Don't forget about our PUG Meeting tomorrow night, Dec 4th. Same bat place, same bat time (Hi-5 @ 6:30pm). We had originally chatted about doing some headshots of one another but I think we should save that for later.
Let's focus on what we really wanted to do website critiques!!! If you have a laptop that can get on WiFi... bring it, we will be given the internet code from Hi-5. I think it will make it easy to follow along as a group if most people bring a laptop and we can buddy up. Shoot me an email at millie@millieholloman.com if you plan on coming. I would love to get an idea of how many people will be there and be sure to bring a friend in the business!
Monday, December 3, 2007
Saturday, November 3, 2007
November 6th Meeting
Hi Everyone!
My apologies for not posting or touching base sooner! I just wanted to let you know that our next meeting is this coming Tuesday, November 6th. We are at the same place, same time. Hi 5 at 6:30pm. This weeks local agenda will be discussing Hi Resolution DVD's: Do we give them to our clients?
I also received a box of goodies from Pictage... it was full of samples to bring to the meeting so I will be bringing them with me for everyone to take a peak at. Pictage has a new product coming in December and I have a sample of it to bring as well. We will also be discussing what type of products Pictage should carry, they are going to be brining in some new lines of product before long and want our opinion.
Hope to see you at the meeting!
My apologies for not posting or touching base sooner! I just wanted to let you know that our next meeting is this coming Tuesday, November 6th. We are at the same place, same time. Hi 5 at 6:30pm. This weeks local agenda will be discussing Hi Resolution DVD's: Do we give them to our clients?
I also received a box of goodies from Pictage... it was full of samples to bring to the meeting so I will be bringing them with me for everyone to take a peak at. Pictage has a new product coming in December and I have a sample of it to bring as well. We will also be discussing what type of products Pictage should carry, they are going to be brining in some new lines of product before long and want our opinion.
Hope to see you at the meeting!
Monday, October 1, 2007
October 2nd PUG Meeting
Hi everyone!
I am here in Raleigh shooting and preparing for our upcoming PUG meeting this Tuesday, October 2nd (tomorrow) at 6:30pm. We will be in the ACC room at Hi 5 on Glenwood Ave. Don't miss this meeting, I have heard from several people who are already making plans to attend and I am looking forward to it!
This week we will be discussing Holiday Practices. One of our discussions will be on how to maximize your sales around the holidays. Bring all of your great ideas pertaining to this topic... we wanna hear em'!
Don't be late... the meeting will start right at 6:30pm. See you tomorrow!
I am here in Raleigh shooting and preparing for our upcoming PUG meeting this Tuesday, October 2nd (tomorrow) at 6:30pm. We will be in the ACC room at Hi 5 on Glenwood Ave. Don't miss this meeting, I have heard from several people who are already making plans to attend and I am looking forward to it!
This week we will be discussing Holiday Practices. One of our discussions will be on how to maximize your sales around the holidays. Bring all of your great ideas pertaining to this topic... we wanna hear em'!
Don't be late... the meeting will start right at 6:30pm. See you tomorrow!
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Shoot Q
At last night's meeting, we took a look at Shoot Q, a studio management software for photographers. I personally purchased this membership and can't wait to set it up at the Pictage Partner Con in LA next week!
Shoot Q is an amazing web based software, I was given the opportunity to see it first hand this past spring and ever since, I have been totally excited about it's launch! Take a peak at their website to learn a bit more about this sophisticated software, which can keep checklists, track leads, help you share leads with others you choose when booked, track costs and profits and so much more.
If you are interested in learning more about Shoot Q and attending a set up session let me know by email, millie@millieholloman.com. I already have several people interested in coming and I need a count of at least 15 to confirm a date and time for them to come to Raleigh.
Member List & Subscribe
Well... this blog is up and running, I have been working on it quite a bit today, and now it is ready for posts. I would love to use this blog to announce any events in the area as well as anything else you think would be useful to share. If you have information to share please email it to millie@millieholloman.com and I will review it to post!
If you are interested in getting email updates each time a post is made to the blog enter your email address into the subscription field on the right of this screen. This will keep you from having to check back and notify you of any upcoming events or information while the news is still current.
I have also linked this blog through my blog in my links section and hope that some of you will consider doing the same! If you can't remember this address, just visit my blog and search the links section.
I would also like to make a member list here linking back to everyone's sites so that we can get to know one another. Please send me an email with your name and website so that I can list it on the homepage of this blog!
If you are interested in getting email updates each time a post is made to the blog enter your email address into the subscription field on the right of this screen. This will keep you from having to check back and notify you of any upcoming events or information while the news is still current.
I have also linked this blog through my blog in my links section and hope that some of you will consider doing the same! If you can't remember this address, just visit my blog and search the links section.
I would also like to make a member list here linking back to everyone's sites so that we can get to know one another. Please send me an email with your name and website so that I can list it on the homepage of this blog!
