Name of your website?Photos From Norway
Your name?
Eivind Krey Hanssen
Your Location (city, etc)
8400 Sortland
Please give us a short summary of your website?
Here you can buy digital, orignal photographs and paintings from Norway. Original and high quality pictures only.
What inspired you to launch your own website?
I`m an photographer and enjoy taking alot of pictures. Because i love the nature we have here in Norway and love taking pictures, why not make them accessible to the public. There are many who wants our stunning nature on their wall, but don`t have the time or money to come to Norway. Here`s their chance!
When did you launch your first website, and what was it?
My first website is www.eivindkrey.com and was launched in 2003. It`s about me as an photographer, tattoist and even has a webgallery. This site is only in Norwegian.
How did you decide on a name for your website?
Well, it depended on what domains where availble at that time and had something to do directly with the sites content.
What makes it different from other, similar offerings?
Well, it`s an easy way to buy photographs, they are digital delivered to your e-mail address and when you buy a picture, you can then print it out just the way you want it.
What is your eventual goal? (To sell it, keep it for income, secure a book or other mainstream media deal?)
My goal is to see alot of customers buy my photographs and that they enjoy the pictures for what they are.
How does your investment of time and money balance against your success?
Actually, I`m quite surprised over the steady flow of customers visiting my site and buying pictures. I`ve got all my money back that I`ve invested in the site.
If you had an unlimited development budget for development, how would you change your site?
I don`t need to change it. I`m happy with it as it is and no money in the world would make me change my mind either.
If your site got really big, really quickly, would you be able to keep up with the demand?
Oh yes indeed! It`s all digital, so there`s no delay on the delivery of the products.
What unexpected costs and headaches have you had to deal with?
Actually, none so far!
What has been your biggest challenge?
To advertise my site on the www.
What method has been most successful for promoting your website?
Buying different ads, from different sites. And allso some free traffic exchange sites.
How has running your website differed from your expectations?
None. It`s just the way I thought it would be.
How long have you run the site already, and how long will to keep it up if you don't enjoy big gains in traffic, income or popularity?you continue
Since april this year and I`ll keep on running it as long as I enjoy taking pictures.
What is your website address?
Photos From Norway
