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đ¸ What you can learn from Google Photos
Plus 3 quick tips on homepage goals, procrastination, AI search visibility
Alex Vita
July 22, 2025 ⢠Estimated reading time: 10 minutes
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YOUR WEEKLY DOSE OF PHOTO WEBSITE ADVICE & INSPIRATION.
IN TODAYâS EMAIL:
âĄď¸ 3 Quick tips: homepage goals, procrastination, AI search visibility
đ§ Deep dive: Google Photos is 10yo - here's what you can learn from it
đ SEO: embrace topical depth
đĽď¸ Website examples: delayed hover effects
QUICK TIPS
1. đŻ The homepage is not just a gallery
Most photography homepages show some images, a logo, maybe a vague "Welcome" text. Thatâs not enough.
Your homepage needs to do something.
It needs to:
Explain who your work is for
Show what clients get from working with you
Provide social proof (testimonials, client logos, etc.)
Highlight your process and values
Tell people what to do next
Think of your homepage as the handshake and elevator pitch rolled into one. Donât make visitors scroll and guess â guide them.
Your homepage is your pitch. Make it count.
2. đ That âNot Ready Yetâ Feeling Is Holding You Back
Too many photographers hold back their best shots thinking theyâre ânot quite ready.â Meanwhile, less polished images from others get attention, spark emotion, and sometimes even lead to sales.
The truth is: visibility beats perfection. If your photo lives only on your hard drive, itâs not doing its job.
Pick one image. Add a short caption. Share it today. Repeat next week. Itâs the habit of sharing that builds momentum, not a perfect gallery.