PhotoBiz

photobiz.com
Website Builder
Weekend Project

Portfolio Website Builder for Photographers

How to Replace PhotoBiz

Overview

PhotoBiz is an all-in-one platform designed specifically for photographers, combining website builder, client galleries, and studio management tools. It enables photographers to create professional websites, manage client bookings, sell prints and digital products, and run their photography business—all without technical skills required.

Features

48 features across 25 categories

AI(4)

AI Blog Post GeneratorAI

AI-powered tool to generate blog post content for photography websites

AI Writing AssistantAI

Integrates ChatGPT to generate personalized content for website bios, services, products, and blog posts

One-Click Website CreationAI

Build a professional photography website in minutes using AI-powered template selection and automatic page generation

PhotoBiz AI Website CreatorAI

AI-powered tool that creates complete websites based on user inputs about their specialty, location, and style

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

AI/SEO(2)

AI-Generated Image Alt TextAI

Automatically creates SEO-ready alt text for images uploaded to the website

AI-Generated SEO MetaAI

Automatically generates SEO-ready meta titles, keywords, and descriptions for website pages

Analytics(1)

Google Analytics Integration

Integration with Google Analytics for website tracking and performance monitoring

Also in: Hugging Face, Notion, Smartsheet

CRM(1)

Customer Relationship Manager (CRM)

Manage client relationships and interactions within the platform

Also in: monday.com, Setmore, HubSpot

Client Management(1)

Unlimited Client Galleries

Create unlimited private client galleries for reviewing and purchasing images

Also in: mycase, Litify, Acuity Scheduling

Collaboration(1)

Multiple User Access

Add up to 10 additional users to account with customizable permission management

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Obsidian

Content Services(1)

Professional Website CopywritingPremium

Professional copywriting service to write website content

Also in: Business Wire

Customer Support(1)

Phone, Email, & Live Chat Support

24/7 award-winning Passionate Support team available via phone, email, and live chat

Design Services(3)

Logo Design ServicePremium

Professional logo design service available as an add-on for photographers without existing logos

Professional Website Design & Content SetupPremium

Complete website design and content setup included in 'We Build It For You' plan

Professional Website Design ServicePremium

Expert web design service to create personalized website design from PhotoBiz team

Domain Management(2)

Connect Your Own Domain

Ability to use existing domain names with PhotoBiz website without additional fees

Domain Name PurchasePremium

Purchase new domain names directly through PhotoBiz as an add-on service

E-Commerce(10)

Coupons & Gift Card Options

Create promotional coupons and gift cards for customer incentives and upselling

Customizable Price Lists

Create and customize pricing lists for services and products

Multiple Payment Gateway Integration

Support for Stripe, Square, PayPal, Authorize.net, iTransact, Payflow Pro, and PayJunction

Online Payment Processing

Process payments with no commissions using merchant services

Sell Digital Files

Allow clients to purchase and download high-resolution digital files from galleries

Sell Downloads of Whole Client Galleries

Allow clients to purchase and download entire gallery collections at once

Sell Fixed, Flexible, & Digital Packages

Create customizable service packages with fixed pricing, flexible pricing, or digital delivery options

Sell High Resolution Digital Files

Offer full-resolution digital downloads to clients with file quality control

Sell Prints

Ability for clients to purchase prints directly through client galleries

Sell Products, Services, & Digital Items

Comprehensive e-commerce functionality to sell various types of products and services

Email(1)

Branded Email AddressesPremium

Create professional branded email addresses (e.g., info@domain.com) integrated with PhotoBiz account

Forms(1)

Customizable Form Builder

Create custom forms for client inquiries, bookings, and other business needs

Hosting(1)

Lightspeed Managed Hosting

Ultra-fast, worry-free, secure hosting included for websites, client galleries, and studio management suite

Marketing(2)

Email Marketing Campaign Tool

Send email marketing campaigns to clients and build email lists

Pop-Up Campaign Builder

Create and customize pop-up campaigns for website visitors to drive conversions

Marketing/Automation(1)

Automated Email Reminders

Set up automatic email reminders for appointments, invoices, and client follow-ups

Media Management(1)

Video Upload & Hosting

Ability to upload and host videos directly on the website

SEO(2)

Expert SEO ImplementationPremium

Professional SEO optimization service by experts to improve search engine visibility

SEO Customization

Ability to manually edit SEO meta titles, keywords, descriptions, OpenGraph data, and image alt tags

Scheduling(1)

Appointment Booking Tool

Allow clients to book appointments directly with integrated payment option

Security(2)

