Last week I defined three terms related to digital photo sizing: image size, pixel and resolution. This week I’d like to take a look at cropping and resizing photos for display in your Zibbet shop.

Cropping refers to the removal of the outer edges of an image. Cropping allows you to improve the framing of your image so that the item you’re presenting is emphasized. Cropping also (more…)

A sale happens when a desirable product is encountered by a buyer who is looking for exactly that product. That sounds simple enough, right? Not necessarily! Although I believe this to be an essential truth about making sales, the actual selling of that product is a complex process comprised of many components. I don’t have the magic solution that will guarantee sales. However, I have had some success selling and (more…)

Images are normally created by taking a photograph using a digital camera. Another useful tool for generating item images is a flatbed scanner. Although not suitable for all items, a scanner is a great tool for capturing images of a variety of small and somewhat flat items. Showing the details of fabrics, knitted and crocheted textures, jewelry, book covers, and greeting cards are just a few examples. Depending on the size and shape of an item, (more…)