Photoshelter

[Tess320]

Why don't more people use it?

To me the idea that you can upload your images as an archive and then just copy which ones you want to a gallery for public or private viewing is a nice way of doing it.

You can do self fullfilment products or use their printer.

The customisation isn't huge but neither is zenfolio and it seems a better site to me.

[Sauk]

it is quite expensive. Printing from there isn't that easy. Not many options on how to accept CC.

By printing I mean having it fulfilled through them (mpix).

I like their new template system, I like keyword system. But to be honest for the money I would rather purchase photocart.

[Tess320]

I am trialling it at the moment to see how it goes.

I haven't checked out photocart, might take a look now.

It's so confusing getting it all set up!

[Sauk]

it is never easy. Photocart will take a more manual approach, the others out there like zen, smug etc... they do all of the legword for you but they also take 12 to 15%.

[Tess320]

Hmm. Checked out photocart. I like it, but to me it looks very much geared towards a proofing system rather than showcasing images as well offering purchasing. I looked for lots of sample sites but most are all wedding, event proofing etc, could not find one that was 'fine art' based. Not a criticism of course, but not sure it suits me.

Photoshelter only offers paypal though (other than merchant account)....would using paypal put people off?

[Karl Johnston]

I've given up trying to code my own site, It seems everyone's either a master designer or is paying someone to do a template for them.

I'm hunting around for alternatives ..just saw photoshelter but wooooeeee 600 bucks a year? I may as well hire a pro to set it all up for 2-3 grand flat.

[Sauk]

Karl,

I know a bit of code as I studied it by myself a while back, but I just used wordpress and purchased a premium theme that I liked. Wordpress was free and the theme was 80 bucks.

[Dan-o]

Photoshelter is nice but until they accept more then just PayPal it isn't going to work for me. I'm using SquareSpace and ExposureManager now instead of Smug for about $25 a month.

[Karl Johnston]

Sauk, that was a good call! I'm searching the web for a template to buy for squarespace

[Tess320]

What do you guys think of what I"m currently using - Redbubble's free site.

http://durberville.redbubble.com/works