The new ForegroundWeb monthly Q&A – answering your questions about photography websites, business, SEO & more…
Having gotten a lot of great questions from photographers over the years, I'm sharing my answers to some of the best ones.
Read articleWhy PhotoShelter responsive portfolios are an excellent DIY website solution for photographers
A special 20% discount to all PhotoShelter plans. You get beautiful ready-made templates (which are mobile-friendly too!) that you can customize to make them your own. You also get impressive image management & selling capabilities.
Read articleThe importance of blogging (and doing it for the right reasons)
Blogs are a great way to show your personality, to create a more personal connection with your audience. But don't just keep an "online journal" or blog only for SEO reasons.
Read articleWhat to include on your About page if you’re new to photography?
There are always small things that anyone can include, even if just starting out. You don't have to include all of them, just see which ones resonate with you the most. I'll try to provide examples along the way.
Read articleIn-depth guide: 10 important mindset shifts to finally take your website & business to the next level
Sometimes, photographers ignore or misinterpret web-design best practices because of looking at it from the wrong perspective. A shift in mindset might be the exact thing you need right now. My aim instead is to give you CLARITY.
Read articleWhy and how to use excerpts on your blog index page
A common mistake I see photographers doing on their site is: not using excerpts on the blog index page. Let's explore ways to solve the issue and improve the blog page layout and user experience.
Read articleWhat to do if your website is not mobile-friendly?
Google is protecting users from having a bad browsing experience on your site! Learn to use the definitely mobile-friendly test, how to make your site responsive, and steps you need to take beyond that.
Read articleBig improvements coming soon to ForegroundWeb
Really excited to share with you a sneak-peek into the future of ForegroundWeb. I want to make it the best place online to learn about improving your photography website (and other related aspects of your photo business).
Read article[▶️] Watch 4 in-depth video reviews (screencasts) of photography websites
These free screencasts include tens of tips that you can use on your own website. Or if you don't have those particular website issues, you can at least understand some key concepts in web design, usability, SEO etc.
Read articleIn-depth guide: Navigation menu best‑practices for photography websites
Sadly just an afterthought for some photographers, the navigation menu is critical for the effectiveness of a photo website. Even though it takes up just a few pixels, it can truly make or break the site. These are all-important recommendations for building a clear & effective navigation menu, with examples along the way.
Read articleA simpler approach to writing your SEO titles and meta-descriptions
Write your SEO titles and meta-descriptions as if you were describing the website to an acquaintance over dinner (using natural language).
Read articleWordPress now powers 1/3 of the Internet
How powerful WordPress themes have become + examples of WP-based photography page elements.
Read articleThe photographer’s mini-guide to backlinks: how to create, gain & track links back to your site
You might already know that creating quality content (image galleries, blog posts, products) is what Google values more and more, along with the experience that users have on your site. But having links points back to your site from respectable places is highly important.
Read article5 wrong things to ask your web-designer (when building your photo website)
I've worked on over 200 photography websites so far, so I've heard all the possible web-design requests from photographers. Let's explore some wrong things photographers focus on when building their website.
Read articleForegroundWeb is 1 year old: great results so far and my plans for the future
It's exactly one year since I launched ForegroundWeb, and what an awesome journey it's been. Yet nothing like what I have in store for the future.
Read article20 quick tips to reduce your bounce rate and keep visitors on your site longer
Quick list of things you can do to improve your visitors' browsing experience (and, in turn, your photography website's bounce rate and SEO).
Read articleThe importance of whitespace in photography website designs
Many factors come into play to create a good design, but whitespace is great for obtaining a cleaner and more readable website.
Read articleThe beginner’s choice: personal portfolio vs. social media profiles
As opposed to social media profiles, a website is an asset you can control, that you have copyright over.
Read articleThe case against background images in photography websites
Your website visitors should be drawn to your site because they love your images, so don't distract them with background images or textures.
Read articlePhotographer interview: Patricia Davidson
Learn from Patricia about the importance of looking professional online & her thoughts on what makes an effective photo website.
Read articleInternet Explorer 6 usage is growing rapidly again
Updates on web browser market shire, and how Internet Explorer 6 impacts the way you build and mange your photography website. Happy April Fools' Day!
Read articleGoogle penalizes non mobile-friendly websites
Understanding why Google started ranking mobile-friendly websites higher and what you can do to improve your photo website in Google's eyes.
Read articleInterview on the PhotoBizX Podcast: “How To Build A Photography Website That Converts Visitors To Clients”
Andrew Hellmich from PhotoBizX talks with me about using your photography website as a marketing engine, improving your site's pages and SEO, working with a web-designer & much more.
Read articleInterview on the Sprouting Photographer Podcast: “Your photography website as a multiplier of your work”
Bryan Caporicci and I discuss what makes a good photography website, responsive design, SEO, web-design trends & other important topics.
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