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02/02/2005 11:47:05 AM · #1 |
Does anyone here use SmugMug Pro to host their photography website? I can't believe I just today stumbled on it- I thought smugmug was more like pbase or buzznet or something, just a photosharing site. But I'm checking out the "specs" on their pro account and it sounds excellent in all respects. I'd like to hear some user opinions. Thanks!
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02/02/2005 12:09:04 PM · #2 |
We use the standard account and it works very well for us.
i.e. features and website uptime/speed etc are very good.
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02/02/2005 12:12:37 PM · #3 |
I am a Power user and smugmug is excellent in all aspects.
They also answer questions and often incorperate suggestions from The smugmug forum at Dgrin.com.
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02/02/2005 12:23:48 PM · #4 |
Thanks guys. sguaria, do you sell prints from your galleries as well?
Shakey, thanks for the link to dgrin. Never seen it before, now I have another website to browse!! :D
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02/02/2005 12:32:01 PM · #5 |
I am doing my best to hold out for DPCP 2, but I need it fasssssssst.
M
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02/07/2005 12:06:04 PM · #6 |
No, we haven't tried to sell prints. |
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02/07/2005 12:16:12 PM · #7 |
I have been using PBase but am having a lot of problems with "lost" images. I think it's time to look at something different. I could create my own site, but that would just take time away from my photography. I'm curious what people think of smugmug pro?
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02/07/2005 03:07:13 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by Nusbaum: I'm curious what people think of smugmug pro? |
Yeah so am I, that's why I started the thread ;) Perhaps not many folks are using it here. It seems to be a great price for everything you get, and it really looks like they bent over backwards to get the best quality when choosing a printer.
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02/07/2005 03:35:54 PM · #9 |
I've had a smugmug pro account for a while now and I really like it. You can check my site out by clicking the link below in my sig. I just sold a batch of prints on Saturday.
If you decide to sign up, let me know and I can save you a few bucks on your subscription.
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02/07/2005 03:54:20 PM · #10 |
I've have a pro account, but found it's really more than I need. I don't really use them anymore for my prints because the results were inconsistent. It is a great way to organize and share your work though and you can use your own web address. Here's mine if you're interested.
//www.photographicallyyours.com |
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02/07/2005 03:55:41 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by ahaze: [...] and it really looks like they bent over backwards to get the best quality when choosing a printer. |
Unless they've changed providers, I don't think it's true. They did probably choose the best of the average ones though. |
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02/07/2005 04:28:42 PM · #12 |
I was basing that statement on the information on this page:
//www.smugmug.com/prints/digital-prints.mg
Instead of just picking one, they did a lot of testing first.
Originally posted by dwoolridge: Originally posted by ahaze: [...] and it really looks like they bent over backwards to get the best quality when choosing a printer. |
Unless they've changed providers, I don't think it's true. They did probably choose the best of the average ones though. |
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02/07/2005 04:30:20 PM · #13 |
Originally posted by les0910: I've have a pro account, but found it's really more than I need. |
I notice you use an email address that doesn't use your domain name. Does smugmug not give you at least one email address if they're hosting your site?
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02/07/2005 04:30:56 PM · #14 |
I have a Smugmug Pro account. You can see it here.
As I've been doing some weddings and portraits lately, I find it to be a nice tool for selling the photos. I can charge a set fee for photographing, and then they can get as many prints as they want. We set our prices pretty cheap, but we also charge for the sitting or event.
I like Smugmug, though I wish use of their galleries was more flexible.
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04/05/2005 12:56:48 AM · #15 |
Okay, just wanted to see if I can get any more response on this thread. Has anyone else had any experiences with Smugmug prints? It's the only thing keeping me from opening an account. As much as I like DPCP, I really like the additional features Smugmug offers, like watermarking, integration with my site, etc. Thanks in advance.
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04/05/2005 09:55:37 AM · #16 |
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