Smugmug users: Are you happy with the service?

[JulianoL]

I'm very unhappy lately with the service provided by PBase (broken thumbnails, missing images). I'm looking for alternatives. One place that has the same features as PBase and some others is Smugmug.

I would like to hear from Smugmug users.... are you happy with the quality of the service?

Thanks,

Juliano

[kn_guy87]

Hi,
Please take a look at my site www.kennyana.smugmug.com
Could you do that with Pbase? I don't think so :D
I have been using Smugmug for over a year now and have been very happy so far.
So easy to set up with the drag and drop window plus unlimited storage. Upload file sizes up to 8MB.
They service is top-notched. They really listen and care for our demands. Don't believe me? Visit their forum at www.dgrin.com and check out the support section.

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Give them a try and you could use this coupon to save $5: bew0Ys29WwoW2
(unlimited usage)

Enjoy!
Ken

Edit: I just changed my site to my custom hostname
Now typing: www.kennyana.com or www.kennyana.smugmug.com both would go to the same place :-)

Images borrowed from Smugmug co-founder, Chris MacAskill's web site

[johnleveritt]

I'm very unhappy lately with the service provided by PBase (broken thumbnails, missing images). I'm looking for alternatives. One place that has the same features as PBase and some others is Smugmug.

I would like to hear from Smugmug users.... are you happy with the quality of the service?

Thanks,

Juliano

I also am unhappy with PBase, for other reasons (limited uploading, and size). I switched over to Smugmug yesterday, and am uploading my galleries as we speak. It's a little slow because of the sizes of my images, but so far I'm very happy.

I would suggest that anyone thinking of moving, check Smugmug out, and take the tours. They do offer a 7 day free trial, but I liked it so much that I'm staying.

Please check it out here:

http://johnleveritt.smugmug.com/

[perfectpixel]

smugmug is constantly improving.
I had pBase and moved to smugmug last year mainly because of their locked gallery feature (pBase offers that now too). I've been happy with smugmug. They are responsive to member needs as well.
check out digitalgrin.com for their user message board
If you feel like joining you can use this coupon ( x2oOInr2wjX4w ) to save $5 and I'll get a credit too :)
feel free to PM with any other questions re: smugmug
Thanks

[redbutt]

I signed up for the pro service level and I love it. If you are handy with HTML and JAvascript, you can do a very good job of customizing the look of the site for yourself. The back end features are good. My only gripe is that thy limit batch uploads to 100MB. I shoot with a 1D Mark II, so I fill up 100MB rather quickly.

One other thing to note, is that SmugMug uses EZprints.com for printing fulfilment. EZprints quality rocks, and I had been using them in a stand alone fashion for a long time already. So, that was another selling point for me.

[sGu]

Never felt happier with smugmug, they have a feedback forum on digitalgrin.com, where you can express you opinions and ideas on how to improve things in the future, and they listen!

Discount coupon available also: LOodC20RqHHVQ

[RbnDave]

Pbase has really gone downhill over the past few months. What's wrong with them? I was a happy pbase user for two years and lately I've been thinking of changing hosts.

[ppuga]

As far as I read here, I have to get smugmug for my photos!!
I have a friend thats using smugmug and he really loves it too.

when I have mine, I let you know.

[JulianoL]

Thank you all for your replies. I'll probably switch over the weekend. Today I can't even access my photos at PBase.

I'll use the cupon. ;-)

[memories]

I just started with Smugmug. Extremely easy to set up and add to/manipulate. Got the "Professional" level. Not sure this was the best choice for me. Can see my photos at www.memoriesbygale.smugmug.com. Comments/critiques are welcome.

[ppuga]

well, as memories, I just started mine too!

http://ppuga.smugmug.com

not much as far now, but I can say Its great and very easy tu use, I have MAC, and I use the smugmug uploader, its fast, user friendly interfase. I will be modifing the style in the next days.

I get te POWER USER, one, thinks this one better for me.

I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT!!!

If any one wants to star one smugmug account, use this referral coupon: fqN2FHmZ0Spf6
in the 'Referred by' field on the signup you will get a $5 disccount!
Or just click here: http://www.smugmug.com/?referrer=fqN2FHmZ0Spf6

take care! :D

[sheye]

Thankyou so much for mentioning this site, have signed up tonight and LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!! Soooo much easier than PBase and works!!
Thanks again
Sheye

[perfectpixel]

check out digitalgrin.com for their user message board
If you feel like joining you can use this coupon ( x2oOInr2wjX4w ) to save $5 and I'll get a credit too :)
feel free to PM with any other questions re: smugmug
Thanks

BTW, smugmug uses EZprint as their service. There were many complaints that the prints were too red. (Search dgrin.com) to their credit, they finally offered choices for different color casts. I still prefer shutterfly, but EZprint is getting close. I wish they would print comments/filename on the back of the prints like shutterfly does. hmmm maybe I'll suggest that :)

[perfectpixel]

Hey I'd forgotten about this thread! Thanks to Steve and Mark for using the savings code I provided in the posting x2oOInr2wjX4w Enjoy!
Cheers! :)

[arn]

Funny seeing this thread, as I just updated my galleries on PBase and I've never had any problems with it. I also like the general layout and logic of use better, although Smugmug isn't bad, it's not just my cup of tea. Anyway, just to tell you guys that PBase is working perfectly at the moment (at least I haven't experienced any problems).
If you'd like, check out my PBase galleries too. I posted the link recently to the galleries forum, but here it is for quick acces:

www.pbase.com/arn

Tell me if there's any trouble with the pages. Ps. You can always e-mail the PBase staff (Slug /Emily), if you are experiencing any problems that are not explained on PBase front page.

