Joey-Austin Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 Hello Alpha Universe,I would like to hear your thoughts about what's the best website service, and what's their best feature? or do you only use social media as portfolio? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonygale Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 It really depends on what you need. I have used Photoshelter for years and have been happy with them, however I am switching over to aphotofolio because they have a feature that allows people to make pdf portfolio of my work if they need. I think social media is useful, but it is important to have a website that we can control 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LensBrew Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 I design my website using wordpress. I'm an engineer, therefore I like to take more control and enjoy coding my site. It's fulfilling to me personally. But it is also possible for anyone that doesn't want to code, using simple builders like Elementor.I plan to use either photoshelter or smugmug for my galleries, but my site will be the portfolio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey-Austin Posted March 14, 2023 Author Share Posted March 14, 2023 It really depends on what you need. I have used Photoshelter for years and have been happy with them, however I am switching over to aphotofolio because they have a feature that allows people to make pdf portfolio of my work if they need. I think social media is useful, but it is important to have a website that we can controlGood thing I asked because I never heard of either one of them and they sound like a better option than wix and square space 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey-Austin Posted March 14, 2023 Author Share Posted March 14, 2023 I design my website using wordpress. I'm an engineer, therefore I like to take more control and enjoy coding my site. It's fulfilling to me personally. But it is also possible for anyone that doesn't want to code, using simple builders like Elementor.I plan to use either photoshelter or smugmug for my galleries, but my site will be the portfolio.This looks like fun, will give it a try, I studied software engineering for 2 years back in 2009, lets see if I remember any of it lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonygale Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 Good thing I asked because I never heard of either one of them and they sound like a better option than wix and square space I certainly think so! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LensBrew Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 This looks like fun, will give it a try, I studied software engineering for 2 years back in 2009, lets see if I remember any of it lolIf you go with wordpress, I suggest you start from Bluehost as the host. And from them you're directed to wordpress. The reason is, you will be guaranteed to have your site built on wordpress.ORG which gives you more tools and freedom than .COM (which is paid extra). I only reviewed some html and css for extra customization. Other than that, Elementor was excellent (I installed the pro paid version). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey-Austin Posted March 14, 2023 Author Share Posted March 14, 2023 If you go with wordpress, I suggest you start from Bluehost as the host. And from them you're directed to wordpress. The reason is, you will be guaranteed to have your site built on wordpress.ORG which gives you more tools and freedom than .COM (which is paid extra). I only reviewed some html and css for extra customization. Other than that, Elementor was excellent (I installed the pro paid version).Thank you very much for the advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarolineJensen Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 It really depends on what you need. I have used Photoshelter for years and have been happy with them, however I am switching over to aphotofolio because they have a feature that allows people to make pdf portfolio of my work if they need. I think social media is useful, but it is important to have a website that we can controlThat is really interesting and helpful! Thank you, Tony! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarolineJensen Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 I design my website using wordpress. I'm an engineer, therefore I like to take more control and enjoy coding my site. It's fulfilling to me personally. But it is also possible for anyone that doesn't want to code, using simple builders like Elementor.I plan to use either photoshelter or smugmug for my galleries, but my site will be the portfolio.I had Divi for Wordpress for a while and realized that just going ahead and learning code was a whole lot easier! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LensBrew Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 I had Divi for Wordpress for a while and realized that just going ahead and learning code was a whole lot easier! Knowing some code would be helpful with wordpress. I wasn't intrigued much by Divi, although it looked the easiest. I ended up with elementor and I do add my own spin codes. I found the whole process of learning and achieving results, even in coding, satisfying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legndz Photography Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 I was on Photoshelter for years, recently their customer service is non-existent, no features have been added since 2020. I moved over to Pixieset. Works quite well for me. Handles my fairly large sales volume with no issues, and most importantly, Pixieset does not take a commission on my sales! I am not affiliated with or partnered with Pixieset in any way other than being a customer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarolineJensen Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 Just wanted to add...I moved to Shopify and I'm a lot happier. This is my third try though! It has a bit of a learning curve, but the customizations for sales are so much more refined than other platforms I have tried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamency26 Posted October 4, 2023 Share Posted October 4, 2023 I think they all are awesome and big brands in the world of web hosting. But few of them are expensive as well. I suggest hostnoc for dedicated servers at cheaper cost and affordable prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarolineJensen Posted December 4, 2023 Share Posted December 4, 2023 (edited) I also have a zenfolio site and their new backend is really easy! You can see my website here to get an idea: https://kindredflorals.com Edited December 4, 2023 by CarolineJensen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey-Austin Posted December 6, 2023 Author Share Posted December 6, 2023 @CarolineJensen This is a very simple but beautiful and organized website, I ended up getting website.com it's very cheap and comes with free domain for a year, this is my website https://joeyaustin.us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarolineJensen Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 2 hours ago, Joey-Austin said: @CarolineJensen This is a very simple but beautiful and organized website, I ended up getting website.com it's very cheap and comes with free domain for a year, this is my website https://joeyaustin.us I love the aesthetic here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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