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Collages.net featured on NBC's The Early Show
Collages.net, the Professional Photographer’s Internet Partner was featured as the top Wedding Photography Web Site on the April 25th edition of The Early Today Show on NBC. The selection was made by eMarketer, the worlds leading provider of Internet Statistics. The details of the selection are described in the eMarketer press release below.
If you are interested in seeing the actual footage from the NBC broadcast, the details to view this television clip via the internet are outlined below at the end of this press release.
NEW YORK, NY, April 24, 2001 – With blooming flowers and the warm weather upon us, thoughts for many people these days, turn to brides and grooms – even on the internet. In that spirit, Collages.net (http://www.collages.net) has been named the #1 wedding photo website for photography professionals, by eMarketer, the world’s leading provider of internet information and statistics. eMarketer considered more than 25 websites, evaluating the selection offering, organization, features, usability, presentation and functionality of each website. “Collages.net provides much more than a turnkey photo viewing service,” said Gary Galati, eMarketer communications director. “They provide each photographer with his or her own branded website, complete with logo and studio information and an array of materials to market that site. They also digitize the photos, build the site and even process the orders. As the #1 rated website, they rank as the professional photographer’s internet partner.”
Using the Collages.net service, photographers can provide customized photo-sharing websites to their clients. These personal, password-protected sites allow clients to share photos from their special events with family and friends. Guests to the site can view, email and purchase their favorite photos. There is even a spot on each couple’s web site for the guests to leave their personal congratulations as well as other warm messages for the newlyweds. Accompanying each website is a memorable “Wedding Day” CD ROM presentation which highlights the wedding photos, set to music. This treasured keepsake is elegantly packaged in a personalized jewel case.
The Evaluation Process
The specific criteria were as follows.
1. Selection – What products are offered? Does the site offer business as well as personal products?
2. Organization – How was the site arranged? How far does someone have to click through to find the information they need?
3. Features – Did the site offer a wide array of options?
4. Usability – How easy was it to find what we were looking for within the site?
5. Presentation – How did the site look? Was an effort made to make the site aesthetically pleasing for the newlyweds and their guests?
6. Functionality – How easy was it for the bride’s photographer to use the service.
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