We need new image gallery options. We are being left behind. The most important developement would be so that people can click on "next/previous/close" on a pic in the pop up gallery. Most of the newer website systems these days have a pop up gallery where one can click on "next" without having to close the existing photo and then open the next one manually. Given the tools you have available with Flash I am actually a little surprised there are not more modern pop up gallery options available. The slideshow is OK- some good tricks- auto cropping, timing etc. I would have thought however that Moonfruit could even be leading the way with such gallery/ images tools given the Flash element of your system. As it stands we have had the same gallery  image tools for years with no new additions or major improvements- this has seen us get left a little behind. Can we chuck some serious image/gallery developements on the wish list (also would be good to have other transition effects on the 'slideshow', eg pixelate, wash over, fade in/out, in addition to the current 'slide/time' option). Cheers. Cohen

i also have to pause the slideshow before I can either click on the thumbnails or press forward on the slideshow panel. If i dont pause it, it freezes ans i have to refresh the page. Doesnt look to great having to tell my viewers what to do if the page freezes.

there are somany third party slide show availble we should be able to add these to our site like wordpress

agree with the suggested improvements in this thread, also think having the option to change where images pop up would be good (i.e. not in front of the thumbnails)

We do need more image manipulation tools, scrollable images with links (such as son www.tigerwoods.com) as an example - this is becoming very popular being able to 'scroll' through media and then link from it.

Roll-over images with links, better slideshows as othere have said. 

Walt, although the tools you mention do work, for professional websites they just do not cut it especially when they all link to flickr.

I build sites for clients and although MF is damn good it just falls down on one or two things, I think images and media with scrollable fields would be great.

I can't simply upload any image unto my files; I have this error code '-1'. Any body with help? Thanks.

I agree - really need a previous/next button on the pop up galleries

Hi Walt,

I have found the links that you have sent do not fulfill my requirement for a simple 3rd party slideshow app that I can embed into an HTML snippet. They seem to be either focussed on other image effects or require flikr accounts etc. Do you have any other suggestions for where I could create a slideshow (with embedded links) for free?

Tks!

As my main use of moonfruits is to display a portfolio of work more gallery options would certainly be greatly appreciated.  eg more sleek gallery options like slimbox or lightbox 2 : http://www.lokeshdhakar.com/projects/lightbox2/

thanks.

Hi,

Yes I really think that having a Lightbox Slideshow option is so important for viewing portfolio work. The lightbox feature is great, but having to click on an image in your site to upsize, then having to click on the  'X' in the top right to close the image isn't the best facilty. I have had a moonfruit account for many months  but have been keenly waiting for the development of a Lightbox Slideshow. I am afraid I don't like the way the existing moonfruit slideshow functions or looks.

L

Lee

Galleries in MF are hideously way out of date...basic would be praise!  Come on guys...this is something lots of us are desparate to see...sleeker functionality and more choice on how we can present our images.  I've been waiting to see some improvement for so long now...I really am considering jumping ship some time soon if developments aren't forthcoming in this area.  Any update for us as to when this is likely to be addressed?

I love that i can have a file upload on my site, but it would be even better if it could be done through a mobile phone as well, like you can on wordpress. Is there a way that this can happen already that i'm unaware of?

Loving Moonfruit and the ease in which one can build a descent website with very little knowledge, But the galleries are doing my head in. Everything I can get out of them is simply a compromise and just want do.  I understand there are a lot of developments that need improving and introducing, but the basics surely should be given priority. It’s what we expect, gallery options galore or at the very least a convenient way of using third party widgets such as Adobe Lightroom web gallery templates. Pleas Gary start tell us all what we want to hear. “New galleries galore.” coming soon, real soon.

Why when uploading photo's does it not upload them and says quota exceeded.

Can I only upload a certain amount of images.

Becky

Waiting for response to Becky's question above.  "Quote exceeded" when uploading photos.  Is there a maximum of what please?

I'm wondering about the quota exceeded business too- sent a message but no reply as of yet.. frustrating!! 

Finally I've tried several different website builders to find they have limitations, Moonfruit appears to be the cleverest in terms of decent formatting, however, it would appear if you are a big user of galleries, it fails in this area.  Back to the drawing board :(

I agree. MF is a great tool-set, but the image tools are old and aggravating.

I use my site as a portfolio for art and design, and i'm forced to "settle" with tools that might hinder my chances of dazzling a future employer.

I also may reconsider my next MF renewal.

