Online proofing, sales & shipping Site ?

[guitarbug]

I am looking for a site that does online proofing that has a good selection of products, prints & more. One that people can view thier gallery and order right from them and they ship. Is there one like this that anyone has used before ? I know this has been a topic before , but I think there are so many differn't types I am a little confused (easy for me)! Just want a do it all type of site to send people after a session. Thanks !

[OTRphoto]

I've used mpix to upload personal pics and distributed the link so that family can order what they want and it gets shipped right to them. They are quick and great quality.

Don't know how it would work for a professional set-up though.

[guitarbug]

Originally Posted by mjae69

I've used mpix to upload personal pics and distributed the link so that family can order what they want and it gets shipped right to them. They are quick and great quality.

Don't know how it would work for a professional set-up though.

I would like to hear from someone who does use this professionaly, I like their products! I just don't know abouthe pricing ? Whats our cost, it looks like we would have to double or raise the prices to proffit. Anyone else use this site ? or something simular ?

[LonestarMan]

Take a look at Exposure Manager

[mike.strock]

I have used MPix quite successfully for printing, but never as a site where I would send my customers to display my wares.

I would look at the following:

- SmugMug - www.smugmug.com - $150 a year for a pro account
- Exposure Manager - www.exposuremanager.com - Not sure of pricing, but have heard it's good.
- Pictage - www.pictage.com - Expensive, but the people who use it swear by it (not swear AT it).

Hope that helps.

Mike Strock

[guitarbug]

Originally Posted by LonestarMan

Take a look at Exposure Manager

This is close to what I am looking for! Do you use this Todd ? I like their breakdown of pricing, shipping etc. I just wish I knew the whole price breakdown like what is their print price on other items like the canvas wraps ? Is there a way to veiw all the print cost per item (esposure's cost) to see what you're profit is ? Thanks!

[guitarbug]

Originally Posted by mike.strock

I have used MPix quite successfully for printing, but never as a site where I would send my customers to display my wares.

I would look at the following:

- SmugMug - www.smugmug.com - $150 a year for a pro account
- Exposure Manager - www.exposuremanager.com - Not sure of pricing, but have heard it's good.
- Pictage - www.pictage.com - Expensive, but the people who use it swear by it (not swear AT it).

Hope that helps.

Mike Strock

Thanks , looking at the exsposuremanager one!

[CaptainTom]

I use exposure manager. You set whatever price you want for any product. They do all the work and send you a check monthly. Their print quality is adequate. I haven't had any complaints about them. Their interface is OK, but not as easy as it could be. I hope they restructure it some day.

[guitarbug]

Originally Posted by CaptainTom

I use exposure manager. You set whatever price you want for any product. They do all the work and send you a check monthly. Their print quality is adequate. I haven't had any complaints about them. Their interface is OK, but not as easy as it could be. I hope they restructure it some day.

Eye Eye Captian Tom! If thats how you spell eye eye, LOL! I do believe that this is who we are going to use. It seems like they do it all and thats what I am looking for. Captain Tom, do you know the break down on a few items such as, canvas wraps or larger prints ?

[JohnT]

Originally Posted by guitarbug

Eye Eye Captian Tom! If thats how you spell eye eye, LOL!

Aye, aye...

[guitarbug]

Originally Posted by JohnT

Aye, aye...

I thought so! But I usualy spell like it sounds to me , lol. Thats sounds like A A Captian.

[Daniel W.]

I use Backprint (or at least I'm starting). No fee but a 15% commission on every sale. I'm not looking to make too much money in prints... but just to make it available online (instead of proofs and forms to 180 kids). I haven't run an actual event on it yet... but a fellow team-shooter uses it too.

http://sharpshots.biz/-/sharpshots/

[LonestarMan]

Originally Posted by guitarbug

This is close to what I am looking for! Do you use this Todd ? I like their breakdown of pricing, shipping etc. I just wish I knew the whole price breakdown like what is their print price on other items like the canvas wraps ? Is there a way to veiw all the print cost per item (esposure's cost) to see what you're profit is ? Thanks!

Nope, not yet, but this is who I have decided to use when I kick it off shortly. Let me know how it works out.

[Davidtxs]

my vote for exp manager also

[guitarbug]

Originally Posted by Davidtxs

my vote for exp manager also

You're just sucking up to our sponsor's , LOL! I did decide on them before I saw that they are listed as a TPF sponsor, lol.

Thanks Todd, will let you know!