Many people are not aware of the ways a BIG Folio site can be customized. Sure you can change the colors, images, change text, add music, add your logo, and more through your control panel. But there are plenty of other ways to enhance your sites appearance and functionality.

The screenshots below are from a client's Front Street template. In image 1, you'll notice we created a custom layout for displaying testimonials and images. The presentation is beautiful.

In image 2 we added additional gallery navigation. Normally, this template displays thumbnails and slideshow controls when viewing a gallery. For this client, we added the image numbers and forward/back arrows, creating a unique method of navigation.

In image 3 you'll see a nice addition. Our templates allow you to change the background color to anything you like. For this client we added some fancy design flourishes. It really enhances the presentation and matches existing marketing material she already had.

Finally, in image 4 we linked to the client's external proofing system. Instead of just linking to the proofing site we allowed for the visitor to input their username and password, directing them to their particular event.

So, when considering a BIG Folio template, don't feel like you are going to be limited. For a customization fee we can pretty much do anything you want to do.

Take care.

Every now and again the team here at BIG Folio recommends something we think would be beneficial to the photography community. Might I suggest the new workshop started by some good friends.

::Revolution Workshop::

Autumn in NYC - what could be better? And right before PhotoPlus

Mark your calendars: Oct. 15 - 17.

Rediscover your love of photography with NYC veteran speed-shooter Jason Groupp; Vancouver husband&wife team CHRIS+LYNN; and Portland sensation TJ Cameron.

For more information please visit their website: Revolution Workshop

One of the ways we manage to be so efficient is by using an internal chatroom. With staff in 3+ locations, it makes it easy to pose and answer quick questions.

Of course, not everything is web/photo related. Occasionally, we'll try and post some threads for fun.

Lauren S.
Lauren S.	got a new grill last night
Erik D.	gas grill?
Lauren S.	yes
Erik D.	hmm
Mike C.	very nice.
Mike C.	so nice to go get the bbq ready in 2 minutes.
Mike C.	lets cook...
Mike C.	lets eat...
Lauren S.	had a charcoal one for years and loved it but gas is just so much easier
Mike C.	i got one too
Lauren S.	exactly
Mike C.	amen
Mike C.	wait 40 minutes for coals to be ready
Erik D.	wait 40 minutes for FLAVOR!
Mike C.	and eat dinner at 7pm.
Mike C.	wife has already jumped off the roof and kids ate 3 pop tarts waiting...
Lauren S.	haha
Jeff C.	then the car starts on fire...
Aug 9	9:25 AM
Mike C.	ah...
Mike C.	too great.
Erik D.	Come home at 5:15, light charcoal, play with kids, grill food, eat at 6:15
Jeff C.	go back to grill at 5:30 and there is no fire...
Lauren S.	so true
Erik D.	I will stand alone then
Erik D.	If you use a chimney and a paper bag, it lights the first time - every time
Mike C.	i know the chimney concept. what is 'paper bag' besides the obvious
Mike C.	bag is for wife to breathe while acting like she is going to starve to death waiting?
Aug 9	9:30 AM
Erik D.	Place a paper bag (ala Trader Joe's) in the bottom of the chimney ... light it, then chill in your lawn chair and read some blogs
Mike C.	with paper bag ashes falling all over you...
Mike C.	sorry. too fun... coal does taste much better than gas... you are right...

July is over and so is our two-site special. Congrats to all you photographers who took advantage of the deal and got a second site free.

We're web-ifying the SEO videos and all new customers from July will receive an email with access.

If you missed out on the July special, don't worry. We have more great stuff planned for August and September.

Stay tuned.