This Blog is divided into 3 sections:
A. Overture Keyword Selector Tool
B. Yahoo Search Marketing
C. Strategy
A. Overture Keyword Selector Tool
First, I used the Overture Keyword Selector Tool located on the following website:
http://inventory.overture.com/d/searchinventory/suggestion/
The words or phrases in quotes (i.e. “Cape Cod Photography”) were inputted into the search box and the results follow afterwards (i.e. 75 cape cod photography)
a. The words or phrases (under results) that I marked in red are those that are inappropriate to my project’s website or could be used as negative keywords to lead those people that search for those terms away from my website
b. The rest of the words or phrases (under results) (in black and white font) are acceptable as is or can be combined with other words to create a more effective search
Search: “Cape Cod Photography” or “Photography Cape Cod”
Results:
75 cape cod photography
Search: ““Cape Cod Photos” or “Photos Cape Cod”
Results:
61 cape cod photo
26 cape cod aerial photo
Search: “Cape Cod Wedding” or “Wedding Cape Cod”
Results:
747 cape cod wedding
114 cape cod beach wedding
112 cape cod wedding reception
52 cape cod wedding location
40 cape cod wedding photographer
34 cape cod wedding venues
30 cape cod reception site wedding
26 wedding cake cape cod
Search: “Cape Cod Wedding Photos”
Results:
No suggestions for cape cod wedding photos
Search: “Marthas Vineyard Photography” or “Photography Marthas Vineyard”
No suggestions for Marthas Vineyard Photography
No suggestions for Photography Marthas Vineyard
Search: “Marthas Vineyard Wedding” or “Wedding Marthas Vineyard”
Results:
149 marthas vineyard wedding
Search: “Martha’s Vineyard Wedding” or “Wedding Martha’s Vineyard”
Results:
149 marthas vineyard wedding
Search: “Wedding Photography”
Results:
18557 wedding photography
1828 digital wedding photography
1489 black and white wedding photography
1121 professional wedding photography
888 los angeles wedding photography
870 tampa wedding photography
819 candid wedding photography
631 wedding portrait photography
567 contemporary wedding photography
533 pete photography st wedding
520 chicago wedding photography
481 b photography w wedding
457 houston wedding photography
441 wedding photography toronto
440 wedding photography contract
423 photojournalistic wedding photography
399 wedding photography trend
359 san diego wedding photography
353 northern ireland wedding photography
353 photography services video wedding
333 affordable wedding photography
327 san francisco wedding photography
316 wedding photography tip
313 ieland northern photography wedding
301 colorado wedding photography
294 st louis wedding photography
285 las vegas wedding photography
268 wedding photography michigan
262 artistic wedding photography
256 wedding photography california
247 orange county wedding photography
238 cleveland wedding photography
237 wedding photography prices
229 digital wedding photography chicago
226 photographer,wedding photography wedding
225 southern california wedding photography
224 atlanta wedding photography
220 arizona wedding photography
215 wedding photography statistics
214 award winning wedding photography
212 ireland wedding photography
208 maui wedding photography
203 fine art wedding photography
201 wedding photography bay area
200 wedding photography and video
196 documentary wedding photography
196 wedding photography package
192 wedding photography dallas
190 georgia photography planner wedding
190 utah wedding photography
189 wedding photography uk
187 sample of wedding photography contract
185 wedding photography cleveland ohio
185 hawaii wedding photography
182 wedding photography business
181 wedding photography san antonio
175 wedding photography checklist
174 ct wedding photography
171 destination wedding photography
169 vancouver wedding photography
167 wedding photography maryland
165 best digital photography wedding
160 northeast ohio photography wedding
158 boston wedding photography
157 illinois wedding photography
154 canton photography wedding
149 wedding photography akron oh
148 wedding photography detroit
148 wedding photography new york
147 medina photography wedding
146 wedding photography business plan
145 wedding photography kansas city
141 denver wedding photography
140 austin wedding photography
140 london wedding photography
139 sacramento wedding photography
132 image ireland photography wedding
130 florida wedding photography
127 connecticut wedding photography
122 texas wedding photography
121 orlando wedding photography
115 wedding photography philadelphia
114 photojournalism wedding photography
112 beach wedding photography
111 wedding photography nc
111 photography wedding pose
110 indian wedding photographer
109 wedding photography book
109 phoenix wedding photography
108 beach photography portrait wedding
107 wedding photography virginia
106 black elegant photography wedding white
106 seattle wedding photography
105 long island wedding photography
101 wedding photography fresno
101 michael photography pugh wedding
98 wedding photography in michigan
97 wedding photography rochester new york
97 nj wedding photography
96 wedding photography northern california
Search: “Wedding Photos”
7646 wedding photo
4716 wedding photo album
1812 wedding cake photo
1290 photo wedding invitation
718 candid wedding photo
