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[photogchick]

I just feel like it is really hard for me to navigate my way around making it what I want. There are too many codes that I just don't understand. As much as I love technology it doesn't seem to like me in return. The codes are total foreign language to me.
I store all of my pictures on Lightroom and in iPhoto so I'm looking for something that I can put albums on for people to look at after I get their pictures. It would be nice to eventually have them order from there also.
I'm not sure if it matters but I am on a MAC not a PC

 

[cbarbero]

U se a mac as well and Zenfolio has an uploader. You name the album, upload, make private or not, you are done. You can create a pricelist and have everything done for you. Very easy.

 

[2WheelPhoto]

U se a mac as well and Zenfolio has an uploader. You name the album, upload, make private or not, you are done. You can create a pricelist and have everything done for you. Very easy.

what does Mac have to upload? I just bought a mac trying to find my way around it all

 

[cbarbero]

I think my Mac could not keep up with my typing (sorry). When I got my Mac, it was very frustrating after using PC's for 20 years. It has a more logical layout, but takes forever to figure out the logic

 

[ababysean]

I have both Zenfolio and then use a different site for my blog.

CrystalBellePhotography » Blog

I have the Zenfolio business account because I can upload full size files and it is sort of a backup. I can redownload the files at anytime. I like that.

 

[GooniesNeverSayDie11]

Smugmug is very easy to set up a basic page. They have templates and the Easy Customizer that does not require any code. I hate to tell you, but if you are looking for a very customized webpage, there is no free lunch. You are going to need to do code.

However, Smugmug DOES have its own forum though which has an area specifically for customizing your smugmug page (Digital Grin Photography Forum - Powered by vBulletin). You can search for questions, or post a new one. There are many code writers on there who will copy and paste what you need (assuming its not something very intricate ) and will inform you exactly where to paste it in your Code box. They can also read the code on your site and tell you whether you need to remove or add something if you are not getting something to work properly. It just takes a little will and patience on your part. I have a completely customized smugmug site and I have never programmed any software or websites in my life.

 

[RebeccaAPhotography]

I just feel like it is really hard for me to navigate my way around making it what I want. There are too many codes that I just don't understand. As much as I love technology it doesn't seem to like me in return. The codes are total foreign language to me.
I store all of my pictures on Lightroom and in iPhoto so I'm looking for something that I can put albums on for people to look at after I get their pictures. It would be nice to eventually have them order from there also.
I'm not sure if it matters but I am on a MAC not a PC

If you have a legit business zenfolio is linked up with mpix. So folks would be able to literally select what picture they want and in what size and your order is complete I too use zenfolio for hosting my pictures anways. kind of an online portfolio.

 

[ababysean]

I just feel like it is really hard for me to navigate my way around making it what I want. There are too many codes that I just don't understand. As much as I love technology it doesn't seem to like me in return. The codes are total foreign language to me.
I store all of my pictures on Lightroom and in iPhoto so I'm looking for something that I can put albums on for people to look at after I get their pictures. It would be nice to eventually have them order from there also.
I'm not sure if it matters but I am on a MAC not a PC

If you have a legit business zenfolio is linked up with mpix. So folks would be able to literally select what picture they want and in what size and your order is complete I too use zenfolio for hosting my pictures anways. kind of an online portfolio.

While I really like MPIX, I have mine set to fullfill own orders. So I can see the prints before I send them to the customer...

 

[RebeccaAPhotography]

yes I def agree with you on that one! All the photos on my zenfolio a good chunk of them have been ordered before. I always tell my friends that I'm gonna ship them to myself first so I can compare and make sure this is exactly what I wanted. None of them have a problem with it. Plus I'm not a business and they want tax codes etc to prove Uncle sam is getting their cents worth so I can't even use that feature lol. Always double check your work before it goes out, even if it is to friends and family.