Web design resources & articles for photographers.
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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 articleHow powerful WordPress themes have become + examples of WP-based photography page elements.
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 articleMany factors come into play to create a good design, but whitespace is great for obtaining a cleaner and more readable website.
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 articleUnderstanding why Google started ranking mobile-friendly websites higher and what you can do to improve your photo website in Google's eyes.
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 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 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 articleDetails of the redesign process for improving a photography Contact page (planning ideas, screenshots and benefits).
Read articleImage watermarking is a game of preferences and compromises. Lets explore the top advantages and disadvantages.
Read articleThe Contact page is a critical component of your website, often underrated. You simply can't keep doing the default (bad) things and wonder why people are not contacting you. Learn the secrets of designing a great Contact page, one of the most important ways to optimize your photo website.
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