Packages Suggestions
I have a suggestion for the packages creation feature.
The thumbs are too small to see what you are ordering. You have a feature when moving photos where there is a little icon on the thumb that when moused over the thumb gets larger so you can recognize the image. This would be a huge asset for customers trying to choose images.
Is there a way to not have a set package. ie 1-8x10 - - 2- 5x7 -- 4 -4x6...........but rather just have a declining price as multiple photos are picked. I've never had cut and dried rock solid packages but rather just gave discounts on custom bilt packages??.......That way no one was tied to what I think they should buy, but got just as great a deal and got EXACTLY what they, the client, wanted.
This is what coupons are for. Set up tiered coupons that either give increasing percentages or increasing dollar amounts off of different levels of minimum orders.
For example I've done $10 off an order of $35 or more, $15 off an order of $50 or more, and $25 off an order of $75 or more.
-Jack
An "accurate" reproduction of a scene and a good photograph are often two different things.
Package Products
How am I able to access all the products available from bay photo for packages, ie memory mates for sports? also all of bay photos products for regular website?
How am I able to access all the products available from bay photo for packages, ie memory mates for sports? also all of bay photos products for regular website?
We do not yet have all the products from Bay Photo. The ones we do sell are here:
Okay, real-time need here. Last week I went through and created all my packages. Is there a way to copy a package and change something simple such as...
Glossy to Lustre?
I need to change all of mine from glossy to lustre like now and don't have the time to recreate all my packages from scratch!
Also (but not critical right now), I also want the option of metallic print packages and have the ability to maintain the same profit margin just bump the client cost to cover the added material expenses.
Thanks in advance!
Kurt
My Flickr Photostream My Website Stephan Photos Nikon D300 | 24-70mm 2.8 | 70-200mm 2.8 | 50mm 1.4D | SB-800 Speedlight | Gitzo 1325 w/Markins M20
Okay, real-time need here. Last week I went through and created all my packages. Is there a way to copy a package and change something simple such as...
Glossy to Lustre?
I need to change all of mine from glossy to lustre like now and don't have the time to recreate all my packages from scratch!
Also (but not critical right now), I also want the option of metallic print packages and have the ability to maintain the same profit margin just bump the client cost to cover the added material expenses.
Thanks in advance!
Kurt
I found my own answer! Anyone else with the problem here's what you do:
Changing glossy to lustre to metallic, etc.:
1. Open package editing
2. Open particular package
3. Click on plus sign
4. Uncheck the finishes you DON'T WANT
5. Check the finishes you DO WANT
6. Click on Save which will change all your stuff at once within the package.
It would still be nice to be able to copy packages, but this will do for now.
My Flickr Photostream My Website Stephan Photos Nikon D300 | 24-70mm 2.8 | 70-200mm 2.8 | 50mm 1.4D | SB-800 Speedlight | Gitzo 1325 w/Markins M20
I'd just like to say how much I LOVE the new packages setup. I just used it to set up my standard portrait print packages for my clients, and it was super easy, and the clients have commented on how nice it is for them.
This was the one I was waiting for, and it was worth the wait, so thanks Andy and gang. Kick butt!
Selecting photos to buy in package
Is the only way currently to add photos to a package (from the customer standpoint purchasing photos) by using the drag-and-drop interface? I wish it could pull from the cart or I could mark a photo for use in the package deal when browsing the gallery.
I have a package that is drawing photos from 4 galleries, each with >600 photos. It is almost impossible for a user to find the photos they want from >2400 choices. I hope there's an easier way I can share with my customers that I'm just missing.
Customization #25 on my link points you to the link you have so you end up the same place.
I tend to refer people to the list of customizations just so they get a chance to see what other customizations are available - but your link is a quicker way to get there.
Customization #25 on my link points you to the link you have so you end up the same place.
I tend to refer people to the list of customizations just so they get a chance to see what other customizations are available - but your link is a quicker way to get there.
Ahhh, I see now. I thought the page with the lions was a list of steps to implement one customization. I didn't scroll down enough.
-Jack
An "accurate" reproduction of a scene and a good photograph are often two different things.
Glad to see packages added, just in time, too. I have a session scheduled that I did last year and had packages printed locally, hopefully the clients will be able to figure out how to do this.
Two comments/gripes, though:
1. I think the packages should be right in with the a la carte pricing. When I add a package to a gallery, the customer should be able to open up the price list and find the packages right there, along with individual print pricing. I expect my customers to be buying packages PLUS a few extra prints, and I don't think they should be navigating between screens so they can place that order.