634 wedding reception photo
605 photo stratus trish wedding
593 celebrity wedding photo
435 avril lavigne photo wedding
423 5x5 wedding photo album
397 wedding dress photo
345 wedding photo tampa
339 beach wedding photo
331 photo wedding announcement
327 photo wedding thank you card
323 lisa raye wedding photo
321 wedding proof photo album
304 wedding reception photo decoration
291 wedding photo frame
277 bam margera photo wedding
275 professional wedding photo album
263 photo wedding guest book
230 wedding photo book
213 wedding photo studio
209 wedding flower photo
205 peyton manning wedding photo
202 abhishek aishwarya photo wedding
200 cross marcia photo wedding
179 hudson natasha photo wedding
175 wedding photo gallery
168 wedding photo shop
164 david beckham wedding photo
161 niki photo taylor wedding
157 jothika photo surya wedding
157 photo vijay wedding yesudas
155 aishwarya photo wedding
153 album book guest photo wedding
153 indian wedding photo
150 anna nicole photo smith wedding
150 vintage wedding photo
147 professional wedding photo
141 wedding bouquet photo
141 juanita bynum wedding photo
141 wedding photo checklist
140 from oil painting photo wedding
140 wedding photo online
135 photo reward stolen wedding
134 wedding photo sample
131 wedding centerpiece photo
126 photo booth rental wedding
126 wedding photo in cyprus
126 wedding photo package
126 wedding photo video
121 wedding photo idea
120 wedding photo booth
119 leather wedding photo album
119 cyprus paphos photo wedding
117 from kerala photo wedding
117 wedding party photo
115 outdoor wedding photo
113 madhuri dixit wedding photo
109 redneck wedding photo
109 wedding ring photo
104 aishwarya photo rais wedding
104 cheap photo wedding invitation
101 square wedding cake photo
100 photo of pink wedding
98 wedding hair style photo
97 carmen electra wedding photo
96 bouquet bride online photo wedding weddingbouquetconcepts.com
96 bouquet gallery photo wedding weddingbouquetconcepts.com
96 bouquet photo wedding weddingbouquetconcepts.com
95 wedding decoration photo
95 wedding photo montage
95 photo pink singer wedding
92 black and white wedding photo
91 wedding cake photo gallery
85 florida wedding photo
85 wedding hair photo
84 eminem kim photo wedding
84 nude wedding photo
81 garden wedding photo
80 britney spears wedding photo
80 tom cruise wedding photo
80 winter wedding photo
75 tori spelling wedding photo
72 personalized wedding photo album
71 ali landry photo wedding
70 wedding photo card
69 photo of church wedding
69 hawaii wedding photo
68 flatley michael photo wedding
68 funny wedding photo
66 wedding ceremony photo
66 wedding gown photo
65 nj wedding photo
65 wedding stock photo
64 jessica simpson wedding photo
64 old wedding photo
63 british columbia photo wedding
B. Yahoo Search Marketing
Second, I used the Yahoo Search Marketing keyword tool (to see what different keywords would be generated) located on the following website:
https://signup22.marketingsolutions.yahoo.com/signupui/signup/addKeywords.do
The 3 words or phrases listed under Find Keywords (i.e. Cape Cod, Wedding Photos, and Wedding Videos) were inputted into the search box and the results follow afterwards (i.e. cape cod ma)
a. The words or phrases (under results) I marked in red are those that are inappropriate to my project’s website or could be used as negative keywords to lead those people that search for those terms away from my website
b. The rest of the words or phrases (under results) (in black and white font) are acceptable as is or can be combined with other words to create a more effective search
Find Keywords:
Cape Cod
Wedding Photos
Wedding Videos
Results:
cape cod ma
wedding photography
wedding picture
wedding videographer
cape cod lodging
wedding videography
cape cod massachusetts
cape cod hotel
wedding video production
wedding
cape cod vacation
cape cod bed and breakfast
cape cod inn
cape cod accommodation
wedding photographer
cape cod mass
wedding video services
cape cod vacation rental
videography
cape cod travel
wedding gift
videographer
cape cod rental
wedding idea
cape cod resort
wedding video to dvd
photographer
professional wedding video
cape cod summer rental
wedding planning
video production
wedding web site
wedding invitation
cape cod ma hotel
wedding video editing
massachusetts bed breakfast
professional wedding photography
wedding photo album
digital wedding video
wedding album
b b cape cod
cape cod motel
event videography
wedding photography and video
professional wedding photographer
marthas vineyard
los angeles wedding video
wedding video production services
massachusetts
cape cod beach
Find Keywords:
Cape Cod
Wedding Photography
Wedding Videography
Results:
wedding photographer
wedding video
cape cod ma
cape cod lodging
cape cod massachusetts
cape cod hotel
wedding videographer
cape cod vacation
wedding photo
cape cod bed and breakfast
cape cod inn
wedding
cape cod accommodation
videography
cape cod mass
cape cod vacation rental
professional wedding photography
wedding picture
wedding event videography
cape cod travel
photography
digital wedding photography
black and white wedding photography
cape cod rental
videographer
professional wedding videography
photographer
event photography
wedding planning
cape cod resort
professional wedding photographer
wedding video production
cape cod summer rental
