“My web presence was not great! I had a website that functioned, but it was difficult to find on Google. It was not mobile friendly, and since I didn’t design it, I had to reply on a third party to make edits. I wanted a new website and I wanted to be in control of it and I wanted it to help me get work. I made saving for it a priority investment in my career. Terrific value and investment. Tony provides the gift of relief. The gift of confidence I now have. The gift of being seen. He provides sleek, user-friendly, professional media strategies, help, education, and a dash of therapy for artists who want a digital footprint. I adore that Tony not only set me up, but you TAUGHT me what to do so that I could make edits as I go along. I’m not reliant on someone else making updates—I can do it myself. But if I forget how to do something, I have all of our video sessions archived so I may go back and review, or if I need extra help, I know I can schedule an appointment and get extra help! I love Tony and recommend him all the time.”

-Holly Anne Williams, Actor, New York, NY

"Tony's enthusiasm is infectious and his guidance through the entire process has been extraordinary. Many of the people I've become acquainted with lately has been a direct result of them coming across a video of me singing on YouTube or visiting my website—therefore reaching out to me. Yay, social media!"

-Joshua Lance Dixon, Actor + Singer, New York, NY

"I had my domain and had the very bare bones in place, but there was minimal design and very little polish. I cobbled it together on my own with the skills and free-time I had at the time. Let's just say, I give myself credit for what it was, but it wasn't good enough - not for me, not for my clients, not to compete in the market, and not to represent me and what I do. It was there, I guess, but wasn't really a cohesive, thoughtful and welcoming 'home' as Tony calls it. I wasn't sure what it would be like to delegate such a complex and personal project to someone else. At the beginning, too, I was in a tight financial situation, so trusting someone else with my IP, data, digital presence and hard-earned money was a tough one! Because I could see where I wanted to be, and what it would take if I tried to become an expert and implement everything on my own, I hired Tony. There is enormous value in realizing what you’re good at doing, and realizing where it's worth it to outsource and partner with someone who can help you! Tony provides a tangible service, but also one that feels safe. He’s on the pulse of the important social media/marketing trends and offers accessible, honest and entertaining assistance! Tony and his team are always striving to over-deliver and really understand each client so that the end result is really representative of them. Beyond that, Tony will provide you with honest guidance on complex decisions that have to be made in design, business, or functionality. You feel like you’re working on a team (not just a client), and when you're in business for yourself, it's nice to feel like you're not alone. And the best part? I got a friend out of it! I know, it's kinda cheesy, but honestly, I did. You can't really put a price on someone just 'getting you'. It made the work easier, it made me feel validated and things eventually went really quickly as well - which is a cost savings, too! I have personally benefitted, but so have my clients and so has the product! I’m now much more connected to my brand and customers because I feel supported and empowered to provide a service to them in the way I want to, and through the 'home' that I want to. What better benefit than feeling proud of your work and your self? I know how helpful it has been to me to hear from people who have told me that they like my work, they like me, and that what I do makes a difference - so I'll say the same to Tony! Thank you!"

-Lindsay Rider, Artist + Entrepreneur, New York, NY

“Besides my writers residence online portfolio and published work via search, my web presence was nonexistent. I wasn’t sure how I wanted to come across, and not sure if I was ready. Still, I needed to just do it. It was the right time, in a deeper place. Tony's energy is exceptional and healing and encouraging. Sincerely. It was so fabulous to meet in NYC when we were in final stages, to sit down and feel our collective spirit. He anticipates needs so well that I never felt I was lost for help or alone ... not one moment. His tutorials are exceptional. He cares and you can feel it! Having a website with all of my skills on it was incredibly empowering and allowed me to connect with people. I would say this year has been the biggest year because, while the first edition was excellent, I was not positioned in a place in the world and personally to really see the power of it. Now I have formed a deeper relationship with the whole site and it is alive to me. I update content and send newsletters and get feedback from people who are so impressed that I do so many things. I’m almost a year in Switzerland, and the impression people get from my site is important to networking here and building my entire life. That Swiss people are impressed is a huge compliment!!! Tony and his team are so great and supportive and I am continually humbled by how much they still keep in touch with and care about me as a client. I would recommend them over and over! I’d start with an audit to at least begin to hone your public facing image online. The whole process is ongoing, but we all have to start or at least be aware of the consequences of avoiding it.”

