Author Topic: Your Favorite Styled Symbiostock Sites (7 Choices) (Read 19086 times)

Leo Blanchette · « **on:** November 08, 2013, 02:22 »

NOTICE:

I'm requesting if people may volunteer their websites for the front-page gallery of symbiostock.com. Simply post here if I can use your site as an example.

At this time Symbiostock.info shows 130 sites, 167,000+ images.

Looking through the network, I'm amazed at the creative approach people have taken to their websites. People new to web design, as well as the experienced ones have turned out some pretty amazing work, on top of their already professional libraries.

Nov 7, 2013 -- I thought it might be fun to put up a site rating pole. This is typically for inspirational purposes -- not to incite competition. The hope is that the best showcase sites end up serving as a model to those new to Symbiostock, who might be unsure where to start, and for those who may have struggled with layout up until now.

Please let this thread be a fun and encouraging one.

Also...

See Symbiostock Facebook page by Shelma:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Symbiostock/466435486810556?ref=br_tf

Leo Blanchette · « **Reply #1 on:** November 08, 2013, 02:50 »

The initial site order is based on the list found here:
http://symbiostock.info/sitelist.php

Kerioak~Christine · « **Reply #2 on:** November 08, 2013, 04:22 »

I know who I would vote for if it was based on content but I will have to try and shut my eyes to that and look at the site layout instead

A good excuse to go and look at the sites I have not visited yet and revisit lots of others.

Leo Blanchette · « **Reply #3 on:** November 08, 2013, 04:49 »

I'm happy to see already a lot of sites are peppered with 1-ups! (As opposed to a few sites having all the votes)

Spectral-Design.net · « **Reply #4 on:** November 08, 2013, 05:33 »

I like the Picturebreeze layout :-)

bunhill · « **Reply #5 on:** November 08, 2013, 06:11 »

That's a lot of sites to look at. Any chance of narrowing down the selection a little - say the best selling 10 or something like that ?

Or maybe a second round of voting ?

Leo Blanchette · « **Reply #6 on:** November 08, 2013, 18:09 »

We could narrow it down. Its not really a huge dealeo except just to isolate the model sites -- I am going to post them as examples to newbies and such.

Kerioak~Christine · « **Reply #7 on:** November 09, 2013, 04:03 »

Quote from: bhr on November 08, 2013, 06:11

That's a lot of sites to look at. Any chance of narrowing down the selection a little - say the best selling 10 or something like that ?

Or maybe a second round of voting ?

I just worked my way down the list and left the ones I liked best open then gradually narrowed it down to 7

Shelma1 · « **Reply #8 on:** November 09, 2013, 06:07 »

There are some nice sites at the end of the list that have no votes, I think just because it's too much work to get to the end.

Ron · « **Reply #9 on:** November 09, 2013, 06:26 »

I think people vote for nice content rather then a nice site. I have checked a bunch of sites and I notice that some nice sites have low votes, and some less nice sites with good content have more votes. I am not sure, but the top voted sites, are definitely not the prettiest in my humble opinion. I have no votes, so my site AND content are crap. LOL.

It doesnt matter, I have sales, which is all that matters to me. I do like the banner slide show though, which seems to be used across all sites. I need to give that a thought for my site. I think my site is too texty at the moment. I dont know if a banner slide show brings more sales, but also, why fix it if it aint broken. Food for thought.

PS: I am not insulting anyone's site, they all look fine and professional, I just dont share the same opinion as the poll is showing. I apologise up front if my comment is upsetting, that would be unintentional.

cathyslife · « **Reply #10 on:** November 09, 2013, 06:33 »

Something to think about regarding the banner...i had one and took it off because i ran a speed report and it said that the site loading time was a little long. Bluehost is so friggin slow anyway, i didnt want to add any more time to that. I do like a nice fade in, fade out banner tho.

Kerioak~Christine · « **Reply #11 on:** November 09, 2013, 06:53 »

I ignored content and went for site design, ease of navigation, information for customers and things like that

Ron · « **Reply #12 on:** November 09, 2013, 07:04 »

Quote from: Kerioak~Christine on November 09, 2013, 06:53

I ignored content and went for site design, ease of navigation, information for customers and things like that

Very good. I think I am going to put my site up for critique on the Symbio forum and see what people have to say. Maybe I need to ask a few big players if they could spare a minute to judge my site, like Sean and Lisa.