photojournalistic wedding photography
portrait photography
event videography
wedding video services
wedding videographers
cape cod ma hotel
new york wedding photographer
wedding photojournalism
los angeles wedding photographer
digital photography
massachusetts bed breakfast
wedding planner
creative wedding photography
b b cape cod
wedding portrait photography
los angeles wedding photography
cape cod motel
C. Strategy
Here is a summary strategy based on the above keyword searches:
* The Yahoo Search Marketing tool was more focused than the Overture Keyword Selector Tool in providing keywords closer to and more targeted towards the original terms I placed in the search boxes
Title pages:
* The top left hand title of the homepage needs to contain the following words (or a combination of the following words) to increase the chances of the user finding my project’s website:
The other webpages on my project’s website also need to contain these words (or a combination of them) :
Cape Cod
Photo
Photography
Video
Videography
Wedding photo
Wedding video
Negative Keywords:
* The words and phrases marked in a red font in the above search results can be used as negative keywords
* The flowing words can also be used as negative keywords:
Adult photos
Adult videos
Nude
Nude photos
Nude wedding
Nudity
Porn
Pornography
Sex
Sex bride
Sex photos
Sexy
Sexy wedding
Sex videos
Any combination of the above words having to do with sex and adult themes, especially when used with the following words or phrases, can be used as negative keywords:
Brides
Bridal
Wedding
Wedding photos/videos
Wedding photography/videography
The purpose here is not to limit words having to do with weddings or wedding photography or videography, rather only when combined with words or phrases having to do with pornography or adult themes, so my website can attract the right prospects actually searching for wedding photo/video services
* There might be a way to “negate” any searches for States (states in the US) that are not related to Massachusetts without having to input all of the rest of the States as negative keywords
* Also, there might be a way to “negate” searches for celebrity weddings or celebrity wedding photos/videos without having to input a vast amount of celebrities (almost infinite amount of celebrities out there) as negative keywords
The purpose of using negative keywords is to better select and attract the most qualified prospects that will come to my website and use my photo/video services
Monday, March 26, 2007
Monday, March 19, 2007
Using Volunteers to Test Site Usability and Design
Testing Site Usability and Design - Introduction
For this assignment, I asked 2 volunteers to accomplish the following 3 tasks on a website:
1. Check out the photos and videos (if available) on the website to get a demonstration of the quality of the photographers’ work
2. Find out what the pricing is for the photography and videography
3. Find out how to contact the company for more information
The volunteers are Anthony Stulich (AS) and Maryann Stulich (MS)
I used 2 websites with Anthony Stulich (AS):
* http://www.capecodphotovideo.com/
And
* http://capecodwedding.com/ (Richard Talmage Images)
I used 1 website with Maryann Stulich (MS):
* http://capecodwedding.com/ (Richard Talmage Images)
The assumption was to go to the website and act as if you are having or hosting a wedding and want to find a wedding photographer/videographer for the wedding.
Both of the volunteers started on the homepage of the website being tested
Volunteer Background Information:
Anthony Stulich (AS): Beginner/basic knowledge of the Internet; knows how to send and receive email; knows how to download files; most likely has not purchased on the Internet in the past
Maryann Stulich (MS): Beginner/basic knowledge of the Internet; uses AOL Instant Messenger; knows how to send and receive email; knows how to download files; probably has purchased on the Internet in the past
Testing Websites’ Usability and Design – Volunteer: Anthony Stulich (AS):
First Website: http://www.capecodphotovideo.com/
* Task 1: Check out the photos and videos (if available) on the website
AS started on the homepage (not the “first” page; I set it up so the homepage was looked at first rather than the “first” page which basically has only one link which says “enter” and takes you to the homepage)
AS then looked at the links at the bottom of the homepage (actually the bottom of the screen) and clicked on the “wedding photography” link
On the “wedding photography” page, AS briefly looked at the 4 listed photographers and then selected Helen Coombs by clicking on the link to her photo gallery
AS briefly looked at Helen’s photo gallery and then clicked on “testimonials” to read more about what others had to say about the photography service
* Task 2: Find out what the pricing is for the photography and videography
AS then clicked on the “contact us” link which took him to the bottom of the homepage, and he briefly looked at that section before clicking on the “helpful links” link
AS briefly looked at “helpful links” page which provided referral services to other companies
AS clicked on “contact us” link again, looked at the page, and clicked on the “Inquiry Form” link
AS briefly looked at the “Inquiry Form” page, and concluded that in order to receive pricing information, a person has to fill out the inquiry form and request pricing information
