Album Shopping Cart
Let me start by saying that I love Instaproofs. Been with you for a while now, and have 2 accounts.
I'm really struggling to find a system I feel is not difficult to create, yet something that would benefit photographers throughout the industry.
Every photographer I know that sells albums does so differently. Usually questionnaires, emails, manual invoices, etc... I personally use the "favorites" option along with the multisearch tool to work with my clients for their album selection. However there becomes a disconnect when the client is selecting their cover (linen, leather, acrylic...), engraving, even upgrading sizes or styles, etc etc.... So the client has to view a PDF of the swatches and engravings, then fill out a questionnaire and then we can invoice them with any overages or credits from their contract.
I feel that a live check out system for albums is totally doable. I know I can create a cart option on my website, but I would love to not have my client move from their proof gallery. I would love for them to know the cost of options live, rather than waiting for me to invoice them. I would love for them to select upgrades because they're easy to see, including the costs. I would love for them to utilize their "credit" from their contract and feel as though now they can spend more. All done live.
We would need the option to lists and checkout:
- different album styles
- Album sizes
- cover choices
- engraving choices
- image overage options/charges
- ability to apply coupon/credit
Is something can be done at some point? Or even within the confines of the options currently enabled through product options now? Everytime I mention this to a photographer they love the idea and realize it can be an added benefit and many of the labs used for print fulfilment are the same labs we use to order albums.
Just a thought.