FAQs

How is Focal different from other website providers like Squarespace, Pixieset and others?

Unlike self-serve website builders, Focal builds your website completely for you. We work with you collaboratively to understand you and build a website that truly feels like yours. Focal sites come completely built with built-in SEO, blog and portfolio galleries functionality. Easily make changes, add galleries or write blog posts through our simple editor. Plus, you get access to our professional booking system which includes: packages, bookings, contracts and payments. All in one place. You also get listed on the Focal Marketplace.

Can I edit my site after it's completed and delivered to me?

Yes, Focal websites are designed to be easy to maintain and update! You can easily add new blog posts, new galleries and packages.

That in mind, we always let photographers know that if they looking for a website where they can drag around and re-arrange their layout or adjust every little bit of padding. Focal is not for them! Focal sites are designed to be like a sandbox where you can't break anything.

It's simple to change out photos, text and add new content and you'll never break anything!

How will Focal help me with SEO?

We always want to make it clear that a Focal site will not magically launch you to page one of google. However, a Focal site comes with the infrastructure and ease to get you there! With a Focal site, it's easy to publish new galleries and blog posts with correctly structured SEO to help you rank.

What are the fees of the Focal Booking System?

Focal is backed by Stripe's connect payment structure. Payments through Stripe incur a standard 2.9% + $30 cent fee per transaction. Focal does not take any additional fees above Stripe's mandated transaction fee.

Clients can pay by credit card, google pay, apple pay or even outside the platform.

Is Focal for me?

If you're looking for a professional, extremely easy to use, all-in one system for your website, contracts, booking and payments - yes!

If you want a website where you can customize every font size, every bit of padding or you want to build brand new page layouts - Focal is not for you!

If your goal is to focus on your photography while Focal does the work for you, book a consult!

Does Focal do gallery delivery?

Yes! Focal galleries are live! 100GB included on our Website & Core Plans, 5TB on our All You Need Plan.