One of the keys to making it in the biz is the promotion of who you are and what you bring to the table. A website is the easiest approach to this, since it's a destination where every aspect of your career can be observed in ONE place.   

The 5 Essentials For An Actor's Website: Great Article written by: Taryn Southern http://www.backstage.com/advice-for-actors/first-person/the-actors-website-dos-and-donts/    

1. A business email - In addition to your agents/managers info, you need a way to be reached at all times Make the address separate from your personal email. Use Gmail, but feel free to customize if you see fit (i.e. taryn@tarynsouthern.com.)

2. Embedded reels - Make sure your reels are easy to find, and use the YouTube player. The HD quality is as good as ever, and it loads FAR faster than Vimeo. If you're worried about privacy, you can keep the video unlisted on YouTube, so that only people who stop by your website can actually view it.

3. Promotional and/or behind the scenes photos - Just posting headshots is so boring, and only gives people a one-dimensional view of who you are. Include promotional photos, press photos (if you have them), and/or behind the scenes shots of you on set. Yay! Now you're a real person, not just an "actor."

4. Social media links - Make sure you include links to your Twitter and Facebook Fan Pages (if you have them) and encourage people to sign up for your email newsletter (if you have one).


5. Bio - A good bio goes a long way. If you can make it funny like this one, even better. You can include your credits on this page as well.   

   
More and more casting directors, agents, producers, and directors are going to the web to scout for talent are you being overlooked?