-Emily Alp, Artist, Langenthal, Switzerland

“My web presence was nonexistent, out of date, and not user-friendly. #Sad. Having zero knowledge with site building/computers, I found great ease and joy with meeting Tony. He’s a wonderful person to work with. He delivers exactly what the client wishes and beyond—with personal and unique touches. I have complete confidence in him, his ideas, and could not have wished for a friendlier and creative person. The ability to control my own site, to update whenever I need and have it look professional and beautiful, I could not be any happier with the process. Since working together, I’ve had countless performance and teaching opportunities, including a show on Broadway!"

-Dr. Ray Wong, Pianist, New York, NY

"Tony Howell is incredible. What an asset he has become in my professional life. I was always of the mindset that someone with a career like mine didn't need a website. Oh boy, was I wrong. Tony helped me to realize that I needed the 'right' website, something especially for me. What a gift he has been—and he's the gift that keeps on giving. I literally have a place where professionals, regular people and employers who are interested in me can go learn what I'm doing and explore what I've done—all in one clean, concise, and very cool place. I only share when I think it's beneficial. Tony Howell's expertise and knowledge would benefit any artist's career. No matter the level—it'll take you higher!"

-Nathan Lee Graham, Artist, New York, NY

“Without a website showing who I was, I was at the mercy of anyone on the internet who wanted to write or post about me. I was controlled by others. Though I was nervous about putting myself out there, I realized it was important for potential collaborators to know who I was from my point of view. Tony is a social media expert on Backstage, which is where I discovered him. After reading his articles, watching his #TellMeTony videos and visiting his website, I knew Tony was the one for me. Tony made the process of creating a website so easy and helped me create my place on the web that I am thrilled with. Tony is clean, clear, concise, and gives you straight answers. He’s direct, creative, professional and trustworthy. He turned what I thought would be a potentially nerve wracking experience into a fun opportunity to explore myself. Not only did Tony deliver a beautiful, well crafted website and set me up on social media platforms (which gave me the opportunity to share who I am with anyone interested in learning more about me), but he exceeded my expectations all the way around. In fact, a known movie director found me on Twitter and offered me a role in his new movie after looking at my website!”

-Mindee de Lacey, Actor, Los Angeles, LA

“I have worked with Tony for three years now on two different websites; my personal website and one for my one-person show. In both cases, the working experience was one of the best I’ve ever had. It's rare to find someone who is both an intuitive, thoughtful, elegant and sensitive artist and a responsible, ethical, visionary businessperson. Extremely rare. Every time I connect with Tony I always feel empowered and enlightened. Also, I feel that everything is done with integrity. Tony is straightforward, responsive, passionate, and full of ideas on the one hand, but also able to combine his expertise with the very individual and unique person and artist that each one of his clients represents. I don’t feel that Tony has a 'cookie cutter' mentality but instead hears, sees, and really creates a new vision for each client. I always felt and feel comfortable, heard, and as though we are working together as a team. He works with remarkable organization, meets (and often is done in advance of) all deadlines, sets up extremely clear goals and expectations, and to top it all off, includes a way for his clients to learn how to maintain their own sites. He is a wonderful and patient teacher. Plus he makes it fun! His professionalism, responsiveness, warmth, flawless design sense, impeccable technical execution, and great taste make the investments reasonable and appropriate. In every way, the websites represent to the world how I want to be seen and considered. I know that, whatever happens in the rest of my career and this profession, I am in the strongest and most capable hands possible when it comes to my online presence. Tony and his team are thoughtful, tasteful, intelligent, and provide clear results that NEVER HAVE FAILED to impress everyone who sees it. I’ve had many casting directors, fellow actor friends, and other professionals remark on how beautiful, clear, elegant and informative my personal site is. Our show booked a performance and secured a very reputable publicist because she was so impressed by the site! I feel absolutely confident when people look at my website, they are getting as true a feel of who and what I am as they can without me actually being in the room with them. Tony has helped me, and continues to help me, tell my story online with dignity and elegance. And his own example of hard work and constant invention is inspiring. I would (and already have) recommend them to anyone.”

