The best photo hosting site?

Ally Cat's Mommy just gave me this idea.

I was downloading pictures the other evening on Imagestation.
It took soooo long - even with their "E-Z" new loader. And now they want me to upgrade and pay for a Platinum level service. Not sure what this is........and I only have a few days to sign up.
Is this just the beginning of annual fees and eventually I could lose my pictures if I don't pay??

I wanted to get some feedback from the rest of you about which sites you think are the very best and easiest and reliable.
I notice that a lot of times Imagestation is down..........and pictures can't be shown.

Imagestation
Kodak
ShutterFly
Snapfish

Is there really a "best" out there?

Thanks!! xxoo

i use photobucket and i know a lot of others do too...photobucket is good.....

I think the best is Photobucket.com. Its pretty reliable. Its hardly ever down. And it is never slow for me:)

I used to really like photobucket, but now they've limited the amount of pictures you're able to store.
I think the "best" way to go is get your own server and use it through an FTP program.

I use usually photobucket.com or imagestation, also I´ve started using one Icelandic page very much - www.dyrarikid.is/gallery although it´s in icelandic lol :)

Shutterfly is off the list now, Gini. There is no way to post pictures from their site to here. I had found a loophole, but it is closed now, too.

Logan

Try using photobucket.It works great.You don't have to upgrade if don't want to and you can set up a free account.

I use photobucket also. I don't have any problems with it.;)

I like Photobucket too. They do limit space, BUT...I just went and opened a new account. 'snicker'

:p

I love Photobucket. Very reliable and user friendly.

Photobucket:

** Pros:
* It's free (for now)
* Works pretty well most of the time

**Cons:
* They keep changing the "rules"
* They limit the amount of storage (# of photos)
* They limit the number of times your photos can be viewed per month
* They used to threaten if you didn't "visit" oftten, they'd delete your pix

ImageStation:

**Pros:
* Been around a long time
* Owned by Sony - prolly WILL be around a while longer
* NO storage limits
* They *ignore* folks directly linking photos on web sites
(as long as you don't abuse the privilage)
* They offer cheap prints and "Back-Up" CD's and DVD's)
* They try to offer "live help" - quality varies depending on WHO you get!

**Cons:
* It ain't "FREE" no more!!
* They DO "prohibit" directly linking photos onto web sites like PT -
they just don't "enforce" that rule (YET!)
* Site does go down for maint & mods :mad:
* Can be VERY SLOW to load photos - it's better late at night

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Fair WARNING to current ImageStation Users!!

If you have photos "stored" on ImageStation ...
You should visit and READ the current "User Agreement" and
be sure you UNDERSTAND the "Upgrade Policy" as it relates
to the new "Membership FEES" ...
They really Want you to PAY a minimal Yearly Fee to store photos ...

You can read it either way if they will or won't :eek: Delete your
stored photos if you Don't Pay up ...
I decided NOT to take a chance and "paid" for the Gold Level. ($20 / year)

The "minimum" membership is only $5.00 a year -
good Insurance that your stored photos won't vanish!

/s/ Phred

I also use photobucket and I love it.:) If I go over my storage limit, I just delete a few photos from old threads so it really isn't a problem for me.;)

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Originally posted by krazyaboutkatz
I also use photobucket and I love it.:) If I go over my storage limit, I just delete a few photos from old threads so it really isn't a problem for me.;)

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A question: where can I see the storage limit?
Poppy, I have 2 accounts too :D ;)

I have lots of pics on imagestation too, and also received that upgrade-warning. What will happen when I don't pay??Will I loose all pics:eek: :confused:

I've never had a problem with Imagestation, mind you, I only have about 10 photos stored there. I only store the photos I want to post and after a few months, I delete them from Imagestation. I have them all stored on CD so I don't worry. Maybe that's why I've never had any "upgrade" notices.

I use Photobucket, but when I post pictures, the quality varies. Sometimes they come up bigger and better, other times they come up compressed and not that good quality, even though my photo was good to begin with. I don't know what I'm doing wrong.

Personally I still miss Pointpoint, it was the best photo website ever.

I use photobucket, in my opinion its the best. I have gone over the storage limit many times. I think Im up to 4 accounts now. :p The only thing I dislike about it is it takes FOREVER to load my ppics, because they are so big! :o

Carly

:) I use PhotoBucket also & have not had any problems with them.. Their yearly fee is very affordable..

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Originally posted by Maya & Inka's mommy

I have lots of pics on imagestation too, and
also received that upgrade-warning.
What will happen when I don't pay??
Will I loose all pics :eek: :confused:

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Did you see this posted above? >>>

Fair WARNING to current ImageStation Users!!

If you have photos "stored" on ImageStation ...
You should visit and READ the current "User Agreement" and
be sure you UNDERSTAND the "Upgrade Policy" as it relates
to the new "Membership FEES" ...
They really Want you to PAY a minimal Yearly Fee to store photos ...

You can read it either way if they will or won't Delete your
stored photos if you Don't Pay up ...
I decided NOT to take a chance and "paid" for the Gold Level. ($20 / year)

The "minimum" membership is only $5.00 a year -
good Insurance that your stored photos won't vanish!

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/s/ Phred

This seems to happen with all the storage sites we've been using over the past few years, and to be honest, I can't blame them that they want a little for their service.

Some people are uploading pictures like there's no tomorrow, and not even resizing them. I think it's a lack of respect and will ruin it for everybody in the long run. Upload the best ones, the ones you want to post, and keep a copy on your harddisc.

I just paid 5$ for my Silver membership at Imagestation. I think it is worth that much- regarding the fact that they will never make much sales out of me living in a different continent.

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Originally posted by Kfamr
I used to really like photobucket, but now they've limited the amount of pictures you're able to store.
I think the "best" way to go is get your own server and use it through an FTP program.

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I agree. That's what I do.

I like photobucket and I have 4 accounts there as of now :o but it takes me forever to get my pics uploaded, like Carly because they are so big and I resize them. :)

"best" way to go is get your own server and use it through an FTP program.

How do you do the above???
I use photobucket..but just keep what i want to use there , and delete photos often.

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Originally posted by poofy
"best" way to go is get your own server and use it through an FTP program.

How do you do the above???
I use photobucket..but just keep what i want to use there , and delete photos often.

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Find a hosting company and get a domain and space from them. I pay $7 a year for my domain oh-my-dog.net and about 5 bucks a month for LOTS of space. I think I get 30 gigs of bandwidth (lots and lots of sharing with others) and 2 gigs of space. I'm currently with Magicomm.net on a custom plan but they have a $1 plan that I used for a while too. I think you get 200mbs on that plan.

Having struggled with Imagestation I am now a convert to Photobucket! So much easier..........

I either use photobucket or I upload my pictures to Justin's server. It depends on what kind of mood I'm in.

i use photobucket