Would you say a professional website is worth the investment when starting out?

3 years 7 months ago #695149 by Tim Kelley
A close friend who has literally just bought their first camera 3 weeks ago, now is looking at hiring a developer to build this professional website that will cost her $2175.  I was telling her to hold off, and there are considerably less priced options if she must have a site now.  

Do you agree, or just let her go for it.  As a friend, I felt I should pass on this tip.  Heck $2175 is a very nice lens in my book!  


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3 years 7 months ago #695155 by Nikon Shooter
There are cheaper solution, you're right. Some propose
subscription models of ready to use templates that are
pretty swell.

Light is free… capturing it is not!
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3 years 7 months ago - 3 years 7 months ago #695160 by Screamin Scott
She would be in for a rude awakening if she does that. She needs to build a successful portfolio before even thinking about a website...The market is full of "professional" photographers. Many it seems are using base model gear, even smartphones. Not that one can't take pro grade images with that gear but a portfolio of images will sell her services more than a website will. Especially at that price point...

Scott Ditzel Photography

www.flickr.com/photos/screaminscott/

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3 years 7 months ago #695251 by Nefarious
OMG, SmugMug, Squarespace or Wix can be picked up for $20-$30 per month and is fully turn key.


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3 years 7 months ago #695444 by AntonFernando
Hey guys, I willing to help on this! I'm a Photography and an IT guy :-) I do have my own Wordpress hosting server. I can get you the domain name, help to select a wordpress template and setup the CMS so that you can update your site :-) I will do it for free thee days since i i have nothing much to do due to covid :-)  there will be an annual fee for the domain and hosting server. apx $ 50-100 per year. Message me if anything! Cheers,


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