[osh]

I am a veteran smugmug user and I wouldn't use any other service, mostly because of the many features and ease of use. During my trips to Europe and Africa, all I do when my camera's memory card is full is literally find an internet cafe, upload, and go - smugmug does the rest! This not only frees up my memory card, but lets folks back home see the places I've been while I'm on the go! You can save $5 during sign-up using the coupon sL2HLom4aoVlQ.

[paulhillion]

Signed up a couple of hours a go and so far I couldn't be happier. Easy to customize and it looks great. One gripe though - I signed up as a 'power' user and yet there's no way to protect images from 'right clicking', for that you have to pay an extra $50 to become a 'pro' user! :-(

Can I ask you smugmug users a quick question...do you upload your photos as originals (large files) or do you take time to resize them first to get a smaller file size?

Thanks.

[sGu]

Signed up a couple of hours a go and so far I couldn't be happier. Easy to customize and it looks great. One gripe though - I signed up as a 'power' user and yet there's no way to protect images from 'right clicking', for that you have to pay an extra $50 to become a 'pro' user! :-(

Can I ask you smugmug users a quick question...do you upload your photos as originals (large files) or do you take time to resize them first to get a smaller file size?

Thanks.

Welcome to smugmug family, Paul!

I upload JPGs at quality 9 saved in pscs, no resizing. I'm not worried about people stealing my images at this very moment, I don't think I'm that good yet :p if they do, just don't let me find out, otherwise, trouble!

It's a shame that they only allow JPGs at max 8MB per file, otherwise I would upload 16 bit tiff file and upgrade to pro level, so I can sell large prints.

[ppuga]

Well, I'm very happy with the service of smugmug.com, and I'm too a power user, and I'm dont worry of people to steal my pictures, I think that if you like to sell, or to upload big size pictures, get the Pro user, and then you can get automatically a PROOF word over all your pictures.

And in the power user you can upload the ORIGINAL SIZE one, and in the Customize Gallery, there is an option you can block users to see the original size, and only let them to see the small, medium and large.

cheers!

PD. If any one wants to start one smugmug account, use this referral coupon: fqN2FHmZ0Spf6
in the 'Referred by' field on the signup you will get a $5 disccount!
Or just click here: http://www.smugmug.com/?referrer=fqN2FHmZ0Spf6

[RTMiller]

I am interested in using Smugmug but I'm not sure if I understand how it works. I want to share pictures with MY family and friends. I don't particuliarly want my photos available for all to see. Are pictures viewable to all or is there a way to restrict access, i.e., with a password?

[jfrancho]

I am interested in using Smugmug but I'm not sure if I understand how it works. I want to share pictures with MY family and friends. I don't particuliarly want my photos available for all to see. Are pictures viewable to all or is there a way to restrict access, i.e., with a password?There are private galleries that only you can see. There are public galleries that the whole world can see. There are password protected galleries. You can even control what users can do in those galleries. You can change the attributes of a gallery at any time. I use unlinkable, printable, commentible, password protected protected galleries for family. You can try it for free to find out for yourself. When you decide you are in, feel free to us emy coupon code: stxIahsNGCmyU. Or just use this link (http://www.smugmug.com/?referrer=stxIahsNGCmyU) to sign up.

[johnleveritt]

I am interested in using Smugmug but I'm not sure if I understand how it works. I want to share pictures with MY family and friends. I don't particuliarly want my photos available for all to see. Are pictures viewable to all or is there a way to restrict access, i.e., with a password?

You can do it either way, open to the public, and/or password protected for friends and family only.

[BearLeeAlive]

I am a bit confused, being a newbie to image hosting and all.

I do need a place to display and store images for friends and family to see. I would also like a place to back up my pictures.

Can I display all my pictures at full size (1-6M)? Can I stores copies of all my pics here as a backup or can I only upload a small slelection pics?

I have many pictures from the past 6 years that I would like to post.

[jfrancho]

Unlimited storage. File sizes up to 8MB. Batch uploads in 100MB increments. You can always get the original, but you can control whether visitors can see it; this can have many uses. As many categories and and subcategories as you want. I'll PM you with a link and password to a "protected" gallery, so you can see how it works, from a friends and family standpoint.

[johnleveritt]

I am a bit confused, being a newbie to image hosting and all.

I do need a place to display and store images for friends and family to see. I would also like a place to back up my pictures.

Can I display all my pictures at full size (1-6M)? Can I stores copies of all my pics here as a backup or can I only upload a small slelection pics?

I have many pictures from the past 6 years that I would like to post.

Yes, you can send them up full size, it just takes a while to do it.

Yes, you can use this site as a backup site.

[jfrancho]

Yes, you can send them up full size, it just takes a while to do it.As long as "full size" is under 8MB. I've had to resize some of my images to get them uploaded. Upload speeds vary depending on ISP vendor. I try to upload at work, since my broadband provider at home is optimised for download speed.

[johnleveritt]

As long as "full size" is under 8MB. I've had to resize some of my images to get them uploaded. Upload speeds vary depending on ISP vendor. I try to upload at work, since my broadband provider at home is optimised for download speed.

