Available Galleries
If you are in the market for a gallery to put on your website the first recommendation would be to go with Coppermine Photo Gallery. This gallery script is php based and uses a mysql database. It is also FREE! It is released under the GPL which means that it is free for you to download and change at will. It also means that there are MANY programmers that have written cool scripts and add-ons for it. These scripts and add-ons give you the capability to have several cool and unique features on your gallery. It will also integrate with some message boards, including PhpBB, so that users only have one username and password for both scripts.
If you are willing to pay for your gallery I would recommended PhotoPost -This one has a ton of features and a nice layout. You can integrate it with your messageboard as well.I can install either of these galleries for you. If you choose to go with PhotoPost you must pay for it first and then I will install and customize it.
I have become quite good at customizing these galleries. I can make them look exactly like your website. Here is a list of galleries I have done:
http://colormedaisy.com/gallery
http://www.kypaperkreations.com/gallery/
http://addictedscrappers.com/gallery/
http://www.memoryworkshop.ca/gallery/
For those who are ScrapBiz members will be able to view the ScrapBiz gallery. I setup and customized the ScrapBiz gallery.
Another type of gallery is a portfolio gallery. This gallery does not have users, you are the only contributor. The galleries listed below are based on a javascript technique called LightBox.
Here are some examples of a portfolio gallery that I did:
http://www.distinctivemoments.com/portfolio/
http://kristyscustomcreations.com/?p=7
If you are interested in a gallery for your website, contact me for questions or pricing.
Labels: coppermine gallery, coppermine gallery template, customize coppermine gallery, customize photopost, gallery, lightbox gallery, photopost, photopost template
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9:05 AM
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Friday, August 8, 2008
Finding a Domain Name
As you are brainstorming a business name check for the domain name. If it's not available in the .com, move on. The harder you make it for people to find you online the less successful your online business will be.
I found this website that makes it VERY simple to look up a domain name to see if it's available. If the domain name is available it gives you a list of registrars that you can register with.
http://instantdomainsearch.com/
Another tip I have for registering a domain name (if you're planning on getting your site up soon) is to register it with the host you plan on using. Some hosts will offer free domain name registration with sign up. BlueHost is one that offers this and so does . Start Logic.
Ez Web Hosting offers a wizard that can help you choose a domain name, I haven't used it, but it could be helpful. Here's the link to the wizard http://www.ez-web-hosting.com/whois...php?do_wizard=1
Hope this will help anyone who is on a search for a domain name or looking to register one!
Labels: business name, domain name registration, website
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10:40 AM
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Monday, August 4, 2008
Color Me Daisy!
Color Me Daisy was a very fun site to do. This company is owned and run by a husband and wife. Michael and Michelle were very nice and very involved in the planning and creating of their website. They had very definite ideas of what they wanted in their design and website. This made it easy to begin designing their site. There was no guess work! Color Me Daisy is a monthly kit club. Michael and Michelle did a lot of research into starting a kit club. I wish them luck and much success!
Labels: avatar, banner ad, blinkie, color me daisy, logo, website
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8:26 AM
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Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Robin's Nook
Christina Kasten contacted me a few months ago. She is the owner of Robin's Nook. They offer QuicKutz dies and machines. They have this really unique program where you get to try dies before you buy them. She wanted a redesign. All of her content and functionality were done by an in house programmer they have. All I needed to do was create a template.
I had fun with the beautiful soft pastels and the cute "die cut" robin. She had designed the robin out of paper and I took the paper one and created a digital format of it. I first created it in Adobe Illustrator, then I took it into Adobe Photoshop and added a canvas paper texture to it and gave it some dimension with drop shadows for each piece. It was a lot of fun! I really love the scalloped edges on the site. It looks really great with all her content in it!
Labels: logo, logo design, quickutz, robins nook, web design, website
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8:30 AM
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Monday, June 2, 2008
Kristy's Custom Creations
Kristy's Custom Creations website is coming together nicely. I am so happy with this website. This website is an example of this sort of gift that I have. When I talk to a person who wants web design, I sometimes get ideas in my head of what would I should do for the design. Sometimes I am off and the person doesn't really like it, but other times I am right on and the person loves it and says stuff like "this is EXACTLY what I wanted" or "It's so ME!". I love it when I get it right on.
Kristy will be doing scrapbooking for others. She will be creating scrapbooks for other people using their pictures. I have seen some of her work and it's fabulous! I wish her well in all her business ventures!
Labels: scrapbook, scrapbooking for others, web design
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12:12 PM
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Tuesday, April 29, 2008
My Lil Scrap Nook Finished!
I am really excited about this website. The look isn't really my style, but I think it turned out really great. It looks cozy and inviting. The colors are very vibrant, yet not overwhelming. Angie, the owner is very happy with it. Before she contacted me she had been attempting to create the site herself, when her computer crashed. She decided to take the plunge and get a designer, less things to worry about! Great idea, Angie! It's always a good idea to focus on your business and what you do the best and allow a designer to do what they do best and design and setup your website!
One of my favorite compliments that Angie gave:
"OH my goodness, I love the design!!!!!!!!! I just love brown, pink, and green together!! And the logo is perfect!!!! You are so awesome!!! I am so excited to see it all finished!!!!
Thanks so much!!! "
Thank you, Angie! It is always fun to do different designs and help make your vision a reality!
Labels: logo design, my lil scrapnook, web design
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1:00 PM
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Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Back to Work
Right now I am in the final stages of design on both projects. I have presented a few samples to Angela and Kristy. Angela has chosen her logo and now we are working on a design for the website. When they have chosen their final designs I will put the designs up on their servers and begin adding the content they provide to me. I will also begin creating templates for Zen Cart. Coppermine Gallery will be installed on Angela's server and a simple non-user gallery, like the one in my portfolio, will be installed on Kristy's server. Kristy will be mostly be doing scrapbooking for others and creating pre-made books and cards to sell in her store.
When the design phase is complete and a design is chosen I will post the designs.
Labels: logo design, scrapbiz, scrapbook, web design
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2:18 PM
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