Well, it took a little longer than originally expected, but it was well worth the wait!

Our new online proofing and shopping cart solution is finally here! PickPic 3 is alive!

We've been using the original Pickpic for the last couple of years and our clients have been loving it. It gives us complete control over our online proofing and provides an outstanding experience for our clients. The new version has too many new features to list, and to be honest, I haven't even had a chance to set it all up, but I still wanted to give you all a preview of the cart, so if you'd like to see a sample gallery, click here. (Keep in mind that the system may be a little slow with all the extra traffic over the next day or so). Check out the zoom feature, which makes it so much easier for the clients to decide on which photos to choose.

Here's why I just love PickPic:

- There are no monthly fees.

- I don't have to give up a percentage of sales.

- I can use whatever lab I choose.

- We are able to give our clients better customer service since we are in control of the entire process.

- No one spams my clients and their guests.

- The back end is so slick (but I can't post it because I don't want to tip off the competitors)

- I am just so excited about the new features like gift registries, album and frame ordering, as well as other products and services that I am able to offer.

If you are a photographer who would like to elevate your clients experience, and while putting more profits in your pocket, instead of that of your current online proofing company, you should get on the waiting list to have your cart installed. Feel free to ask me any questions in the comments below and I'll try to answer them ASAP.

EDITED TO ADD: If anyone is interested in getting a PickPic cart, please don't use the email link at the bottom of the demo but instead contact them directly through their website as I don't have any affliation with them except being a happy customer. That email link is to my office manager Kathleen and she is busy taking care of my clients. Thanks!

And, another one of the cool features the new version has is some built in stats. I just got back from lunch and in the two hours since I posted the demo, I know that 186 unique visitors have already checked it out looking at more than 2000 pages. Being able to track viists versus orders is a key piece of info that can help you with your marketing strategy.