Spam Protection

Built-in spam protection for website forms and communications

SSL Security Encryption

Universal SSL security automatically included on every PhotoBiz website at no additional cost

Storage(2)

Expandable File StoragePremium

Add additional file storage in 5,000 file increments at $5/month per increment

File Storage

Store up to 5,000 files in account with ability to expand storage capacity

Studio Management(1)

Quotes & Invoice Builder

Create professional quotes and invoices for clients with customizable templates

Support Services(1)

Complete Website Review & LaunchPremium

Comprehensive website review and ready-to-publish launch assistance in 'We Build It For You' plan

Website Builder(4)

Change Template With One Click

Ability to switch between different website templates instantly without losing content

CSS/JS Customization

Ability to customize website with custom CSS and JavaScript code for advanced users

Custom Logo Upload

Upload custom business logo to personalize website appearance

Fully Customizable Website Templates

Collection of professionally designed photography website templates that can be customized to match photographer's aesthetic

Pricing

Build It Yourself

$29/mo (First month free)
  • PhotoBiz AI Website Creator
  • AI Writing + SEO Tools
  • Connect Your Own Domain
  • Lightspeed Managed Hosting
  • SSL Security Encryption & Spam Protection
  • Sell Online With No Commissions
  • Phone, Email, & Live Chat Support
  • Fully Customizable Website Templates
  • Sell Products, Services, & Digital Items
  • Change Template With One Click
  • AI Writing Assistant
  • AI-Generated SEO Meta
  • AI-Generated Image Alt Text
  • AI Blog Post Generator
  • Video Upload & Hosting
  • Google Analytics Integration
  • Customizable Form Builder
  • CSS/JS Customization
  • Unlimited Client Galleries
  • Sell Prints & Digital Files
  • Sell Fixed, Flexible, & Digital Packages
  • Sell High Resolution Digital Files
  • Sell Downloads of Whole Client Galleries
  • Coupons & Gift Card Options
  • Customizable Price Lists
  • Quotes & Invoice Builder
  • Appointment Booking Tool With Payment Option
  • Email Marketing Campaign Tool
  • Automated Email Reminders
  • Pop-Up Campaign Builder
  • Customer Relationship Manager (CRM)
  • Online Contracts With Digital Signature
  • Multiple User Access (1 Admin + 10 Users)
  • 5,000 File Storage

We Build It For You

$29/mo + $600 one-time Pro Service fee (First month free)
  • Personalized Website Design
  • Professional Website Copywriting
  • Expert SEO Implementation
  • Complete Website Review & Launch
  • PhotoBiz AI Website Creator
  • AI Writing + SEO Tools
  • Connect Your Own Domain
  • Lightspeed Managed Hosting
  • SSL Security Encryption & Spam Protection
  • Sell Online With No Commissions
  • Phone, Email, & Live Chat Support
  • Fully Customizable Website Templates
  • Sell Products, Services, & Digital Items
  • Change Template With One Click
  • AI Writing Assistant
  • AI-Generated SEO Meta
  • AI-Generated Image Alt Text
  • AI Blog Post Generator
  • Video Upload & Hosting
  • Google Analytics Integration
  • Customizable Form Builder
  • CSS/JS Customization
  • Unlimited Client Galleries
  • Sell Prints & Digital Files
  • Sell Fixed, Flexible, & Digital Packages
  • Sell High Resolution Digital Files
  • Sell Downloads of Whole Client Galleries
  • Coupons & Gift Card Options
  • Customizable Price Lists
  • Quotes & Invoice Builder
  • Appointment Booking Tool With Payment Option
  • Email Marketing Campaign Tool
  • Automated Email Reminders
  • Pop-Up Campaign Builder
  • Customer Relationship Manager (CRM)
  • Online Contracts With Digital Signature
  • Multiple User Access (1 Admin + 10 Users)
  • 5,000 File Storage

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying PhotoBiz

Monthly$29/mo
Yearly$348/yr
5-Year Total$1.7k

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~4 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 YearSave $108
SaaS
$348
DIY
$240
3 YearsSave $324
SaaS
$1k
DIY
$720
5 YearsSave $540
SaaS
$1.7k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 48 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a PhotoBiz alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 48 features.

Buy PhotoBiz

Better Value
Monthly cost$290/mo
3-year total$10,440
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$24,000
Maintenance$360/mo
3-year total$36,960
Dev time~2 months

Buying PhotoBiz saves ~$26,520 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 48 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

9 known integrations

Authorize.netChatGPTGoogle AnalyticsiTransactPayflow ProPayJunctionPayPalSquareStripe