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I managed to log in with snap village credentials. I don't know if i forgot my password or if they changed it, but you can just click on 'forgot password' and they will send you it. ... hopefully I'm not jumping the gun here.

yes, i'm uploading my ftp batch right now.

Hi all!

Brian,

I've uploaded my initial 10 from 12 EPS files to Veer Marketplace.

It seems some wierd error is appearing in processing part of engine. It simply can't process some files due to 'UNKNOWN ERROR'. All that 'ERROR' files are OK and are selling on other places.

Other what I find a bit unconfortable is Keywording process of EPS files. I'd suggest that with EPS file there to be possible to upload JPG thumbnail with title/description/keywords in IPTC and that will significantly speed-up uploading process.

Very nice option there is Suggested Keywords for Consideration... I've found that VERY HELPFUL and good to have. Still it may be improved with possible other approach in selecting some of that keywords as in JAVA or FLASH environment instead of HTML with using CTRL + CLICK and SHIFT + CLICK to select/unselect suggested keywords.

Well, that would be all for now regarding my expirience with Veer Marketplace... Now, let's see what reviewers have to say about vectors I've uploaded.

Cheers!

Thanks got it now.

Even filled out the W-8BEN online as well.

click on account (top right)
then
Your Member Page (half way down on left)
then
Workspace (right hand side)

They didn't require an ITIN, EIN or any other number

I logged in today, but I had to use password retrieval (the snapvillage password had changed into some gibberish). I also filled out the tax form (why can't this be as easy with shutterstock?)

Is there sales stats somewhere on the site?

Does anyone know if the approved application files go directly into your portfolio, or if that is a separate step, as it is on iStock? It's not exactly clear.

Strange I had to put my EIN number in.

If you read carefully, you don't have to put your ITIN or EIN if you are the sole owner of your image and an individual. The process was fast and easy. Why can't this be the same on Shutterstock. IMO, they should fire their legal advisers... lol.

My FTP files are beoing processed atm so I can't tell you how easy or painful the uploading process is but I'll keep in touch.

upload was very painless. (unless disambiguation becomes mandatory or effects image rankings negatively)

They apparently have a disambiguation thing, but when I processed multiple files at once I wasn't given an option to disambiguate anything, so perhaps it is options?  Perhaps I will be penalized in search results?

I would also prefer not to disambiguate because their disambiguation is a bit unclear (and makes for more work).  for cold, for example they ask

cold as in:
regular cold
cold

well, I was meaning cold as in the weather, but which one do I choose.  I am not allowed to choose more than one.  Regular cold could be referring cold as in sick, but it isn't really clear.

Veer has a very established and good brand and they already have customer base (that cannot be said of other startup micro agencies)
What I'm hoping is some sales that would bump my earnings a bit.