JT Spunk | Photography

How do I choose a photography website host/template company?

I’ve been searching the web for a website program to host my photographs on a personal photo website. I’m looking for gallery pages, an about me page, a ‘services offered’ page, a price page for my prints that are for sale, and a shopping cart link, and also some place where I can add continuing information about photography in general (like a blog). I’ve seen pixelpost, otherpeople’s pixels, etc., to tell the truth, I’ve forgotten how many! Any recommendations for a company that isn’t too expensive. I’ve seen some that charge a $350 setup fee & $250 a year sort of deal?

I have the same problem when I first try to set up my website.
Those web design company are trying to charge me like hell.

Actually the hosting fee if done by yourself will only cost you $6.95/month. Just search on the web, youtube, for step by step how to set a website, trust me it is much easier than you think.

For the web template, I am using Dream Template now and really happy with the range of templates they offer. I only pay less than $60/year for unlimited template download.

Good luck and hope you can send me a message when your site is ready. ; )

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