cdnvic Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Currently using Smugmug, but their interface is anything but intuitive. Pbase looks very dated now, and the freebie sites are a non-starter. What kind of experience do you have with various hosting sites? I'm now thinking of moving to Zenfolio. http://www.zenfolio.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
necronx99 Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 The only sharing site I use is Picassa, mostly because I like the mapping options. No real issues with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughden Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 I use Flickr. Their "Pro" subscription is reasonable and allows unlimited uploads. Easy to generate URLs for different sizes for posting to my website, and Flickr has hundreds of very active groups covering all manner of interests. I also have a Smugmug account but that is just used for displaying and (hopefully) selling some sports photography that I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangkokburning Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 (edited) I went to facebook as the sites would limit space and or go down. Now I regret as I have come to loathe it. Nothin was safe and I would caution this move. Go with a big site - hell, even my Yahoo Photos tanked! I think you should post what yo want to do with it. Share albums with friends, link photos for business/sales, etc... Edited January 25, 2012 by bangkokburning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angiud Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 I happily use the 'pro' version on flickr and I'm enough satisfied for what I need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kan Win Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Pbase looks very dated now, Same as I am "very dated" at 62 odd years old, but it works for me. http://www.pbase.com.../root&view=tree Got my 1 mil hit without any nudes in it.Took me some time, but I did it. Sawadee Win 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdnvic Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share Posted January 26, 2012 One thing I must say about Zenfolio and Smugmug, their Android and iPhone apps are great. A mobile interface is a nice addition to either hosting site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybluestu Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 http://photobucket.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuketrichard Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 I use Zenfolio and the pro version ( $100/year) and got my own url which then defaults to the zenfolio page of mine. Love it, have set a slide show to music and am able to sell and track prints via them easy to set up collections and groups Far superior to flicker/facebook/imageShack/photobucket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdnvic Posted February 5, 2012 Author Share Posted February 5, 2012 Yeah, I'm looking for a portfolio site, not a "bucket", that`s what had me thinking of Zenfolio. How user-friendly is the control panel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koknia Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 I use Carbonmade for the galleries on my site. I just link to them directly from an html page I made. Their free option is OK if you don't have a large portfolio. I like the fact that you can easily edit the galleries. I also keep a Flickr gallery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuketrichard Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 (edited) Zenfolio has a trail option. and i found the interface very easy Koknia; some nice shots there :-) BUT i HATE that link to facebook on ur home page Looking at carbonmade Zenfolio has more options and u can sell ur work from Zen Edited February 6, 2012 by phuketrichard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenside Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 I hovered between Zenfolio and Smugmug when I set up my own url years ago. At the time, Smugmug was a better option for me and I haven't been disappointed. I can't say I find the interface difficult in any way and the customising opportunities are endless if you want to spend the time and effort doing it Your Way. Customer service is razor sharp - they seem to have people available at all hours and reply almost instantly and although at one point a couple of years back the pages were slow to load I have no complaints now. Do the free trial on both nd test them out. PS If anyone decides to go for it, you can PM me for a Smugmug referral discount code. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kan Win Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 (edited) And for those that wish to move their photos try this one it took me a while to migrate all my photos, so I decided to create an online tool that will automate this tedious process. I hope you find it useful. https://www.uploadjunction.com/ Win Edited February 20, 2012 by Kan Win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totster Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Yeah, I'm looking for a portfolio site, not a "bucket", that`s what had me thinking of Zenfolio. How user-friendly is the control panel? I have used Gallery for a number of years now, there is an Android app also, although I haven't used it. Are you looking or a hosted solution or software ? totster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totster Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 (edited) . Edited February 20, 2012 by Totster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdnvic Posted February 20, 2012 Author Share Posted February 20, 2012 I have a server I keep everything on but want something managed for my best stuff. I think I'll stick with Smugmug for now though. I don't pay a year at a time for anything, and that's Zenfolio's pricing plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuketrichard Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 $100/year is nothing as thru Zen u can sell ur work as well which is what i do. Don't make a fortune but it easily covers the $100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdnvic Posted February 26, 2012 Author Share Posted February 26, 2012 Same with Smugmug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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