picu – Online Photo Proofing Gallery vs Simple Client Dashboard

Professional Photo Proofing Gallery Plugin for WordPress Take your photography business to the next level with picu – the ultimate photo proofing solution for professional photographers. Create private photo galleries for clients and make online photo approval simple, accurate, and fast. All galleries are customizable, and proofing with picu makes it easier than ever for both you and your clients. Introduction Are you a professional photographer looking to improve the way you work with clients by streamlining your photo proofing process? Look no further than picu – the comprehensive WordPress photo proofing plugin. Designed to make it quick and easy to create online client galleries – use picu to let your clients make their preferred selections, and organize the entire workflow directly in WordPress so you can keep clients on the website you fully own & control. Prefer to see a 3 minute demo of how easy and effective using picu is? Take a look at the video below for a complete walkthrough of the photo proofing process with picu: Why Photographers Choose picu for their Client Approval Workflow picu is not just another plugin. It’s a whole new way of enabling clients to view and approve photos online. Free yourself up from endless admin, speed up project turnaround times, and delight your clients with an easy way to view, approve, and share feedback with you. Let’s take a closer look at exactly how picu can help you with your photography business: Effortless Client Approval It’s time to say goodbye to endless back-and-forth emails and switch to an approval workflow that makes it easy for both you and your clients. With picu, you can share a link to photo galleries directly on your own website (not some third-party service) and make it effortless for your clients to browse and confirm their selections – as well as leave comments as they do so. Seamless Workflow The approval process with picu is as easy as it gets. As soon as you’ve created your gallery, simply send an automated email to your clients or manually copy the link to share with them separately. This link will allow them to view their photos and make their selections. Once they approve a collection, you’ll receive an automatic email notification, so you’re always in the loop without the hassle of chasing clients up. Integration with Your Workflow picu seamlessly integrates with your existing photo management software. After your client approves a collection, you can easily retrieve their selections and incorporate them into your preferred workflow. Everything happens within the familiar environment of your WordPress website, making for a seamless photo proofing experience. Stunning, Theme-Independent Design picu prides itself on its beautiful, theme-independent design for proofing collections. This ensures a consistent, user-friendly, and easy-to-understand workflow for your clients. But that’s not all – picu Pro takes it a step further by allowing you to customize the client photo gallery to match your branding, providing your clients with a personalized proofing experience that reinforces your professional image. Enhance Your Brand (Pro Only) With picu Pro, you have the power to add your custom logo and tailor the appearance of your galleries to align with your unique branding. This level of customization distinguishes you from the competition, and leaves a lasting impression on your clients. Set yourself apart from those photographers still using Dropbox or Google Drive, sending people away from their own website and relying on manual back & forth to keep track of every collection they’re waiting for approval on. Interactive Image Feedback (Pro Only) picu Pro introduces the ability for your clients to provide feedback by adding comments and markers to individual images. This really helps make the communication meaningful, since all comments are directly attached to the images they relate to, rather than being included in separate emails or messages. Easily understand client preferences and requirements accurately, including which images they are referring to, every time. Flexible Selection Options (Pro Only) Want to specify the minimum or maximum number of images your client can select? No problem. With picu, you can use the selection options feature to define the number or range of images clients can approve, adding clarity to the approval process, and ensuring your clients meet their selection quotas every time. Download Capability (Pro Only) You can (optionally) allow clients to download all images in a convenient .zip file using the download feature. This feature is often popular with clients as it makes it easy for them to access and share the approved images with others. This is an optional feature you can enable for each gallery/client if you choose to use it. Efficient Image Management (Pro Only) Streamline image management with the import feature. Easily upload large quantities of images via FTP and import them to picu directly from your web server. This completely removes the need for time-consuming manual uploads, making your workflow more efficient. Theft Protection (Pro Only) Protect your valuable images from theft with picu Pro’s robust theft protection measures. These measures include the ability to add watermarks to your uploads, along with other security features to ensure that your work remains secure. Multi-Client Support (Pro Only) picu Pro’s multi-client support is ideal for photographers who manage multiple clients. Send photo collections to multiple recipients and receive individual selections, ensuring a seamless and organized workflow. Priority Support (Pro Only) At picu, we value our customers, and we’re committed to providing exceptional support. picu Pro offers priority support via email exclusively to Pro license holders. When you need assistance, you can count on prompt and personalized support to address your specific needs. Why Choose picu? picu is a WordPress plugin designed for photographers, by photographers. We know and understand your pain points – we’ve had them ourselves! And that’s why we built picu. It’s more than just a client photo proofing plugin, as it allows you to streamline everything from creating galleries, sharing photo galleries, communicating with clients in a much more efficient way, and having clients approve photos quicker and more accurately than ever. Say goodbye to long waits, endless email threads, vague feedback, and confusion about which image is which. Here’s why photographers choose picu as their go-to photo proofing solution: 1. Streamlined Client Experience: With picu, you can create a seamless client experience that sets you apart in the industry. Impress your clients with proofing galleries, interactive feedback options, and efficient communication. 2. Brand Reinforcement: picu Pro allows you to reinforce your brand identity. Add your custom logo and tailor the client gallery’s appearance to match your unique branding, leaving a lasting impression. 3. Enhanced Client Interaction: picu Pro enables you to receive detailed feedback from clients by enabling them to leave comments for individual photos. Understand exactly what they want with their comments attached directly to the photo, so there’s no risk of any confusion later on. 4. Streamlined Decision-Making: Define selection quotas with the selection options feature, making it easy for clients to meet their requirements. Set a minimum or maximum number of images to select – as a range between two values, or a fixed number. Eliminate confusion with a straightforward approval process. 5. Client Convenience: The download feature enables clients to access and share approved images effortlessly. Deliver a convenient service that enhances client satisfaction. 6. Efficient Workflow: picu streamlines your workflow with the import feature, eliminating the need for manual uploads. Spend more time on what you do best – capturing stunning photos. And when ready, import photos in bulk. 7. Safeguard Your Images: Protect your work from theft with picu Pro’s watermarking tool. Safeguard your images with watermarks, giving you peace of mind. 8. Multi-Client Proofing: For photographers handling many clients, picu Pro’s support for multiple clients is a game-changer. Get feedback and approval of multiple client interactions efficiently, all on your WordPress site. 9. Priority Support: As a Pro license holder, you gain access to priority support via email. When you have questions or encounter challenges, our dedicated support team is here to assist you promptly. Get Started with picu Pro Have questions or suggestions? Get in touch with us on the forums for support, or via our website for pre-sales questions – we’re here to assist you and value your feedback. Elevate your photography business with picu – your all-in-one solution for professional online photo proofing with WordPress. Requirements PHP 7.4 WordPress 6.0 Website picu.io Authors Claudio Rimann Florian Ziegler

Simple Client Dashboard offers a new “Admin” user role, which fits perfectly between the default WordPress roles for Administrator and Editor access. This allows clients and Webmasters to manage their website content without you having to worry about critical settings or information being removed or adjusted. Preserve your hard work Avoid unexpected messes and troubleshooting sessions One-click access restriction Incorporate Into Your Clients Site with Ease Getting started with Simple Client Dashboard is a breeze — unlike other full user-role solutions that eat up your time, this one won’t have you scratching your head or testing endlessly. Simply install this on your client’s site right from the get-go and it’s smooth sailing from there. There’s little to no setup required, just install Simple Client Dashboard, and you’ll instantly have access to the new “Admin” user role. If you’d like to adjust the “Admin” role, the free plugin offers a clean and tidy interface so that you can make adjustments. And, Simple Client Dashboard Pro, lets you further customize permissions for more advanced third party plugins. Give Clients and Webmasters The Access They Need Restrict access to only the features and functions they need to manage their site – without breaking it! Restrict their capabilities and permissions just enough to make sure no unexpected problems arise as they begin working on their website. Simple and Clean “Admin” Role Editing Interface The Simple Client Dashboard offers a clean and straightforward editing interface for the new “Admin” role. Effortlessly make updates to the permissions and abilities that your clients have on their websites with a few clicks. Simple Client Dashboard creates a new user role named “Admin” which is similar to the default “Administrator” role, but with the following changes: Hides Non-essential and Troublesome WordPress Dashboard Items Hide the WordPress Settings menu Hide the WordPress Plugins menu Hide the WordPress Tools menu Hide the WordPress Users menu Hide the WordPress Appearance > Editor tab Disable the theme installation button Disable theme-switching buttons Disable the WordPress Core Updates button (More options in Simple Client Dashboard Pro) Simple Client Dashboard PRO also provides Third Party Plugin Constraints Upgrade to Simple Client Dashboard Pro to get