Pros: How to Sell Cards to your clients

***Andy*** · Nov-19-2007, 08:49 AM

Our holiday cards are available for creation and purchase, only by you - as a logged-in SmugMugger. Sure, we'd love to have the ability to have your customers configure, make and buy - but we don't have that yet.

For now, you can do lots of things to assist your customers :)
Holiday Cards:
Here's one way that I came up with.

How to?

1. Make a new gallery.
2. Put this in the gallery description:

Mixed 4x8 and 5x7 Holiday Card sample gallery code:

PHP Code:


			
<html>
<object align="middle" height="600" width="600">
<param name="movie" value="http://www.smugmug.com/ria/ShizamSlides-2007090601.swf">
<param name="flashvars" value="feedURL=http://api.smugmug.com/hack/feed.mg?Type=userkeyword%2526NickName=cards%2526Data=christmas&transparent=true&crossFadeSpeed=500&clickUrl=http://www#46;smugmug#46;com">
<param name="wmode" value="transparent">
<param name="bgcolor" value="000000">
<param name="allowNetworking" value="all">
<param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always">
<embed src="http://www.smugmug.com/ria/ShizamSlides-2007090601.swf" flashvars="feedURL=http://api.smugmug.com/hack/feed.mg?Type=userkeyword%2526NickName=cards%2526Data=christmas&transparent=true&crossFadeSpeed=500&clickUrl=http://www#46;smugmug#46;com" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowScriptAccess="always" allowNetworking="all" height="600" width="600"></embed></object>
</html>

5x7 Card sample gallery code:

PHP Code:


			
<html><div align="center" ><object height="600" width="800">
<param name="movie" value="http://www.smugmug.com/ria/ShizamSlides-2007090601.swf?AlbumID=6567422&transparent=true&showThumbs=trie&showButtons=true&crossFadeSpeed=500">
<param name="wmode" value="transparent">
<param name="bgcolor" value="000000">
<param name="allowNetworking" value="all">
<param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always">
<embed src="http://www.smugmug.com/ria/ShizamSlides-2007090601.swf?AlbumID= 6567422&transparent=true&showThumbs=true&showLogo=false&showButtons=true&crossFadeSpeed=500" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowScriptAccess="always" allowNetworking="all" height="600" width="800"></object>

</div>
 
</html>

4x8 Holiday Card Sample Code:

PHP Code:


			
<html><div align="center" ><object height="600" width="800">
<param name="movie" value="http://www.smugmug.com/ria/ShizamSlides-2007090601.swf?AlbumID=6549233&transparent=true&showThumbs=trie&showButtons=true&crossFadeSpeed=500">
<param name="wmode" value="transparent">
<param name="bgcolor" value="000000">
<param name="allowNetworking" value="all">
<param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always">
<embed src="http://www.smugmug.com/ria/ShizamSlides-2007090601.swf?AlbumID= 6549233&transparent=true&showThumbs=true&showLogo=false&showButtons=true&crossFadeSpeed=500" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowScriptAccess="always" allowNetworking="all" height="600" width="800"></object>

</div>
 
</html>

To really make
it personal - use your OWN images, making up all the sample cards on your own :) But do feel free to use our sample gallery, it's no problem at all :)

Then, add your your own text, telling customers how they can choose, how you'll post it, and email them the link, and they can just buy it from your site :)

You'll want to add this to your CSS, as well:

.nophotos {display: none;}
.loggedIn .nophotos {display: block;}

Happy Carding!

EDIT: You don't need google checkout now

http://blogs.smugmug.com/release-not...ember-10-2009/

***Andy*** · Nov-18-2008, 05:28 AM

And, 5x7s example

The code to copy - ignore that it says "php" here :)

PHP Code:


			
<html>

<div align="center" >

<object height="600" width="800">

<param name="movie" value="http://www.smugmug.com/ria/ShizamSlides-2007090601.swf?AlbumID=6567422&transparent=true&showThumbs=trie&showButtons=true&crossFadeSpeed=500">

<param name="wmode" value="transparent">

<param name="bgcolor" value="000000">

<param name="allowNetworking" value="all">

<param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always">

<embed src="http://www.smugmug.com/ria/ShizamSlides-2007090601.swf?AlbumID= 6567422&transparent=true&showThumbs=true&showLogo=false&showButtons=true&crossFadeSpeed=500" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowScriptAccess="always" allowNetworking="all" height="600" width="800"></object></div>

</html>

Ann McRae · Nov-18-2008, 06:58 AM

Gulp! Can it be? Are they here? Did I miss an announcement?

