How's my new Smug site? - DPChallenge Forums

10/05/2007 12:48:51 PM · #1

What do you guys think? I only get business through word of mouth but I use smugmug for order fulfillment and online galleries for friends and families to view, etc.

I wanted to keep it simple yet refined.

I still have plans to add more to it but this is what I've accomplished in 48 hours.

//kevingphotography.smugmug.com

Message edited by author 2007-10-05 12:49:01.

idnic

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

10/05/2007 12:57:08 PM · #2

Not bad, Kevin. Clean & simple, but mabye a little dull?

10/05/2007 12:59:06 PM · #3

^^

Yes, for now.

I'm going to be adding some photo collages to the prices and contact page to spice them up. Also adding another page altogether for extra info/about type stuff.

Any other suggestions for additions though?

Remember, not really using it for advertising. Most people who go there will already be clients logging in to view/purchase.

Nusbaum

Fujifilm X-T1

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM

10/05/2007 01:07:52 PM · #4

Simple and clean, but I do think you you add more depth. Even if viewers are already client, this is a good chance to show them what else you can do. For example, you do a senior portrait session and then as he senior's father is accessing your site he notices a nice corporate portrait. He knows sees you not only as his daughter's photographer but maybe somebody that could do portraits for his company as well.

In general... it's very hard to get the attention of a potential client. Once you do have their attention you should take full advantage of it and show them everything that you can do.

Thanks for sharing...

Nusbaum

Fujifilm X-T1

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM

10/05/2007 01:09:35 PM · #5

Originally posted by idnic:

Not bad, Kevin. Clean & simple, but mabye a little dull?

Guess I really need to work on mine. I don't even have one of those cool artistic names/logos at the top. If we just had a few more hours in the day...

jaysonmc

Nikon D200

Nikon MF 105mm f/2.5 AIS

10/05/2007 01:23:44 PM · #6

I like the overall design, much better than my generic smugmug site.

You just might want to add a few more shots, there really isn't much to look at. I'd take away shot 6 and add some other stuff, my 2 cents though. Nice photos!

Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S

10/05/2007 05:30:11 PM · #7

I like yours david--your nav has a little more pep than mine.

tjbel05

Nikon Z9

10/05/2007 05:39:36 PM · #8

You guys did a nice job on your sites. Can I get a little feed back on mine?
tammy belanger photography

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digitalpins

Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

10/05/2007 06:21:06 PM · #9

very nice job, I love that opening photo with the girl on the guitar and the guy in the background.

your layout and design is nice. Here is mine //www.lamontphotography.com any questions on how I did anything let me know.

But you did a great job on your site :-)

10/05/2007 09:54:00 PM · #10

Originally posted by digitalpins:

Very nice - i like it! What font is that in your nav?

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digitalpins

Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

10/05/2007 11:57:25 PM · #11

Thank You :-)

The font I used is Verdana and also I told it to use small caps

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Nusbaum

Fujifilm X-T1

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM

10/06/2007 12:43:23 AM · #12

Originally posted by tjbel05:

You guys did a nice job on your sites. Can I get a little feed back on mine?
tammy belanger photography

Nice looking site Tammy.

I like the search a lot, any problem with me borrowing that idea?

One slight concern, and it's minor. It took me a number of clicks to drill down to images. Nature, Waterfalls and then images. Maybe shallow that up a bit or add the first level to your menu.

tjbel05

Nikon Z9

Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S

10/06/2007 08:59:21 AM · #13

Originally posted by Nusbaum:

Originally posted by tjbel05:
You guys did a nice job on your sites. Can I get a little feed back on mine?
tammy belanger photography

Nice looking site Tammy.

I like the search a lot, any problem with me borrowing that idea?

One slight concern, and it's minor. It took me a number of clicks to drill down to images. Nature, Waterfalls and then images. Maybe shallow that up a bit or add the first level to your menu.

Borrow anything you would like....the font is occidental. Thanks for the point on "shallowing up" i will work on that this weekend.

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

10/07/2007 01:19:11 AM · #14

I've put in some updates...

expanded the portfolio, added a little color, added a collage image to the prices page, and added a cell phone image I took to the contact page.

If you have some free time, check her out.

robs

Canon EOS R6 Mk II

10/07/2007 01:39:55 AM · #15

Both you guys need to lose the right click "disable" big time. Personally, I don't bother with sites that have that because I use the right click for a LOT of stuff and it cripples my browsing. If you think it stops people grabbing the images you are kidding yourselves :-)

Edit: Cause I cannot sprell :-)

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10/07/2007 02:07:05 AM · #16

Originally posted by robs:

It stops lots of people who don't know other ways around it. And for those that do, that's why the image is watermarked.

Just because there are other ways to break into my house doesn't mean I'm going to leave the front door standing wide open.

Message edited by author 2007-10-07 02:07:28.

digitalpins