Simple WordPress Photo Gallery is a great plugin for users looking to add some extra photo gallery functionality to their WordPress sites. The plugin has an intuitive, easy-to-use interface, which can be quickly configured by a WordPress user of any level. It will take you no more than a couple of … [Read more...]
5 Best Premium Photography WordPress Themes 2013
In a previous article I showcased a variety of free WordPress themes developed with the photographer in mind. While I do think that free themes can be great, in my earlier experience I found that a lot of times the freebies had malicious code attached. I realize this isn't the situation with all … [Read more...]
Why Should You Watermark Your Photos?
In this digital age when everything gets shared on the internet, the question of whether to use watermarks when uploading images is a burning issue for the photographers. Some argue that watermarks can be eyesore and kill the artistic value of the photo and if people want to steal your photos online … [Read more...]
5 Mistakes to Avoid on Your WordPress Photography Website
Lots of photography sites pop up these days, and as competition is growing daily, it is becoming more and more difficult for truly talented individuals to make their online portfolios stand out. Content management systems like WordPress made it easy for pretty much anyone to build a great-looking … [Read more...]
Top 5 Unique Photography Niches (and Some Helpful Tips)
We all know the importance of discovering and focusing on a niche when it comes to building an online business. A niche puts you in the "red umbrella in a sea of black" category, establishing you and your business as one of a kind. But it can't be said enough: the first rule of thumb when choosing a … [Read more...]
8 Unique Niche Ideas for Selling Images Online
Many photographers and graphic designers these days still struggle with a concept of making a profit off their work online. While the images might be of the highest quality, you can't always attract customers to your work and beat the competition with talent and creativity alone. And there is plenty … [Read more...]
Top 5 Stock Photography Sites To Sell Your Photos
This article is a continuation in the series of articles related to selling stock photography online. As you may recall, a friend of mine decided that the Internet would be a great place for her (a busy mom with a passion for photography) to earn some extra money. Her and I discussed the … [Read more...]
Introduction to a Case Study for a Photo Selling eBusiness
Hi everyone, Keith here. In this article I'm going to be discussing, loosely, a conversation that I had with a photographer friend/neighbor of mine. Ultimately we decided that I would help her setup a website to sell her photographs. I will be using WordPress because it is free and simple to use. … [Read more...]
Beginners Guide to Creating a Stock Photography Website with WordPress
Explaining your passion for photos to someone, I can imagine, is almost impossible. Photography can be a rough business to get into, but it also can be very rewarding I'm sure. Some people look at a photographer and think, "Oh look at that person! They get paid to take pictures! What a breeze!" but … [Read more...]
How to Profit from the Stock Photography Industry
The photos used on many websites, small to large, are often stock photography - See how you can leverage and/or profit from this industry. Ever wondered where the photos people use in association with their articles, advertisements, and blog posts come from? Maybe you're browsing the web and … [Read more...]