Introducing Nimbus - The New Web for Photographers...

Rethink the web

Throw out your grandpa's terms: Nimbus isn't a website, a blog, a blogsite, or a portfolio. Nimbus picks up the pieces of your online life and puts them together in an ingenious way. You control the cloud because your photo business is built on a smart, flexible foundation using HTML5. It's all connected in the cloud.
This is the new web for photographers. From the makers of ShootQ.

What's Nimbus?
Photographers rely on the web. Portfolios, proofing, online booking, business management, blogs, slideshows and more. Until Nimbus, these services were separate, making the experience fragmented and frustrating. And the experience for photographers' clients was equally frustrating and inconsistent.

Meet Nimbus, the place where everything comes together. Nimbus is the hub of your photography business. Imagine a place where everything is connected, from portfolios to proofs, bookings to blogs, sales to slideshows. Everything's managed in one place, creating a seamless experience for you and your clients.

But I like my blog. Do I have to use a Nimbus blog? Or proofing?
Nimbus is a flexible platform. So, if you don't want to use parts of it, no worries! You can turn it off.

Is Nimbus just another website template?
Websites are so 2010. Think of Nimbus as your command center to communicate and collaborate with your clients. Everything from your portfolio to proofs to paperwork is connected. It's never been so easy — and fun — to build your business and share your vision online.

When I redesign my website, will I have to start from scratch?
Are you kidding? That's crazy. With Nimbus, you can apply any theme, whether it's a free theme, a theme from the Nimbus Design Network, or a custom theme. Your content doesn't change, but the look does. It's totally flexible and you control everything.

How's ShootQ incorporated into Nimbus?
ShootQ's current "Public Areas" are now available within Nimbus. So, questionnaires, online booking, invoicing, workflows and contact forms will still function as they do right now in ShootQ, but you can control and customize the look and feel with Nimbus themes.

How will Pictage be incorporated into Nimbus?
Pictage's proofing will be available through Nimbus in 2011. Using Nimbus themes, you can control the look and feel of proofing, so the experience matches your brand. Plus, all images you upload to Pictage will serve as your "library" to push content to your blog and your site. No more uploading to Pictage, again to your website and again to your blog!

How does Nimbus help my clients?
Imagine a prospective client experiencing your portfolio, sharing her reactions to your photos online, booking a shoot with you, and then collaborating with you via her personalized portal to manage the shoot details.

I've invested a lot of time and money in my branding. I don't want to look like every other photographer. Does Nimbus make my brand consistent?
Nimbus is a flexible platform that gives you control to create a cohesive online presence that matches your brand, your style and your personality. It's not a website template; it's a foundation for creative collaboration with your clients.

Is Nimbus a template, or can I get a custom design?
Yes and yes. One of the coolest things about Nimbus is that it's driven by themes. You can choose a flexible Nimbus theme, purchase a pre-designed theme from a collection of curated themes, or commission a designer to create a theme. See the Nimbus Network for details.

How much will Nimbus cost?
Drum roll...Nimbus is included as part of your ShootQ membership at all levels!

Does Nimbus use Flash?
Nope. You're seeing the future, and it's in your browser. Nimbus is built on HTML5. It works with all mobile devices and search engines automatically index everything you post.

How much time will it take to set up? Can you help me dial in Nimbus?
Nimbus is designed for easy set up, even if you have no web design skills. If you're super busy and want to get help dialing in Nimbus, migration services are available from hand-picked providers. Just ask us for the hook up!

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iloved a draft of the nimbus logo I saw on the web...it doesnot look to be used. is it for sale? black background w/ one cloud w/ nimbus in the middle of cloud. Cloud multiple shades of blue.