What kind of service does abcFolio provide?

abcFolio is a web-based application that lets photographers, fine artists and other creative professionals to build and manage a complete portfolio website.

Who is abcFolio for?

Creative professionals that need a modern and clean-looking website with a photo gallery that can be updated easily.

How does abcFolio work?

• Use point-and-click web page and template editors to create your very own, unique website.
• Start building your website from scratch or use any of our easy to customize website layouts as a starting point. There is no need to know HTML or any other web technologies.
• Use master page to maintain uniform look anf feel of your entire web presentation.
• Add as many web pages as needed by selecting from the set of unique and elegant page layouts and templates.
• Update any part of the website as much as you want, as many times as you need.
• Publish your website as a set of static pages to maximize performance.
• Export pages to your own hosting account to boost SEO ratings.

Why should I choose abcFolio?

• Our tools won't restrict your creativity. Highly customizable templates will help you achieve an unique, professional-look of your web presentation.
• Flash like effects with none of Flash's many drawbacks. We use modern scripting techniques to create optimized, fast-loading HTML pages.
• Unique and elegant page layouts to choose from. All are tailored for photographers, fine artists, and other creative professionals.
• Easy to build and update albums (portfolios). Editable thumbnails, captions, album titles, navigation, standard and panorama layouts...
• Option to publish dynamic pages as a set of static pages. You can use your existing hosting account to host fast loading, SEO friendly static pages.
• Flexible hosting options. Choose from static or dynamic pages hosted on our or your server. Mix and match to best fit your exact needs.

Will my website be Search Engine Optimized (SEO)?

Yes. Your portfolio will be more search engine friendly than the websites that are built in Flash. Our HTML and CSS based pages have a simple navigation structure, so they are easily indexed by search engines. You'll have a full control over page titles, meta tags, keywords, file names, alt attributes, H-tags and other elements that make the content SEO friendly. Having an option to host the website under your own domain name will also give you additional advantage.

Can I use my own domain name?

Yes. We don’t register domain names or provide hosting accounts. We want you to retain control of your own domain and have a choice of where to host it. As long as you have your own hosting account you can export and host the web pages created with abcFolio tools.

Can I use your templates but host my website elsewhere?

Yes. Our unique Export as Static Pages option lets you use your current hosting account to host your website. No special requirements or settings are needed. Just export and upload the web pages and supporting files to your web server.

Can I create more than one website?

Yes. You can create as many websites as you like. The only limitation is your available disk space. Our clients quite often use this option to experiment with different design concepts.

Can I switch plans or website designs?

Absolutely, you can switch your plan or change your design at any time.

What are the system requirements?

abcFolio is exclusively web-based, so there is no custom software to install and no server/platform requirements for you to be concerned with. A web browser and Internet connection is all you need.

Can I try before I buy it?

Yes. Please use "Contact Us" form to request your free trial account.