Unless you have a pro account, then it's 16megs.

"smugmug allows you to upload any photo unless it exceeds the definition of enormous: 8 megabytes for standard and power users, 16 for pros — and up to 48 megapixels for all users. We make resized display copies for a great viewing experience. However, you may be shocked at how long it takes to upload them."

I realize that most users aren’t Pro Users, but it is still an option.

[jfrancho]

FYI, a pro account is only $99/yr. The standard deal is $29/yr. There is an intermediate package, but the value isn't there for me. The pro account may be worth it for other, better reasons: http://www.smugmug.com/pro/
Something I'm considering for the future.

[fetching]

i was thinking about signing up to pbase last week but it was so slow and there were areas that I couldn't access for some reason (for example, I couldn't view the sample stylesheets section). I sent them an e-mail asking some questions about their service and to date they have not responded. so at this point I haven't signed up. I looked at smugmug, and it looks fine, but man, i HATE the name of the site, which is probably why I still haven't signed up there. That may sound dumb, but when I refer someone to see my photos, I want it to sound professional, and PBASE sounds a lot better. Are there any other services anyone can suggest?

[kn_guy87]

i was thinking about signing up to pbase last week but it was so slow and there were areas that I couldn't access for some reason (for example, I couldn't view the sample stylesheets section). I sent them an e-mail asking some questions about their service and to date they have not responded. so at this point I haven't signed up. I looked at smugmug, and it looks fine, but man, i HATE the name of the site, which is probably why I still haven't signed up there. That may sound dumb, but when I refer someone to see my photos, I want it to sound professional, and PBASE sounds a lot better. Are there any other services anyone can suggest?

It will be YourOwnName.smugmug.com.
Or look into www.tinyurl.com

[johnar]

You could try dPetc.com. They are offering a free trial account giving 20MB free for 3 months for you to try the site. You can password protect galleries, do batch uploading by .zip. The interface is easy to use and navigate around.

http://www.dpetc.com

[perfectpixel]

Yu can see my previous comments higher in the thread. Those are still true.
I hav a pro account with smugmug. As I mentioned, they've been very responsive to most suggestions. My two remaining issues are these:
1. There is a 100MB limit per upload session. You can launch multiple upload windows to try and get around this limitation, but in my experience that ususally causes a server error that terminates the entire upload process.
2. There is no mechanism of applying a sliding scale to prices, eg one 5x7 at $10, 2-3 @ $8 each and >5 for $30...
this would help a lot (specially for sports pictures where there is volume). Unfortuantely smugmug says it's simply not possible to impliment.

All in all, I'm glad I signed up with them.
Thanks to those of you who have used the coupon code I provided. I hope you are also happy with your choice. I do look at thos egalleries that are not locked :)

-cheers

[rck]

Try http://www.lifetimepix.com/photographer (http://www.lifetimepix.com/photographer) they do not charge any monthly fee. Also they offer a 6 months free web hosting if you need a web site, with unlimited email accounts. I found them while surfing the net on web site called, http://www.make-money-with-digital-camera.com (http://www.make-money-with-digital-camera.com/)

They also offer a free gallery script to show your work on your website. I do not know if they help with the web design but you can ask them.

I hope that helped. Robert K

[JohnEBongo]

I am coming up on my 1 year renewal on Smugmug. Am I renewing?? You bet your a$$ I am.

[LastLine]

HEre's a question. How does the whole sales thing work on it?

[SWPhotoImaging]

Hey fetching,

You don't have to use xxx.smugmug.com a your site name. If you have a registered domain name, you can have smugmug use it as the url of your gallery.

See the explanation on their "pro" page, where there is an example using a business called "moonstonephotography.com"

[Michael L]

I love my Smugmug service. I would recommend it to anyone.

[LastLine]

I'm still trying to understand. Do I need a pro account to sell or do the lower levels offer that as well?

[jfrancho]

Pro to sell.

[LastLine]

Hm, that actually makes the decision more difficult as to what to sign up for.

[daclozer]

is anybody selling any photos from smugmug?

[Osman Olgen]

Hi,
I'm not using smugsmug but password protection for the galleries is generally something provided by most photo sharing sites.
Osman


I am interested in using Smugmug but I'm not sure if I understand how it works. I want to share pictures with MY family and friends. I don't particuliarly want my photos available for all to see. Are pictures viewable to all or is there a way to restrict access, i.e., with a password?

[kn_guy87]

Hi,
I'm not using smugsmug but password protection for the galleries is generally something provided by most photo sharing sites.
Osman

Yes, they have 2 options:
* Private Gallery - which only you the owner can view it. The gallery is invisible to the public.
* Protected Gallery - which is public but only be viewed with password provided by owner.
Hope this helps.

Ken

[karenl39]

I have another question: I noticed that if you get a basic account, users can purchase your photos from smugmug if you want them to, if they're not private. Do they notify you when users do purchase your photos?

[jfrancho]

No, but any that I have set up with the cart enabled, are pw enabled, and I know basically who has the pw (mostly family).

[alfa1six4]

I just noticed Smugmug has added a Google Maps feature. You can tag each shot with location info and have it displayed on a map with thumbnails. Is that cool or what.

