Feature List by Use - in both MorePhotos and LabImages
Welcome to the More Photos Photo Shopping Cart
Below is a list of the features our system offers and why you might want to use them!
Note most all features are controlled by you. They are easy to turn off if you do not want to use certain ones.
Product Builder - If you can dream it you can buildit!
OUR NEWEST FEATURES:
Rendering of complete products.
If you upload the high resolution images to us, we can completely render the finished product including customer crops and backgrounds etc. so that you can simply download the digital file to print yourself or send to a lab. This feature also is integrated to our digital downloads.
Pre-order with fulfillment after the images are taken.
You create the preorder event online using just a sample image,then start taking orders. Once you have the photos, you simply upload them and we match them to the orders and then we render the ordered products for printing.
Background extraction.
We allow the extraction of either low or high resolution images.If you only cut out the low resolution images, then you can do replacements only on the images that need a different background. Our system also allows for up-charging on different backgrounds. (example: the standard background can be free, whereas a different choice will cost your customer more.)
API access for almost any function.
Our APIs are built in such a way as to allow your programmer to build their own integration to our system. You can upload images, manage orders, send to your printer, etc without even having to use our interface.
Labs can even manage call logs (tickets)
Labs that use our system will have access to a customer management system. There will be a call log and the ability to escalate tickets to us to answer questions etc.as well as keeping track of your customers’calls.
Simple viewing of photos for customers by tracking their login history.
We can track your customers’ logins and their use of passwords,then if they are logged in when they return, they will not have to re-enter the passwords/keywords etc. Why? It results in a simple one click viewing of their images for return visits.
Background removal
We can automatically remove the backgrounds of high or low resolution images during the upload for use in the cart. These backgrounds do not have to be a single color like green or blue. They can even be standard“Picture Day” type backgrounds.
Multi-layer green screen capability
You can allow your customer to choose a composition with both a background and foreground or just the standard single background replacement.We can then render it for digital download or to add the completed composition to other products. A sample would be things like magazine covers or a flag wrapped behind and in front of the subject. You can also allow your customer to add text to the product.
Up-charge for green screens other than the original background.
You can set the pricing up so that your customer gets the original background for no extra charge, then add an up-charge for more elaborate background/foreground combinations etc.
Text message your clients when images are uploaded.
We have a feature that would allow you to have a text message sent to your clients as the images are uploaded.
Team photo selection or viewing with the* as a wildcard
Why? This feature allows all team members see the same team photo without having to upload it for each team member. This team photo can then be placed on any product by any team member.
OTHER FEATURES
ACCOUNT FEATURES
Account Info
Sell in any Currency
We have photographers in many countries using our system.
Users
Multiple Users
This feature gives you lots of control over who can do what on your site. Every user you set up can have different permissions.
Example: Only permission to up load images nothing else, or allow your accountant to access all of the order information, but nothing else.You can set up and limit users just about any way you want.
Activity Log
Activity Log
Track who did what to your system and when they did it. Our system allows you to set up multiple users, and the activity log allows you to see when and how they interacted with the system.
Invoices
Invoices / current charges
We Show your current usage so you can track how your month is going even before the end of the month.
WEBSITE FEATURES
Website Editor
If you choose to use one of our websites as well as out cart,you have over 300 website looks to choose from. All of our themes are mobile ready because they are designed as responsive sites. This means they will work on any size screen.
Optional Right-Click Protection
Of course this feature is on the images in the shopping cart – this is for everything else on your website – including content.
CART FEATURES
Secure Checkout
Of the course the system is protected by an SSL at the cart area, and you can add an SSL to the full website if you wish.
Kiosk like cart
Why: This design makes it easier for customers to drag and drop photos, backgrounds and add text to the products and see what the finished product will look like.
Zoom Viewing Feature
Standard feature on our shopping cart, this feature allows the end customer to use a magnifier to see if eyes are open etc.This works great for team or group shots.
Consumer Cropping
Our consumer cropping is done as a “what you see is what you get” type of display. No old fashioned “rubber band” type cropping is needed. Customers may be allowed to crop the image to fit a product and see exactly what it looks like. This comes in really handy for specialty items like a piece of jewelry, or a memory mate and they will know now exactly how it will look. And remember we can automatically render this for printing as well.
Consumer Digital Upload
This feature allows your customers to upload their images to you, and opens up a lot of opportunity to sell your products with your designs, like custom Christmas cards, or save the date cards, etc. with your customer’s images. You can also sell your services for things like “touch-up work” work or Photoshop manipulations etc.!
Responsive design
Which means it does not matter what device your customer is using. Our cart will look and work great on all of them.
Settings
Different Cart Settings
You can customize the cart to show what is best for you. Do you want to force a password search, do you want to force a login before shopping, do you want to arrange your events by date or by name? There are many ways to make the cart work for you.
