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 articleSadly 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 articleWrite your SEO titles and meta-descriptions as if you were describing the website to an acquaintance over dinner (using natural language).
Read articleHow powerful WordPress themes have become + examples of WP-based photography page elements.
Read articleYou 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 articleI'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 articleIt'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 articleQuick list of things you can do to improve your visitors' browsing experience (and, in turn, your photography website's bounce rate and SEO).
Read articleMany factors come into play to create a good design, but whitespace is great for obtaining a cleaner and more readable website.
Read articleAs opposed to social media profiles, a website is an asset you can control, that you have copyright over.
Read articleYour website visitors should be drawn to your site because they love your images, so don't distract them with background images or textures.
Read articleLearn from Patricia about the importance of looking professional online & her thoughts on what makes an effective photo website.
Read articleUpdates 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 articleAndrew 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 articleBryan Caporicci and I discuss what makes a good photography website, responsive design, SEO, web-design trends & other important topics.
Read articleMake your website visitors happy, and it will be impossible not to rank well in search engines. Learn how to pay more attention to your audience.
Read article50 (yes, fifty) detailed SEO tips (all with examples & resources) for building a photo website that both users & Google will love! You will be learning SEO basics and more advanced tactics, how to avoid common SEO mistakes, how to increase conversion rates & promote your photography website online.
Read articleA short piece on trends I'm currently seeing in the web-design industry.
Read articleHere's some quality reading material to help you brush up on your web-design knowledge (and then take your photography website to the next level).
Read articleLearn from successful photographers and follow these website ideas and best practices for building your own amazing photography website.
Read articleWorking with a great designer can totally super-charge your photography business, but it's important to have the right mindset.
Read articleSimple at first sight, there are a lot of details that go into writing the perfect "bio", so the process can become quite challenging unless you have some guidelines in place. Understand the best-practices of writing a clear & concise "bio" text, and get inspired from effective "About" page examples.
Read articleBack to ForegroundWeb's core mission, let's get more practical and explore 12 simple ideas to upgrade your web presence.
Read articleExtraordinary in-depth interview with Patrick Endres on managing a successful multi-faceted photography business.
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