Building Your Photography Website: The Best Platforms & Tips For Beginners

Hey, photo BFFs! Welcome back to @TheEditWeekly 🎙️ Make sure to Subscribe for our latest updates and sign up for our weekly newsletter with extra tips at www.theeditweekly.com Today, we’re diving into one of the most crucial elements of your photography business—your website! Whether you're just starting out or looking to level up your online presence, we've got you covered with tips on choosing the right platform and hiring the perfect designer. Join us as we chat about the pros and cons of popular website builders like Showit & Squarespace. Learn how to create a beautiful photography website without breaking the bank and hear firsthand experiences on hiring designers, using templates, and designing a site that reflects your brand perfectly. In This Episode: * Why your website is more important than social media * Platforms we recommend: Showit vs. Squarespace * The benefits of using a template vs. hiring a custom designer * How to find a website design that fits your brand and budget 0:00 Introduction and Overview 0:40 Website Platforms for Photographers: Showit, Adobe Portfolio, and Squarespace 1:32 Why Squarespace and Showit Stand Out 2:19 Challenges with Website Management and Platform Usability 4:09 Using Go Live HQ Templates for a Quick Website Solution 5:45 Cost and Time Benefits of Website Templates 7:45 Benefits of Templates and Website Customization 10:29 Squarespace as an Affordable, User-Friendly Option 12:11 Time vs. Money: Investing in Website Design 13:22 Amanda’s Experience Hiring a Website Designer 14:54 The Process of Working with a Designer: Questionnaires and Mood Boards 17:12 Erin’s Experience Hiring a Custom Designer for Showit 20:30 Showit’s Learning Curve and Outsourcing Website Maintenance 23:22 The Importance of Budgeting for Website Maintenance 28:46 The Importance of Having a Website Over Relying on Social Media 29:43 SEO and the Importance of Being Found on Google 31:04 The Role of Website Design in Client Perception Ready to make a killer first impression with your photography website? Tune in and start designing the site that reflects YOU! __________________________ 🌟Our Favorite Photography Tools (Besides Gear)🌟 Check out our curated list of the brands and products that we love. These are great for starting a photography business! We may earn a small commission if you purchase from this list, which helps us continue making episodes for you! We only share products we use and love ourselves! Timed Timer: Check it out! ➡ https://amzn.to/3SXA0FW Do you have ADHD or just want a tool to work efficiently while you work on your photography business? This visual time aid helps you focus while you can visually see what time it is! Whitney discusses this tool in our second episode on Productivity for Photographers! Watch our episode on how to stay productive in your photography business here ➡ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NcRynQ4CE0&t=16s Dubsado, a top CRM program! Try it out here! ➡ http://dubsado.com/?c=theeditweekly This is Erin’s Favorite CRM for her photography business! She shares all the different ways she uses Dubsado in our episode about CRMs for photography! Watch our episode to see how Erin uses Dubsado in her business ➡ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNGPeoyQqt0&t=27s 🌟Other tools for your photography business to help you!🌟 Apple iPad for note taking with GoodNotes ➡ https://amzn.to/49tRHEl (any will work if you can use an Apple pencil!) Apple Pencil ➡ https://amzn.to/3uNza6M The BEST Photo Hangers for Wall Galleries ➡ https://amzn.to/3OYjzbk The best Photo Hangers to avoid wall damage ➡ https://amzn.to/42U33Pk