Choose to force a password or allow open viewing.
You can choose to force your customers to key in a password to find and see their event photos, or you can show a list of collections/events and allow your customers to select from the list.
Customizable the “Order Product” Button
You can change the text of the order online button so that it better fits your needs or language.
Show the image filename under the image
You can choose to show or hide the filename under the images.
Allow “Anonymous Viewing” or force a sign in to view the images.
You can choose to Allow anonymous viewing or force your clients to log in before viewing the images so that you can track who has viewed what collection/event..
Minimum Order requirements.
You can set up a minimum order amount if you wish. This is quite often used as a replacement for packages. It allows your customers to buy whatever they want as long as the minimum order requirement is met.
Event Image Thumbnail
Why: The system atomically resizes your large images in two sizes – small thumbs for viewing and a 1200x1200 one for ordering with zoom.
Thumbnail Size and arrangement options
We automatically use the small thumbs for the cell phone viewing – this setting lets you pick the size for viewing on a computer
Event Search
The event search allows your customers to search for their event without having to dig down through the presented collections/events. It just makes it faster to find an event if you have a lot of them on your website.
Multi Select Image Feature – select one 8x10 of every picture
This makes it easy for a customer to order all images at onetime
Add Custom Checkout Field,
Do you need to know the teacher’s name or the student’s name or anything else to make it easier to fulfill the order, then just add a field to the checkout asking for the data you need.
Tax Settings
Automatic Tax System:
Our system uses TaxJar for calculating the taxes your customers are charged. This assures you the most accurate tax collection possible. Add your zip code into the system and it will update the tax rates automatically if tax codes change in your area. Taxes for out of state orders etc. are always correct. You can even set up multiple tax areas if you need.
Shipping Methods
Shipping methods
You can set up as many shipping methods as you wish, and assign only those that are needed to any event. Shipping can be done via several methods and customers can have items shipped to places other than the billing address of a Credit Card etc..
Examples: Pick up at school, pick up at studio,USPS, UPS, Fed Ex etc…
Payment Methods
Payment methods
You can set up as many payment methods for your clients to use as you wish. Keep in mind we have made a deal with a major payment processor that could save you $30.00 per month or more.
Free Merchant Account for Real Time Processing with No Monthly Charge
Most credit card companies charge $30 to $60 a month – We made a deal with a company that waives the $30 monthly fee for all our customers!
Discounts
Discounts
You can set up discounts in several ways and combinations –Order totals, early orders, or even code based. We can do almost any type of discount.
Order Status
MailChimp
MailChimp Integration
You can set our exports to go directly to your MailChimp account so that you can handle any kind of marketing campaign you wish.
Product Prices
Vendors
Vendors integrated to our system.
We have several vendors already integrated into our system and are adding more as we can.
Product Options
Product Options
Our options capabilities are unmatched. You can even use options that are conditional based on other option choices. Our options can change backgrounds,select different looks for the product, change the colors, and the list goes on. You can see samples at www.demolabimages.com and we would love for you to check that site out.
Color Display Options
This optional feature allows your customer to see what the photos will look like in Color, Black and White, or Sepia.
Products
Sell framed prints -customer builds the frame online
You make your own frames or have a framer that you work with. It is easy for the customer to build the frame they want with all the options and Buy it! We even have a framer already integrated for convenience.
Sell Any Product You Can Design
If you can design it, you can sell it on MorePhotos
Jewelry, greeting cards, albums, any product we mean it!
Packages.
Limit Number of Poses per Package
Gives you the ability to offer packages with a limited number poses.
Create any package - mix digital with prints
Gives you the ability to offer a package with printed images and digital or any combination of products you offer.
Must Buy Package to Order Single Images
The customer must order a package before they can buy add-ons or a customer must buy something from this group, before they can buy from a different group of products. You have the control.
Green Screen
Price Sheets
Unlimited Price Sheets
Setup as many price sheets you want. Add them to your events and sell sell sell. You can copy existing price sheets to make new ones as well.
Quantity Discounts
Great way to up a sale is to offer quantity discounts. This can be applied by the product, or only by the product with duplicate images only.
Examples: All 5x7s can get a quantity discount,or only 5x7s with duplicate images get the discount.
Photos
Collections/Events
Keywords (individual student passwords for example) can be generated from file names, folder names, or from data in a .csv file that is uploaded with the photos.
Upload Settings
Watermarks
Custom Watermarks
Our watermarks feature allows you to set up different watermarks for different events. You can use anything from our simple text watermark, to uploading your logo with an opacity and place it where you want it on the photo. Watermarks are a great defense to image theft from the website.
Welcome Pages
Welcome Page:
Add a video to show off products and services,collect emails, add a donate button for bride or charities. The welcome page has many uses. It shows after your client or customer clicks on their event,but before they see the images.
