One look at the new myphotoalbum.com homepage lets you know they have put a lot of work into their site renovation.It now has more features, an improved look and feel and a neatly categorized and inviting store. They have also added personalization options to album pages, editing tools, and the ability to post photos to a unique URL for which you choose the name.
Instructions for most of the sites tasks are clear and easy to follow.
Points system earns you rewards for certain activities
New rewards points system gives users free merchandise and membership
HTML code is easily accessible for posting on blogs
E-cards
Monthly photo contests with varied prizes
Send slideshows to friends
[#Membership#]
Basic membership allows unlimited storage for photos.Videos can only be stored with upgraded, paid membership.Free features include a customizable personal URL, unlimited storage, sharing and ordering.Upgraded membership allows unlimited video storage, album personalization options, guest downloads, no ads in your albums and a discount on prints.
[#Drawbacks#]
Photos are deleted if there is no activity on your account. (This is understandably typical of many sites, especially those that offer unlimited free storage.)
Prints come in only three sizes.
[#Uploading#]
This site offers 3 types of uploading. The new Easy Upload Tool shows a full explorer window for easy browsing and file selection.It is not much faster than the previous uploader, as the old one was already fairly quick, but it is definitely easier to use.The only drawback to this uploader is that you cannot perform other functions on the site while photos are being transferred.If you try to click something else, your upload is cancelled.
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*Under upload speed, modem is a T1 modem.
[#Storage#]
This site provides unlimited albums and easy arrangement.
Albums can be personalized with themes, captions and more.
[#Products#]
Myphotoalbum.com has an expanded product selection. Some unique items include personalized pet dishes and accessories, holiday ornaments, and linens.
[#Prints#]
Prints are available in 4 x 6 through 8 x 10 sizes, and in digital camera format (4xD).Prints are done by Kodak.
[#Sharing#]
There are various ways to share photos on this site, Share single photos through e-cards or entire albums through email invites.Guests can leave comments and vote on their favorites.Photos can also be posted to 3rd party sites, like Ebay, Myspace and other blogs.
Personal URLs are provided for sharing with the public.This feature can be set to private as well and individual photos can be hidden from the public.
[#Privacy#]
Private albums cannot be viewed by the public. Any guests can order prints and gifts with your photos after they create their own free account.
[#SiteNavigation#]
Getting around is even easier than before.All pages are “breadcrumbed” for back tracking and easy surfing.Menus are clear, accessible and now there are thorough help sections and descriptions of features.