* Task 3: Find out how to contact the company for more information
This task was accomplished in the last part of task 2 when AS clicked on the “Inquiry Form”
Second Website: http://capecodwedding.com (Richard Talmage Images)
* Task 1: Check out the photos and videos (if available) on the website
AS started on the homepage and looked at the slideshow of wedding photos that appears on the homepage
AS then clicked on the “cape cod wedding photography & videography” link at the bottom left of the homepage and looked at another slide show of photos
AS comments that the wedding photos are “good work” and “impressive”
* Task 2: Find out what the pricing is for the photography and videography
AS looked at the links on the links bar near the top of the page and clicks “home” to go back to the homepage
AS looks at the homepage attempting to find a link that will provide pricing information though does not find it
AS then clicks on the “For Photography Gallery Click Here” link which takes him to the same page he was on before, the “Wedding Photography” page
AS clicks on the “Chatham Beach and Tennis Club” link and looks at the photo slideshow
AS then clicks on the “contact” button on the links bar near the top of the page, looks at the inquiry form and concludes that a person has to fill out the inquiry form and request pricing information in order to receive it
My comments:
The pricing or fee information can be found by either of 2 ways:
1. By holding the mouse pointer over the “weddings” button on the links bar near the top of the page, which will reveal a drop down menu, and then clicking on either the “photo packages/fees” button or the “video packages/fees” button; either of these links will take you to a page with pricing information
2. By clicking on the “fees” link at the bottom right section of a webpage; this link will take you to a page different from the “photo packages/fees” or the “video packages/fees” pages
AS missed number 1 because he was unaware of the drop down menu
AS also missed number 2 because the “fees” link was hard to see, hidden near the bottom right of the webpage
Lesson to web designers: ensure that the links and buttons are easy for users to read and see, and make it easy for users to find information on the website
What’s “easy to read and see” for a designer might not be so for the actual users of the website
To learn more see page 75 (last 2 paragraphs) of the book Don’t Make Me Think by Steven Krug
* Task 3: Find out how to contact the company for more information
This task was accomplished in the last part of task 2 when AS clicked on the “contact” button
Testing Website Usability and Design – Volunteer: Maryann Stulich (MS):
Website: http://capecodwedding.com (Richard Talmage Images)
* Task 1: Check out the photos and videos (if available) on the website
MS started on the homepage and looked at the slideshow of wedding photos that appears on the homepage
MS clicked on the “For Photography Gallery Click Here” link and looked at another slide show of photos
MS then clicked on each of the 4 links to watch the slideshows from each of those weddings:
“Chatham Beach and Tennis Club”
“Popponesset Inn Resort”
“Wequassett Resort and Golf Club”
“Chatham on the Beach”
My comments: MS was more attracted to the photo slideshows than AS and made more comments than AS on how “nice” and “pretty” the photos/weddings were
* Task 2: Find out what the pricing is for the photography and videography
MS clicks on the “specials” button on the links bar near the top of the page and then clicks on the “fees” link at the bottom right section of the webpage
MS looked at and read the material on the page for about a minute and then clicked on the “family” button on the links bar near the top of the page, and looked at the slideshow which appeared
MS then held her mouse pointer over the “weddings” button on the links bar near the top of the page, looked at the drop down menu and clicked on the “video packages/fees” button
MS read the material on the “video packages/fees” page
* Task 3: Find out how to contact the company for more information
MS clicked on the “contact” button on the links bar near the top of the page to find out more info on how to contact the company; MS mentioned that she saw the “contact” button at the top of the page and also the “contact” link near the bottom middle of the page
MS then clicked on the “video” button on the links bar near the top of the page and briefly watched a clip of a wedding video
- The End -
For this assignment, I asked 2 volunteers to accomplish the following 3 tasks on a website:
1. Check out the photos and videos (if available) on the website to get a demonstration of the quality of the photographers’ work
2. Find out what the pricing is for the photography and videography
3. Find out how to contact the company for more information
The volunteers are Anthony Stulich (AS) and Maryann Stulich (MS)
I used 2 websites with Anthony Stulich (AS):
* http://www.capecodphotovideo.com/
And
* http://capecodwedding.com/ (Richard Talmage Images)
I used 1 website with Maryann Stulich (MS):
* http://capecodwedding.com/ (Richard Talmage Images)
The assumption was to go to the website and act as if you are having or hosting a wedding and want to find a wedding photographer/videographer for the wedding.
