAQ:Preparing Artwork and Text Files
Optimizing your images for the Web File size requirements File naming requirements Uploading Artwork Files Artwork Keywords and Descriptions Text for Your Website
FAQ:Account, Password, Email
What if I forget my user name or password? How do I edit my profile? What forms of payment do you accept? When is my credit card charged? What if I forget to send the payment before the due date?
FAQ:Security and Privacy
How do I protect my images from being copied and downloaded by viewers? Can others view my website before it is ready? Do I have to get my paintings copywritten before I display them on your website How do you protect my data? How do you protect my privacy?
FAQ:Domain Names
How do I get/register a domain name? How long is to hook up my domain name with my website? What is required to use a domain name?
FAQ:Open Studios
How do I sign up for Open Studio? Does it cost anything? How long will it take to open my website? How often can I change/edit my website? How do I submit my listing? What if I need help? How long can I use the free Open Studio account? What should I do when the free Open Studio has expired? How do I know when my Open Studio account will expire? How do I upgrade my account?
FAQ:Artist Studios
How do I sign up for Artist Studio? How much does it cost? How long will it take to open my website? How often can I change/edit my website? How do I submit my listing? What if I need help? How do I change the colors on my website? How do I select the image for my home page?
FAQ:Artist Gallery
How is the Artist Gallery different from other websites? How do I sign up for Artist Gallery? What are the steps involved in creating an Artist Gallery? How do I get/register a domain name? How long is to hook up my domain name with my website? What is required to use a domain name?
FAQ:Selling
How do I sell art from MesArt? How long does it take for my check to arrive after a sale? How can I invite potential buyers to view my MesArt website? Is there a commission? How are artwork prices determined? Are sales through MesArt taxable? How does the entire sales process work?
FAQ:Shipping
How much does shipping cost? How is art shipped?
FAQ:Returns
What is the return policy? What if my artwork gets returned? What if my artwork is damaged?
FAQ:Discounts
What types of discounts may I qualify for as a MesArt member? How do I redeem a MesArt discount?
