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Exclusive vs Not
JackRabbit:
Hi All,
Is there a definitive answer on which pays more, iStock exclusive vs multi site approach for vector illustration? Between 2007 and 2011 I uploaded 60+ to iStock and was exclusive. I averaged $200+ with many making $1,500+ over time. The primary advantage was the best match placement. I have been inactive for awhile now, but may start again. I would prefer to just manage one account if the end result is comparable. I understand the "eggs in one basket" risk and don't need feedback on Getty, just curious about the $.
cheers!
I should note, I don't understand the 142.9 Earnings rating on the sidebar.
Clair Voyant:
How long is a piece of string?
Jo Ann Snover:
If it still made sense to be exclusive at iStock, I don't think I'd see the mass exodus of long-time exclusives that I've seen (not representative sample, I know).
I don't think the earnings numbers account for different media, so anything you see there for exclusive earnings may be hard to do anything useful with
You also should look at the current prices and royalties for illustrations. Just about everything has changed there since 2011.
AnS:
I do vector illustrations and have been wondering about this, but decided against it. The basic rate for illustrations is 20% and the maximum you could get as exclusive is 45% (with 110.000 downloads - the 40% with 16.500 downloads looks more achievable), which is a bit more than double. If being exclusive means more favorable search position, that could add to the final earnings sum, not sure how much though.
This year iStock/Getty is my highest earning agency and it makes up for about 40-50% of my total. That means if I would go exclusive with them the end result MIGHT be pretty comparable; but it would also mean that I am more at risk to the changes of only one site and I rather stay with more options.
There is no definitive answer, the choice is yours. :)
Pauws99:
I think the only people for who it might have any sense are well established contributors with a personal following. For a new entrant to go Exclusive seems either a huge gamble or just plain daft ::)
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