Wow - Thank You Smugmug!

ann

mrcoons · Nov-18-2008, 08:00 AM

Great looking cards!! Thanks to all who made this possible!!!!

Placeholder · Nov-18-2008, 12:05 PM

Am I missing something, what if I just want my borderless image to be the face of the card, with no graphics?

- T.

***Andy*** · Nov-18-2008, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Placeholder

Am I missing something, what if I just want my borderless image to be the face of the card, with no graphics?

- T.

Then you'll use the "Custom" card option :) It's currently erem, broken, but we'll fix it hopefully tonight

Then you can do this:

proper product shot coming soon

Placeholder · Nov-18-2008, 12:27 PM

that's the stuff

thenimirra · Nov-18-2008, 04:48 PM

Very nicely done Andy! I love your examples of how you did this on your page. Can you show us the code so we can do the same on our pages?

Ooops sorry..didn't read far enough by that Nyquil pulled me under. You already included the code! Thanks man!

BeachBill · Nov-18-2008, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy

Then you'll use the "Custom" card option :) It's currently erem, broken, but we'll fix it hopefully tonight

I came here to ask the same question! I had tried the custom option but, well you know, it's broken.

If I can design my own front, inside and back with the custom option, I will be extremely happy!

ericmweaver · Nov-18-2008, 05:51 PM

I feel like such an idiot when it comes to stuff like this! It should be as simple as copy and pasting the code into the gallery description & css, but I did that and.... nothing =( -sniff, sniff- I think I'm gonna cry LOL

Please tell me what I'm doing wrong.

Thanks in advance,
Eric Weaver wephoto.smugmug.com

P.S. Oh yeah... it's in HOLIDAY CARDS!!! http://wephoto.smugmug.com/gallery/6593840_Vjnzb

81dollar · Nov-18-2008, 06:28 PM

Seems the cards.smugmug.com galleries were just re-organized by category, which is great... except Andy's slide show idea will only show one category (xmas or Hanukkah, etc) instead of all the available designs. Is there a way for all the card designs to go back into one giant category so the slide show displays all the available designs?

I know I can download all the samples and upload them into one of my own galleries, but I'm sure it would be easier for all those that already have the slide show code in place.

thanks

***Andy*** · Nov-18-2008, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 81dollar

Seems the cards.smugmug.com galleries were just re-organized by category, which is great... except Andy's slide show idea will only show one category (xmas or Hanukkah, etc) instead of all the available designs. Is there a way for all the card designs to go back into one giant category so the slide show displays all the available designs?

I know I can download all the samples and upload them into one of my own galleries, but I'm sure it would be easier for all those that already have the slide show code in place.

thanks

We'll see, but IMO, best is to make your own samples

cindieye · Nov-18-2008, 08:45 PM

THanks for the code for the 4x8 cards. I got it working on my site. But my clients want to see samples of the folded cards. What is the link for that sample gallery?

Also can we buy one of each design at some kind of price break? the 4x8 only come in packs of 20. Who wants 20 samples... I see the 5x7 can be ordered single...pricey but I guess worth it.

BeachBill · Nov-18-2008, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cindieye

THanks for the code for the 4x8 cards. I got it working on my site. But my clients want to see samples of the folded cards. What is the link for that sample gallery?

You should have a link under SmugNews when logged into your SmugMug site, in any case, here is that link:

http://cards.smugmug.com/5x7 Folded Cards

***Andy*** · Nov-19-2008, 04:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cindieye

THanks for the code for the 4x8 cards. I got it working on my site. But my clients want to see samples of the folded cards. What is the link for that sample gallery?

http://cards.smugmug.com

Markjay · Nov-19-2008, 11:29 AM

I'm not sure how many months ago I began asking for custom 5 x 7 folded note cards but..... you did finally came through!!!

Now: all I need now is for you to get "pro pricing" setup ( so we can add our profit margins) and we're really going to rock n roll !!!

Oh yes, and getting the custom card option fixed will be a fabulous start ;-)

Thank you Smugmug for adding this custom card option!

Happy Thanksgiving to the whole Smugmug team (in advance :-)
because you've given us more to be thankful for.

Markjay

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy

http://cards.smugmug.com

Markjay · Nov-19-2008, 11:36 AM

What currently will appear on the backs of the custom 5 x 7 folded cards?