-Kate Fuglei, Actor + Writer, Los Angeles, LA

“I wanted to collaborate with a strong and facile mind that didn't work like mine. I chose Tony. Over the years, I had taught myself enough about coding (THAT was the old days) and, later, about the available platforms and I had built a series of serviceable websites on my own. I was an early adopter of both Twitter and Instagram, but my use of both—much like my DIY websites—was purely by intuition. Once I had time and money to devote to setting up a better online presence (and once I'd bumped into Tony IRL on the A train), I was happy to dig right in. That real life encounter on the A train made all of the difference. I liked Tony’s energy in-person even more than I liked his online presence—the fact that your  real self and online self were in agreement showed me you knew the importance of truth in digital representation. Tony offers you a very sophisticated tool (made up of many tools, really) that you can use to honestly and accurately represent yourself. He’s comfortable making room for opinions on form and content even as he was strong and clear in making sure I was getting the full value of his expertise.Honestly, I was a little sad when we launched. I actually had that feeling I used to have when I completed a particularly great directing project when I would look up at my collaborators and say, 'That was cool! What else can we do?' My agents and my friends in casting have given me nothing but excellent feedback on the site. In my coaching practice, I know it's brought me clients. They've said so. I get 25% of my clients from web search and recommendations. Nearly every single one of those clients mentions my website and my social media feed as a contributing factor in their hiring me.”

-Christopher Gurr, Actor + Coach, New York, NY

"The process took longer than I thought, but that was my doing. I was slow to do my homework and turn it in. In the end, the website looks fantastic. I’m very pleased with it and it’s getting me more work! It has the professional look that my career needs to move it up the ladder of success.  I’m now getting booked for roles without even auditioning. I’ve had CD’s check out my site and then offer me the work. Woohoo!"

-Kelly L. Moran, Actor + Entrepreneur, Washington, D.C.

“While a website seemed like it would cost a lot of money upfront, and an expensive thing to upkeep, it is where the business is headed... and it’s a way of competing (online presence management). Tony knows what he is doing and provided exactly what I needed. He's able to capture the essence of the artist through the website. The work he and his team do is top notch. I had a very strong goal going into this process. Three days after we went live I had achieved that goal—booking work at major orchestras due to Tony’s help. I can't call it a magic pill, but I can say that this website enabled me to reach that goal in an expedited amount of time. I now have the tools and know how to manage my online presence and continue to grow it. I love the clean and easy to understand formats and I have. Tony is just the right choice when it comes to this stuff!”

-Chris Blem, Actor, New York, NY

"Hiring Tony was the best investment I made in my business as an artist. Tony helped me to clarify and create my brand. He not only has the superb technical skills but also the intuition and passion to create a website that says who you are, why you exist and how you add value to your tribe.  I love how he made this a collaborative effort. Tony is a heart-centered, online presence innovator and client clarity producer. This experience became a self-revealing journey that helped me to recognize and acknowledge my accomplishments. It provided me with a sense of renewal and helped me to laser focus on my dreams. My booking rate has increased and I'm attracting organic projects as a result of working with Tony and his amazing team!"

-Sheilah Smiley, Artist + Entrepreneur, New York, NY

“My web presence was pretty nonexistent. I was nervous I wouldn't have enough content to justify it, or that building a personal website would feel like it was about vanity and bragging, which I was not into. Alas, it’s the way of the world. Tony is the best! He makes it easy—totally helpful and full-service. He’s super fast, super knowledgable, incredibly capable, creative, funny, and kind. I always envisioned if I had a website I would want a space for my music, and maybe somewhere for videos that I've made… but I didn't have those before I started (except a reel!). So having this website kind of forced me to do things on my bucket list I never thought I would get done. I'm so proud to have a little landing space that if someone wanted to do research on me they could find me online and I'm defined by MY terms, not some random bad YouTube video! In fact, Tony’s helped a few of my dreams TRULY come to fruition and I could not be working like I am without the groundwork he laid for me with the multiple websites he has created, and for all his social media and online help. He has helped me build three different websites now and I love them all. They reflect exactly what I'm trying to do and say. I think the teaching aspect of how to navigate/integrate social media is a HUGE differentiating factor between Tony and working with another website designer. What you're getting is way bigger than a website. I'm truly psyched and couldn't be more happy. I love Tony and can't recommend him highly enough."