Both of the volunteers started on the homepage of the website being tested
Volunteer Background Information:
Anthony Stulich (AS): Beginner/basic knowledge of the Internet; knows how to send and receive email; knows how to download files; most likely has not purchased on the Internet in the past
Maryann Stulich (MS): Beginner/basic knowledge of the Internet; uses AOL Instant Messenger; knows how to send and receive email; knows how to download files; probably has purchased on the Internet in the past
Testing Websites’ Usability and Design – Volunteer: Anthony Stulich (AS):
First Website: http://www.capecodphotovideo.com/
* Task 1: Check out the photos and videos (if available) on the website
AS started on the homepage (not the “first” page; I set it up so the homepage was looked at first rather than the “first” page which basically has only one link which says “enter” and takes you to the homepage)
AS then looked at the links at the bottom of the homepage (actually the bottom of the screen) and clicked on the “wedding photography” link
On the “wedding photography” page, AS briefly looked at the 4 listed photographers and then selected Helen Coombs by clicking on the link to her photo gallery
AS briefly looked at Helen’s photo gallery and then clicked on “testimonials” to read more about what others had to say about the photography service
* Task 2: Find out what the pricing is for the photography and videography
AS then clicked on the “contact us” link which took him to the bottom of the homepage, and he briefly looked at that section before clicking on the “helpful links” link
AS briefly looked at “helpful links” page which provided referral services to other companies
AS clicked on “contact us” link again, looked at the page, and clicked on the “Inquiry Form” link
AS briefly looked at the “Inquiry Form” page, and concluded that in order to receive pricing information, a person has to fill out the inquiry form and request pricing information
* Task 3: Find out how to contact the company for more information
This task was accomplished in the last part of task 2 when AS clicked on the “Inquiry Form”
Second Website: http://capecodwedding.com (Richard Talmage Images)
* Task 1: Check out the photos and videos (if available) on the website
AS started on the homepage and looked at the slideshow of wedding photos that appears on the homepage
AS then clicked on the “cape cod wedding photography & videography” link at the bottom left of the homepage and looked at another slide show of photos
AS comments that the wedding photos are “good work” and “impressive”
* Task 2: Find out what the pricing is for the photography and videography
AS looked at the links on the links bar near the top of the page and clicks “home” to go back to the homepage
AS looks at the homepage attempting to find a link that will provide pricing information though does not find it
AS then clicks on the “For Photography Gallery Click Here” link which takes him to the same page he was on before, the “Wedding Photography” page
AS clicks on the “Chatham Beach and Tennis Club” link and looks at the photo slideshow
AS then clicks on the “contact” button on the links bar near the top of the page, looks at the inquiry form and concludes that a person has to fill out the inquiry form and request pricing information in order to receive it
My comments:
The pricing or fee information can be found by either of 2 ways:
1. By holding the mouse pointer over the “weddings” button on the links bar near the top of the page, which will reveal a drop down menu, and then clicking on either the “photo packages/fees” button or the “video packages/fees” button; either of these links will take you to a page with pricing information
2. By clicking on the “fees” link at the bottom right section of a webpage; this link will take you to a page different from the “photo packages/fees” or the “video packages/fees” pages
AS missed number 1 because he was unaware of the drop down menu
AS also missed number 2 because the “fees” link was hard to see, hidden near the bottom right of the webpage
Lesson to web designers: ensure that the links and buttons are easy for users to read and see, and make it easy for users to find information on the website
What’s “easy to read and see” for a designer might not be so for the actual users of the website
To learn more see page 75 (last 2 paragraphs) of the book Don’t Make Me Think by Steven Krug
* Task 3: Find out how to contact the company for more information
This task was accomplished in the last part of task 2 when AS clicked on the “contact” button
Testing Website Usability and Design – Volunteer: Maryann Stulich (MS):
Website: http://capecodwedding.com (Richard Talmage Images)
* Task 1: Check out the photos and videos (if available) on the website
MS started on the homepage and looked at the slideshow of wedding photos that appears on the homepage
MS clicked on the “For Photography Gallery Click Here” link and looked at another slide show of photos
MS then clicked on each of the 4 links to watch the slideshows from each of those weddings:
“Chatham Beach and Tennis Club”
“Popponesset Inn Resort”
“Wequassett Resort and Golf Club”
“Chatham on the Beach”
My comments: MS was more attracted to the photo slideshows than AS and made more comments than AS on how “nice” and “pretty” the photos/weddings were
* Task 2: Find out what the pricing is for the photography and videography
MS clicks on the “specials” button on the links bar near the top of the page and then clicks on the “fees” link at the bottom right section of the webpage
MS looked at and read the material on the page for about a minute and then clicked on the “family” button on the links bar near the top of the page, and looked at the slideshow which appeared
MS then held her mouse pointer over the “weddings” button on the links bar near the top of the page, looked at the drop down menu and clicked on the “video packages/fees” button
MS read the material on the “video packages/fees” page
* Task 3: Find out how to contact the company for more information
MS clicked on the “contact” button on the links bar near the top of the page to find out more info on how to contact the company; MS mentioned that she saw the “contact” button at the top of the page and also the “contact” link near the bottom middle of the page
MS then clicked on the “video” button on the links bar near the top of the page and briefly watched a clip of a wedding video
- The End -
Monday, March 5, 2007
Enhancing a Wedding Photographer’s Webpage
Improving the Webpage
Here’s a wedding photography website whose copy can be improved:
Bill Collins Wedding Photography:
http://www.proweddingphotos.com/
You’ll find the original web copy and the revised versions of the copy
*** Home Page Copy***
http://www.proweddingphotos.com/
*** Original Copy ***
(This copy is found at the top left side menu bar)
Indianapolis wedding photographers and Cincinnati wedding photographers Menu Options:
*** Revised Copy ***
Delete all of this copy
*** Original Copy ***
Why Brides Choose Bill Collins Photography over All Other Wedding Photographers Available! Including: Indianapolis, Dayton, and Cincinnati wedding photographers and Cincinnati, Indianapolis and Dayton digital wedding photographers
"America's Best-Value wedding Photo Packages!"
