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A Few NextProof Beta Spots Left

by Erik Dungan
We’re only a week into our public beta release of NextProof and things are humming right along. We’ve already added features based on your guys’ input, We’re adding more video tutorials, I’ve added a cool new theme for you destination shooters, and some photographers have already received print orders. How cool is that?
Anyway, [...]

Mail Status on Server I

The email server on Server I went down this afternoon, causing outgoing emails to be delayed in queue (no emails were lost). The system is back up and the email queue is clearing out.

NextProof.com now in limited public beta. 100 accounts available. 30 days free + $5 off your monthly fee.

NextProof Sneak Peek 4: A Video

I figure, enough talk–let’s watch a video. Here’s one of our NextProof demo videos.

"After using your Rank Higher DVD; I managed to optimize my site for most of the terms I needed. I can proudly say I went from the 3rd page of google, to #4 with a little help from BigFolio."- Aaron Potter

NextProof Sneak Peek 3: Order Fulfillment

by Erik Dungan
Let’s talk about order fulfillment and the options NextProof offers.
Fulfilling Digital Downloads
As we mentioned last week, NextProof allows you to sell high-resolution files.
The best part is, fulfillment is totally automated. After completing their purchase, your customers can immediately download.
you don’t have to do anything. Download links expire, helping prevent customers from unauthorized [...]

Aurora Way Now Available for Half Price

Aurora Way, the winning BIG Foliolympics site, is now available on our website.
As promised, this site is currently half-priced through May 18.
To purchase Aurora Way and save $375, use the coupon code AURORAGOLD when signing up.

NextProof Sneak Peek 2: The Digital Negative

by Erik Dungan
One of the cooler features we’ve built into NextProof is the ability to sell high-resolution files from any gallery or event.
The great part is: you can do it but you don’t have to do it.
It’s a product … or several products
High-res files (digital negatives, if you prefer) are simply products that you define [...]

NextProof Sneak Peek 1: The Philosophy

by Erik Dungan
This month, NextProof–our new online proofing service–goes into public beta. In fact, a small team of photographers is testing NextProof as you read this. I thought it would be nice to start giving some sneak peeks of the service over the next week or two. In this post I’ll briefly discuss the philosophy [...]

BIG Foliolympics Closing Ceremonies

by Erik Dungan
The first annual BIG Foliolympics was a huge success for everyone–except me. The people have spoken and its time to crown the winner.
The winning sites
Gold medal: Aurora (developed by Kent)
Silver medal: Monroe (developed by Eric B)
Bronze medal: Flagline (developed by Lauren)
Tin foil medal: Lakeside (developed by Erik D)

New sites available soon
Monroe will [...]