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YOUR WEEKLY DOSE OF PHOTO WEBSITE ADVICE & INSPIRATION.
IN TODAY’S EMAIL:
⚡️ 3 Quick tips: decluttering, IG bios, blog planning
🧠 Deep dive: how many galleries and images should you have?
🔍 SEO: goodbye personas
QUICK TIPS
1. 🧹 Declutter your photo website to increase conversions
Your website isn't a storage unit, it's a sales tool.
If you're overwhelmed by how cluttered your site feels, imagine how your visitors feel. Here’s how to clean things up and boost results:
Limit your main menu to 5–7 items max. Confused visitors don’t convert.
Hide old galleries that no longer represent your current work.
Remove outdated info from your About or Contact pages.
Cut redundant text. Let your images speak more.
Reorder content: Put your most important projects and offers front and center.
A tidy site feels more professional and guides visitors toward action. Less noise = more impact.
2. 🧲 Use Your Instagram Bio to Attract the Right Clients
Your Instagram bio isn’t just a mini “about me”—it’s your elevator pitch, value proposition, and lead magnet all rolled into three lines.
Here’s a simple structure that works:
Line 1: Who it's for + what they get (“Helping NYC families get timeless photos without the stress”)
Line 2: Credibility (optional: “As seen in PUBLICATION” or “500+ happy clients”)
Line 3: CTA that drives traffic (“🎁 Free session prep guide ⬇️”)
Use keywords in your name field for searchability, and choose a human photo for your profile pic to spark connection. A scannable, strategic bio builds trust and encourages profile visitors to stick around—and convert.
Make those 150 characters count!
