Thanks to the internet and digital cameras, you do not need to wait days on end to share your photos with family and friends. All you need to do is transfer your images from your SD Card to your computer and then upload them to a popular image sharing website. Some of these sites, like Flickr.com, are among the most recognised domain names on the web.
But what are the best image sharing websites on the web? Here is our top 7:
1. Flickr
Flickr’s popularity is one of the internet’s greatest success stories. Flickr has developed such a strong community of photographers and art enthusiasts that its popularity is unrivalled on the web.
One feature you will love about Flickr is the uploading interface – it is much easier to use than most of the image sharing websites found on the web.
Flickr also uses dedicated servers, as do many of the websites mentioned in this article, so you can be sure your images will be safe and secure.
2. Photo Bucket
Of all the image sharing websites available on the web, Photo Bucket is by far the most popular in terms of general usage. As well as being easy to use, you will find that you have complete control over your photos due to their intuitive setup.
However, the feature that really makes Photo Bucket stand out from the others is its integration with the major social networking sites such as MySpace, Facebook, Twitter, eBay and Craigslist.
3. Dotphoto
Dotphoto is a simply designed image sharing website that is very easy to use. Not only can you create albums, but also slideshows to which you can add narration and music. This particular site also uses a drag and drop system, so managing any uploaded photos is much more efficient.
4. Webshots
Webshots has one of the largest collections of photos online today. However, navigating around this site can prove to be a bit of a problem as there are many elements that require you to have flash installed. Another problem with Webshots is that, unlike many other image sharing websites, they do not allow video uploads
5. SmugMug
SmugMug is a very high quality image sharing website. Uploading photos is as easy as can be and the site allows you to layout your photos in such a way that friends and family can navigate through them very quickly. Better still, you have unlimited space storage with SmugMug.
6. SnapFish
Created by HP (Hewlett Packard) SnapFish is an aesthetically pleasing image sharing website that has all the regular features you would expect. Although the site is geared towards image printing and personalised photo gifts, their photo sharing facilities are more than adequate for the average user.
7. Fotki
Not many people have heard of Fotki, but it is a very good image sharing website. Like SmugMug, you have unlimited storage on Fotki and you can upload videos as well. However, unlike Flickr you cannot form private groups in Fotki.
Image sharing websites are an integral part of the online experience, so if you have been looking for a website to store and share your images, check out our seven recommendations above.
