I have said it over and over, using free tools on the Internet is fine if it is something that enhances your website. However, you do not base your core tools on something free.
A recent article explains how “Law enforcement officials” just shut down Burstnet client, Blogetery.com which offered free and paid services for more than 73,000 blogs. If you read the small print on their site they have every right to do this if they feel it warrented (and apprently this is that case).
People may have lost YEARS of information, and now when your fans go to yoru website they will find nothing. They will have nothing that says “We’ve moved – find us over here.” They will find nothing. Welcome back to square one.
Instead you can get website hosting for $10 or less (if you muy more up front it’s cheaper – going all the way down to $4.95). Your website is THE backbone of your music career. Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, all should be pointing to your website where people can sign up to your mailing list, buy your CDs, check your calendar, and contacnt the band.
If a booking agent see that your band won’t invest $10 a month in your band, do you think they’re willing to invest in you?
I understand FREE is great. I love free. I just won’t rely on, or put anything super important on a free service (and you shouldn’t either).
