Any experience using the Zenfolio service?

kevlar-jacket · Jan 31, 2011

I am looking for an online proofing solution, but I don't need/want the ability for clients to order online.

Is zenfolio worth the $50 per year?

Please share any experiences or possible alternatives that you may have.

Jeatley · Jan 31, 2011

I have a premium membership for about 2 years and it is worth every dollar to me. I know there are others and I have read up on them and ran trials but I perfer ZEN! And they are getting better and adding more stuff all the time!

KmH · Jan 31, 2011

Online proofing is a great way to leave money on the table.

Robin Usagani · Jan 31, 2011

You can't make a profit from prints with $50/year

chito beach · Feb 12, 2011

Schwettylens said:
You can't make a profit from prints with $50/year

Why does the price of the hosting matter? content is what is important or am I wrong

Robin Usagani · Feb 13, 2011

You can't increase the price with $50 membership.

chito beach · Feb 13, 2011

Schwettylens said:
You can't increase the price with $50 membership.

I just figured that out LOL, after a long search Ive started a Zen site that Im working on now

Robin Usagani · Feb 13, 2011

Let me know if you need help Chito. Using my code would be nice too if you havent paid it yet

chito beach · Feb 13, 2011

Schwettylens said:
Let me know if you need help Chito. Using my code would be nice too if you havent paid it yet

I have not paid yet but started the 14 day free trial. go ahead and PM me your code. :thumbup:.

I am just uploading smaller jpegs now to get it running and full size files to replace them as I have time........good idea or bad? (slow connection speed on my end sometimes)

Robin Usagani · Feb 13, 2011

Do it when you go to bed. You want to upload maximum size so people can buy large prints. I'll pm you my code

Cinka · Feb 17, 2011

I had Zenfolio for a year - didn't love it. I ended up buying PhotoCart - which I own, no fees, highly customizable. Worth the price.

chito beach · Feb 17, 2011

Cinka said:
I had Zenfolio for a year - didn't love it. I ended up buying PhotoCart - which I own, no fees, highly customizable. Worth the price.

So how much are you paying for your hosting service per month

Robin Usagani · Feb 17, 2011

I only have great things to say about zenfolio. The only thing I pay is my domain name and the zenfolio service. I host my domain email trough gmail.

Stephen.C · Feb 17, 2011

I don't personally use it, but I do know someone who is very satisfied with the service.

mortovismo · Feb 18, 2011

Schwettylens said:
I only have great things to say about zenfolio. The only thing I pay is my domain name and the zenfolio service. I host my domain email trough gmail.

How do you set up your own domain name and then link the two? I'm horrible with technology

@ Kevlar Jacket I have a zenfolio site too and I have to say I'm really happy with it....a really inexpensive way to showcase your work. I have the premium for $100 and at $2 a week you can't beat it. Highly recommended.