The Web For Actors blog

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

A promotional graphic reading Industry Deal
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?

A red panel scattered with white star shapes
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.

Greetings in several languages chalked around a globe
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.

A grid of logos including IMDb, SoundCloud, Backstage and Instagram
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.

The Headshot Truck logo, with a camera and a van
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.

One website shown on a desktop, a tablet and a phone
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.

A vertical column of colored name badges
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.

The Stage 32 logo in white on dark red
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.

The IADB.com wordmark on a weathered wall
From the blog · Apr 10, 2015
IADB Trailer

Here is our first video commercial. Built in After Affects by yours truly with music and sound design by talented Dara Taylor (link to Dara's website over the image).

A checklist of questions about actor website features
From the blog · Apr 3, 2015
Already Have an Actor Website?

You may recognize the image for this blog from our flyer which we have been distributing since April 2014 advertising that IADB makes actor websites like no one else.