Wednesday, January 23, 2013

3 Photo Storage Sites Review

TUMBLR:

  • user-friendly: easy to maneuver, make an account
  • more than just a photo sharing site, it's a microblogging website where bloggers can express themselves
  • different content types: pictures, text posts, videos, audio
  • sharing content made simple through 'reblog', also saving through "like' button
  • New Iphone IOS app offers users to piece together photo collections (easy drag&reposition); doesn't require Tumblr account and can be shared anywhere
  • easy for artists/photographers who don't need words to describe their work, and can gain a ton of feedback in return
SHUTTERFLY:

  • create digital books, community can view and comment
  • upload from hard drive, Facebook, Picasa, iPhone through app
  • digital photo printing services
  • assigns personalize URL for a personal photo share website
  • express uploader: drag&drop
  • 'Shutterfly Studio': free software download to help manage, organize, and edit photos


FLICKR:

  • create 'photostreams' with simple tools
  • comments enabled for feedback
  • wide variety search through tags or member profiles
  • photo visibility/private setting
  • networking features
  • image hosting to embed in blogs&social media
  • free: 300mb monthly upload limit 
  • paid pro accounts $24.95yr: unlmtd monthly photo uploads, storage, bandwith, higher resolution, ad free

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