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YOUR WEEKLY DOSE OF PHOTO WEBSITE ADVICE & INSPIRATION.
IN TODAY’S EMAIL:
⚡️ 3 Quick tips: mobile menus, losing bookings, logo link
🧠 Deep dive: Selecting images for a strong & coherent portfolio
🔍 SEO: SEO is shifting fast
QUICK TIPS
Responsive themes make websites look great on mobile — but navigation still needs special attention.
You’ve got two main mobile nav options:
Inline nav — simple links still visible (if you only have a few)
Hamburger menu — expands when tapped
Whichever you choose:
Keep your menu short and focused (5–7 items max)
Ensure links are well spaced for fat thumbs
Avoid hover-only dropdowns — there’s no hover on mobile
Test dropdowns carefully — make sure they’re tap-friendly
Smart mobile nav = smoother user experience = more inquiries from mobile visitors.
2. ⚠️ Photographers will lose bookings without knowing why
No rejection emails.
No angry feedback.
Just… silence.
Why?
Because clients are comparing you to:
Faster sites
Clearer messaging
Stronger trust signals
And they’re deciding in seconds.
In 2026, your website won’t fail loudly.
It’ll fail quietly.
