That time of year has come again when we look back at a year of Focus in 2023 and where we see what the most engaged with, read, and overall the most popular guides were published throughout the year.

In this Roundup, we're looking at the top selling and marketing guide tips these are those that are readers most widely read and looked at to help them sell their photography and grow their business. You'll see the five top articles below, and if you haven't read them already, we hope that you enjoy looking at these and that you'll find them helpful for your own practice too. If you have read these guides previously, it is still worthwhile to look back in case there are any tips you may have missed!

Cheers,
Philip
Focus Editor

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1 Boosting views of your photos: 7 tried-and-tested tips

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Whether you're a beginner looking to grow your audience or an experienced photographer aiming to expand your online presence, getting people to view your work is essential to prolong commercial success and development.

This article provides tips and practical strategies, all proven to work, that will help you attract viewers to your images, and thus potentially increase sales of your images over time.

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2 How to price your images for the first time: 5 top tips

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When you upload photos to your Picfair Store, you’re free to select whatever price you like for them. While we know that this is one of the benefits that photographers with Picfair Stores love the most, we understand that it can be daunting if you’ve never sold images before. If that’s the case, you’re probably wondering the best price to sell your photos at, but not quite sure where to start?

Honestly, what to price your images is a hugely personal choice, and there’s no right or wrong answer to it; it all depends on what you feel comfortable with. With this in mind, providing advice regarding a number that suits every photographer can be challenging. But in this guide, we’ll try to give you the best advice possible so you can decide what prices to set for your images. We’re here to help.

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3 Beginner's Guide: 9 tips for selecting your best images for your Picfair Store

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Creating a Picfair Store is an exciting opportunity to showcase your work and make some sales from your photography.

To make the most of your Picfair Store, it's essential to curate your image selection - the images that you are uploading to your store - carefully.

In this guide, I'll walk you through the process of selecting your best images for your Picfair Store, so you can make sure that your collection engages viewers and maximises your sales potential.

4 Why you should add titles and captions to your photos: 5 essential reasons

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Adding quality titles and captions to your images is a hugely important part of showcasing and selling your photography. Not only do captions and titles help viewers form a stronger connection with your work, but they also help with the discoverability and saleability of your images.

Here are five essential reasons why it's such a good idea to take the time to add captions to your images after uploading them to your Picfair Store.

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5 How you should tag photos in your Picfair Store: The Ultimate Guide

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Increase the visibility of your photos and give your store visitors better ways to find your work by adding tags. This beginner’s guide gives you everything you need to know…