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Posted by Jonathan Lent on March 12, 2011 at 2:43 PM
I am looking to build my own website. I have searched this forum for some info and found a few things posted a couple years ago. One that I found was impactfolios.com. Seems reasonable and nice. Just wondering if there any other good sites like this to take a look at that maybe people here have used. I am not looking to spend alot of money. A few features that I would like is to be able to sell prints easily via paypal, make changes to stuff whenever I want, and link photos I post on Facebook directly to my website.

Any advice or helpful info is greatly appreciated :smile:

Thanks
Posted by Eva McDermott on March 12, 2011 at 3:25 PM
I use Zenfolio Jonathan. It is easy to customize and you can sell prints, electronic downloads with license, etc.. I tried smugmug but did not like it.
Posted by David Kingham on March 12, 2011 at 4:05 PM
I just switched to photoshelter but it is pricey, I used to have zenfolio and was very happy with it, had smugmug before that but thought it had a very amateur feel to it
Posted by Vincent Nobel on March 12, 2011 at 4:32 PM
I built my site on a wordpress theme by prophoto and use zenfolio for my portfolio/cart. I like wordpress because of the customizable options and available third party plugins. Worth a look in my opinion. See link in my signature. - Vince
Posted by dan elster on March 12, 2011 at 6:42 PM
I've been using impactfolios for a few years now and I'm for the most part, very happy.
Posted by Jonathan Lent on March 12, 2011 at 7:55 PM
Thanks everyone for the info.
Dan- You commented on someonelses topic a while ago recommending that site, that is how I found it. Also checked out your site and liked the layout and overall navigation of your site, nice pics to. :biggrin:
Posted by Jonathan Lent on March 12, 2011 at 8:06 PM
Eva- I must say. I just checked out your website as well, I really like it and your images as well. I am gonna have to put Zenfolio on my list now. Thanks
Posted by Robert D. Johnson on March 13, 2011 at 10:16 AM
Have you looked at Word Press.org. Use the parent from Studio Press and child from them as well. I use Lightroom Gallery linked to my site. Payment gateway try eCommerce by Volusion
Posted by Kate Silvia on March 13, 2011 at 11:37 AM
I built mine with BluDomain. One time fee which I liked. Very easy to use. Immediately updated whenever you make changes. The template I used was "Oscar" but there are a ton to choose from. Ordering through Paypal. Check out the layout if you like. www.katesilviaphotography.com
Posted by Jim Bullard on March 13, 2011 at 12:27 PM
I used Photoshelter for a year but switched to Zenfolio. It is cheaper, has everything I need and the interface is easier.
Posted by Robert D. Johnson on March 13, 2011 at 2:54 PM
Customer service for Blue Domain is about a D-. Beware. If you like that route, then go to PhotoBiz.com. Customer support is A plus, and they offer a shopping cart feature with the gallery.
Posted by SandyRichardsBrown on March 16, 2011 at 12:10 PM
Zenfolio is outstanding imo. Many options to personalize, the best premium package is about $100 a year, and exceptional customer service.
Check out my site for an example.
Sandy