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Full Merchant Account for Photographers & Artists

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Hi all, Kellie here with MorePhotos. Not only do I work for MorePhotos, but I am also a user. I first became a customer of MorePhotos almost 15 years ago when I had my wedding and portrait studio. A few years ago I made the decision to retire from photography and close my studio. To my dismay I found I missed the photography industry not very long after.  I loved the photography industry and knew that I loved MorePhotos as a vendor after being a customer of theirs for 10 years. I am so happy that 18 months ago I was lucky enough to go to work for MorePhotos. And today I have some exciting news to share with you.

When you hear the words “Merchant Account” most folks cringe. We have all had dreaded credit card fees, and especially the monthly fees associated with merchant accounts. MorePhotos wanted to do something about that so we went to PayPal to see if they would help our customers get a full merchant account without the monthly fee… And we did it! We are happy to announce that MorePhotos will waive the monthly fee for all of our customers who sign up to use PayPal Pro. For those of you that don’t know the PayPal Pro monthly fee is $30, in addition to the transaction fees. Now we are able to do away with the $30 monthly fee.

Up until now I had been paying $5.00 per month for my PayPal business account. As a MorePhotos user, the Mobile credit card reader, free full merchant accountprospect of having a full merchant account without paying any monthly service fees was very enticing. Last Friday I finally bit the bullet and signed up for my PayPal Pro full merchant account. Not sure why I hesitated so long, maybe it’s because none of us really like change. To my surprise the process was seamless, painless and quick!

And if that wasn’t sweet enough, once signed up and approved, you can download the “PayPal Here” app on your smart device. Once you get the app set up PayPal will send you a mobile card reader free of charge. Now you will be able to accept credit cards wherever you are.

The process was easy, I called the exclusive phone number designated to MorePhotos and spoke with a Merchant Account Specialist. I explained that I was a MorePhotos user, and that I have a current account. They were able to upgrade that account to the Pro account without having to change a thing. I did have to come up with a user name and password that will be used to tie the business account in to certain sites, but the email I was using stayed the same. He explained that with the pro account the client stays on my site now, which will give them a smoother checkout. And further explained if I was using my old account on any other sites that I had used a built in PayPal button, I would need to go in to check to see if I needed to re-input my information to make sure everything goes through seamlessly.

PayPal Pro Merchant accountLess than a week later, my mobile credit card reader arrived at my doorstep! And to sweeten the deal, I was able to easily set up my new PayPal Pro merchant account into the brand new MorePhotos shopping cart, enabling real time processing. Now you will be able to easily sell photos online and in person. If you are already a MorePhotos Customer, you can get more info on how to sign up on our Integrated Business Page here. And if you are a photographer, videographer or artist and would like to find out how you can become a MorePhotos customer, and get a beautiful new website and state of the art shopping cart, call 231-932-0855 ext.15. Whether you have a current PayPal account or not, there is no better time to join MorePhotos and PayPal Pro, it doesn’t get much better than this! And with the MorePhotos 60 money back guarantee, you have nothing to lose…

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What is E-Commerce and How Can It Help Photographers?

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What is E-Commerce and How Can It Help Photographers? E-Commerce is selling goods, services, or electronic files on the internet. These items are presented for sale through a website, and eager buyers search through the items, and place items that they wish to buy into a virtual shopping cart. Once they’re ready, they can check out, or pay, and then wait for the goods to be delivered. Delivery times may vary from instant, for electronic files such as photographs, to waiting for goods to be delivered by the post office, such as framed photographic art.

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Being a photographer can be a rewarding and lucrative career, and E-Commerce is a great vehicle to present your photographs to viewers. A website with an online shopping cart is also a great marketing tool, when used properly it can help drive traffic to your website. Whether you photograph weddings, portraits or events, an online shopping cart can be a valuable resource for your clients.

E-Commerce is the perfect method for a photographer to market their website and increase their earning potential. Your clients will be able to view their photos online and order the products that you offer. Even if you do in person sales, you can post the images online after the sale for your client in a password protected gallery that they can share with all their family and friends. This is like handing your client 20 brochures to hand out for you. This client is sharing your photographs with those who know and trust her. The marketing that is garnered from this practice is priceless…

If you haven’t dabbled in e-commerce yet, there is no better time to get started, and it really is easier than you think. At MorePhotos we have developed responsive website templates that are simple to build and if you need help along the way, our top notch live customer support personnel are always happy to help. Whether you need a website, an online shopping cart, or both, we have what you are looking for.

To register with MorePhotos, simply give us a call at 231.932.0855. There are no contracts to sign or setup fees, and you can cancel at any time. You simply pay month to month, and there is even a sixty day money back guarantee.

And to sweeten the pie, MorePhotos has recently joined forces with one of the countries top merchant providers. We are able to offer all MorePhotos customer’s a full merchant account and waive the $30 monthly service/statement fee. All you pay are the per charge percentages! Contact us to get all of the details.

Today is the day to give e-commerce and MorePhotos a try, you won’t be disappointed… What are you waiting for? You can learn more about MorePhotos and their services at morephotos.com.

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Branding and Color

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Branding and Color: What’s all the fuss?

You have probably heard more than once that it is important to find your “Brand.” Like it or not it’s true. Each one of us is unique and an important factor in any website and logo is taking what we like and conveying it to our viewers. By choosing a color palette for your business, you can incorporate your style into your website, logo and packaging, to create a brand for yourself.

An example of the importance of branding occurred when I was invited to a birthday party by one of my clients. When I had my portrait studio the color palette I used was apple green, chocolate brown and snow white. I delivered prints to my clients in white paper bags, that had green and brown tissue paper dancing merrily out the top of the bag. The day of the party I arrived with a print from one of the client’s sessions as a gift. I placed my gift, wrapped in my white bag with the green and brown tissue, with the gifts on the table. About 5 minutes later I heard, “Oh! I recognize that bag, Kellie must be here. I hope it is a print from one of our sessions.” My client knew I was there before she even saw me. This instance showed me how important my brand was and how I should strive to continue to expand it.

Whether you are a large company or a small studio, your image is vitally important. You may not have the ability to design your own logo or to come up with a color palette. Luckily, you can find others who specialize in these areas. One big component to creating a successful business is to recognize your weak areas and surround yourself with professionals to assist you. There may be a cost involved, but the image of your business is well worth the investment.

Color palette examples:

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