2. The wholesale pricing isn't REAL package pricing. Package pricing is usually based on 8x10 units (1 8x10 or 2 5x7 or 8 wallets or 3 3.5x5 prints, or even combos like 1 5x7 and 2 3.5x5). In this case, other than wallets, we're not getting whole or half unit pricing. So if I create a package including 2 5x7, I'm still paying for the wholesale price of 2 5x7s. Which means I can't pass along good discounts to my customers.
Will EZ or Bay be offering real unit packages soon?
[1. I think the packages should be right in with the a la carte pricing.]
I agree that packages should be presented in the a la carte pricing list.
[2. The wholesale pricing isn't REAL package pricing.]
Checking Bay Photo ROES for prices I found a relatively small discount for package pricing over a la carte.
For example:
1 - 8x10
1 - 5x7
4 - wallets
Bay Photo package price: $3.83
Bay Photo a la carte price: $4.09
A .26 difference.
Bay doesn't seem to offer a 4 wallet a la carte, so I used the 5x7 price.
Is it planned? How do people go around this? It's a little strange to have a Pro account and having to use external services, or even CD/DVD via snail mail to sell digital files over the internet.
Is it planned? How do people go around this? It's a little strange to have a Pro account and having to use external services, or even CD/DVD via snail mail to sell digital files over the internet.
PAckage included with Session
Hello! This is my first post and I am so appreciative for this forum and all the help I have gleaned from it. I did a search and couldn't find anything on this...
I made a "special Package" for Mother's Day - session and a few prints for one price (of course with the hopes they will buy more on top of that). When I went to create a package for that part and make it zero cost (due to them prepaying me for the session), it wouldn't let me.
I have enough in my account to cover the cost of the prints. How would I go about doing this? Looking back I should have investigated this idea before I created it.
I do love the package feature. I would really appreciate any advise on how to handle this - I am sure it is a very newbie smugmug mistake on my part!
I made a "special Package" for Mother's Day - session and a few prints for one price (of course with the hopes they will buy more on top of that). When I went to create a package for that part and make it zero cost (due to them prepaying me for the session), it wouldn't let me.
I have enough in my account to cover the cost of the prints. How would I go about doing this? Looking back I should have investigated this idea before I created it.
Price the package as normal. Create a Print Credit coupon for that exact amount and give it to your customer.
-Jack
An "accurate" reproduction of a scene and a good photograph are often two different things.
Yay for sales coming in! But I have had a bunch of people order stuff individual that I've setup as a package. Yes I'm making more money. But I think in the long run I would sell more packages. My issue is that people don't really see that a package is available.
They click "BUY" then "This Photo" But are glancing over the packages. Packages are a potential for a HUGE money maker and I can't afford to have people miss them.
Can adding a photo to a package be made easier especially since my users have to flip through many galleries?
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Thanks!
An "accurate" reproduction of a scene and a good photograph are often two different things.
I finally had the time to put together some packages and this looks real good to me. And easy. Thanks for this.
One suggestion... The text "Buy Package from this Pro" should be changed in my opinion. It just seems tacky to me. It could be simpler.
Monte
Monte
I have a suggestion for the packages creation feature.
The thumbs are too small to see what you are ordering. You have a feature when moving photos where there is a little icon on the thumb that when moused over the thumb gets larger so you can recognize the image. This would be a huge asset for customers trying to choose images.
So far so good. This is a great addition to SM!
Monte
This is what coupons are for. Set up tiered coupons that either give increasing percentages or increasing dollar amounts off of different levels of minimum orders.
For example I've done $10 off an order of $35 or more, $15 off an order of $50 or more, and $25 off an order of $75 or more.
An "accurate" reproduction of a scene and a good photograph are often two different things.
How am I able to access all the products available from bay photo for packages, ie memory mates for sports? also all of bay photos products for regular website?
http://www.smugmug.com/prints/catalog/ABP
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Glossy to Lustre?
I need to change all of mine from glossy to lustre like now and don't have the time to recreate all my packages from scratch!
Also (but not critical right now), I also want the option of metallic print packages and have the ability to maintain the same profit margin just bump the client cost to cover the added material expenses.
Thanks in advance!
Kurt
My Website Stephan Photos
Nikon D300 | 24-70mm 2.8 | 70-200mm 2.8 | 50mm 1.4D | SB-800 Speedlight | Gitzo 1325 w/Markins M20
I found my own answer! Anyone else with the problem here's what you do:
Changing glossy to lustre to metallic, etc.:
1. Open package editing
2. Open particular package
3. Click on plus sign
4. Uncheck the finishes you DON'T WANT
5. Check the finishes you DO WANT
6. Click on Save which will change all your stuff at once within the package.
It would still be nice to be able to copy packages, but this will do for now.