Area big city brides keep telling me compared to those Cincinnati, Indianapolis and Dayton wedding photographers "I offer twice as much and three times the amount of coverage for half the price!"
Here’s a wedding photography website whose copy can be improved:
Bill Collins Wedding Photography:
http://www.proweddingphotos.com/
You’ll find the original web copy and the revised versions of the copy
*** Home Page Copy***
http://www.proweddingphotos.com/
*** Original Copy ***
(This copy is found at the top left side menu bar)
Indianapolis wedding photographers and Cincinnati wedding photographers Menu Options:
*** Revised Copy ***
Delete all of this copy
*** Original Copy ***
Why Brides Choose Bill Collins Photography over All Other Wedding Photographers Available! Including: Indianapolis, Dayton, and Cincinnati wedding photographers and Cincinnati, Indianapolis and Dayton digital wedding photographers
"America's Best-Value wedding Photo Packages!"
Area big city brides keep telling me compared to those Cincinnati, Indianapolis and Dayton wedding photographers "I offer twice as much and three times the amount of coverage for half the price!"
My super value-packed packages save you several hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars over using big-city wedding photographers!
2004 is my 40th year photographing weddings! I personally photograph every wedding myself and I always challenge myself to put my maximum effort into doing you the best and most thorough job possible.
*** Revised Copy ***
Bill Collins Wedding Photography
"America's Best-Value wedding Photo Packages!"
* "I offer twice as much and three times the amount of coverage for half the price!"
* Save several hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars over using big-city wedding photographers!
*** Original Copy ***
You get to view your photos as a computerslideshow during your reception meal, when I am your wedding photographer!
*** Revised Copy ***
Bill Collins Wedding Photography
"America's Best-Value wedding Photo Packages!"
* "I offer twice as much and three times the amount of coverage for half the price!"
* Save several hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars over using big-city wedding photographers!
*** Original Copy ***
You get to view your photos as a computerslideshow during your reception meal, when I am your wedding photographer!
On my "Totally Digital Option", my most popular album package, you receive a photo CD at the end of your wedding reception to take on your honeymoon!
*** Revised Copy ***
When you hire me as your wedding photographer,
You get to view your photos as a computerslideshow during your reception meal.
*** Revised Copy ***
When you hire me as your wedding photographer,
You get to view your photos as a computerslideshow during your reception meal.
Choose the "Totally Digital Option", my most popular album package, and receive a photo CD at the end of your wedding reception to take on your honeymoon!
*** Original Copy ***
Know of any other full-time weddings-only photographersin Indianapolis, Cincinnati or Dayton, Ohio area?
I am not aware of another full-time exclusively-weddings photographer in Indiana, Ohio or Kentucky.
You're going to have to trust the capturing of your wedding memories to someone, so why not trust your important wedding day memories to a full time professional wedding photographer who ONLY photographs weddings for a living? Makes sense, doesn't it?
A full-time weddings-only photographer will reward you by shooting circles around the others out there, because wedding photography is his true love -- or he wouldn't be doing exclusively-weddings to earn his living and, since he is a low volume specialist, he can give you superior service...and in my case, amaze you by filling your wedding photo orders in just a couple of days. [More!]
*** Revised Copy ***
Delete all of this copy
*** Original Copy ***
Jennifer Lecher & Shawn McMahan
*** Original Copy ***
Know of any other full-time weddings-only photographersin Indianapolis, Cincinnati or Dayton, Ohio area?
I am not aware of another full-time exclusively-weddings photographer in Indiana, Ohio or Kentucky.
You're going to have to trust the capturing of your wedding memories to someone, so why not trust your important wedding day memories to a full time professional wedding photographer who ONLY photographs weddings for a living? Makes sense, doesn't it?
A full-time weddings-only photographer will reward you by shooting circles around the others out there, because wedding photography is his true love -- or he wouldn't be doing exclusively-weddings to earn his living and, since he is a low volume specialist, he can give you superior service...and in my case, amaze you by filling your wedding photo orders in just a couple of days. [More!]
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Jennifer Lecher & Shawn McMahan
5-6-2006
Indianapolis, IN wedding
"I'm completely satisfied...everything was perfect! Your coverage was the best...so extensive that we couldn't have asked for anything more. Everyone was very pleased. My parents love the CD's!
I would recommend you to everyone, and I already have! My cousin, Stephanie, has hired you for next July already!"
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Jennifer Lecher & Shawn McMahan's Wedding
"I'm completely satisfied...everything was perfect! Your coverage was the best...so extensive that we couldn't have asked for anything more. Everyone was very pleased. My parents love the CD's!
