The Web Marketing Association is looking for the best photography Websites in the world as part of their 19th annual international WebAward Competition for Web site development at the WebAward Web site. The WebAwards is the standards-defining competition that sets benchmarks for 96 industries, including photography web sites, based on the seven criteria of a successful Web site. The deadline for photo web sites to enter to be judged is May 29, 2015.
“Photographers have benefited greatly by the growth of the Internet,” said William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “Their websites have allowed them to by-pass the gate keeper and offer their images directly to those who wish to buy them. Other photo websites provide valuable services to consumers as well. Having that aspect of your photography website reviewed is just one benefit of participating in the annual WebAward program”.
Web sites are judged on seven criteria including design, innovation, content, technology, interactivity, copy writing and ease of use. Each WebAward entry in the advertising category is judged against other advertising entries in its industry category and then against an overall standard of excellence.
Here are the past Best Photography WebAward winners:
| Year | Winner | Site Name |
| 2014 | BETC Digital | Graffiti General |
| 2012 | Photodex Corporation | Instant Online Video Creation with ProShow Web |
| 2011 | Cuker Interactive | Tim Tadder Photography |
| 2010 | Walgreens | Walgreens Mobile |
| 2009 | Geddes Management Ltd | Designer baby clothes, ideas for baby shower favors, and free baby stuff |
| 2008 | Picnik | Picnik |
| 2007 | Mass Transmit | Planet Billard |
| 2006 | Slate Magazine | Slate Magazine |
All photography entrants benefit from receiving valuable feedback in terms of their specific scores compared against the average scores for their industry. They also may receive specific comments from the WebAward’s professional judging panel on their Web site development efforts.
Winners of a WebAward in the photography categories will also receive:
- Handsome statue or certificate of achievement
- Increased visibility for their company
- Marketing opportunity to promote the company website to the media
- Links to your site from the highly ranked WebAward site to help SEO
- A highlight for your resume.
- Admiration of peers, friends and co-workers
Photo Websites wishing to be considered for the Best Photography Website can submit their website for consideration at WebAward.org.
The 2015 WebAwards are sponsored by the following leading organizations: Burst Media, EContent Magazine, ExactTarget, ad:tech conferences, Webmaster Radio, and Website Magazine. The Web Marketing Association thanks these companies for their commitment to the entire online marketing community.