My Website Stephan Photos
Nikon D300 | 24-70mm 2.8 | 70-200mm 2.8 | 50mm 1.4D | SB-800 Speedlight | Gitzo 1325 w/Markins M20
This was the one I was waiting for, and it was worth the wait, so thanks Andy and gang. Kick butt!
www.bmmimages.com
www.facebook.com/bmmimages
www.twitter.com/bmmimages
So, you can change Buy "Package from this Pro" to "View Packages" or "Buy Package of Prints" or whatever you want (and remove the words "this Pro").
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Is the only way currently to add photos to a package (from the customer standpoint purchasing photos) by using the drag-and-drop interface? I wish it could pull from the cart or I could mark a photo for use in the package deal when browsing the gallery.
I have a package that is drawing photos from 4 galleries, each with >600 photos. It is almost impossible for a user to find the photos they want from >2400 choices. I hope there's an easier way I can share with my customers that I'm just missing.
Thanks,
Scott
I think you meant here.
An "accurate" reproduction of a scene and a good photograph are often two different things.
I tend to refer people to the list of customizations just so they get a chance to see what other customizations are available - but your link is a quicker way to get there.
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Tried to add this to the bottom javascript section but nothing changed.
Still says "Buy package from this Pro"
http://kootenay.smugmug.com/Pee-Wee-Provincial-Girls/Victoria-Icehawks/11406066_7eLN4#805469952_aAJda
Monte
Ahhh, I see now. I thought the page with the lions was a list of steps to implement one customization. I didn't scroll down enough.
An "accurate" reproduction of a scene and a good photograph are often two different things.
var itemsToChange = {"Package from this Pro" : "Special deal package of photos"};
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Two comments/gripes, though:
1. I think the packages should be right in with the a la carte pricing. When I add a package to a gallery, the customer should be able to open up the price list and find the packages right there, along with individual print pricing. I expect my customers to be buying packages PLUS a few extra prints, and I don't think they should be navigating between screens so they can place that order.
2. The wholesale pricing isn't REAL package pricing. Package pricing is usually based on 8x10 units (1 8x10 or 2 5x7 or 8 wallets or 3 3.5x5 prints, or even combos like 1 5x7 and 2 3.5x5). In this case, other than wallets, we're not getting whole or half unit pricing. So if I create a package including 2 5x7, I'm still paying for the wholesale price of 2 5x7s. Which means I can't pass along good discounts to my customers.
Will EZ or Bay be offering real unit packages soon?
I agree that packages should be presented in the a la carte pricing list.
[2. The wholesale pricing isn't REAL package pricing.]
Checking Bay Photo ROES for prices I found a relatively small discount for package pricing over a la carte.
For example:
1 - 8x10
1 - 5x7
4 - wallets
Bay Photo package price: $3.83
Bay Photo a la carte price: $4.09
A .26 difference.
Bay doesn't seem to offer a 4 wallet a la carte, so I used the 5x7 price.
Thanks,
Sebastian
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No Erick, they are not - wish I had a better, different answer for you:
http://releasenotes.blogs.smugmug.com/2010/03/06/photo-packages-and-event-marketing/
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Thanks.
borealphoto.smugmug.com
http://smugmug.uservoice.com/forums/17723-smugmug/suggestions/598877-private-packages-digital-downloads-for-packages?ref=title
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Is there a way to download in bulk? If no, how slow/complicated is downloading individual images from the cart?
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Hello! This is my first post and I am so appreciative for this forum and all the help I have gleaned from it. I did a search and couldn't find anything on this...
I made a "special Package" for Mother's Day - session and a few prints for one price (of course with the hopes they will buy more on top of that). When I went to create a package for that part and make it zero cost (due to them prepaying me for the session), it wouldn't let me.
I have enough in my account to cover the cost of the prints. How would I go about doing this? Looking back I should have investigated this idea before I created it.
I do love the package feature. I would really appreciate any advise on how to handle this - I am sure it is a very newbie smugmug mistake on my part!
Thanks! Mary
Price the package as normal. Create a Print Credit coupon for that exact amount and give it to your customer.
An "accurate" reproduction of a scene and a good photograph are often two different things.
Thank you so much! I love this place!
They click "BUY" then "This Photo" But are glancing over the packages. Packages are a potential for a HUGE money maker and I can't afford to have people miss them.
Can adding a photo to a package be made easier especially since my users have to flip through many galleries?
Any thoughts?
Thanks!