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May 13, 2011 17:47 |  #31

After trying both I went with Zenfolio. It is simple to use.


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May 13, 2011 17:53 |  #32

Zen....clean, fast and partnered with MPIX.


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May 14, 2011 20:31 |  #33

Woolburr wrote in post #12405078 (external link)
Zen....clean, fast and partnered with MPIX.

+1 on the MPIX


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May 14, 2011 22:00 |  #34

I went with zen 4 months ago and have been really happy with it. I now have it integrated into the rest of my website. I don't have much print experience but really enjoy how easily it can be customized and the layout when viewing/purchasing photos


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May 16, 2011 11:51 |  #35

SmugMug all the way. We've been using it for a while and love it! Easy to use, I don't have to deal with taxes, printing, shipping, anything!


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May 16, 2011 13:15 |  #36

Guys,

A question about Zenfolio and Smugmug. For a hobbyist, not a pro, is there any advantage between the two? Are either of them better for having viewers randomly buying prints of your photos and making a little money in return?

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May 17, 2011 05:23 |  #37

ive also has smugmug for a few years now and im happy, their tech support is great


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May 17, 2011 12:15 as a reply to  @ themadman's post |  #38

I have been going thru the same decision process. To me, directing potential customers to a site with "smugmug" in the address seems unprofessional. or am I missing something?




  
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May 17, 2011 13:16 |  #39

ArtHummel wrote in post #12426852 (external link)
I have been going thru the same decision process. To me, directing potential customers to a site with "smugmug" in the address seems unprofessional. or am I missing something?

I would say that most Pros use a custom domain name :) http://www.smugmug.com​/help/professional-accounts (external link)

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May 18, 2011 22:09 |  #40

ZacW wrote in post #12427319 (external link)
I would say that most Pros use a custom domain name :) http://www.smugmug.com​/help/professional-accounts (external link)

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now only if you guys would bring back completely unbranded footers for your pros ;)




  
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May 20, 2011 07:12 |  #41

ArtHummel wrote in post #12426852 (external link)
I have been going thru the same decision process. To me, directing potential customers to a site with "smugmug" in the address seems unprofessional. or am I missing something?

Still need to customise it but see my domain > www.hastyphoto.com (external link)


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May 20, 2011 08:47 |  #42

@ hasty..^^
nice site.


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May 20, 2011 11:08 |  #43

randomlinh wrote in post #12437359 (external link)
now only if you guys would bring back completely unbranded footers for your pros ;)

That would be nice.

I've been real happy with SmugMug. I do wish they would allow more customization for gallery thumbnails. It is on their list of projects...


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May 20, 2011 11:52 |  #44

HastyPhoto wrote in post #12445572 (external link)
Still need to customise it but see my domain > www.hastyphoto.com (external link)

Nice site. Couple of things though. Well, I guess it's more of a "multiple occurances of the same thing"...

All of my work is 100% Guaranteed or you will get a full refund no question's asked.

In your bio and pricing section, you use apostrophes where they are not needed. All of the instances are simple plurals, and therefore no apostrophe. Only when it's a contraction or possession are they required, and there are some exceptions for possessions. I'm an editor for a few newsletters, and little things like that bug me. Maybe most people either don't notice or don't care? Just strikes me as a little unprofessional.

Just thought I'd let you know.




  
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Jun 09, 2011 19:32 |  #45

randomlinh wrote in post #12437359 (external link)
now only if you guys would bring back completely unbranded footers for your pros ;)

You can hide the footer with JavaScript. Like this site (see footer):

http://larissaphotogra​phy.smugmug.com/ (external link)

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