Can we have something printed on the BACK of the cards?
Because right now the options appear are inside, outside, both.

Wouldn't it be cool if I could print 360photostock.com on the back of the cards so everyone who see's it will know which website gallery it came from ;-)

That... would be what they call "icing on the cake"

Have a great day,
Markjay

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy

http://cards.smugmug.com

BeachBill · Nov-19-2008, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Markjay

Can we have something printed on the BACK of the cards?

I was hoping so based on this sample card:

http://cards.smugmug.com/gallery/654...7_LXCr7/Medium

It shows a design on the front, back and inside.

Markjay · Nov-19-2008, 11:56 AM

I don't see the back of that first card in your photo..... just the front and inside.

The second card / image shows something about "Green" on the back of the card... what's that all about anyway? Never seen anything like that on the back of a card :-)

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeachBill

I was hoping so based on this sample card:

http://cards.smugmug.com/gallery/654...7_LXCr7/Medium

It shows a design on the front, back and inside.

***Andy*** · Nov-19-2008, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Markjay

The second card / image shows something about "Green" on the back of the card... what's that all about anyway? Never seen anything like that on the back of a card :-)

Mark: read it http://cards.smugmug.com/gallery/654...16328559_Fypzo

Nov-19-2007, 08:49 AM	#1
*Andy* SmugMug COO & House Pro Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New York City Posts: 52,623	Pros: How to Sell Cards to your clients Our holiday cards are available for creation and purchase, only by you - as a logged-in SmugMugger. Sure, we'd love to have the ability to have your customers configure, make and buy - but we don't have that yet. For now, you can do lots of things to assist your customers :) Holiday Cards: Here's one way that I came up with. How to? 1. Make a new gallery. 2. Put this in the gallery description: Mixed 4x8 and 5x7 Holiday Card sample gallery code: PHP Code: <html> <object align="middle" height="600" width="600"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.smugmug.com/ria/ShizamSlides-2007090601.swf"> <param name="flashvars" value="feedURL=http://api.smugmug.com/hack/feed.mg?Type=userkeyword%2526NickName=cards%2526Data=christmas&transparent=true&crossFadeSpeed=500&clickUrl=http://www#46;smugmug#46;com"> <param name="wmode" value="transparent"> <param name="bgcolor" value="000000"> <param name="allowNetworking" value="all"> <param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"> <embed src="http://www.smugmug.com/ria/ShizamSlides-2007090601.swf" flashvars="feedURL=http://api.smugmug.com/hack/feed.mg?Type=userkeyword%2526NickName=cards%2526Data=christmas&transparent=true&crossFadeSpeed=500&clickUrl=http://www#46;smugmug#46;com" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowScriptAccess="always" allowNetworking="all" height="600" width="600"></embed></object> </html> 5x7 Card sample gallery code: PHP Code: <html><div align="center" ><object height="600" width="800"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.smugmug.com/ria/ShizamSlides-2007090601.swf?AlbumID=6567422&transparent=true&showThumbs=trie&showButtons=true&crossFadeSpeed=500"> <param name="wmode" value="transparent"> <param name="bgcolor" value="000000"> <param name="allowNetworking" value="all"> <param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"> <embed src="http://www.smugmug.com/ria/ShizamSlides-2007090601.swf?AlbumID= 6567422&transparent=true&showThumbs=true&showLogo=false&showButtons=true&crossFadeSpeed=500" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowScriptAccess="always" allowNetworking="all" height="600" width="800"></object> </div> </html> 4x8 Holiday Card Sample Code: PHP Code: <html><div align="center" ><object height="600" width="800"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.smugmug.com/ria/ShizamSlides-2007090601.swf?AlbumID=6549233&transparent=true&showThumbs=trie&showButtons=true&crossFadeSpeed=500"> <param name="wmode" value="transparent"> <param name="bgcolor" value="000000"> <param name="allowNetworking" value="all"> <param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"> <embed src="http://www.smugmug.com/ria/ShizamSlides-2007090601.swf?AlbumID= 6549233&transparent=true&showThumbs=true&showLogo=false&showButtons=true&crossFadeSpeed=500" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowScriptAccess="always" allowNetworking="all" height="600" width="800"></object> </div> </html> To really make it personal - use your OWN images, making up all the sample cards on your own :) But do feel free to use our sample gallery, it's no problem at all :) Then, add your your own text, telling customers how they can choose, how you'll post it, and email them the link, and they can just buy it from your site :) You'll want to add this to your CSS, as well: .nophotos {display: none;} .loggedIn .nophotos {display: block;} Happy Carding! EDIT: You don't need google checkout now http://blogs.smugmug.com/release-not...ember-10-2009/ __________________ Andy Moon River Photography • Twitter • Facebook

