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Microstock Photography Forum - General => Selling Stock Direct => Topic started by: RacePhoto on November 27, 2012, 13:32

Title: K-Tools Photostore Versions What's the difference?
Post by: RacePhoto on November 27, 2012, 13:32

I'll try this again, in it's own thread. ???

Can someone tell me, what's in K-Tools PhotoStore 4.# that's not in PhotoStore 3.#?

I see a number of people who decided not to update and start over, I wondered what the major differences are?

Why should I want to buy version 4?

Title: Re: K-Tools Photostore Versions What's the difference?
Post by: cthoman on November 27, 2012, 13:50

I'm not sure, but I think the big improvement was to the templates (being better and easier to work with). Also, you get updates and any improvements made for 4. With 3, you are pretty much on your own.

Title: Re: K-Tools Photostore Versions What's the difference?
Post by: cidepix on November 27, 2012, 16:49

Quote from: RacePhoto on November 27, 2012, 13:32

I'll try this again, in it's own thread. ???

Can someone tell me, what's in K-Tools PhotoStore 4.# that's not in PhotoStore 3.#?

I see a number of people who decided not to update and start over, I wondered what the major differences are?

Why should I want to buy version 4?

I think there is no reason to upgrade, If you already own v.3

Title: Re: K-Tools Photostore Versions What's the difference?
Post by: Tantoon on November 27, 2012, 16:53

Lots of things,
Slider, easier navigation, more gateways, improved design (still need lots of work if you ask me) easier integration with other scripts (like Google Analytics) etc..

however I don't think upgrading is the best idea if you've been using PS3 for a while, at least not without strong SEO knowledge.

Title: Re: K-Tools Photostore Versions What's the difference?
Post by: lisafx on November 27, 2012, 17:54

I paid a fair amount to a programmer and designer to get my V3 site customized.  No intention of upgrading and starting from scratch.  Certainly not when I haven't made back my original investment. 

Title: Re: K-Tools Photostore Versions What's the difference?
Post by: Sean Locke Photography on November 27, 2012, 18:08

I have spent a lot of time customizing my 4.0 site, due to all kinds of obvious interface issues, like X images per page, or images in more than one lightbox, ... all kinds of stuff.  To upgrade to the "newest" 4.0, it will take some time.

Title: Re: K-Tools Photostore Versions What's the difference?
Post by: mattdixon on November 29, 2012, 12:14

Did you manage to improve the search function at all?

Title: Re: K-Tools Photostore Versions What's the difference?
Post by: Sean Locke Photography on November 29, 2012, 14:24

Quote from: mattdixon on November 29, 2012, 12:14

Did you manage to improve the search function at all?

I implemented a random sort.  I haven't played with the search engine itself, but it seems to work ok for me, when you use the autocomplete.

Title: Re: K-Tools Photostore Versions What's the difference?
Post by: RacePhoto on November 29, 2012, 23:23

Thanks, it looks like most of the changes are functional and coding, as far as what the buyer would see on a simple site (mine) it won't hurt. I'm just going to try to sell some CrapStock as soon as I can get the domain name cleared. The nice lady Barbara released it but for some reason GoDaddy doesn't take a release or the code they issued saying she released the name. My provider can't transfer it. Everything is locked in Limbo!

I know everyone is just sitting on the edge of their desk chair waiting. (NOT!) Looks like the joke site will stay an invisible joke for now.