Pros: How to Sell Cards to your clients

AndyAndy Registered Users Posts: 50,016 Major grins
edited December 7, 2011 in SmugMug Pro Sales Support
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]
<html>
<object align="middle" height="600" width="600">
<param name="movie" value="http://www.smugmug.com/ria/ShizamSlides-2007090601.swf"&gt;
<param name="flashvars" value="feedURL=http://api.smugmug.com/hack/feed.mg?Type=userkeyword%26NickName=cards%26Data=christmas&amp;transparent=true&amp;crossFadeSpeed=500&amp;clickUrl=http://www#46;smugmug#46;com&quot;&gt;
<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&quot; flashvars="feedURL=http://api.smugmug.com/hack/feed.mg?Type=userkeyword%26NickName=cards%26Data=christmas&amp;transparent=true&amp;crossFadeSpeed=500&amp;clickUrl=http://www#46;smugmug#46;com&quot; wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowScriptAccess="always" allowNetworking="all" height="600" width="600"></embed></object>
</html>
[/php]

5x7 Card sample gallery code:

[php]
<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"&gt;
<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>
[/php]

4x8 Holiday Card Sample Code:
[php]
<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"&gt;
<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>
[/php]


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!


<html>
<div align="center" ><object height="600" width="800">
<param name="movie" value="http://www.smugmug.com/ria/ShizamSlides-2007090601.swf?AlbumID= 3824198&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= 3824198&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>

EDIT: You don't need google checkout now :Dhttp://blogs.smugmug.com/release-notes/2009/11/10/major-card-upgrade-november-10-2009/
Andy

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  • AndyAndy Registered Users Posts: 50,016 Major grins
    edited November 18, 2008
    And, 5x7s example :D

    <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"&gt;
    <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>

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

    [php]
    <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"&gt;
    <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>
    [/php]
    Andy

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  • Ann McRaeAnn McRae Registered Users Posts: 4,584 Major grins
    edited November 18, 2008
    Gulp! Can it be? Are they here? Did I miss an announcement?

    Wow - Thank You Smugmug!

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  • mrcoonsmrcoons Registered Users Posts: 653 Major grins
    edited November 18, 2008
    Great looking cards!! Thanks to all who made this possible!!!! clap.gif
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  • PlaceholderPlaceholder Registered Users Posts: 2 Beginner grinner
    edited November 18, 2008
    Um...
    Am I missing something, what if I just want my borderless image to be the face of the card, with no graphics?

    - T.
  • AndyAndy Registered Users Posts: 50,016 Major grins
    edited November 18, 2008
    Placeholder wrote:
    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 :D

    Then you can do this:

    20081118-gextk1efy3ny42s53audne579h.jpg

    lol3.gif proper product shot coming soon :D
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  • PlaceholderPlaceholder Registered Users Posts: 2 Beginner grinner
    edited November 18, 2008
    yaz
    that's the stuff
  • thenimirrathenimirra Registered Users Posts: 697 Major grins
    edited November 18, 2008
    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? bowdown.gif

    Ooops sorry..didn't read far enough by that Nyquil pulled me under. You already included the code! Thanks man!
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  • BeachBillBeachBill Registered Users Posts: 1,311 Major grins
    edited November 18, 2008
    Andy wrote:
    Then you'll use the "Custom" card option :) It's currently erem, broken, but we'll fix it hopefully tonight :D

    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!
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  • ericmweaverericmweaver Registered Users Posts: 17 Big grins
    edited November 18, 2008
    =(
    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 Laughing.gif

    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
  • 81dollar81dollar Registered Users Posts: 27 Big grins
    edited November 18, 2008
    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
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  • AndyAndy Registered Users Posts: 50,016 Major grins
    edited November 18, 2008
    81dollar wrote:
    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 thumb.gif
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  • cindieyecindieye Registered Users Posts: 5 Beginner grinner
    edited November 19, 2008
    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.
  • BeachBillBeachBill Registered Users Posts: 1,311 Major grins
    edited November 19, 2008
    cindieye wrote:
    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
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  • AndyAndy Registered Users Posts: 50,016 Major grins
    edited November 19, 2008
    cindieye wrote:
    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
    Andy

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  • MarkjayMarkjay Registered Users Posts: 860 Major grins
    edited November 19, 2008
    Smugmug Rocks!
    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


    Andy wrote:
    http://cards.smugmug.com
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  • MarkjayMarkjay Registered Users Posts: 860 Major grins
    edited November 19, 2008
    Forgot to ask.........
    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

    Andy wrote:
    http://cards.smugmug.com
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  • BeachBillBeachBill Registered Users Posts: 1,311 Major grins
    edited November 19, 2008
    Markjay wrote:
    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/6549296_aw7sT/1/416326237_LXCr7/Medium