Nov-18-2008, 05:28 AM	#2
*Andy* SmugMug COO & House Pro Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New York City Posts: 52,623	And, 5x7s example The code to copy - ignore that it says "php" here :) PHP Code: <html> <div align="center" > <object height="600" width="800"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.smugmug.com/ria/ShizamSlides-2007090601.swf?AlbumID=6567422&transparent=true&showThumbs=trie&showButtons=true&crossFadeSpeed=500"> <param name="wmode" value="transparent"> <param name="bgcolor" value="000000"> <param name="allowNetworking" value="all"> <param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"> <embed src="http://www.smugmug.com/ria/ShizamSlides-2007090601.swf?AlbumID= 6567422&transparent=true&showThumbs=true&showLogo=false&showButtons=true&crossFadeSpeed=500" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowScriptAccess="always" allowNetworking="all" height="600" width="800"></object></div> </html> __________________ Andy Moon River Photography • Twitter • Facebook

Nov-18-2008, 06:58 AM	#3
Ann McRae SmugMug Hero - Tights have arrived..... Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 4,653	Gulp! Can it be? Are they here? Did I miss an announcement? Wow - Thank You Smugmug! ann __________________ I'm still HOT; it just comes as flashes now. My Galleries My Photography BLOG Ramblings About Me

Nov-18-2008, 12:05 PM	#5
Placeholder semi-putz Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2	Um... Am I missing something, what if I just want my borderless image to be the face of the card, with no graphics? - T.

Nov-18-2008, 12:27 PM	#7
Placeholder semi-putz Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2	yaz that's the stuff

Nov-18-2008, 08:00 AM	#4
mrcoons Mark Coons Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Normal, IL Posts: 678	Great looking cards!! Thanks to all who made this possible!!!! __________________ Mark ------ Smugmug site Blog Facebook Google Profile

Nov-18-2008, 04:48 PM	#8
thenimirra Loves to Grin Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Denver Posts: 490	Very nicely done Andy! I love your examples of how you did this on your page. Can you show us the code so we can do the same on our pages? Ooops sorry..didn't read far enough by that Nyquil pulled me under. You already included the code! Thanks man! __________________ Sheba Wheeler -- Picture Your World Photography www.pictureyourworld.net http://pictureyourworldphotography.blogspot.com/ http://www.onedayonepicture.com Canon 5D -- Canon XTi -- Canon 70-200 2.8 -- Canon 16-35 2.8 -- Canon EF 75-300 IS 4-5.6 -- Sigma 24-70 2.8 -- Canon 50 1.8 - Canon Speedlite 580 EX II

Nov-18-2008, 05:51 PM	#10
ericmweaver Big grins Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 15	=( I feel like such an idiot when it comes to stuff like this! It should be as simple as copy and pasting the code into the gallery description & css, but I did that and.... nothing =( -sniff, sniff- I think I'm gonna cry LOL Please tell me what I'm doing wrong. Thanks in advance, Eric Weaver wephoto.smugmug.com P.S. Oh yeah... it's in HOLIDAY CARDS!!! http://wephoto.smugmug.com/gallery/6593840_Vjnzb Last edited by ericmweaver; Nov-18-2008 at 06:19 PM.

Nov-18-2008, 06:28 PM	#11
81dollar awesome Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 27	Seems the cards.smugmug.com galleries were just re-organized by category, which is great... except Andy's slide show idea will only show one category (xmas or Hanukkah, etc) instead of all the available designs. Is there a way for all the card designs to go back into one giant category so the slide show displays all the available designs? I know I can download all the samples and upload them into one of my own galleries, but I'm sure it would be easier for all those that already have the slide show code in place. thanks __________________ www.blurgallery.com

Nov-18-2008, 08:45 PM	#13
cindieye Grinin' all the time! Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 5	link to sample gallery of 5x7 greeting cards THanks for the code for the 4x8 cards. I got it working on my site. But my clients want to see samples of the folded cards. What is the link for that sample gallery? Also can we buy one of each design at some kind of price break? the 4x8 only come in packs of 20. Who wants 20 samples... I see the 5x7 can be ordered single...pricey but I guess worth it.

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