[kn_guy87]

Yes, another cool feature that I really like is cobranding. Now you can create your own header and banner so that everyone's website can be unique :D:D:D
You can find many cobranding samples here http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=959

[Mr. Pickles]

I have a SmugMug account also at picklesphoto.smugmug.com (http://picklesphoto.smugmug.com/)

I got it because I needed a place to "host" pictures of a few Baseball Camps for Kids. The parents could go there and see the pics of thier kids or teams,a nd order prints of more right from there. I didn't have to do anything once the images were uploaded. It was VERY handy and saved me a LOT of time and expense with printing.

I have recommended it to a lot of folks, and they have been pleased. There may be other sites that do a bit better job at printing, but SmugMug has a whole package that keeps getting better and better.

If YOU want to join, you can use this code ( L5xvhn5DEtHqs ) to save $5, Just enter it in the "Referred By" box when you sign up.

[jgonz]

I am extremely happy with smugmug's service and their site is so user friendly and easy to use. You can create sub-categories, edit captions on all photos at once, edit photos on their site and your given a private link for your photos using your name or any name that you designate.

Recently my laptop crashed and I thought I lost a majority of my photos but I really didn't as they were all safe on smugmug's website. You can even order a back up cd/dvd of all of your albums on the site for $29. Believe me this is a plus since I lost a portion of my originals with the crash.

If you'd like to save $5 and enjoy a free 7 day trial, just use the code below:

You can save $5 on a smugmug subscription, here is your personal coupon ( xOMU7pw1kFw5M ) enter the code in the 'Referred by' field on the signup form (Important: You can't enter any other information, just the coupon code). COUPON NEVER EXPIRES.

[perfectpixel]

is anybody selling any photos from smugmug?
I have sold a few pictures from sumgmug.
As I mentioned further up in the thread, it works pretty well, with the exception of not being able to set discount rates for multiple orders, etc.
Look up near the top of this thread (which seems to have degerated into a means of getting people to use your referral code!)

[InskiP]

I was considering Smugmug and Pbase, but now leaning towards smugmug.
I just wanted to make sure I'm clear on a few things first. Funds are tight right now so I think I will start w/ the basic and probably upgrade later. Is that easy to do? Can the basic acct. be customized? One person said that prints can be bought on the basic acct, another said only on the Pro acct? Which is it? Can you make individual protected galleries for different people, or are they lumped into one protected gallery? Are they still taking coupons?

[jfrancho]

I was considering Smugmug and Pbase, but now leaning towards smugmug.
I just wanted to make sure I'm clear on a few things first. Funds are tight right now so I think I will start w/ the basic and probably upgrade later. Is that easy to do? Can the basic acct. be customized? One person said that prints can be bought on the basic acct, another said only on the Pro acct? Which is it? Can you make individual protected galleries for different people, or are they lumped into one protected gallery? Are they still taking coupons?Their FAQ should answer these questions.

[kn_guy87]

I was considering Smugmug and Pbase, but now leaning towards smugmug.
I just wanted to make sure I'm clear on a few things first. Funds are tight right now so I think I will start w/ the basic and probably upgrade later. Is that easy to do? Can the basic acct. be customized? One person said that prints can be bought on the basic acct, another said only on the Pro acct? Which is it? Can you make individual protected galleries for different people, or are they lumped into one protected gallery? Are they still taking coupons?

1) Very easy to upgrade. Just one click of a button. They will pro-rate the balance of your account for the rest of your remaining term.
2) Custom header and custom look is available for Power and Pro users only.
3) If I understand your question correctly; the answer is Yes, you can assign different password for each gallery.
4) Yes, the coupon is always welcome.
Here is mine: bew0Ys29WwoW2

When you get your own account, they will give you your own coupon to refer to others.
This really helps if money is tight :D

Enjoy,
Ken
http://www.kennyana.smugmug.com/

[kn_guy87]

thanks

[drookie]

I use Smugmug and I am happy with the service.

I am interested in using Smugmug but I'm not sure if I understand how it works. I want to share pictures with MY family and friends. I don't particuliarly want my photos available for all to see. Are pictures viewable to all or is there a way to restrict access, i.e., with a password?

You can assign a password to your galleries. Each can have a different password. Nice feature is that all galleries with same password will be visible once viewer has entered the password for any of them.

[kn_guy87]

Just added to gallery this morning
http://kennyana.smugmug.com/photos/45569687-L.jpg

[askohen]

I am trying out smug mug, but am not sure about what color space to use. Do they only print using sRGB? Can I upload sRGB for viewing on the monitor and Adobe RGB for printing?

[jfrancho]

sRGB. It's in their FAQ.

[queenbee288]

I have used pbase for about 6 months now and never had a problem. I have been very happy with them. They didn't have to give me a coupon code discount to get me to say this either.

[Risky Business]

I am interested in using Smugmug but I'm not sure if I understand how it works. I want to share pictures with MY family and friends. I don't particuliarly want my photos available for all to see. Are pictures viewable to all or is there a way to restrict access, i.e., with a password?

Yes - you can password protect albums.

[dave_bass5]

Smugmug is a great service but i wish they would give the uk a thought (and anywhere else outside the usa).
The uploaded and modify times are all EST and the print service is USA based so us here in the uk dont really get as much out of it as most.
Other than that i have no complaints

[kn_guy87]

I have a few friends outside US also but never realized abroad folks have any issues with smugmug. Have you tried writing to them? Toni (co-founder) will answer your emails personally.