    It shows a design on the front, back and inside.
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  • MarkjayMarkjay Registered Users Posts: 860 Major grins
    edited November 19, 2008
    What?
    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 :-)

    BeachBill wrote:
    I was hoping so based on this sample card:

    http://cards.smugmug.com/gallery/6549296_aw7sT/1/416326237_LXCr7/Medium

    It shows a design on the front, back and inside.
    Markjay
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  • AndyAndy Registered Users Posts: 50,016 Major grins
    edited November 19, 2008
    Markjay wrote:
    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/6549296_aw7sT#416328559_Fypzo
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  • AndyAndy Registered Users Posts: 50,016 Major grins
    edited November 19, 2008
    Markjay wrote:
    What currently will appear on the backs of the custom 5 x 7 folded cards?
    Depends on the card. See them at http://cards.smugmug.com

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

    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
    That may be possible one day thumb.gif
    Andy

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  • BeachBillBeachBill Registered Users Posts: 1,311 Major grins
    edited November 19, 2008
    Markjay wrote:
    I don't see the back of that first card in your photo..... just the front and inside.

    See the links below the image where they show you what is on the back.
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  • MarkjayMarkjay Registered Users Posts: 860 Major grins
    edited November 19, 2008
    Back of the custom cards?
    Thank you Andy only one problem.

    The back of that card says Green Technology HOLIDAY card (or something to that effect)......... but what if I'm doing a custom card (no template) ?
    Do I really want it to reference a holiday if it's not a holiday card?

    :-)
    Andy wrote:
    Mark: read it http://cards.smugmug.com/gallery/6549296_aw7sT#416328559_Fypzo
    Markjay
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  • AndyAndy Registered Users Posts: 50,016 Major grins
    edited November 19, 2008
    Markjay wrote:
    but what if I'm doing a custom card (no template) ?
    Do I really want it to reference a holiday if it's not a holiday card?

    :-)
    I really don't understand, sorry :( If you are making your own template, you can print on the back. If you are using our custom design template, there's no text box on the back, sorry, but we'll look to add one maybe thumb.gif
    Andy

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  • HeatherH2HeatherH2 Registered Users Posts: 18 Big grins
    edited November 19, 2008
    I was just wondering what the code is to make a gallery with examples of the 5x7 cards? I only see the one for the 4x8 cards. Thanks everyone!!! Heather



    ericmweaver wrote:
    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 Laughing.gif

    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
  • AndyAndy Registered Users Posts: 50,016 Major grins
    edited November 19, 2008
    HeatherH2 wrote:
    I was just wondering what the code is to make a gallery with examples of the 5x7 cards? I only see the one for the 4x8 cards. Thanks everyone!!! Heather
    I added it in my post above.
    Andy

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  • lenka77lenka77 Registered Users Posts: 8 Beginner grinner
    edited November 20, 2008
    Help please...
    Ok...so I'm probably even posting my question to the wrong place but I could really use some help with cards. I got the 4x8 card sample gallery to work just fine but I can't get the 5x7 sample gallery to work. Any ideas on what I might be doing wrong? I copied the code just you like have it posted but nothing on the 5x7 cards :(

    Here is my site:

    www.lenka.smugmug.com

    I created two seperate galleries for the cards.

    THANK YOU in advance!!

    Lenka
  • SeamusSeamus Registered Users Posts: 1,573 Major grins
    edited November 20, 2008
    lenka77 wrote:
    Ok...so I'm probably even posting my question to the wrong place but I could really use some help with cards. I got the 4x8 card sample gallery to work just fine but I can't get the 5x7 sample gallery to work. Any ideas on what I might be doing wrong? I copied the code just you like have it posted but nothing on the 5x7 cards :(

    Here is my site:

    www.lenka.smugmug.com

    I created two seperate galleries for the cards.

    THANK YOU in advance!!

    Lenka

    Hi Lenka,

    Your gallery should work now: Your 5x7 card gallery

    Please shout if you need anything else

    Shay.
  • HeatherH2HeatherH2 Registered Users Posts: 18 Big grins
    edited November 20, 2008
    Thanks Andy! For some reason, this code isn't working. Did anyone else have the same problem?
  • AndyAndy Registered Users Posts: 50,016 Major grins
    edited November 20, 2008
    HeatherH2 wrote:
    Thanks Andy! For some reason, this code isn't working. Did anyone else have the same problem?
    Can we have a link to your page where you are using it? We'll help if we know where to look :D
    Andy

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  • lenka77lenka77 Registered Users Posts: 8 Beginner grinner
    edited November 21, 2008
    Seamus wrote:
    Hi Lenka,

    Your gallery should work now: Your 5x7 card gallery

    Please shout if you need anything else

    Shay.

    Thanks for the help but I think that both of my galleries, the 4x8 one and the 5x7 one have the sample 4x8 cards and no 5x7 cards. Any chance you could take one more look?

    THANK YOU!!

    Lenka :)
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