Don't Let These SIMPLE Mistakes RUIN Your Website

[@stephaniestewart6734]

I am crying over here because somehow you chose me!!! I thought I noticed my website in your thumbnail and just watched!!! Thank you so so much for your insight and tips - I have never realized that my name is not anywhere!!! OMG! You are amazing, I’m off to change this NOW!!! Hugs to you!!! 🥰

[@stephaniestewart6734]

P.S. What should I change my business name to? Eeek!!!

[@Gina_Michel]

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[@KatelynJames]

You're the best!

[@seanfshannon]

@@stephaniestewart6734 Stephanie Stewart Photography. :-) Your work is and logo are great, but definitely think your business name should be your first and last name.

[@scoylephoto]

I would 1000% watch a 45 min + video of you critiquing websites and giving advice!

[@paulahould3027]

Me too!!!!

[@abigailrozanas5158]

Most definitely!!

[@KatelynJames]

oh man!! the people have spoken!!

[@KatelynJames]

love this!

[@veektoryk]

Katelyn, you're so talented at putting thoughts into words. Really enjoyed your critique.

[@KatelynJames]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sharonelizabethco]

omgosh i second this!!! putting thoughts into words = a gift of katelyn's for sure!!!!

[@zandilevilakazi6527]

KK your KZbin studio looks incredible!!! You'd never say it's in the basement. Incredible lighting Ty!!!

[@KatelynJames]

Thanks for watching!

[@brookemurray]

I absolutely love seeing you do this series of videos!! It’s so useful and appreciated 🙌🏻

[@KatelynJames]

Thanks so much Brooke!

[@bettyrobinson7603]

I’m a videographer and I love your detailed videos. The things you say makes sense. Trying hard to improve my body of work professionally.

[@KatelynJames]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@sleepyatdawn7648]

Thanks for your insights, im building my website right now and i have a notebook and a pen ready to take down some notes. Ive watched your previous videos on websites and i love them.

[@KatelynJames]

Fantastic!

[@SusanDPhoto]

So helpful. Thank you. I could watch website reviews every week. So so insightful.

[@KatelynJames]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ogtubbex3]

LOVE LOVE LOVE your website critiques!! And I love that you've found your catchphrase! 😂

[@KatelynJames]

Yay, thank you!

[@YanisCrouch]

Just discovered your channel. Love it, subscribed and will catch up on your videos. Thanks!

[@KatelynJames]

Thanks so much!

[@lindaallen594]

Awesome video that gives the website owner very easy and actionable tips! I would definitely watch your critiques no matter how long the video! I just love your channel! ❤️💙❤️💙

[@KatelynJames]

Thanks so much!

[@LizaFenech]

What's an example of high end "call to action" pages? What are some things to avoid when making your "contact" or "book now" section? Thanks so much, your videos are so generous and honest!!

[@KatelynJames]

These are great!

[@marionmeakem4527]

Great video as always, Katelyn, thank you. (Also, all your videos are worth watching just for Ty's "Byeee" at the end. :)

[@KatelynJames]

Glad you like them!

[@carolynvines2027]

Great advice for any website! I'm working on a blogging website, for myself, right now. I don't know if or how it might bring me any income; but you have given some things to think about.

[@KatelynJames]

Best of luck!

[@reginarodgers6935]

Very informative!! Thank you for sharing your critiques :)

[@KatelynJames]

You are so welcome!

[@sherylW315]

Thank you! I’ll be revamping my mass galleries . But how can I effectively separate my wedding photography from my baby photography on the landing page of the same site ?

[@KatelynJames]

Thanks for watching!

[@cutandshootentertainment4514]

I love this video also.. now i need to go to my website and do some major tweaking. Especially the amount of photos I have 😬. Thanks., I mean.. BYEEE !!👋🏾

[@KatelynJames]

You can do it!

[@lalaishadove2223]

Hi Katelyn! Can you please do a video about brand logo design? What to do, what not to do, design concepts, etc.?