[Rense]

I'm really happy with smugmug (rense.smugmug.com) (http://rense.smugmug.com).
I have a pro account and if you are uploading a load of pictures, i advise you to have a look at starexplorer (http://www.starexplorer.com)

Kind regards Rense

[kn_guy87]

Cool link, Rense

[Rense]

kn_guy87,
You leave me a little confused: which link(s) is(are) cool?;)

[328iGuy]

So is everyone still very pleased with Smugmug? Even over PBase?

I am pushing for smugmug possible due to the fact that PBase is limited to 300mb of space where smugmug is unlimited space. :cool:

Thanks

[johnleveritt]

So is everyone still very pleased with Smugmug? Even over PBase?

I am pushing for smugmug possible due to the fact that PBase is limited to 300mb of space where smugmug is unlimited space. :cool:

Thanks

I am, I had a PBase account, and let it go.

[328iGuy]

I am, I had a PBase account, and let it go.

I just bought a 12mth subscription, for $24/unlimited you can't go wrong! :cool:

[johnleveritt]

I just bought a 12mth subscription, for $24/unlimited you can't go wrong! :cool:

I'm glad that your happy with PBase, I just wasn't, but that's me.

[328iGuy]

I'm glad that your happy with PBase, I just wasn't, but that's me.

I didn't say anything about pbase, it's not unlimited. I just bought a Smugmug subscription. :lol:

[johnleveritt]

I didn't say anything about pbase, it's not unlimited. I just bought a Smugmug subscription. :lol:

Oops, sorry. It's just the way that you answered, I thought that you had a PBase account. I'm sure that you'll be happy with your Smugmug account, I sure am.

[328iGuy]

Oops, sorry. It's just the way that you answered, I thought that you had a PBase account. I'm sure that you'll be happy with your Smugmug account, I sure am.

So far so good!

[kn_guy87]

kn_guy87,
You leave me a little confused: which link(s) is(are) cool?;)

Sorry I have been away. :D:D
I was talking about StarExplorer. I had tried it back when it was called SmugmugExplorer. The name was changed due to trademark naming.

Here is another neat tool to try
http://www.smugmug.com/hack/webdav-overview
Cheers,
Ken

[Rense]

Ken,
I'm also using the webdav interface, but I more often focus/use starexplorer.

Rense

[328iGuy]

Ken,
I'm also using the webdav interface, but I more often focus/use starexplorer.

Rense

Where do I find Starexplorer?

[Rense]

328iGuy,
See my post from above:
I'm really happy with smugmug (rense.smugmug.com) (http://rense.smugmug.com).
I have a pro account and if you are uploading a load of pictures, i advise you to have a look at starexplorer (http://www.starexplorer.com)

Kind regards Rense

[gmazet]

I'm very unhappy lately with the service provided by PBase (broken thumbnails, missing images). I'm looking for alternatives. One place that has the same features as PBase and some others is Smugmug.

I would like to hear from Smugmug users.... are you happy with the quality of the service?

Thanks,

Juliano

I am trying out Smugmug, and so far, I am mixed on it. Seems like a good site, flexible, good performance, and no ads/spam, but I have had 3 downloads fail halway through, and the price for prints is on the high side. I'll keep tinkering with it, but for 50 bucks, its a pretty good bargain (power user)

[328iGuy]

I am trying out Smugmug, and so far, I am mixed on it. Seems like a good site, flexible, good performance, and no ads/spam, but I have had 3 downloads fail halway through, and the price for prints is on the high side. I'll keep tinkering with it, but for 50 bucks, its a pretty good bargain (power user)

You've had 3 downloads fail, hmm...generally we upload to smugmug, what were you downloading?

[gmazet]

You've had 3 downloads fail, hmm...generally we upload to smugmug, what were you downloading?

DOH!! Uploads I mean.. kinda a download from smugmug's perspective, no?

Uploads..:confused:

[328iGuy]

DOH!! Uploads I mean.. kinda a download from smugmug's perspective, no?

Uploads..:confused:

Ah yes, either way an upload from you're perspective! HA! :lol:

[gmazet]

ACK! it happened again! DRAT!

We're sorry, but there was an error with your upload. Please try again.

[BearLeeAlive]

I usually do my uploads to smugmug as I go to bed or out the door and do hordes at one time. The only time they never upoaded was when the file was too big (I think I'm limited to 8 MB pics with my subscription. I have had no troubles with theie service.

[kn_guy87]

What browser do you use? I use Firefox but I find that I like the IE better for drag and drop feature.

DOH!! Uploads I mean.. kinda a download from smugmug's perspective, no?

Uploads..:confused:

[gmazet]

What browser do you use? I use Firefox but I find that I like the IE better for drag and drop feature.

I use the IE drag and drop for the uploads, Firefox for everything else, just like you.

It happened at home and from work, so I suspect the network connectivity is not a culprit..

oh well, other than that (3 times it has happened) I am pretty happy with the service. I like how they have "its a girl" themes (just had a baby girl), but no "its a boy" :confused:

[jfrancho]

Use the Beta Universal Upload with FF, no upload limit.

[kn_guy87]

Here is the link to some very nicely done pages:
http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=27713

[jbkalla]

I use SmugMug's upload client for Mac. Works great! Haven't tried the browser interface...

[Coda]

The basic account is now $40. What bothers me is that to get the feature 'Protect your images from theft' you have to have a pro subscription which is $150!

