Frequently Asked Questions


In addition to our service plan, we also provide custom solutions to meet your specific needs.

What is a social network service?

An online service which allows people to create a website for their own social network, or to create one that represents a population of people based on a common factor. Social Networks are generally considered to be websites where people connect, meet, discuss, and search for others with common interests or likes.

Who is MarkenMedia and ArtistServer.com?

MarkenMedia is a developer of Web Services. For more information about MarkenMedia, please visit http://www.MarkenMedia.com. For more information about Gideon Marken, the founder of these services, please visit his blog at: http://www.GideonMarken.

ArtistServer.com is a Social Media Network which originally launched on December 5, 2001 as an electronic music site called ElectronicScene.com. After years of growth and change in the online music world, the site opened up to all genres of music, and took on the name ArtistServer. From the beginning, ArtistServer was designed not as a site, but as a platform. Every aspect of the site which you could consider it's branding, or personality, or data, is actually just a variable, or data from a database. This allows the application to be reused to launch more sites like ArtistServer.

What are the options for showing ads?

Our platform provides you with six different ad networks to choose from, and more than a dozen ad locations to customize. If you are using the Solo Service, you have the option of not showing any ads, or showing your own.

What are 'Account Upgrades?'

An Account Upgrade is a subscription to the service which is available to both artists and members of the service. This subscription is a monthly fee set by

Can the site content be customized?

Yes, the site can be customized in many ways. From setting the site skin, to selecting what charts/content displays on the home page, we provide you with the means to give your site it's own character, making it unique.

How much does it cost?

All fees are currently being established.

Monthly Fee $??
Setup Fee $??


How much can you make?

All rates, etc are currently being established.

Ad Revenue ??%
User Account Upgrades $??
* = You may select to 'not' show ads.
Account Upgrade Base Fee = $??/yr



How much bandwidth is available?

As the whole network of sites begins to grow, we will continue to grow with it by adding both hardware and bandwidth to the service. For our Shared Service, your bandwidth is included with your account.

Is there any tech support?

Yes, we provide tech support either over Skype, or email, in addition to an Admin's Forum for our customers to share tips on and ideas. Support is 24/7 for site admins, and for all site members, we provide support M-F, 9AM-5PM Pacific Standard Time.

Does this support other languages than English?

Currently, no, but we do have plans to add 'localization' to our platform so it can support the addition of new languages.