Can you guys put "RANDOM ORDER option" on the slideshow ? It would be nice because I'm using the slideshow to show our company Clients Logos and It always starts with the same, I would be nice to be random... :) Thank You Guys

Yes, please tell us HOW TO get our Adobe Lightroom capabilities on our sites. I'm really getting frustrated with Moonfruit due to the time it takes to hunt down answers to questions since there is no number to call. If it weren't for the time it takes to build another site, I'd be GONE. I'm a photographer, wanting to use my moonfruit site to allow access to photos for clients (using my lightroom gallery)... and I can't. It's really frusterating.

www.AngeliqueWhite.com

Hello!

I also had the same issue and I do not think you can integrate Adobe Lightroom or its generated slideshows into MF sites. You can easily create a separate page (hidden of course) with  a logon required and password so only people with those details can view the contents. However you are tied to only using MF's limited (at the moment) graphic tools or use a flickr or another method such as cooliris. You can see an example here;

http://www.leicesterphoto.com/#/architecture/4556027958

I find flickr has been a benefit to my business not a hindrance, so I do not mind using it for certain work. Photography is a real difficult business these days and by using these social media sites you will attract business.

One other thing to bear in mind - you are already allowing people to copy your images from your own website anyway - why not advertise to a wider audience (flickr etc) what you can really accomplish.

Hi

I am having problems uploading any photos at the moment...all day today! no error message is coming up though. I have tried submitting to MF but they take too long! Am really a beginner so please keep it simple!! Thanks

Sam

www.wildstarclutchbags.com

Hi Gary,

Ok Thanks, just wondered if I could get some help faster here, have taken time off work to update my website and its taking forever to do anything!

Thanks x

Where are we with the new image gallery options?  I am in the process of changing my site and would like some better gallery choices.  When will this be available?

Yes, where are we?  You've beentalking about it being top of the list since last June (ish), so what's happening guys?

I'm about to construct a professional design site and hadn't realised just how archaic the image display options are when I signed up and it's really making me think hard about whether I should go somewhere else...

Also,  some form of hover tool (so more information comes up automatically when you hover over an image or text box) shoudl be brought online as it would really help to help simplify sites and reduce teh information overload effect.

Cheers

How do I resize product images??  The template I am using displays all the products on the welcome page in what looks like a 4x3 white box.  There are 7 pictures displayed in a larger frame, and it looks like there is room for 2 more.   I uploaded a DVD cover which is obviously not a 4x3 perspective and the top and bottom is cut off, but I see no way to resize the picture or the white box in the product list section.   If anyone can help I would appreciate it.  garthurd@gmail.com

It would be nice to have this resolved

The question asked by garthurd has also been troubling also. I have uploaded several images to the shop, all 450X450. Most are fine but the occasional product image is undesireably cropped as described above. It seems to do this to images that are uploaded with a considerable amount of white space at either side of the object in the image. Perhaps there is a built in function that tries to 'auto crop' the picture in an attempt to avoid tiny product images. Maybe????

John

Hi MF

I know you have a lot to do to keep things on track but the promise of the gallery & slideshow upgrade has been going on for at least a few years!

PLEASE can you finally get round to doing this, it would make a lot of people happy!

Cheers

Saul

kssmitch
suggested this on March 27, 2011 04:28

"slideshows would be good if I could hover the mouse over either the left or right of an image and an arrow comes up with an option to go onto the next image."

pleaseeeee, more than one year later we are still waiting!! i know you already disegn this option on the shop product detail!! can you just put it on the image tools!!???! i really need this kind of slideshow!! and you already design it! make it avalible!!! pleaseeeeee

Hi Gary,

The mobile editing feature is great to have! But it doesn't solve my problem I'm having with my gallery on mobile. The square thumbnails that have distorted images of my work still look really bad. I sent you a message with a snap shot of what I mean and I haven't heard back. You mentioned that it might be a bug... Is this normal... This might be costing me some jobs as I'm using this as a portfolio and it looks horrible. Can I redirect my mobile site to an HTML5 version? Is HTML5 available yet? Or just a quick fix to my thumbnail issue would be great too... :)

Am giving my website a complete makeover, and like the new Gallery options. I found the "Shop" tool and thought it would be great for letting people order prints of my paintings. However, I can't control the size of the image (selected from the shop) popup --- it's really too large, can be easily printed so they won't have to BUY it! Would you please assist with this, so I can finish setup. Thank you.

What "new Gallery options" do you speak of ladyjane? Where are they?

r marble --- by new options, I'm referring to the "Pop-up Gallery" tool for laying out pages of images, which "pop" when you click on them, with a Comments window and social bookmarks row. This is working fine for me.

