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08/28/2006 02:40:16 PM · #1 |
| I am starting my own part time photography business and need to know how smugmug works exactly. I would like to be able to give my customers a web site address that would allow them to preview their photos and tell me what they would like to order, an online proofs page. Can smugmug do this? Can you password protect seprate albums so that only that customer can view there pics? I am new to this and am teaching myself, sorry if these questions sound elementary. My little hobby is turning into a business faster than I know what to do with and I am scrambling to catch up. Any help would be greatly appreciated. |
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08/28/2006 02:46:00 PM · #2 |
ok I am a smugmug user and yes you can put up password protected galleries for clients you can also put up a private gallery that will not be listed on your website, you can only see the private gallerie if you know the link or if you email the client the link to the private gallery on your website
From their the client can order prints that they want but I dont think they can order a printed proof page, they can only order single prints of the images. Also if you go for the profesional level of smugmug than you can set your own prices to your prints and also fully customize your site.
I hope that helps
Message edited by author 2006-08-28 14:47:49.
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08/28/2006 02:49:49 PM · #3 |
Even as a non-pro user, clients will be able to order prints, but you won't receive any of the money.
As digital pins said, you can have password protected galleries, as well as private ones that a client would need a direct link to gain access too
If you would like to try smugmug for free for seven days, click the link in my signature, or enter the reference code TiAmCc4R4j9is where it asks for a reference code
You will also save $5 should you choose to subscribe to their services
ETA: feel free to post any other questions you may have
Message edited by author 2006-08-28 14:53:20.
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08/28/2006 02:53:38 PM · #4 |
Originally posted by pidge:
Even as a non-pro user, clients will be able to order prints, but you won't receive any of the money.e |
oops thanks for clearing that up :-)
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08/28/2006 02:53:47 PM · #5 |
| Thank for the response. So let me see if I have this right if I upload an image then anyone can purchase it and I don't get the money? How do I avoid this? |
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08/28/2006 02:56:06 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by Troutbear:
Thank for the response. So let me see if I have this right if I upload an image then anyone can purchase it and I don't get the money? How do I avoid this? |
In your control panel, you will have to make sure to turn off the buy prints option. It's default is that people will be able to buy prints, but you can switch that off for each gallery.
With a pro account, there are various security measures that you are allowed to implement, including right click disabling, and watermarking.
ETA: with a pro-account, as digitalpins said, you set your own prices, and then smugmug takes a small cute as well as printing costs (I think. I'm not a pro member), but you receive everything after that.
Message edited by author 2006-08-28 14:57:16.
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08/28/2006 02:56:13 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by Troutbear:
Thank for the response. So let me see if I have this right if I upload an image then anyone can purchase it and I don't get the money? How do I avoid this? |
Buy the pro account. Then you can set the prices any way you like and you get all profit mailed to you after the transaction.
My smugmug page: Penrod Studios
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08/28/2006 02:56:34 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by Troutbear:
Thank for the response. So let me see if I have this right if I upload an image then anyone can purchase it and I don't get the money? How do I avoid this? |
If u upload and image anyone can order.... yes thats correct,
But if you upload a print into a password protected or private gallery than only that client can purchase it
The only was you earn money is if you set your own prices which is the professional level
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08/28/2006 02:57:54 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by digitalpins:
Originally posted by Troutbear:
Thank for the response. So let me see if I have this right if I upload an image then anyone can purchase it and I don't get the money? How do I avoid this? |
If u upload and image anyone can order.... yes thats correct,
But if you upload a print into a password protected or private gallery than only that client can purchase it
The only was you earn money is if you set your own prices which is the professional level |
See my post ;-) You can disable the buy prints option
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08/28/2006 02:59:42 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by pidge:
See my post ;-) You can disable the buy prints option |
lol thanks again I knew that, just so much you can do I forgot to mention that... :-)
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08/28/2006 03:26:03 PM · #11 |
With a professional account you can also do Proof Delayed Shipping, and a bunch of other stuff.
To save a few buck$ on your subscription, and get special VIP treatment, use my personal coupon code (qzDagz7w1S78w) in the 'Referred by' field on the signup form.
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08/28/2006 03:39:29 PM · #12 |
Originally posted by pidge:
As digital pins said, you can have password protected galleries, as well as private ones that a client would need a direct link to gain access too
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You don't need a direct link for password protected galleries.
Edit to add: I see you are questioning anyone buying a print and you not getting money. Well you can go to the customize gallery page to each gallery and turn off printing. Then no one can order. As Pidge has already posted this and I am just restating.
Also check here: //www.dgrin.com
Message edited by author 2006-08-28 15:51:36.
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