Search engine optimization for photography websites.
Google is becoming more human. Make it your friend.
Google is really making a push towards HTTPS recently, and this is just the next step. You should really take some time to get an SSL certificate and move your site to HTTPS.
Read articleIf you just want an "online business" card (a bio, a short portfolio, some info about your services, and your contact info), then a single-page website might be a great fit for you. But you have to learn their pros and cons first.
Read articleAnswering your questions about SEO-shortcomings of portfolio tools, tips for choosing your domain name, differences between blog & portfolio pages.
Read articleAnswering your questions about getting started with your first photography website, WP child themes, slideshows, etc. Plus: a chat about comparing photo website services.
Read articleStop your photography portfolio from collecting dust by regularly adding new projects, rotating some of your past galleries and scheduling portfolio clean-ups.
Read articleAnswering your questions about changing domain names, on-page SEO for blog posts, image sizes and keyword suggestion tools.
Read articleWith straight-forward ideas and many examples & resources, this guide will get your site on the right track. Fix as many mistakes as possible to achieve photo website mastery! All ideas are short and come with their own resources and solutions to help you eliminate any website problems.
Read articleThis Q&A covers WordPress themes, tips & integrations with PhotoShelter, SEO thoughts and a curated list of copywriters.
Read articleYour options for integrating a blog into your existing site and combining different platforms into a hybrid photo website.
Read articleUnderstanding the compromises you have to make when promoting multiple photography specialties on the same website. It's a game of compromises, and sometimes, the benefits outweigh the problems.
Read articleIn April's Q&A we cover on-site vs off-site SEO, PhotoShelter vs WordPress, and how to find other websites in your niche.
Read articleWhat do you do? What makes you unique as a photographer? Understanding answers to those questions in a very nuanced way is incredibly valuable to the long-term success of your photography business. And having a clear "unique selling proposition" (USP) can help you build a focused and attractive website.
Read articleIf your photography website is gathering cobwebs, it's about time you do a quick audit and change things up.
Read articleDesign & usability concerns for grids of images, thoughts on hosting server location, and recommendations for custom fonts.
Read articleHaving gotten a lot of great questions from photographers over the years, I'm sharing my answers to some of the best ones.
Read articleBlogs 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 articleSometimes, 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 articleThese 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 articleWrite your SEO titles and meta-descriptions as if you were describing the website to an acquaintance over dinner (using natural language).
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 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 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.
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