[@KatelynJames]

Great Idea!

[@lalaishadove2223]

@@KatelynJames Yay!!! I forgot to add in the original question, "secondary logos" and "favicon"

[@alenajarquin6670]

How long should I wait to update the photos on my website? Like every 6 months or once a year?

[@KatelynJames]

As you find ones you love!! I typically do it once a year... I save favorites in a folder and then update during the off season!

[@sophiebuckmusic]

SO GOOD,

[@KatelynJames]

Thanks for watching!

[@Ladymusicc]

this is super helpful.

[@KatelynJames]

Glad you think so!

[@spainweddingphotography]

Hi Katelyn, such an awesome video. I have just checked your training site and wondering if you destination wedding masterclass maybe? I am dying to learn how to target and attract american couples in Europe!

[@KatelynJames]

Intersting idea!

[@spainweddingphotography]

@@KatelynJames I am always free for a chat if you want to test a course :) I am doing weddings this year in Marbella, Rome, Santorini and re-branding to destinations slowly but surely, although I am sure it would help if I was knew what I was doing xD

[@tarendawnhodges6582]

I would love to hear more critiques!

[@KatelynJames]

Coming soon!

[@karlweb1]

Awesome review How do we get into your program

[@KatelynJames]

shop.katelynjames.com/

[@jacquielai]

Love this! On the last website Katelyn was concerned about mispronouncing the photographers last name. This has always been an issue for my last name! I have a Chinese last name because I married into an amazing Chinese family! Yet, NO ONE I meet can pronounce my last name correctly. Or ask me if "I'm sure" if I'm saying it correctly? Or they may ask "what kind of Asian is your husband?" So I decided to go with Jacqueline L. Photography so people don't get distracted by my last name or even have an unaware prejudice when looking at my name and website. I often wonder if this is the right choice though? Is someone more likely to hire a Jacquie Johnson or a Jacquie Lai? I'm not sure?! But I do know I NEVER was questioned about my name before I got married. I guess my question is can a name be too distracting if a potential client doesn't understand it or know how to pronounce it?

[@amberdim6]

I definitely think you should go with Jacquie Lai! It makes you stand out and you can use the about me section on your website/social media to tell people how to pronounce it.

[@KatelynJames]

Thanks for watching!

[@gracerios3524]

Uh a 45 min critique would be so helpful!

[@KatelynJames]

haha!!! I may have to do one in the future!!

[@NoxonPhotography]

Is there a graceful way to have both landscapes and portraits on a website?

[@KatelynJames]

Thanks for watching!

[@EmmaCOW93]

YAS

[@KatelynJames]

Glad you liked it!

[@jen43072]

Amanda could just make her logo grayscale until you can change--- oh yay KJ just said 'take the color out' lol

[@KatelynJames]

Thanks for watching!

[@FRANC1300]

hello katelynin I want to share my experience here in europe you find a photographer and you call him or her and its all about the price how much per photo or per hour nobody cares if on ur page one photo is like this or like that there are no price or these pages what you talking about...better you put on those pages details about prices...so page is nice but if you are a client you want to know the price and thats it.best regards

[@KatelynJames]

Thanks for watching!

[@kellyturnerphotography]

I would totally sit for 45 minute critiques! Let me just be clear though, I would sit all freaking day for anything that KJ teaches!! 🤍

[@KatelynJames]

Too sweet Kelly!!!

[@cherylphotographer]

Bring it on!!!!

[@Alicia-K]

I could totally sit and watch hundreds of these too! It's so helpful and insightful!

[@melissaysitall7703]

Right now I’m honestly even figuring out if I wanna stay with my business name. Currently it’s MeliHenderson Photography but I’m wondering if that’s too long or if it should be Melissa Henderson Photography? Does it really matter how long a business name is? My maiden name is Cisneros so lol also long. Wondering bc the website maker I have doesn’t let support customization and looks off when I have too long of a name 🥲

[@KatelynJames]

I like Melissa Henderson photogrpahy!