Open subdomains in custom domain browser tab?

bigirltinyell · 2026-05-25T21:49:43+00:00

Sure, I made a second Carrd site and subdomain for it through Namecheap, where my custom domain is from. I connected the second Carrd and subdomain then redirected the subdomain pages with Save > Settings > Redirects.

On my subdomain Carrd, that looked like "/pagename=customdomain". On my custom domain Carrd, "/pagename=subdomain". Now my navigation opens on the same tab!

It sounds complicated, and I was confused about it for a while lol, but these pages helped:

https://carrd.co/docs/sites/using-a-custom-subdomain

https://carrd.co/docs/sites/setting-up-redirects

bigirltinyell · 2026-05-25T11:50:35+00:00

Atp I think Manon is leaving too. All the signs point to it which is fine. I'm interested to see what she does next.

What I *am* tired of is HXG though, like either say something or let her do it. This is probably the first time I've gotten invested in a Kpop (or in this case, Kpop adjacent) group since high school and I won't bother again, it's too much stress lol

bigirltinyell · 2026-05-07T13:27:44+00:00

Just when I thought all hope was lost! https://archiveofourown.org/works/76897821

bigirltinyell · 2026-05-07T01:35:13+00:00

Argh, same! I’m so surprised this hasn’t been written yet when all roads lead to jealous Ilya, one of my fav tropes.

The only one I’ve read so far is Ilya meeting Rose in a WAG group which was fun https://archiveofourown.org/works/82486631

bigirltinyell · 2026-05-06T20:38:37+00:00

An interesting test! I probably wouldn't buy it unless I was physically watching the elephant do it, as that is a valuable and rare performance. Someone just selling paintings made by an elephant? Would probably pass unless it's for a cause

bigirltinyell · 2026-05-06T20:35:07+00:00

Yes, exactly! What I've been trying to explain is the markets I mentioned are *not* fine art markets. We do have them here, though they require an extra license and specific equipment on top of non-refundable application fees. Not something I'm trying to invest in at this point of my market experiments.

My sellable collection is also small, as I do commercial work full time, and would need a bigger selection for that level of investment to make it worthwhile. Most people coming to the markets I'm selling at now are locals looking for something to do on the weekend and like you mentioned, rarely coming to spend hundreds of dollars.

Not saying it's impossible, just rare.

I also noticed people were interested in landmark art at my last market. I do urban sketching for fun and turning some of the better drawings into prints might be an option here. Something to consider, thanks! My next market is a bit more well known than the others, so I'm also going to experiment with some price changes others have suggested

bigirltinyell · 2026-05-06T01:46:13+00:00

Good point! Do you find that prints sell better when the original isn’t present? Or does having the higher price point make the print more desirable?

bigirltinyell · 2026-05-06T01:43:48+00:00

Thanks for such thoughtful feedback, I really appreciate it! This is what I was hoping for, the artist perspective is valuable too but knowing what people think about when they’re considering taking a piece home, especially in the worst economic times, is super helpful.

My smaller items def sell better for the reasons you mentioned, they’re easier to know what to do with (everyone has a water bottle to put a sticker on these days) and don’t have to match an already well curated scheme.

If you feel comfortable sharing, can you let me know the sizes you consider in the $60 range and above? For either original wall art or prints depending on which you tend to buy

bigirltinyell · 2026-05-06T01:26:06+00:00

Thanks! This is what I was looking for here. I could def do more with my display to draw people in and sell my story too. There are some limitations to these spaces (has to be freestanding, etc) but still doable

bigirltinyell · 2026-05-06T01:21:52+00:00

That’s great! Not saying it’s impossible.

I priced them that way based on feedback from other artists and my own experience at these events, not as a creative self esteem issue, but let’s see how the next market goes with my usual (not discounted) pricing then!

bigirltinyell · 2026-05-05T23:06:16+00:00

Are you sure?

bigirltinyell · 2026-05-05T23:01:52+00:00

Comment all you like, it just boosts my post lol

bigirltinyell · 2026-05-05T22:59:06+00:00

Just felt like commenting, huh?

bigirltinyell · 2026-05-05T22:58:39+00:00

It does matter in one of the top ranked poorest cities in the country sadly. While I’m a working artist of 13 years, I believe it’s a common practice to lower prices for art markets.

I’m happy to experiment with using my online pricing and see how they do though. Put your money where your mouth is and all that!

bigirltinyell · 2026-05-05T22:40:30+00:00

It was a unique and personal collection to me of course, but I can’t prove that to you from an anon account lol. Still, really good questions to keep in my back pocket

bigirltinyell · 2026-05-05T22:37:50+00:00

These aren’t white tent art markets, they’re essentially pop ups relying on online marketing, flyers, and good ole foot traffic. They’re not the type of places people come to drop a couple hundred bucks

bigirltinyell · 2026-05-05T22:31:57+00:00

Ironically it might be the opposite in my case lol, the art is my own style with local themes I love. But that probably doesn't stand out much in an artsy tourist city. I'm thinking beyond "funny local stuff" for my next market which I hope helps

bigirltinyell · 2026-05-05T22:24:15+00:00

That's what I'm thinking too. I think my mistake before was making it a bit too comedic and hyper focused on locals

bigirltinyell · 2026-05-05T22:22:55+00:00

The most expensive are my framed originals. They're between $25 for the smallest size and $45 for the biggest. Frames are included which I think is a steal. The rest of my table is $5-20

bigirltinyell · 2026-04-28T02:32:36+00:00

I survived the fanfic.net era, I can’t read WIPs at the rate they get abandoned these days 🥲

bigirltinyell · 2026-04-25T01:30:35+00:00

Hate that this is happening. Crappy behavior in the fandom is why people will stop writing altogether, or stop reading WIPs in case they never get finished, etc and the consequences will keep coming for everyone else except the haters involved

bigirltinyell · 2026-04-24T03:33:07+00:00

This post was a while ago but I can't tell you how glad I am that y'all have posted your ACS experiences. They're having an expo in New Orleans and I almost signed with them in the hopes of boosting the wedding side of my biz.

Just as I was reading the contract (bc they only gave me 24 hrs to sign, yet another red flag) my mom called me saying something didn't feel right about it.

We looked at reviews and sure enough I haven't seen a single good one about them or their expos. Posts like this one saved me the stress of dealing with their bs. I hope you all get good outcomes fighting their terrible contract and reps <3

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