I would recommend you to everyone, and I already have! My cousin, Stephanie, has hired you for next July already!"
(Read Lots More recent brides' testimonials)
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Jennifer Lecher & Shawn McMahan's Wedding
5-6-2006
Indianapolis, IN
"I'm completely satisfied...everything was perfect! Your coverage was the best...so extensive that we couldn't have asked for anything more. Everyone was very pleased. My parents love the CD's!
I would recommend you to everyone, and I already have! My cousin, Stephanie, has decided to hire Bill for next July already!"
(Read more recent brides' testimonials)
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Who else wants to look your absolute best in your wedding photos?
I fully retouch all album prints, getting rid of glare on glasses, shine on foreheads, cheeks, chins and blemishes.
I may even remove bags under someone's eyes when I think it will help. Parents really like that they look ten years younger, yet it's subtle enough no one knows just why everyone looks so good in their wedding photos. But, boy! They sure do! See retouching examples!
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I can help you look your absolute best in your wedding photos
I fully retouch all album prints:
* Getting rid of glare on glasses
* Eliminating unnecessary shine on the face
* Making people look years younger
* Enhancing the photos so everyone looks their best
Click here to see retouching examples!
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Will your photographer stay hired?
Funny question?...not really, I keep getting calls from brides frantically telling me their Indianapolis wedding photographer or Cincinnati wedding photographer dumped them at the last minute after having been hired many months before. [more]
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Will your photographer stay hired?
I keep getting calls from brides frantically telling me their wedding photographer bailed out them at the last minute after having been hired many months before. Click here to learn how to hire the right photographer
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Bill Collins, among the best Cincinnati, Indianapolis andDayton, OH wedding photographers.
I believe that some brides really short change themselves by only considering "local" wedding photographers for their wedding. You might want to consider the following thoughts before excluding non-locals. (Let me plead my case:)
You probably exclude any possibility of hiring any of the best wedding photographers in the world when you insist on hiring "local"...because the odds of the local guys being among the world's best are pretty slim, right? [more]
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You can hire me as your wedding photographer, without having to select your photo package AT THAT TIME, by paying a $600 non-refundable retainer to lock your date on my schedule. Your retainer applies towards your wedding photo package balance.
This allows you to take a couple of weeks to decide which wedding photo package is best for you without the danger of someone else hiring me for your date during that time.
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You can hire me as your wedding photographer, without having to select your photo package AT THAT TIME, by paying a $600 non-refundable retainer to secure your date on my schedule. You’ll get your retainer back because your retainer applies towards your wedding photo package balance.
This enables you to take a couple of weeks to decide which wedding photo package is best for you while you feel confident that your wedding photo date is secure.
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Many of the brides that hire me end up meeting me in person for the first time at their wedding. How can this be, you ask? {More!]
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If you aren't totally convinced yet that I am the wedding photographer you should choose from all the photographers out there to capture the beauty of your wedding day, then please read what Indianapolis, Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio area brides say are their"Top 10 Reasons brides choose to hire me!"
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Click here to learn the "Top 10 Reasons brides choose to hire me" to help you capture the beauty of your wedding day!
"I'm completely satisfied...everything was perfect! Your coverage was the best...so extensive that we couldn't have asked for anything more. Everyone was very pleased. My parents love the CD's!
I would recommend you to everyone, and I already have! My cousin, Stephanie, has decided to hire Bill for next July already!"
(Read more recent brides' testimonials)
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Who else wants to look your absolute best in your wedding photos?
I fully retouch all album prints, getting rid of glare on glasses, shine on foreheads, cheeks, chins and blemishes.
I may even remove bags under someone's eyes when I think it will help. Parents really like that they look ten years younger, yet it's subtle enough no one knows just why everyone looks so good in their wedding photos. But, boy! They sure do! See retouching examples!
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I can help you look your absolute best in your wedding photos
I fully retouch all album prints:
* Getting rid of glare on glasses
* Eliminating unnecessary shine on the face
* Making people look years younger
* Enhancing the photos so everyone looks their best
Click here to see retouching examples!
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Will your photographer stay hired?
Funny question?...not really, I keep getting calls from brides frantically telling me their Indianapolis wedding photographer or Cincinnati wedding photographer dumped them at the last minute after having been hired many months before. [more]
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Will your photographer stay hired?
I keep getting calls from brides frantically telling me their wedding photographer bailed out them at the last minute after having been hired many months before. Click here to learn how to hire the right photographer
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Bill Collins, among the best Cincinnati, Indianapolis andDayton, OH wedding photographers.
I believe that some brides really short change themselves by only considering "local" wedding photographers for their wedding. You might want to consider the following thoughts before excluding non-locals. (Let me plead my case:)
You probably exclude any possibility of hiring any of the best wedding photographers in the world when you insist on hiring "local"...because the odds of the local guys being among the world's best are pretty slim, right? [more]
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You can hire me as your wedding photographer, without having to select your photo package AT THAT TIME, by paying a $600 non-refundable retainer to lock your date on my schedule. Your retainer applies towards your wedding photo package balance.
