Thursday 31 July 2014

What to Look for When Selecting a Web Photo Album Program

Not all things are created equal and web photo albums and online photo galleries are no exception to the rule. If you’re interested in creating your own albums then spending some time finding the right program is important. Here are a few things to look for;

Ease

How easy is the program to use? Can you upload multiple images at one time or can you only add a single image at a time. If you have many pictures than having a bulk upload option is going to save you a lot of time and hassle.  You’ll also want to know how easy it is to share your images and get the images out of the albums for things such as printing or sharing on social media.

Cost

This is the bottom line for many people. Before deciding understand all of the costs of a program, even if it’s free. Is it truly free or are you given a certain amount of space for free and then required to purchase more space. This might not be a problem for some but for other people this may not be desirable.

Limits

How many web photo albums are you permitted to create and what is the maximum number of pictures that can be in any album? Having a small number now may not seem like an issue but when you’re trying to save your 1000 holiday images and only allowed 500 it can be a big issue.

Security

What types of policies does the company have in place to protect your photo galleries? Read the agreement very carefully to make sure that it is completely in line with how you want your images to be accessed and potentially used. If you have any questions call before signing up and adding your pictures. You’ll also want to know what kind of backup policies they have so that your pictures and information aren’t lost. 

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