What I'm having trouble with is the "Shop" tool, which features a "Product Catalog," and when a product is selected, a "Product Detail" opens. The image on the Product Detail is FAR too large --- customers can easily print from the screen, rather than ordering my artwork. And there isn't any way to select the image and use the Editor to re-size it. It's bogged me down and I can't finish setting up my "Shop" until I can adjust this!

sorry if its been mentioned (long thread!) but gallery also needs latest image added to be displayed 1st (top left) instead of last (bottom right, or sometimes on another page for paged galleries :(

katkasia, ah yeah, your right.. but thats in slide-show. i can t do the same in pop-up gallery :(

Would like the slideshow to work on all pages when in the pagemaster - can't believe that it won't. When will this be fixed? I was told this "was on your list" last year!

Thanks Gary, I'm glad it's just a bug regarding the 'squashed images' in mobile version thumbnails. You mentioned it's a known bug that has a priority and could be fixed asap. Do you know when about? I thought it might be fixed by now... Thanks, Kasia

Think the site is excellent except for the galleries / slideshows. They are just prehistoric. I cancelled my subscription today because of this.

Gosh vixation, just embed one you do like

Hi john, I wouldn't have the first idea how to do that. Is it easy?

Would really expect MF to have something already in place.

Victor

Hi victor

Its really not too hard. Doesn't require you to do any coding.

1) choose third party website to make your slideshow. eg flickr or photosnack

2) get html embed code

3) In moonfruit, insert 'html widget' then paste the code from the 3rd party website.

I created a quick example to show you. It shows a few images in slideshow using 

a) flickr

b) photosnack, (has the most snazy features but costs to remove their little logo)

c) moonfruit

The thing about the moonfruit slideshow is that the controls, captions and borders can look a bit dated but it does give you the option to hide these

http://testingtest.moonfruit.com

Even though I have a paid account with the photosnack website, I still prefer the MF slide show in some situations. I'm in the middle of working on a website and use a moonfruit slide show as a non interactive banner at the top. Think its quite smart.

www.tropicalwholefoods.net/mountain-fruits

If you want a gallery with clickable thumbnails and dont like the moonfruit widget, I would say its worth trying a slide show instead with 60 second slide change time. Just explore all the options in the little edit window to hide any unwanted controls, captions & borders.

NB for interactive banners, slide shows etc, bannersnack is fab

Hey John

Athough using 3rd party providers like Photosnack is all well and good and not particularly difficult, it does not address Victor's basic point that MF should have more than the very crude gallery tools that are currently available, especially considering that they sell themselves on the ability to create highly professional sites easily.  Particularly for paying users of MF, why should we have to use a 3rd party and then have to pay (quite a steep premium) to have the watermarks removed just so we can design a professional looking site with slide shows/galleries etc... that you see all over the web?  MF have literally been saying they're going to do something about this for years and still nothing...what exactly are we paying for?  And if new gallery features are in the pipeline, it surely isn't asking too much to give us a ball park figure as to when they are going to come online is it??

Cheers

Andy

Hi Gary,

You wrote me back on April 30th, about the 'squashed images' in mobile gallery being a bug and that it was being looked into ASAP... It's been quite a while and it is still showing as squashed images... This is my portfolio and this is very frustrating and is costing me potential jobs... I'm a mother of two little ones and it took me forever to make this website, sitting each night until 1am and really don't want to go and do this over again using another web builder... Is there any way that this can be addressed and fixed, please.

Thanks,

Kasia

Hi Moonfruit,

I have just read this very long thread, I have been patiently waiting over 12 months now for a decent gallery but it is still to appear. I know there are options available (outside of MF to link galleries to) but they do not look professional in my opinion why re-route clients to  another website when MF should have the capabilities to provide a decent gallery.

My subscription renewal is not due until next Jan so I shall stick wth MF until then, but if there is no progress I shall be taking my website elsewhere.... shame really as I have been happy with MF in all other aspects....

Anna

Hi Moonfruit,

I agree with the first comment from jamescng, the gallery options are not very good. It has been over a year since your replied to it and not much improvement seem to have been made since. As a potential customer (for a photography website) the gallery options are a massive let down for a better looking website and to improve the browsing experience for site visitors and potential clients. 

Anything coming up yet about it or a longer wait is required?

