\n| Extremely easy-to-use interface<\/p>\n Options to add several widgets, apps, and additional features<\/p>\n Free version includes SEO and e-commerce<\/p>\n Responsive themes adapt well to mobile<\/td>\n | Few options in terms of design<\/p>\n Limited language options<\/p>\n Limited templates options<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n What to Look for in a Good Photography Website Builder<\/h3>\nAs a blossoming photographer who takes their work seriously, it can be a little challenging to know what to look for in a good website builder. Some website builders are good all around, while some are only practical for individual businesses.<\/p>\n Below are some common considerations you should take when choosing the best website builder for photography.<\/p>\n Ease of Use<\/h4>\nIf photography is your primary income, your passion, and your ideal way to spend time, then chances are you're not also an expert web developer. For that reason, you need a website builder that's going to be easy to use with a minimal learning curve.<\/p>\n When you're passionate about your art, you want to get it out there as quickly and effortlessly as possible. Website builders that are easy to use and have a reputation for simplicity are perfect for photographers who want to showcase their talents.<\/p>\n Contact & Scheduling<\/h4>\nIf you're creating a photography website, you're likely using it as a portfolio, an e-commerce site, or a gallery for potential clients. Any one of these options requires a clear line of communication between you and your customers.<\/p>\n Great website builders will allow you to do things like integrate all of your social media and include contact forms that deliver directly to your email. You can also keep an eye out for live chat apps and the ability to schedule appointments right on your site.<\/p>\n Additionally, look for password-protected client access. This option lets you upload private galleries for client access and proofing.<\/p>\n Technical Support<\/h4>\nAs we mentioned, many photographers creating their own websites are not professional developers. That being said, it's critical to choose a website builder that provides excellent customer support.<\/p>\n Some site builders proudly advertise their 24\/7 live chat, email, and phone support to their users, while others conveniently don't mention these things at all. If you can't get fast technical support for issues on your website, it may not be a super reliable option.<\/p>\n Navigation & Uploads<\/h4>\nThe depth of your website is really up to you. If you want to keep it simple, it doesn't really matter how deep your pages can go. By depth, we mean a page within a page, and so on. For example, your main menu might include your galleries, and that may be enough for your business.<\/p>\n However, if you want to be able to include a contact page under a gallery page or a client information page within that page, you have to make sure the website you've chosen supports in-depth navigation.<\/p>\n Along the same lines, some websites make uploading photos and moving them around your site super simply, while others make it a little more complicated. For example, some sites require you to re-upload a picture every time you want to use it, rather than pulling it from a log of all your uploads.<\/p>\n Additionally, you want to have the ability to move, resize, and manipulate your images to fit your template, so default gallery templates can be a bit of a red flag.<\/p>\n FAQs<\/h2>\nCheck out some commonly asked questions below before choosing the website builder you want to use for your photography.<\/p>\n Which website is the easiest to use?<\/h4>\nUsually, everyone has different definitions of what “easy” looks like. However, if we're talking about ease of use for beginners, we would recommend Weebly as one of the most straightforward sites to use. It features drag and drop editing, meaning you can literally drag and place elements wherever you want and manipulate them quickly.<\/p>\n Which website is the cheapest?<\/h4>\nIn reference to our list of options above, there are three sites that offer free plan options: WordPress, Wix, and Weebly. The trouble with free plans is that they don't include all of the features that you might need.<\/p>\n The cheapest of the paid-for plans is WordPress at $4 per month. However, most of the website builders we talked about today have fairly reasonable upgrades and premium prices.<\/p>\n Do I need unlimited pages, storage, and photo uploads?<\/h4>\nUnlimited certainly sounds like a lot when you're just trying to display your artwork to potential clients and customers. In some cases, it may not be necessary to pay extra for full unlimited access to everything.<\/p>\n For example, you probably don't need unlimited pages for a personal photography business. 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