PhotoShelter Review 2018 (Under The Microscope!)

Did you know that PhotoShelter has been around since 2005 and has 800,00+ members?

I didn’t but having said that, I’m not surprised.

You see, I’ve been reviewing photography specific website builders for weeks now and during that time, PhotoShelter’s name has cropped time and time again.

My test website. A fictional family photography business with an image of a family against a backdrop of flowers

My Test Site Creating Using PhotoShelter

In fact, I’m excited about this review as everything so far has either come with a fairly steep learning curve or has been missing vital features.

Is PhotoShelter about to change that?

I sincerely hope so but there’s only one way to find out!

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PhotoDeck Review 2018 (Pros, Cons & Features Revealed)

Wow, there are a few more photography specific website builders than I originally anticipated.

I can see exactly how choosing the right platform could be a very daunting task.

With that in mind,  I’m here to help guide you and today we’ll be putting PhotoDeck under the microscope.

A fictional wedding photography business test site

My Test Site Created Using PhotoDeck

Together, we’ll uncover the pros, cons, and find out what features PhotoDeck has and what it’s missing.

By the end of this review, you’ll have a good idea of whether it’s right for your photography hobby or business.

And if it’s not…I’ll do my level best to help you find something that is!

Sound fair? Great, let’s get started.

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Pixpa Review 2018 (A Hidden Gem)

I’d like to start by welcoming all of your creative types to this Pixpa review.

I stumbled across them for the first time recently when researching one of their competitors.

I made a note of the name and told myself I’d come back to review them when I had a little time and I can tell you, I’m very glad I did!

I can say with confidence, that if you’re a photographer, designer, artist, or fashionista, then you’re in for quite a treat.

A fictional wedding photography portfolio created using Pixpa

My Test Portfolio Site Created Using Pixpa

I’ve spent the last few days putting Pixpa through its paces and while it’s not perfect (I’m yet to find a platform that is), it definitely has a lot to offer.

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SmugMug Review 2018 (A Rollercoaster of a Ride!)

I’m so glad you could join me today…

You see, I’ve been reviewing general website builders for quite some time now but SmugMug is my first specialist photography platform and I’m kinda excited!

I’ve heard many good things about them along the way and after hearing the recent news of them acquiring photo storage site Flickr, I couldn’t put it off any longer.

An example website I created using SmugMug. The site is called "Photography In The Rain" and consists of people, landmarks, and nature shots all taken in the rain

My Test Photography Site Created With SmugMug

With that said, I’m itching to get started so let’s jump straight in.

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Bandzoogle Review 2018 (Musicians, Look No Further)

If you’ve arrived at this review, you’re probably already aware that Bandzoogle is dedicated purely to helping bands and musicians create a presence online.

In my experience, these “niche” specific website builders are quite often thin, flimsy products and the company behind them doesn’t really understand the needs of the audience they’re targeting.

I’m pleased to say, Bandzoogle is the polar opposite of such platforms.

My test site created using Bandzoogle. A black and white image of a guitarist jumping in the air with my main menu running down the left hand side of the screen.

My Test Site Created With Bandzoogle

Started by musician Chris Vinson way back in 2003 when do-it-yourself builders were still in their infancy, Bandzoogle has now grown into a one-stop shop that helps you create a digital stage for your music and connect with your fans.

I have to admit, I’m not a musician myself but I’m very impressed with what Bandzoogle has to offer and I’ll be walking you through those things today.

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