Thanks

Quoc-Hoa

just tried to upload adsense from google and it is not showing up, don't really want to upgrade my account and pay a monthly fee just to get help where things are going wrong. steve

Andrew

 I read the article regarding adsense and guess i was doing it wrong, adsense have since rejected my sight due to insufficient content, so i will try again following the steps given when i have written some more

thanks

I would also like you to add more image gallery options.  In particular I would like an image gallery which does not have pop-ups, but discreet arrows underneath to move left/ right to the next image, and/or option to click on image displayed and it will move to the next image.

Genrally the feedback I get is that people like my site but they don't like the pop-ups!!

thanks. I look forward to using the new features!

Emma

"We are well aware of the need to upgrade our image tools and it is on the roadmap for production this year."

                                                                                                                          Walt  -  June 29, 2011 11:56

This thread is 16 months old

Hi,

I too am not very happy about the gallery system. It was amazing for me to be able to create a website using moonfruit to show my artwork! I really am not very technically able but the way the images are shown do not really do them justice. I want bigger pages and scrolling easy for any possible cliant to view my work. Also could you explain things in an easy way. For instance I assumed anyone could write in my comments page on my site but I cannot find out how this feature works in the help menu!

Please help!

Christine

Hiya, 

Can someone work out how this slideshow was achieved? as It's one of the moonfruit websites... I really want a slick gallery like the one in the link, where you click the image to go to the next one...

http://www.luccaphoto.co.uk/#/portfolio-1/4537948405

Hi Kate,

Maybe this?

http://www.photosnack.com/slideshow-examples/

I use some of their products. Quite nice but there is a small subscription to remove branding

John

Hi John, thanks for the link! Is it quite easy to place the slideshow from photosnack into my moonfruit website? how much is the subscription?

Thanks! Kate

Hi Kate

It's a bit more complicated than this but:

-$14/Month for unlimted slide shows, flickbooks, banners(also very nice) etc.

-For just one Slideshow you would pay $19 once. 

It's fairly easy to embed it on moonfruit. Have you used the html snippet in MF before?

INSERT>Html Snippet > Then insert html provided by PhotoSnack.

Its free to try it out.

J

Thanks SOOO much! finally a decent looking slideshow! moonfruit need to catch up :)

Thanks John!!

hi, can anyone help me out. 

I'm in the process of creating a home page for my website and I really need an automatic scrolling slideshow, but it also gives the option for users to click back and forth at their leisure. Is something like this possible using MF as to be honest, I am really disappointed with the current image tools. It is something you expect from MS word 97! 

Thanks in Advance

Sonny 

I'm not too interested in the slideshow functionality, but I AM DEFINITELY interested in the multiple photo upload tool. MAKE THIS HAPPEN, PLEASE!! :)

Please consider having a system for digital sales (something like payloadz) I can use widgets etc but I lose the Add to Cart features etc from not being able to use this in the shop. I can have the shop and place widgets but cannot delete the add to cart buttons so this looks too strange.. so have to build a page from scratch meaning no cart features.. :( 

this is frustrating!!! i'm waiting this for so long, since 2009!!!!!! it's soooo sad that moonfruit continue to promises us a "very exciting new Image Tool in on course for release in the next few months." where is it?!?!?!  i'm coinsidering the idea to leave moonfruit just because  of  that! and for sure i'm not the only one!!! We need a new image tool, that let us make a REAL portfolio, we as designers, architects, photographers… need this tool!!! For us IMAGES and SLIDESHOWS are the most important part of our site!! Pleaseeeee think about us!!!!  I’m still here just because I already built my site and I don’t want to lose time building a new one!!!! moonfruit you  disappoint me!!! :( I’m desperate!!!!  

I find it quite unbelievable that there is not a quality gallery built into MF, it's a basic necessity to "show your wares" ...please hurry up and let us have it :) 

Hi Moonfruit

My pictures vanish from web page everyday and everyday I have to spend an hour reloading them please can someone help as it does not look very profession when customer visit my website to view images of my services if pictures are missing all the time

Goddessevents.co.uk

Hello reannebrowne,

Thank you for your query.

We have opened a support ticket regarding this issue, please look out for this in your registered inbox.

Kind regards,

Richard

I have had a look at PhotoSnack and they have some really nice image galleries, I like 'Photoslide'.  It's not very different from the moonfruit slideshow but it is much more elegant (I like the arrows + no flashy transitions). Can we have something like that on Moonfruit?

Will it ever be clickable to a page on your site though?!

Trying out the 'build a free website' and it won't upload images from my computer???

I'm new here... Please can you recap what has been done? Are the Slideshows working and if so where are they?