This allows you to take a couple of weeks to decide which wedding photo package is best for you without the danger of someone else hiring me for your date during that time.
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You can hire me as your wedding photographer, without having to select your photo package AT THAT TIME, by paying a $600 non-refundable retainer to secure your date on my schedule. You’ll get your retainer back because your retainer applies towards your wedding photo package balance.
This enables you to take a couple of weeks to decide which wedding photo package is best for you while you feel confident that your wedding photo date is secure.
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Many of the brides that hire me end up meeting me in person for the first time at their wedding. How can this be, you ask? {More!]
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If you aren't totally convinced yet that I am the wedding photographer you should choose from all the photographers out there to capture the beauty of your wedding day, then please read what Indianapolis, Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio area brides say are their"Top 10 Reasons brides choose to hire me!"
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Click here to learn the "Top 10 Reasons brides choose to hire me" to help you capture the beauty of your wedding day!
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http://www.proweddingphotos.com/wedding-packages.html
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Wedding Packages And Pricing
There are several different ways you can hire Bill Collins Photography to photograph your wedding. Be sure to check out all the various options...(one will probably be right for the wedding you are planning) by clicking on the "View Next Option" hyperlink at the bottom of each option page, doing so will allow you to step thru each of the options.
Each Package title below is a link to a full page description of that package:
Let's start with our most popular package first.....
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Wedding Packages and Pricing
Here are several different ways I can photograph your wedding. Click on the "View Next Option" hyperlink at the bottom of each option page to step thru each of the options.
Each Package title below is a link to a full page description of that package:
Our most popular package:
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Yes, you can lock down your wedding date on my schedule without first selecting which package you want...it might keep your date from being booked by someone else!
All I need is a $600 retainer that applies towards your package purchase, then just let me know, within a couple of weeks of booking your wedding date, which package you want.
The retainer is non-refundable, as it takes that wedding date "off the market" and this makes it nearly impossible for me to book another wedding for that date later on should your wedding plans fall thru.
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You can reserve your wedding date on my schedule without first selecting which package you want...it might keep your date from being booked by someone else!
All I need is a $600 retainer that applies towards your package purchase then let me know, within a couple of weeks of booking your wedding date, which package you want.
The retainer enables you to secure your wedding date with me and is non-refundable because it takes that wedding date "off the market" making it nearly impossible for me to book another wedding for that date later on should your wedding plans fall thru. You’ll get your retainer back because your retainer applies towards your wedding photo package balance and you’ll feel confident knowing your wedding date is secure!
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Wedding Articles
Click on the links below to find out what we have to say about...
Top 10 Reasons To Hire Me As Your Wedding Photographer!
India Hindu Wedding Outline...Traditional Hindu wedding ceremony explained
Unique Wedding Locations I've Come Across In Indiana & Ohio
Many "LOOKS' available from same photo....everyone's happy!
Wedding Photography Prices! - Are You Shocked?
How I see My Job of Photographing your Wedding!
Photojournalistic Style vs. Traditional Style - We offer just the right blend of both styles to really make your wedding photos sizzle!
Photography Trade Secrets Revealed - I bet no one else will tell you this!
My favorite Dutch Uncle's advice - From 40 years in the business!
A little advice on How to make your wedding more fun!
Digital Photography & The Extra Step - How I Assure Your Wedding Photos will come out Beautiful!
Wedding Photo Story - By John Strange
Ten added advantages of Digital (filmless) Wedding Coverage.
Interview with the Photographer himself - Bill Collins Speaks Up
"Wedding Photos That Your Wedding Photographer Probably Won't Take --Unless You Tell Him To" - By Bill Collins
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Read These Wedding Articles and Get More Out of Your Wedding
Click on the links below and learn...
* Top 10 Reasons To Hire Me As Your Wedding Photographer!
* Digital Photography & The Extra Step - How to Ensure Your Wedding Photos come out Beautiful!
* How to Get Many "LOOKS' from same photo and make everyone's happy!
* Photojournalistic Style vs. Traditional Style – and how it benefits you
* How I see My Job of Photographing your Wedding!
* 10 Added Advantages of Digital (film-less) Wedding Coverage
* 3 Simple Ways to Make Your Wedding More Fun!
* Wedding Photos That Your Wedding Photographer Probably Won't Take --Unless You Tell Him To
* Photography Trade Secrets Revealed – (that no one else will tell you)
* Insider’s Look at Wedding Photography Prices! – Prepare to be shocked
* Insider’s Look at a Traditional Hindu Wedding Ceremony – and what you can apply from it to your own wedding to make it more unique
* Unique Wedding Locations to Consider In Indiana & Ohio
* A Wedding Photo Story
* An Interview with the Photographer himself - Bill Collins Speaks Up
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