First Meeting and Updates
Last night was the first Raleigh PUG meeting and we had a great time! We missed those of you who didn't show up for all of the fun. Be sure to come out for the next meeting. We will meet the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm. Hi 5 can't guarantee us a room too far in advance so I will announce the location before the meeting each month or you can come here for updates! I don't have this blog totally up and running yet so there isn't much to see right now, but there will be over the next couple of weeks.
Remember to invite people out to the next PUG on October 2nd . They don't have to be Pictage members to attend, bring them so they can get to know one another and hopefully they will see the advantages of joining Pictage as we all have!
Last night we talk about the new consumer interface Pictage has been putting together for the last several months. It looks super, is very thought out, and I can't wait until it launches. They have thought of so many things to make the site easier for the consumer to order and navigate, I know this is going to be a great thing! You should see the site launch soon so keep your eyes on the Pictage forum for a link with details on the demo! If you want to get a feel for the look and feel of the site, check it out here, TAKE THE TOUR. You must be signed in as a photographer to see the preview.
A few highlights that the new interface will offer:
Simplified registration so your clients will reach their events faster!
Clearer functionality for owners to share event with guests
More intuitive navigation for faster category and folder access (clients can now order an entire folder of prints)
Larger images and enhanced folder functionality
Simplified product creating and ordering
Increased product personalization in shopping cart ad photo page links (clients can see the changes they make to their photos by changing the toning, cropping the image or giving it a border... the best part, you can turn it all off if you don't want to give them this control!)
Faster checkout resulting in fewer steps and clearer instruction
We also talked about how quickly the holidays are approaching and all of the fabulous promotions Pictage will be doing this year. Be sure to look out for updates on how to opt-in or out of those. But based on our conversation last night.... I will be opting in. Pictage shows event sales being 2.5x higher for wedding photographer who opt in, and 1.7 times higher for portrait photographers who opt-in. Lord knows we can use this bit of extra money around the holidays so be sure to check your event, offer everything available in the catalog, confirm your current pricing is correct and let the money roll in
A neat Pictage tip for you: Did you know that if you select the current promotion to launch 2 for 1, 14 days into the release of your event, those who ordered before that promotion began will not get an email informing them of the promotion. I was exited to hear this because none of us want an upset client calling because they just placed an order on day 13 and didn't receive the extra set of prints free.
I will be in touch about the location for our next meeting Tuesday, October 2nd at 6:30pm. Also... if anyone wants to have lunch or get together that Monday, I will be in town for a bride and groom session, so give me a call in the studio at 910.256.5241 and maybe a group of us can meet up and hang out!
Remember to invite people out to the next PUG on October 2nd . They don't have to be Pictage members to attend, bring them so they can get to know one another and hopefully they will see the advantages of joining Pictage as we all have!
Last night we talk about the new consumer interface Pictage has been putting together for the last several months. It looks super, is very thought out, and I can't wait until it launches. They have thought of so many things to make the site easier for the consumer to order and navigate, I know this is going to be a great thing! You should see the site launch soon so keep your eyes on the Pictage forum for a link with details on the demo! If you want to get a feel for the look and feel of the site, check it out here, TAKE THE TOUR. You must be signed in as a photographer to see the preview.
A few highlights that the new interface will offer:
Simplified registration so your clients will reach their events faster!
Clearer functionality for owners to share event with guests
More intuitive navigation for faster category and folder access (clients can now order an entire folder of prints)
Larger images and enhanced folder functionality
Simplified product creating and ordering
Increased product personalization in shopping cart ad photo page links (clients can see the changes they make to their photos by changing the toning, cropping the image or giving it a border... the best part, you can turn it all off if you don't want to give them this control!)
Faster checkout resulting in fewer steps and clearer instruction
We also talked about how quickly the holidays are approaching and all of the fabulous promotions Pictage will be doing this year. Be sure to look out for updates on how to opt-in or out of those. But based on our conversation last night.... I will be opting in. Pictage shows event sales being 2.5x higher for wedding photographer who opt in, and 1.7 times higher for portrait photographers who opt-in. Lord knows we can use this bit of extra money around the holidays so be sure to check your event, offer everything available in the catalog, confirm your current pricing is correct and let the money roll in
A neat Pictage tip for you: Did you know that if you select the current promotion to launch 2 for 1, 14 days into the release of your event, those who ordered before that promotion began will not get an email informing them of the promotion. I was exited to hear this because none of us want an upset client calling because they just placed an order on day 13 and didn't receive the extra set of prints free.
I will be in touch about the location for our next meeting Tuesday, October 2nd at 6:30pm. Also... if anyone wants to have lunch or get together that Monday, I will be in town for a bride and groom session, so give me a call in the studio at 910.256.5241 and maybe a group of us can meet up and hang out!
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