[jfrancho]

The basic account is now $40. What bothers me is that to get the feature 'Protect your images from theft' you have to have a pro subscription which is $150!You can add a watermark in an image editor. It takes about 30 seconds, if you know how. Do a search on the forum for "watermark" and I'm sure you can find a tutorial.

[MazerRakhm]

The problem with adding a watermark to the image yourself instead of Smugmug doing it is that if someone purchases a print, it will come out with the watermark on it.

[jfrancho]

That makes sense though, if your allowing someone to buy a print at cost, why bother with the watermark. You're already giving the image away. If you are selling at a markup, you'd want to be able to protect it. I guess I'm missing some part of the eqaution here.

[MazerRakhm]

That makes sense though, if your allowing someone to buy a print at cost, why bother with the watermark. You're already giving the image away. If you are selling at a markup, you'd want to be able to protect it. I guess I'm missing some part of the eqaution here.

Different people use it for different things. Someone who just uses it for personal use might decide they want to watermark protect their pics, but then uncle Bob who lives 3 states away wants to buy pics of your kids can't.

I was mainly trying to point out the main gotcha that came to mind if you watermark your own pics.

I suppose this problem could be solved by either just having a private gallery or a password protected one.

[EOSAddict]

The basic account is now $40. What bothers me is that to get the feature 'Protect your images from theft' you have to have a pro subscription which is $150!

Have to say $150 a year (or £85 in my money) is pretty good value for the features it offer and unlimited upload and online backup! Thats £12.50 a month!

[ImagineTNT]

Have to say $150 a year (or £85 in my money) is pretty good value for the features it offer and unlimited upload and online backup! Thats £12.50 a month!

For sure! I've already made more than my money back in a few months utilizing their service.

[Coda]

£12.50pm is a lot of money for me. If I was a pro selling pictures then I guess I would be fine with it, but then I would own an imperial ton of L glass too :-)

[jbrown1]

IMO Smugmug beats PBase hands down. If youre handy with Javascripts, CSS and a bit of HTML you can create a really pro looking site.

My only gripe would be the lack of a UK based service to order ptints

[MazerRakhm]

Yeah, there is a lot of customization that you can do, or in some cases others have done. I bought StarExplorer (http://www.starexplorer.com/) for uplaoding files a while ago, it makes an easy process even easier.

[jbrown1]

Agreed, Starexplorer is useful.

Send to Smugmug (http://wiki.shahine.com/default.aspx/MyWiki.SendToSmugMug) is pretty good too, and its free !

[MazerRakhm]

Looks neat, I'll have to check it out.

[Seefutlung]

Happy as a clam in wet sand with Smugmug. Here is my bottom of the line account:

http://www.garyayala.smugmug.com/

[gmazet]

Agreed, Starexplorer is useful.

Send to Smugmug (http://wiki.shahine.com/default.aspx/MyWiki.SendToSmugMug)is pretty good too, and its free !

I can't seem to get send to smugmug working. always tells me my password/id combo is bad, even though all input is spot on. support was unable to help (uninstall-reinstall was their solution). no way to debug or configure either..

I'll try starexplorer

[MazerRakhm]

I want to upgrade to the new version now, it has the ability to download galleries now.

[Tundrasport]

Well you guys made me do it! I opened a pro acount last week and have been busy setting it up. So far I am very pleased with sm, but there has been a lot to learn!

[jbkalla]

Happy as a clam in wet sand with Smugmug. Here is my bottom of the line account:

http://www.garyayala.smugmug.com/

Gary, I love this photo! (http://garyayala.smugmug.com/popular/2/65468676)

[Tundrasport]

WooHoo! (I've been saying that alot today!) Just got my first sale with SmugMug!

[MazerRakhm]

Congratulation! That's always a good feeling.

[Tundrasport]

Thanks Mazer! And no...it wasn't Mom!:p

[larss]

Hi,

Small but free and like a family! www.soupmeister.co.uk (http://www.soupmeister.co.uk)

You are more than welcome to join us. As long as we have webspace we welcome additional photographers.

Lars

[forrestt]

Funny seeing this thread, as I just updated my galleries on PBase and I've never had any problems with it. I also like the general layout and logic of use better, although Smugmug isn't bad, it's not just my cup of tea. Anyway, just to tell you guys that PBase is working perfectly at the moment (at least I haven't experienced any problems).
If you'd like, check out my PBase galleries too. I posted the link recently to the galleries forum, but here it is for quick acces:

www.pbase.com/arn

Tell me if there's any trouble with the pages. Ps. You can always e-mail the PBase staff (Slug /Emily), if you are experiencing any problems that are not explained on PBase front page. Love your website photos. You have some very interesting and exciting landscape work. KC

[rhys]

I had smugmug for a year. I wasn't too keen on the black background everything had. It didn't look very professional. The fees were high and it's over-saturated. Something's wrong with the advertising too because I had minimal hits on my thumbnails and no hits on the larger images. At one point somebody used my coupon code which earned me money but that money seemed to vanish off their system somehow. My sales from smugmug? Zero. It's why I haven't put any effort in redesigning my photo website.

[DEMO]

sorry but I had a quick question about smugmug. HOw in the heck do you make a subGallery Ive been trying to make catigories within a gallerys and I can seem to make that happen. Example" I have a travel gallery and I want to make a sub gallerys for every place ive traveled Rather then have all the pictures in one gallery and Have to look throught tons of pictures.


thanks for any help.

