More and more we’re seeing photographers have the desire to move from SmugMug to WordPress, and for many reasons. Complete control over the user experience Additional display styles for galleries Lower fees and no commissions on sales Consistent branding due to lack of multiple sites There are probably more we’re missing, but those are the…

When I first started working with WordPress, one of the most confusing areas was figuring out which image sizes to use—and where. How do you ensure your site looks consistent without uploading five versions of the same photo? Or as one photographer put it: “Should the images I use for featured images, backgrounds, blog posts,…

Making the switch from Squarespace to WordPress can seem daunting, but it’s often a smart move for businesses and individuals looking to take their website to the next level. WordPress offers superior search engine optimization (SEO) capabilities, virtually limitless customization options through themes and plugins, and better long-term flexibility compared to Squarespace’s more restrictive platform.…

Here is a tip for using image metadata effectively within NextGEN Gallery. NextGEN Gallery handily can display the metadata and keywords contained in your images and display them. You can display images with captions and keywords will be converted into tags for easy sorting and searching through images.