-Tricia Paoluccio, Actor, New York, NY

“Prior to meeting Tony, my online presence was limited to my personal use of Facebook and and a few email blasts here and there. Working with Tony and his team to create my website was one of the best decisions I ever made in terms of my online presence. Tony offered me new ways of looking at my business as a business and new ways of looking at a website as a marketing tool. I was a initially reluctant—especially cost/benefit uncertainty. I saw samples of Tony’s work and also found, in our one preliminary chat, that he was energetic and enthusiastic to help create something that was truly an extension of ME, not just a cookie-cutter design format. From my perspective, you provided full-service design. You took my ideas and made them better. Focused them. Clarified them. But allowed - and encouraged - my style and taste to shine through. I have had many people reach out after seeing my website and the comment I hear most often - and frequently from people who 'thought' they knew me - has been, ‘I didn't know XYZ!’  I love how classy and elegant it looks—artistic while also being professional. I also love that he ended our first design by teaching me how to do the updates myself.”

-David Andrews Rogers, Maestro, New York, NY

"Before Tony? Wix. It was cheap and easy for this low-tech gal to update. My hesitation switching to Squarespace was monetary, and then being able to update it myself. I decided that if I want to move to a higher level in my professional career, my online presence should reflect that. Tony has been my friend for a number of years and I knew I would be in capable hands with him. Tony creates professional websites and branding for creatives in the arts—very seamless and catered to personality. I had a high paying contract and Tony was there performing with me! We decided to go for it. I loved our process. It was very individualized and lots of attention was paid to detail. Tony also asked me really tough, specific questions and I’m glad because that only made my site better that much better. People love the format, the simplicity, and clarity. I've gotten 100% positive feedback. All the time, I get told ‘Thank you for your website. It was very helpful for us (creatives) to get to know you and your work. And it’s beautiful.’ A lot of friends ask me where I got it done. I’m very proud. They also love my new pictures taken by Justin Patterson Photography (who I cannot say enough good things about). I’m still working on being more Squarespace savvy, but if I have any questions, I know I can contact Squarespace Support, too.”

-Kate Loprest, Actor, New York, NY

“Tony's passion and expertise in social media are unmatched. Not only did he come prepared with his invaluable insight, but he had designed a handout to keep students engaged and interacting, and allowed them to take these important talking points with them for future reference. We received glowing feedback from the students that they had learned so much from this discussion and were anxious to implement it into their career preparations. This class was one of our most well-received and we owe much of that to the knowledge and expertise of Mr. Tony Howell.”

-Peyton Royal, Spring Break Coordinator, Oklahoma City University, New York, NY

"You're positive, authentic and connect well with the students—you invite us in. You've packaged your presentation in such a way that it's accessible and affordable. I like that it's for the performer. It's exciting to hear from someone who's one of us—someone who's actually been on stage!" 

-Tony Horne, Associate Professor, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI

"Tony did an amazing Skype session with my 'Prep for the Profession' class. His '5 Keys to Create Your Own Success' keynote on marketing and social media was great! The students were so pumped about it afterwards. Book him! It's totally worth your while!!!"

-Jonathan Flom, Program Director, Musical Theatre at Shenandoah Conservatory, Winchester, VA

"The presentation was informative and eye opening. I don't see how a keynote like this couldn't be relevant to anybody in business—whether the business is yourself or a product. It was absolutely applicable because it's the way that media is going. I didn't realize how important it would be."

-Mariann Cook, Associate Professor, Rider University, Lawrenceville, NJ

"I got good feedback from parents after your Skype seminar! What you had to say resonated with families and added to the whole weekend enrichment."

-Mary Anna Dennard, CEO, College Audition Coach, Dallas, TX

"I was speaking at a conference where I was able to share the platform with Tony. I was there as a speaker, not an attendee but less than two minutes into his dynamic talk I was sucked in and writing notes faster than he could talk (which is really saying something). His content is strong, his ideas are very simple to implement, his strategies are well constructed, and his presentation is funny, credible, and energetic to say the least. In the ever changing world of social media it can sometimes seem impossible to stay on top of things. Tony makes it systematic, practically automatic, and most of all fun." 

-Julian Franklin, Speaker, Houston, TX

"Your presentation style is wonderful. I’ve been an instructor for years so I can spot a great presenter. I’m so amazed. You are so good, clear, upbeat and fresh." 

-Mary Lahti, Actor, New York, NY

"Tony Howell’s mastery of social media as a tool actors can use to move their artistic careers ahead with intelligence, forethought and honesty is remarkable. He answers so many doubts I had had as a curmudgeon of the twentieth century and has made me feel I might well find more than a niche for myself in the twenty-first through social media." 

-Jeremy Lawrence, Actor, New York, NY