[EOSAddict]

You need to create the sub-categories from control panel first.

[DEMO]

OK created the sub-categorie. NEXT?

[MazerRakhm]

OK created the sub-categorie. NEXT?


The only thing left to do is create a gallery in your new sub. On the gallery creation screen there is a dropdown for sub gallery.

[DEMO]

OK I got it. WIth alittle help:oops:

[WxGuesser]

hey anybody have a referral cupon for me? i'm thinking about getting a power user acct..

[Photodawg1]

hey anybody have a referral cupon for me? i'm thinking about getting a power user acct.. Please use mine. oS1sZ2Wy0IusI
Check out my gallery too and let me know what you think!I just got it Saturday, so still populating it. I had Shutterfly for a year, but so much happier with Smug!

[ayotnoms]

...or if you want to use one from a "paisan" down the road from you in Contra Costa County
:) :)
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[breezeart]

thanks guy for your personals tips about smigmug, I was wondering the same, if it would be good..now I know... ;)

[JRJay]

Are the referal coupon codes that people post a one time use or can multiple people use them?

[Photodawg1]

Are the referal coupon codes that people post a one time use or can multiple people use them?

Jason,
Multiple people can use them. There are many codes posted in this thread, that anyone can use...along with mine oS1sZ2Wy0IusI.
Linda

[grego]

Weighing my options still, but they seem to be going more and more towards smugmug, but the pro account so I have maximum control and can use my own domain.

[kn_guy87]

Weighing my options still, but they seem to be going more and more towards smugmug, but the pro account so I have maximum control and can use my own domain.
So did you give it a try? How did it go?

[grego]

So did you give it a try? How did it go?

I have yet to do the trial. Sorry. I defintely need to get on it, but I've been busy with school. Im probably going to within the next week because I reeally need to get a site up and going.

[mikeyb]

Jason,
Multiple people can use them. There are many codes posted in this thread, that anyone can use...along with mine oS1sZ2Wy0IusI.
Linda

Hi,


I hope you don't mind but I used your code when I signed up just a few minutes ago, probably should have asked first :oops:

Mike.

[MazerRakhm]

Hi,
I hope you don't mind but I used your code when I signed up just a few minutes ago, probably should have asked first :oops:

Mike.

:lol: I doubt anyone would care if you use thier code without asking! In fact, I'm sure they're fine if you use it several times.

[Photodawg1]

:lol: I doubt anyone would care if you use thier code without asking! In fact, I'm sure they're fine if you use it several times.
Yes. I am happy, Code or no..Smug rocks!

[jfrancho]

It's been a little slow lately. Still, I'm more than satisfied.

[Photodawg1]

Hi,


I hope you don't mind but I used your code when I signed up just a few minutes ago, probably should have asked first :oops:

Mike.

Mike,
Thanks for using my code. I had in my signature for awhile and thought that was probably plugging the Smug too much. I absolutely love your Concentration picture! I hope you enjoy them as much as I have.
Linda

[grego]

my update: Am in the trial for the pro account, but I am going to go the way of a regular site to sell myself(as I own gregburmann.com).

But, I might go with the 40 dollar service to host my stuff. I just hope I don't do any nude work anytime soon, since there are iffy on that stuff.

[Photodawg1]

my update: Am in the trial for the pro account, but I am going to go the way of a regular site to sell myself(as I own gregburmann.com).

But, I might go with the 40 dollar service to host my stuff. I just hope I don't do any nude work anytime soon, since there are iffy on that stuff.

Look forward to seeing your site. I own my domain, but now just use the home page with a few photos to direct traffic to Smuggy, since I am so web challenged. Interesting about the nudes. I guess I can understand it, wonder what everyone else uses...if all their own sites. Maybe Smuggy or someone else could have a site just for glams...nudes. Sorry for the ramble...just got up and waiting for my coffee.

[grego]

Look forward to seeing your site. I own my domain, but now just use the home page with a few photos to direct traffic to Smuggy, since I am so web challenged. Interesting about the nudes. I guess I can understand it, wonder what everyone else uses...if all their own sites. Maybe Smuggy or someone else could have a site just for glams...nudes. Sorry for the ramble...just got up and waiting for my coffee.

Thanks. Yeah, I pretty much going with the decision for my site that goes on my business card(gregburmann.com) to be a portfolio site(and not use smugmug in the equation). Depending on how much money i have left, I'll likely stop at smugmug so i have a host for all crap i take.

[akiwi]

How Iffy is Smugmug on Nudes? I do a lot of Nude and glamour stuff some of which I post here in the Glamour Nude section. I need a site to post my images to use as a referral for possible models.
After reading their terms about Nudes I'm unsure.
No I don't do Porn or anything like that, but full nakedness must be allowed.

[Photodawg1]

How Iffy is Smugmug on Nudes? I do a lot of Nude and glamour stuff some of which I post here in the Glamour Nude section. I need a site to post my images to use as a referral for possible models.
After reading their terms about Nudes I'm unsure.
No I don't do Porn or anything like that, but full nakedness must be allowed.

I emailed them and unfortunately...I would think there has to be a legitimate place tht would host glams/nudes...anyway here is their reply:
Hi Linda,

Our site probably isn't for you. I wish I had a better answer for you!

