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Village Client Area
A client area plugin for Photographers
The facts
- Rating
- 3★ from 2
- Active installs
- 200+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 13 Jun 2016
- Added
- Aug 2015
- Requires WP
- 4.0
- Tested up to
- WP 4.3.34
- Downloads
- 10,255
Our analysis
AI-assistedVillage Client Area is a WordPress plugin that enables photographers to create password-protected galleries for their clients. You can upload images from photoshoots and share a link with clients, ensuring that only they can view their images.
The plugin offers features such as image proofing, where clients can mark their preferred images, and a comment section for discussions. It also includes options for public gallery listings and quick search functionality, making it suitable for photographers looking to manage client galleries effectively.
Best for: This plugin is best suited for photographers who need to share and manage client galleries securely.
What it does well
- ✓Allows creation of password-protected galleries
- ✓Includes image proofing for client selections
- ✓Features a commenting area for client discussions
- ✓Offers a public gallery list with quick search option
- ✓Utilises a custom post type for managing galleries
Where it falls short
- •Last updated in June 2016, which may affect compatibility
- •Tested only up to WordPress version 4.3.34
- •Relies on additional plugins for full functionality
Verdict
Village Client Area provides useful features for photographers, but its outdated status may limit its effectiveness on newer WordPress installations.
From the developer
justnorris's own description of Village Client Area, lightly tidied.
Village Client Area allows you to easily create password protected galleries where you can upload images form your photoshoots in a gallery and share the link with your client.
You can also password protect your client galleries to make sure only they see their images.
At the moment, for full functionality, Village Client Area relies on ( but does not require ): Advanced Custom Fields Pro and Redux Framework.
Quick feature list:
- Password Protection
- Public Client gallery list with quick search (optional)
- Image Proofing
- Gallery discussions ( commenting on galleries )
- “Themeable” Plugin API
A plugin designed for the working photographer:
This plugin comes with an intuitive image proofing that lets your client mark the images that he/she really likes and a comment area where you and your client can discuss the images.
Village Client Area uses a custom post type that allows you to easily create and manage your client galleries.
There is also a Quick Search option if you decide to create a public page where you display all of your client area galleries (only the featured images and titles are visible, the images themselves can be password protected).
Tagged as
industry
Photography
audience
Photographers & Creatives
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