Shelma1 · « **Reply #13 on:** November 09, 2013, 07:14 »

Quote from: Kerioak~Christine on November 09, 2013, 06:53

I ignored content and went for site design, ease of navigation, information for customers and things like that

+1. There are some really nice sites in the group. It was hard to choose just 7. It was great to see what people have accomplished with the Symbiostock theme.

timd35 · « **Reply #14 on:** November 11, 2013, 22:10 »

It definitely was difficult narrowing it down. There are some really great sites out there.

Leo Blanchette · « **Reply #15 on:** January 28, 2014, 03:16 »

Hello everyone,

I need to take website screenshots of some model Symbiostock sites.

If possible, I'd like to ask people to volunteer their sites for the Symbiostock.com front-page gallery if possible. Simply post here if you are able.

THP Creative · « **Reply #16 on:** January 28, 2014, 03:22 »

Quote from: Leo on January 28, 2014, 03:16

Hello everyone,

I need to take website screenshots of some model Symbiostock sites.

If possible, I'd like to ask people to volunteer their sites for the Symbiostock.com front-page gallery if possible. Simply post here if you are able.

I'm fine with it - thpstockphotos.com

Will it get a link?

Leo Blanchette · « **Reply #17 on:** January 28, 2014, 03:31 »

Of course!

peresanz · « **Reply #18 on:** January 28, 2014, 03:33 »

Sure! here you are:

www.stockphotocluster.com

Ron · « **Reply #19 on:** January 28, 2014, 03:37 »

Yep

http://semmickphoto.com

StockPhotosArt.com · « **Reply #20 on:** January 28, 2014, 03:40 »

Hi Leo,

We're fine with it. Our website: http://stockphotosart.com

7Horses · « **Reply #21 on:** January 28, 2014, 03:47 »

I do it somewhat different but anyway here the link to my site http://7horses.eu/wp/

stockphoto-images.com · « **Reply #22 on:** January 28, 2014, 03:51 »

Sure, you can add me as well: http://stockphoto-images.com

stocked · « **Reply #23 on:** January 28, 2014, 04:07 »

will put the screenshot on symbiostock.org

cidepix · « **Reply #24 on:** January 28, 2014, 05:14 »

Quote from: Leo on January 28, 2014, 03:16

Hello everyone,

I need to take website screenshots of some model Symbiostock sites.

If possible, I'd like to ask people to volunteer their sites for the Symbiostock.com front-page gallery if possible. Simply post here if you are able.

feel free Leo..

It's only good for us

Pilens · « **Reply #25 on:** January 28, 2014, 06:39 »

Sure, Leo!

I am glad I just finished a new version of www.imagoborealis.com. I'd love to see a screenshot of it on symbiostock.com.

klsbear · « **Reply #26 on:** January 28, 2014, 06:44 »

Count me in!

jsfoto · « **Reply #27 on:** January 28, 2014, 07:02 »

Quote from: Leo on January 28, 2014, 03:16

Hello everyone,

I need to take website screenshots of some model Symbiostock sites.

If possible, I'd like to ask people to volunteer their sites for the Symbiostock.com front-page gallery if possible. Simply post here if you are able.

Please feel free to use my site, Leo.

ShazamImages · « **Reply #28 on:** January 28, 2014, 07:03 »

I would be honored if you think that my website would be useful.

I pray that you have a blessed day Leo!

marthamarks · « **Reply #29 on:** January 28, 2014, 08:42 »

I'm also happy to be included in the new site.

Please add bestnaturestock.com if you like.

And thanks again, Leo, for everything you've done. Don't let the turkeys get you down!

flotsom · « **Reply #30 on:** January 29, 2014, 12:28 »

You can include mine too: http://www.catchthelight.co.uk/

chromaco · « **Reply #31 on:** January 29, 2014, 13:06 »

Happy to have my site featured. www.teamclipart.com

SNod · « **Reply #32 on:** January 29, 2014, 22:25 »

Feel free www.stocknordica.com

Curvabezier · « **Reply #33 on:** January 29, 2014, 23:31 »

Im in! www.upillustration.com

Reef · « **Reply #34 on:** January 30, 2014, 04:55 »

Still work in progress, but I'm in too! Keep up the good work, Leo http://www.astonmars.com/

simi · « **Reply #35 on:** January 30, 2014, 06:55 »

I will be glad , if my site can be included - http://www.ephotobuy.com/

Shelma1 · « **Reply #36 on:** January 30, 2014, 07:23 »

Yes, please...I posted a screenshot for you at the Symbiostock community board.

djpadavona · « **Reply #37 on:** January 30, 2014, 08:13 »

That's fine.

