Re: I need a professional web site for selling images!
Richard,
Keep in mind that, while SmugMug (which I use and like very much) may take a small percentage of your profit on each print sale, there are at least two offsets to consider: The first is that you set your prices so you can make whatever profit you want on each print....and....secondly, if you are producing your own prints how would your expenses compare to what you pay SmugMug to do the printing for you? Keep in mind that they not only do the printing and have an excellent color management system, but they handle everything in dealing with the customer including credit cards, shipping, returns (should it be necessary), etc. So, when you are comparing the expenses of you doing the printing, be sure to factor in what your time is worth handling all of the details that SmugMug (or whomever) takes care of for you.
Just my two-cents worth.
Peter
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