Should I Have a Website (and How Do I Get One Without Frustration)?
Ah, websites. Remember when you could just be funny on stage and people would book you? Now you need headshots, reels, social media, a LinkedIn you never update—and yes, a website. Welcome to showbiz in the age of Wi-Fi, darling.
So, should you have a website?
YES. Next question.
No, really, you absolutely should. Even if you're just starting out. Even if your aunt is your only fan. Even if your current "brand" is “person who tells jokes in parking lots for drink tickets.” A website says, “I’m serious about this.” It’s your digital business card, resume, and late-night Googling jackpot—all in one place.
What Should Be On It?
Don’t panic. You don’t need a cyber fortress. Just these basics:
Your Name (or Stage Name): It’s not a mystery novel. Make it obvious.
Bio: Keep it short, snappy, and slightly funny. Third person makes you sound famous.
Photos: One headshot. One onstage pic. Maybe one where you don’t look like you're being held hostage by a brick wall.
Clips: Post your cleanest, tightest, best few minutes. Not 45 minutes of unedited open mic chaos.
Tour Dates: Even if it’s just “Uncle Tony’s Backyard BBQ - July 6,” list it.
Contact Info or Booking Link: Don’t make people beg to pay you.
Social Media Links: Only the ones you're actually active on. MySpace doesn’t count.
How Do You Get One?
There are three routes. Choose your own adventure:
1. DIY Builder (Wix, Squarespace, WordPress, etc.)
Pros: Affordable, customizable, no coding needed.
Cons: You may spend 3 hours debating which shade of orange says “funny but hireable.”
2. Hire Someone (Even if you’re using a DIY Builder)
Pros: It’ll look polished. You won’t throw your laptop out the window.
Cons: Costs money. (But so does therapy. And this might prevent a breakdown.)
3. Friend Who “Kind of Does Websites”
Pros: Cheap! Maybe free!
Cons: May take 8 months, 47 texts, and a blood oath to finish.
Bonus Tips:
Buy your domain name (i.e., YourNameComedy.com) before someone else does. Seriously. Even if you’re not ready to build the site yet.
Keep it updated. Old tour dates make you look ghosted by your own career.
Think mobile. People will Google you while in line for tacos. Make sure your site looks good on their phones.
Yes, sugarplum. You need a website.
But it doesn’t have to be scary or expensive. Think of it as your online home—somewhere bookers, fans, and your mom can all go to say, “Wow, look at you go.”
So grab a domain, pick a photo where you don’t look haunted, and claim your little corner of the internet.
And if you ever need a quote for your homepage, here you go:
“This comic changed my life.” – Probably someone’s dog, but still counts.
