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The Basics Of Photofolio

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Adam Akins
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Introduction

Welcome to this comprehensive guide designed to help you navigate the Photofolio platform effortlessly. Whether you are a photographer, a designer, or simply someone looking to showcase visual content, this guide will walk you through the basics—from adding galleries and images to text pages, and establishing a smooth workflow.

 

Table of Contents

  1. Adding a Gallery
  2. Adding an Image
  3. Adding a Text Page
  4. Establishing a Workflow
  5. Customizing Your Portfolio

1. Adding a Gallery

Steps:

  1. Navigate to PHOTOFOLIO ADMIN.
  2. Select the MEDIA LIBRARY option.
  3. Locate and click on the +ADD button situated at the bottom left of the "Website Menu" column.

Visual Aid:

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2. Adding an Image

Steps:

  1. Go to PHOTOFOLIO ADMIN.
  2. Click on MEDIA LIBRARY.
  3. Find and click the +ADD button at the bottom of the center column.

Notes:

  • We only accept .jpeg, .jpg, .png, and .svg (logos only) image file types.
  • For more details on preparing your images, consult our Image Prep Guide.

Visual Aid:

Add An Image -Photofolio.gif

3. Adding a Text Page

Steps:

  1. Access PHOTOFOLIO ADMIN.
  2. Navigate to MEDIA LIBRARY.
  3. Locate and click the +TEXT button at the bottom of the center column.
  4. Utilize the Visual Editor for basic editing or opt for HTML/CSS for more advanced customization.

Notes:

  • Do not toggle between HTML and VISUAL modes if you have <style></style> HTML tags in your code.
  • Remove all <body>, <html>, and <head> tags before adding your code.
  • To insert <script> tags, you will need to use an <iframe>.

Visual Aid:

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4. Establishing a Workflow

Importance of Organizing Work in Folders:

Organizing your media assets into folders is a cornerstone practice for maintaining a streamlined workflow on Photofolio. The benefits include:

  • Easy Navigation: With an ever-expanding portfolio, rummaging through countless files becomes unfeasible. Folders help you segment your work for quick access.

  • Thematic Organization: Folders offer the flexibility to categorize your content, whether you're a professional displaying different projects or an enthusiast sorting photos by events.

  • Time-Saving: An upfront investment in folder organization saves you valuable time in the long run by facilitating quicker searches and file management.

Steps:

  1. Navigate to PHOTOFOLIO ADMIN.
  2. Access MEDIA LIBRARY.
  3. Click the +ADD option under the "Folder" column.
  4. Assign an appropriate name to the folder, reflecting its content or purpose.

Notes:

  • Folders are invisible on the front end of your website and serve solely for your internal organization.
  • Folders with a grey background like "Landing Media" or "Footer Links" are active site content.

5. Customizing Your Portfolio

For those eager to explore further, we have a plethora of new features awaiting you! To dive into the world of customization swiftly, we recommend watching our instructional video: Build A Photofolio Website From Start to Finish or check out our full manual Photofolio.

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