Alternatives for Smugmug

I've been looking around and the move I look the more find. So far
Zenofolio
Exposure Manager
crap I thought I found a 3rd, well anyways. My position is this, Im a hobbyist and Im looking for a place to host my site with ability to sell at markup. I haven't sold any on SM but I've been only there for like 3 months or so.

Oh the most important part, I know jack about HTML and css and JS so also looking for a place with easy site creation with advanced features like SM for when I learn HTML or get code from people

I am looking into pictage for my replacement to smug mug, more cost but more options!

What level are you on SM, and what are the "more options" on pictage?

I like zenfolio.

http://gopixit.com/ don't look too bad, it's in my top 3 of the sites I have looked at.

Happy Zen user here.

wolfden wrote in post #14944938
http://gopixit.com/ don't look too bad, it's in my top 3 of the sites I have looked at.

This looks interesting.. I would like to see some of examples of their galleries..

I did transfer my SM site over to Zenfolio and I am considering staying, but I'm looking at all options as well.

I can probably self fulfill anyway so I put together a Coppermine site for free.

Most of what I used SM was for reviewing and delivery. My customers are billed directly and provided a CD as well as included prints. Usually 4-6 8x10's printed at home.

Heres an example of my Coppermine gallery. It allows for galleries viewable only be me, or established groups.

http://www.apoaz.com/I​mageShare/index.php

Photoshelter is the top of the line option.

Zenfolio here.

Photocart is a self-hosted one time fee option.

Several years ago I gave a number of services, including Smugmug and Zenfolio, a thirty day trial. My conclusion was that Zenfolio was a better fit for me. I have used it ever since without regret.

Another happy Zenfolio user. I use it for both website and photo sharing central / storage (it is in my signature).

+Zenfolio...another happy one! 10% OFF in Signature

So far I've found Photocrati to be the least expensive alternative. It's a wordpress theme with ecommerce...I'm still considering other options though.

I'm moving over to Zenfolio Premium. Hate to say goodbye to Smugmug, but I need to redesign my site and it is a good time to move on after the price hike, which is a bit over the top for me.