Upload Profiles
Add custom upload profiles
Set up as many profiles as you need. Profiles bring together your price sheets,shipping sheets, watermarks, and everything else. It is then a simple choice before dragging and dropping your images.
Collections/Events
Event Customization
Why: Each event can have different prices,different shipping choices, different thumbnail displays, etc. This gives you an EXTREME amount of control over how you want to sell your images.
Event Creation/Upload
You can do a simple drag and drop of a folder, you can drag and drop several folders at the same time, you can upload images alone, or you can use the API to upload photos. There are many ways to upload your images into our system. Even LightRoom can be used to upload the images.
Lightroom plugin
Use Lightroom up load the images right from lightroom
Keyword search: Foldername, File name, Master Keyword
This feature allows the final customer to enter a unique identifier and see just their images from within a single event. It can be generated into our system by using the file or folder name, or from just the front portion of the file or folder name. They can also be added or modified later.
Forced Keyword Search
Our “Force Keyword Search” feature functions as a password so that school subjects can only see their own images in a collection or event. You can also add a MASTER keyword so that a principal or leader can see all of the images.
Auto Expire Events
Helps manage the events and lets your customers know the date they have to order by. This puts a sense of urgency on the ordering process.
Pay To Enter Events
Why: This function allows you to charge customers up front in order to enter the event and view the images. This works great for sports events that are done on speculation. It also allows you to give the customer a credit for the upfront money to use during checkout.
Example: You could charge 10.00 to view the images and then give any amount of credit you wish back for use at checkout. Even more than the 10.00 if you wish.
Archived Events
Why: This is one of the more important features. The less time you leave the events online, the more orders you will get. You should pick a time period for your customers to look at the event for free, usually around two to four weeks, and then after that time they are put into Archive. This means the event is still online but the customer has to pay upfront to get into the event after the archive date. There is an option to give credit for this archive viewing fee at checkout if you wish.
Coming Soon Events
Why: This is a very important feature and we recommend to use all the time. This allows you to post the event before you photograph it. Then when visiting the cart, your client will get a message like“Thank you for coming to West High Football Photos. The photos are not ready yet but should be available soon. Please enter your email here, and we will let you know when they are posted”. Then when the images are uploaded and the event type is changed to active, the system will send an email to everyone that signed up for the notification.
Event Image Thumbnail
The thumbnails used to show the customer images, can be shown in 4 different sizes, small, medium, large, or extra large. They can also be shown as a cropped image, an image that will be fit to show the entire image inside of a square area, or collage organization.
Event Groups
By creating an event group, you can add price sheets, shipping sheets, etc, and have them apply to all of the collections/events under this group. The common samples would be for weddings or schools or portrait shoots, where all of the underlying collections are similar. There is a way to have different price sheets etc under these groups if you need, but that is less common.
Password Protection
Why: You can password protect some events and not others. It is your choice. You can even have a multi-tier passwords – one for the school and one for the student for example.
Flip Albums
Proof and Sell Albums Online
This is a very powerful tool if you sell Albums or Flip books online. Your customer can view the entire book and if you allow them to, they can ask for changes with a secure password via our note area that tracks what page they are looking at when they put in their notes. Or you can use it just for viewing and selling.
Store
Simple Shopping Cart is available
Customers
Customer Order List
This is a list of all of your orders. You can do all kinds of exports containing information you choose. This is also where you would fulfill your orders if you are using an integrated lab or if you are using our flattened images for download.
Customer Order Status
Why: This feature gives you and your customer’s updates on what status the order is in. From shipped, to having a problem, to any other status you need. You can create as many as you wish.
Favorites Accounts
This feature allows customers to pick their favorites for many different reasons. It allows them to pick images for an album or just to narrow down the choices to use while shopping.
Gift Certificates
Gift Certificates come in handy for many things.They can be used for anything from your customers’ love ones helping out with the wedding photographer, to adding a gift certificate to orders going out to entice existing customer to come back. Gift certificates have an amount on them and can be used again and again until that amount is totally gone.
Instant Digital Image Fulfillment
Once the order is paid for the customer can download the image immediately. These can be complete with backgrounds or whatever product graphic were included. Examples would include full custom sports cards or any flattened digital file. They would be ready for instant download as soon as they are paid for. Very powerful tool!
Customizable Order Status Emails
You can customize the emails that are sent out to the customer when an order is placed, or when an order status is changed.
Create Order Confirmation Emails
The system can send you an email with full customer order information
Custom Sales Reports
Whatever type of sales report you need, the system will generate it.
Reports can be generated by event, by photographer, by what type of prints sold the most, and more. There are tons of different ways to export your data for just about any purpose you need.
Add reference numbers
Why? Adding a reference number will help you integrate sales from your website with your studio management software. This can be used as a customer number etc.
And All of it Works Prefect on the Smart Phones and Tablets
Of course they do!