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So I made a Microstock Site for Me ...
Whiz:
I decided to use Ktools to create my own microstock site just for curiosities sake. It was fairly easy to implement, but the mysql stuff did spook me a little. Anyway, I was just wondering what you all think of it. I have tested the payment system with Paypal Sandbox, and it seems that everything is working properly. Here is the link if you want to take a look: http://rfstocks.com/
Also, sometimes the site seems slow. Then again, maybe it's just me.
Blufish:
I think you did a pretty good job of it. It didn't seem slow on my iPad at all. Congrats for taking on the challenge. Hope it goes well.
ouchie:
I like it!
it is very fast loading and navigation wise on this end.
It sounds like it was simple to do, did u have previous experience doing this?
What does somethig like that cost to do?
Im thinking if its cheep and easy then why not have one?
nick
Whiz:
--- Quote from: zenpix on October 13, 2010, 16:39 ---I like it!
it is very fast loading and navigation wise on this end.
It sounds like it was simple to do, did u have previous experience doing this?
What does somethig like that cost to do?
Im thinking if its cheep and easy then why not have one?
nick
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Yeah, I have a little web design experience. Mostly, all I did though was just change the colors and adjust the CSS code a bit. The php and mysql coding is not really my thing, but that was already done for me anyway. While you do not have to be a genius web designer to use the software, it helps to have some familiarity with it. Ktools will probably help you should you need any assistance. It costs around $215 for the software, $100 a year for updates after the first year (optional), and $100 annually for hosting (varies depending on host you pick). I'm using Inmotion hosting. Be sure the webhost you pick lets you use mysql, or it may not work. And something called PhpMyAdmin is also useful for your webhost to have. Also, I'm not sure how refunds work should you change your mind about the Ktools software. Ktools also provides their own hosting, but it costs more.
Here's who Ktools recommends for hosting: http://www.ktools.net/find.hosting.php
louoates:
You did a terrific job. I also you hit upon a very nice concept in your About Us page... : "RFStocks is a microstock website that sells the photos and illustrations of a single artist."
It led me to thinking that the industry should be ripe for very specialized stock sites. Maybe not just a single artist but perhaps a single concept such as "medical only", "off beat" stock or "very edgy" stock. The nature of that beast is that it must be highly selective to supply what's promised.
And you just may have folks pestering you with money in their hands to make one like yours for them. As I was typing this zenpix posted with your first sales lead!
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