http://photodjp.com

Verena Joy · « **Reply #38 on:** January 30, 2014, 09:21 »

Happy to have my site included. Thanks Leo! newbielink:http://www.atlanticastockphoto.com [nonactive]

chrisroll · « **Reply #39 on:** January 30, 2014, 09:45 »

No problem Leo, I'm in

ArtesiaWells · « **Reply #40 on:** February 01, 2014, 08:23 »

Ok by me as well
http://www.mallorcaimages.com

lucato · « **Reply #41 on:** February 25, 2014, 06:24 »

I will be glad if my site can be included too. Here is the web address: http://www.arquivoscriativos.com.br

Uncle Pete · « **Reply #42 on:** February 25, 2014, 10:21 »

When the list is shorter, please post again.

I started at the bottom, ran a stop watch on each site, some took over a minute to load the front page. Which is "sorry but you lost the customer 45 seconds ago" Some had a video that was still loading after a minute, I cut and went to another.

Two were under construction or showed Bluehost site available page.

Four were very fast and bright and loaded in 30 seconds or under. Two were under the 15 second attention limit of someone browsing the web.

But please, someone cut down the list so I don't have to spend a day looking at galleries and videos and front pages, that take forever to load, or links to sites that don't exist.

It needs to be culled a little - PLEASE!

Ariene · « **Reply #43 on:** February 25, 2014, 15:01 »

I found the same yesterday, when I was looking for sites to add to my network... Few sites with veeeryyy long loading. Can you guys image how client will react? I'm patient, client may be a little bit more in a hurry...

Btw. my Sys is ready

Please, add this to list

stock.ariene.eu

lucato · « **Reply #44 on:** February 25, 2014, 17:09 »

@Uncle and Ariene,

Would you guys tell me how long does it take for you guys to see my home page full loaded into your side?
The site is www.arquivoscriativos.com.br

Thanks.

klsbear · « **Reply #45 on:** February 25, 2014, 19:13 »

The original post with the list of sites dates back to November and I don't think it's a dynamic list that is being maintained. Your best bet for a dynamic list of sites that shows active sites is the list at www.symbiostock.info

Shelma1 · « **Reply #46 on:** February 25, 2014, 19:45 »

We're quickly closing in on 250,000 images!

marthamarks · « **Reply #47 on:** February 25, 2014, 20:48 »

Quote from: lucato on February 25, 2014, 17:09

Would you guys tell me how long does it take for you guys to see my home page full loaded into your side?
The site is www.arquivoscriativos.com.br

Your website loaded right away for me, Lucato. I'd say within 5 seconds.

Pilens · « **Reply #48 on:** February 25, 2014, 23:34 »

Quote from: marthamarks on February 25, 2014, 20:48

Quote from: lucato on February 25, 2014, 17:09
Would you guys tell me how long does it take for you guys to see my home page full loaded into your side?
The site is www.arquivoscriativos.com.br

Your website loaded right away for me, Lucato. I'd say within 5 seconds.

It doesn't for me. Still loading after one minute or so...

Edit: It loaded eventually. However, your buyers must be veeery patient to put up with this. I hope you can fix this. Good luck!

EmberMike · « **Reply #49 on:** February 25, 2014, 23:50 »

You can take mine off the list: emberstock.com

lucato · « **Reply #50 on:** February 26, 2014, 03:26 »

Quote from: marthamarks on February 25, 2014, 20:48

Quote from: lucato on February 25, 2014, 17:09
Would you guys tell me how long does it take for you guys to see my home page full loaded into your side?
The site is www.arquivoscriativos.com.br

Your website loaded right away for me, Lucato. I'd say within 5 seconds.

Thanks Martha for your feedback. Glad to know that it was quick out there too. I appreciated that. Here is quite fast with 10MB connection too. Have a nice day.

YadaYadaYada · « **Reply #51 on:** February 28, 2014, 09:36 »

Quote from: lucato on February 25, 2014, 17:09

@Uncle and Ariene,

Would you guys tell me how long does it take for you guys to see my home page full loaded into your side?
The site is www.arquivoscriativos.com.br

Thanks.

20 seconds. Somebody take this poll use the highest 20 and start a new poll. Some sites gone some are not symbiostock.

DallasP · « **Reply #52 on:** June 08, 2014, 13:27 »

Quote from: lucato on February 25, 2014, 17:09

@Uncle and Ariene,

Would you guys tell me how long does it take for you guys to see my home page full loaded into your side?
The site is www.arquivoscriativos.com.br

Thanks.

Somewhere around 3 decades. What webhost do you have?

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