How to use Cohart Website Builder

What is this feature?

Create a personal artist website in just a few clicks using Cohart’s preset themes. No coding or design skills required — your profile info, artworks, and settings automatically populate the site for you.

Who is it for?

This feature is for artists on Cohart who want a professional online presence to showcase and sell their work — without the hassle of building a website from scratch.

Why do artists need to create a website?

Having your own website helps you:

• Build credibility and grow your brand

• Share your portfolio in one simple link

• Sell artwork directly to collectors

• Receive inquiries or offers while staying in control

• Connect social links and artist story to your audience

How you can create your Cohart website

View this video for help getting started.

1. Go to your Custom Website Settings.

2. Choose a theme that suit you.
   
3. Customize your website:

• You default logo (top left) for this page is your name. You can upload your own logo for this page by clicking on the Upload file.
• Your website name is generated from your username in the format of: username.cohart.com. Or you can connect your own domain to this website.

1. 1. Hero section: the information here is populated from your Edit Profile setting:
      1. Main Heading = First Name in Edit Profile
      2. Description = Headline in Edit Profile
   2. Artworks/Collection section: Your artworks are automatically pulled from your active inventory on Cohart.
   3. Testimonials section is pulled from your featured one in Portfolio. 
   4. Footer links (Instagram, website, etc.) are automatically synced from your profile’s social links.

• The About page pulls from your Biography in Edit Profile — keep it updated in your profile for the best impact.
  

How the sales is processing on your Cohart website

When a buyer clicks:

• Buy → they’re taken to checkout on Cohart

• Inquiry or Offer → a form pops up for them to submit; they stay on your site

Here are some frequently asked questions about the Website feature:

Can I use my own domain?

Yes. You can connect your own domain (e.g., yourname.com) by updating the DNS settings at your registrar. See our domain connection guide →

How do I add or remove artworks?

Your website pulls directly from your inventory. Just add or archive works from your Inventory tab, and your site updates automatically.

Can I change the layout or design?

Currently, you can personalize the content (headline, bio, social links), but layouts follow our clean preset design to keep your site fast and mobile-friendly. More customization options are coming soon.

Can I track who visits my site?

Not yet — but we're working on analytics tools to help you understand your visitors and traffic. Stay tuned.

What image sizes should I use for my website?

Using the right image sizes will help your site look clean and load quickly. Here are our recommended dimensions:

Homepage (hero banner — desktop view)
This is the large image at the top of your homepage.

• Recommended size: 1920 × 1080 pixels
• Shape: wide rectangle (16:9 ratio)
• Safe alternative: 1600 × 900 pixels

Homepage (section images)
These are images used in content sections on your homepage.

• Recommended size: 1200 × 675 pixels
• Shape: wide rectangle (16:9 ratio)
• Alternative: 1200 × 1200 pixels (square)

Artist page banner
This is the banner image at the top of your artist page.

• Recommended size: 1600 × 600 pixels
• Shape: extra wide rectangle (~3:1 ratio)
• Safe range: 1400–2000 pixels wide

Artwork / gallery images
These are your artwork listings and portfolio images.

• Recommended size: 2000 × 2000 pixels
• Shape: square (1:1 ratio preferred)
• Minimum: 1200 pixels wide

Logo

• Recommended size: 300 × 100 pixels
• For higher resolution: 600 × 200 pixels
• Format: transparent PNG

You can preview and adjust all images directly in your Custom Website Builder (Edit Site), so you can fine-tune how everything looks before publishing.