Andy (GM, House Pro)
SmugMug

[kn_guy87]

Hey Linda,
Let us know where you end up hosting your glam/nude photos
Thanks

[Photodawg1]

Hey Linda,
Let us know where you end up hosting your glam/nude photos
Thanks

I haven't even started learning studio and lighting so I am ions away from that. I do hope to start learning early next year. Who knows? Maybe by then there will be a place for Glam/nude by then. I mean a good solid site would have to make tons of money. I wish I had more of a head for business and I would try to get one going, but alas ,I am lucky if I can get out my front door sometimes in a straight line.:lol:

[kn_guy87]

I haven't even started learning studio and lighting so I am ions away from that. I do hope to start learning early next year. Who knows? Maybe by then there will be a place for Glam/nude by then. I mean a good solid site would have to make tons of money. I wish I had more of a head for business and I would try to get one going, but alas ,I am lucky if I can get out my front door sometimes in a straight line.:lol:

Sorry! I've been gone for a while
Did you change your smugmug id?

[Photodawg1]

Sorry! I've been gone for a while
Did you change your smugmug id?

Yes. Sorry. Thought Linda Siadys Photography would sound better to clients visiting the site than Photodawg!:D

[mpoole]

Still happy with Smugmug although it was a little slow this week. Friends, family and sports participants I shoot have all commented on ease of use, and I love the fact that I can hide, password protect or leave a gallery wide open.
Shamelss plug for a coupon code for $5 off , just enter in the referred by when signing up
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[I Simonius]

hey anybody have a referral cupon for me? i'm thinking about getting a power user acct..

Are the referal coupon codes that people post a one time use or can multiple people use them?

dunno but here's mine feel free to use it;)
jS8X1Sapu33tY

[PuR HART]

thanks for the code
ok so smugmug they print and send to client and you make 85% of price above their cost to you for the print.
so basically you pay for pro account you make the prices, use your domain name you name the prices people buy and they print and ship and send you a check quarterly or monthly depending on revenue? does that sound roughly correct????

[Dan-o]

Yep I think you have it.

[POD77]

I've been using smug mug for about 2 years and have to say it has got better, but also a little bloated.

I know a kickarse page can be made using CSS and java and stuff, but it is still very complicated to get simple results for the front end.

At the moment I have changed things and use my own host and domain name while using smugmug only for gallery storage.

Have had few plroblems with them so far.

[perfectpixel]

smugmug is constantly improving.
I had pBase and moved to smugmug last year mainly because of their locked gallery feature (pBase offers that now too). I've been happy with smugmug. They are responsive to member needs as well.
check out digitalgrin.com for their user message board
If you feel like joining you can use this coupon ( x2oOInr2wjX4w ) to save $5 and I'll get a credit too :)
feel free to PM with any other questions re: smugmug
Thanks

I can't believe this thread is still kicking around!
I made these statements back on page1 over two years ago and I still stand by the same ratings for SM. How many things can you say that about!
One thing I'd add is that their customer care with responding to help questions is amazingly fast. They don't always have the anser you want to hear, but they have always gotten back to me within minutes. I wish more bsuinesses were like SM.
-cheers

[Kristy]

I like smugmug.. .it's easy to use, and has lots of custom features so you can personalize your site. I have heard people complain that sometimes it runs slowly and takes too long for the pages to load... Do the 7-day free trial and see...

[schnitzerz4]

yup very happy with it :)

[liza]

BTW, smugmug uses EZprint as their service. There were many complaints that the prints were too red. (Search dgrin.com) to their credit, they finally offered choices for different color casts. I still prefer shutterfly, but EZprint is getting close. I wish they would print comments/filename on the back of the prints like shutterfly does. hmmm maybe I'll suggest that :)

You can add comments on the back of the photos. I have a copyright notice put on the back of mine. I exchanged emails with Chris McAskill the other day about their use of EZprints, as I'm not a fan of that lab. He said that they are considering using Mpix as a second choice for users.

is anybody selling any photos from smugmug?

Yes, but not much. I suppose it depends on how much one chooses to market their work. I use my account to sell sports images to parents. It was taking too much time to run to the lab with multiple orders, so I decided to go this route. The drawback is that in rural America, people are reluctant to use their credit cards online. Many also still have dial up and don't spend a lot of time online.


yup very happy with it :)

Me, too. Although I'm in the process of building my own professional site for weddings and portraiture, the Smugmug site will do nicely for sports and event images.

[I Simonius]

couple of points

- yes you can use the coupon code as many times as you like, I.e. it doesn''t matter how many people sugn up with it and use it, it's totally OK (reminder: mine is jS8X1Sapu33tY)

- they add new features all the time, they are never sitting on their laurels

- I tried it for a year and have renewed - i.e. I decided to stay on

- they have new features in the pipeline

- their trail is free to the best and easiest way to check it out is to try it

- They're friendly and approachable -

So yes I am happy with them (still!)

[sGu]

Another tip for new smugmug users, make sure you sign yourself up at www.digitalgrin.com, a spin off from smugmug, excellent place to hang out and to learn the latest development of smugmug. :)

Oh, another coupon for those who need it: LOodC20RqHHVQ

[KarlMarsh]

I'm new here but I am a long time smugmug user. I am incredibly happy with their service. There are so many cool features and they are constantly upgrading them.

If you want to join and get $5 off, use my coupon.:)
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