Image size
I will need to give consideration to the actual size of my images - for example large files would be timely to load and not very practical.
Lightroom lets you prepare your images in the correct format and size for a web display.
Editorial aspect
This aspect relates to the web pages and the sequencing of my images. I believe the easiest websites to navigate are those that are not too cluttered. All to often we see busy webpages and they are difficult to use and off putting to browse.
In previous jobs, I have been responsible for the layouts and content of company websites. This has given me some experience although I would not claim to be an expert.
Things to consider when looking at websites
What do you want to get from your website? What is its purpose?
I would like to have a web gallery that would enable me to show my images. I suppose you could call it an online. I would like the gallery to present my best work on the internet.
Web address
Probably not the most obvious but I need to have a simple, memorable and short web address. It has to be easy to remember and short to type. It has to roll off the tongue. It needs to be relevant and at the least hint at photography.
Displaying my best images in the best way possible
To display my images in the best way possible I would like to divide them into sections for example, landscapes, portraits etc. This would make it easier for my viewers to work through the images and also give them information about what they will see.
Simple and clutter free
It would be very important to keep my website clutter free. By this I mean no ads or pop ups. I need to keep menus and pages to the minimum to make navigating easy.
Everything I put on the website has to be there for a reason. There is not point adding things just for the sake of it. There is nothing worse than reading a long story about an image which does little to enhance the viewing experience. In fact, this can take away from the experience and possible make the view move on and away from your site.
Menus/pages
The following is a few suggestions I would consider for using for my website.
Search engine optimisation
The website would need to be optimised so that it can be found when people search for it. Google analytics would also enable me to see traffic to my website and see what pages are most popular.
Web address
Probably not the most obvious but I need to have a simple, memorable and short web address. It has to be easy to remember and short to type. It has to roll off the tongue. It needs to be relevant and at the least hint at photography.
Displaying my best images in the best way possible
To display my images in the best way possible I would like to divide them into sections for example, landscapes, portraits etc. This would make it easier for my viewers to work through the images and also give them information about what they will see.
Simple and clutter free
It would be very important to keep my website clutter free. By this I mean no ads or pop ups. I need to keep menus and pages to the minimum to make navigating easy.
Everything I put on the website has to be there for a reason. There is not point adding things just for the sake of it. There is nothing worse than reading a long story about an image which does little to enhance the viewing experience. In fact, this can take away from the experience and possible make the view move on and away from your site.
Menus/pages
The following is a few suggestions I would consider for using for my website.
- About
- Contact page
- Portraits
- Landscapes
- Prints for sale
Search engine optimisation
The website would need to be optimised so that it can be found when people search for it. Google analytics would also enable me to see traffic to my website and see what pages are most popular.
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