Hey guys I am looking for a good website where I can host and sell prints. I have used Shutterstock in the past and I am looking for some other options. Did some searching here and didn't find what I was looking for. Well, found some random info but not a lot of direct suggestions with experience.
stinkywinkler wrote:
Zenfolio is the best I have found.
+1
I switched from Instaproofs to Zenfolio this year. I went with the pro account and set up all my offerings as self-fulfilled products. A $250 fee and I'm good for the year as compared to Instaproofs taking 15% of every sale. My first order this year covered my investment in Zenfolio
When I sell something, the funds hit my PayPal account immediately! No more waiting up to two weeks for funds. Paypal still takes their 3% cut, but that's better than 15%
Side note... I know it's kinda silly but I get a real thrill from the notification on my phone from PayPal that I have received a payment for an order when I wasn't expecting it.
When I was steering away from Pictage, I sent SmugMug 2-3 emails for info and never heard back from them. I'm with Zenfolio now. They're great with outstanding customer service but there's a few things I wish I could do like put images into folders.
Another vote for smugmug! They are focused on photogs and provide an awesome service. Very responsive and great labs. Nice customization capabilities. My site is smugmug underneath with a custom overlay skin.
John
I've been using PhotoCart for about 3 years. Its a database that you buy for your web site. There are no fees, and the money goes instantly to your Paypal (or other similar service) account. The developer is very supportive.