even more control over how the Admin role can interact with popular third party plugins. Other user role solutions expect you to enter raw code names for permissions or are limited to capabilities that WordPress exposes by default. While Simple Client Dashboard takes it a step further by custom coding beyond standard WordPress permissions. Advanced Custom Fields – Hide ACF menu and settings, including definitions, rules, and fields. Custom Post Types – Restrict ability to create Custom Post Types. Contact Form 7 – Restrict the ability to create new forms, delete forms, and edit forms but allow the Admin role to view submissions. Draw Attention – Restrict ability to add Draw Attention images. Easy Digital Downloads – Allow the Admin role to manage products, manage customer payments, manage reports & sales data, and/or manage settings Five Star Business Profile and Scheme – Hide business profile settings. Gravity Forms – Restrict the ability to create new forms, delete forms, and preview forms. Only allow the Admin role to edit forms and view submissions. iThemes Security – Hide iThemes security menus and settings. Jetpack – Hide the Jetpack stats. LearnDash – Restrict permissions to edit courses, assignments, groups and the group leader. Ninja Forms – Restrict the ability to import and export forms, manage settings or extensions, and view the system status. Only allow the Admin role to edit forms and view submissions. Redirection – Remove permission to manage URL redirection settings. Revolution Slider – Restrict access to the Revolution Slider menu. Simple Custom CSS – Hide option to add CSS. SiteGround Optimizer – Hide the Optimizer settings menu. Sucuri Scanner – Hide security scan information. TablePress – Hide the TablePress Options screen. Only allow the Admin role to show, edit, import, and export TablePress content. The Events Calendar – Restrict the Admin role’s ability to manage and delete events, venues, and organizers. WooCommerce – Hide the settings. Only allow the Admin role to edit & view products, coupons, or orders, allow the Admin role to view reports. Wordfence – Hide the Wordfence Dashboard Widget WordPress Plugins – Restrict ability to install, activate, update, edit, and delete plugins. WordPress Themes – Restrict ability to install, update, switch, edit, or delete themes. Only allow the Admin role to edit theme options such as widgets, menus, and the Customizer. WP All Import – Remove ability to use WP All Import Settings Menu. Yoast SEO – Hide Yoast SEO settings menu and hide the SEO meta box when editing pages/posts. 2.1.7.1 New: Added support for Jetpack Stats 2.1.7.0 New: Added GoPricing Plugin Support New: Added Revolution Slider Plugin Support New: Added Boss Theme Support New: Added Canvas Theme Support New: Added Genesis Theme Support 2.1.6.1 Fixed: members_get_capabilities() conflict with Members plugin Fixed: CF7 issues with update Improved: EDD capabilities 2.1.6.0 New: Added Ninja Forms Plugin Support New: Added LearnDash Plugin Support New: Added Envato Toolkit Plugin Support New: Added CPTUI Plugin Support New: Added Wordfence Plugin Support New: Added Google Analytics Plugin by Yoast Support New: Added Divi Theme Support New: Added NativeChurch Theme Support Update: Improved Portuguese Language Support Fixed: Contact Form 7 Support 2.1.5.0 New: Added Settings link in plugins list New: Added Easy Digital Downloads Module New: Added iThemes Exchange Module New: Added WooCommerce Module New: Added Event Espresso Module New: Added Events Calendar Module New: Added WP All Import Module New: Added Siteground SuperCacher Module New: Theme support for Avian theme New: Theme support for Cardinal theme New: Theme support for Ken theme New: Theme support for Total theme Update: Improved Gravity Forms Module Update: Improved i18n New: Serbian Language Support New: Portuguese Language Support (PT & BR) Fix: multisite activation bug with _blogs() function Fix: Improve Yoast SEO module Fix: Fatal error with CF7 module Fix: config array error on Multisite Fix: removed Administrator from editable roles 2.1.3.1 Improved: Show Yoast metabox when editing pages (still hide settings) by default 2.1.3.0 New: Hide Users menu (often requested, and really the webmaster user couldn’t do much in this screen anyway) New: Add support for ACF5 (hide Custom Fields Menu compatible with new version) New: Add support for Contact Form 7 New: Add support for iThemes Security 2.1.2.1 New: Add support for TablePress [https://wordpress.org/plugins/tablepress/] 2.1.2.0 Multisite bugfix: Prevent webmaster from removing users from individual sites Multisite bugfix: Stop removing Settings & Tools from network administrator 2.1.1.1 New: Now hides non-essential dashboard items Fixed: Fixes a conflict with Mizzo theme (thanks djesch) 2.1.1.0 New: Add support for Sucuri Scanner [https://wordpress.org/plugins/sucuri-scanner/] New: Add support for Advanced Custom Fields [https://wordpress.org/plugins/advanced-custom-fields/] New: Remove tools menu – so webmaster users can’t import/export/migrate/find&replace 2.1.0.9 New: Add support for Ultimate Branding [http://premium.wpmudev.org/project/ultimate-branding/] 2.1.0.8 Improved: Add Gravity Forms edit_forms capability as an option (only allows entry viewing by default) via filter: add_filter( ‘td-webmaster-user-roleoption_cap_gravityforms_edit_forms’, __return_true ); 2.1.0.7 New: Remove settings menu from wp-admin 2.1.0.5 New: Remove capability to delete users 2.1.0.4 New: Add “editor” cap for role so plugins checking for “editor” explicitly work 2.1.0.3 New: Remove capabiilty to add, edit, promote users New: Remove capability to update core 2.1.0.2 Initial Release