Author Topic: 123RF's 10th Million Image Upload Frenzy Party is in the house NOW! (Read 11912 times)

Sean Locke Photography · « **Reply #1 on:** June 27, 2011, 06:43 »

Quote from: Anglee on June 27, 2011, 05:09

We're approaching the 10th million image mark FAST. To commemorate this epic milestone, we're rewarding the owner of image ID 10,000,000 with an Apple Macbook Air.

I don't think most contributors are as excited as they used to be about collections growing so large as it typically means less downloads from more competition, and getting lost in the stack.

Microbius · « **Reply #2 on:** June 27, 2011, 06:45 »

Quote from: sjlocke on June 27, 2011, 06:43

Quote from: Anglee on June 27, 2011, 05:09
We're approaching the 10th million image mark FAST. To commemorate this epic milestone, we're rewarding the owner of image ID 10,000,000 with an Apple Macbook Air.

I don't think most contributors are as excited as they used to be about collections growing so large as it typically means less downloads from more competition, and getting lost in the stack.

I don't think buyers are either...... but winning the laptop would be nice

CD123 · « **Reply #3 on:** June 27, 2011, 08:41 »

Quote from: Anglee on June 27, 2011, 05:09

Hey guys!

123RF's 10th Millions Image Upload Frenzy Party is in the house NOW!

We're approaching the 10th million image mark FAST. To commemorate this epic milestone, we're rewarding the owner of image ID 10,000,000 with an Apple Macbook Air.

YOU = A Proud Owner of APPLE MACBOOK AIR

and... What are you waiting for? Let's join this Party by Uploading your images.

Click 123RF's 10th Million Image Upload Frenzy for more information!

Good luck to you!

Best Regards,
Anglee

Thank you for the incentive Anglee.

Sorry, but some contributors find it hard to accept that this industry, like all others, do grow, with more entrants. If the economy allows, there should be more buyers as well, which should even it out. If not, the bad contributors will still stay bad and fall out of the race and the good ones will still make money. It is just a question of more competition (which is the case in all industries), which works towards improving the overall standard of work necessary to make a success.

Those with pride and faith in their product will not feel threatened by the extra competition.

luissantos84 · « **Reply #4 on:** June 27, 2011, 09:05 »

Sorry guys but this one I am going to get excited eheh 123RF is doing better for a couple of months than FT, DT and IS (without PP) so I believe they are rocking the house down

(you guys are thinking how much is this guy selling, this month around 100 pics sold)

go 123RF, that laptop is mine

CD123 · « **Reply #5 on:** June 27, 2011, 09:09 »

Quote from: luissantos84 on June 27, 2011, 09:05

Sorry guys but this one I am going to get excited eheh 123RF is doing better for a couple of months than Fotolia, Dreamstime and IS (without PP) so I believe they are rocking the house down

(you guys are thinking how much is this guy selling, this month around 100 pics sold)

go 123RF, that laptop is mine

With you bud. Doubled my sales of previous 5 months this month. 123RF for TOP TIER!!!! Go guys!!!!!

Sean Locke Photography · « **Reply #6 on:** June 27, 2011, 09:09 »

Quote from: CD123 on June 27, 2011, 08:41

Sorry, but some contributors find it hard to accept that this industry, like all others, do grow, with more entrants. If the economy allows, there should be more buyers as well, which should even it out. If not, the bad contributors will still stay bad and fall out of the race and the good ones will still make money. It is just a question of more competition (which is the case in all industries), which works towards improving the overall standard of work necessary to make a success.

Those with pride and faith in their product will not feel threatened by the extra competition.

I don't even submit to 123, so I don't really care. I was just making discussion. If you look at the IS this-or-that-million posts from the past, contributors have really stopped woo-yaying as much as they did before, since they realize an ever expanding database means less chances for their work to be found, regardless of pride and faith.

CD123 · « **Reply #7 on:** June 27, 2011, 09:18 »

Quote from: sjlocke on June 27, 2011, 09:09

I don't even submit to 123, so I don't really care. I was just making discussion. If you look at the IS this-or-that-million posts from the past, contributors have really stopped woo-yaying as much as they did before, since they realize an ever expanding database means less chances for their work to be found, regardless of pride and faith.

With or without a woo-yay, it is going to happen, one can just as well make the best of it (like accepting 123RF's initiative - understanding that it is a big milestone for them).

eggshell · « **Reply #8 on:** June 27, 2011, 09:45 »

Actually 123rf is really picking up the pace , almost catching up dreamstime for me this month . Review times are getting longer than before though , my last batch is in the queue for two weeks .

disorderly · « **Reply #9 on:** June 27, 2011, 10:12 »

Quote from: eggshell on June 27, 2011, 09:45

Actually 123rf is really picking up the pace , almost catching up dreamstime for me this month . Review times are getting longer than before though , my last batch is in the queue for two weeks .

Agree with both comments. 123 has inched past iStock this month, making it my 2nd biggest earner. And I'm seeing long review times as well, which I guess is the problem with success.

alex123rf · « **Reply #10 on:** June 27, 2011, 21:18 »

Hi everyone,

Thanks for your support, we're always pushing the boundaries and with grow comes bigger challenges too. Yes, review times are taking and hit and we're reorganizing the way we work and review images in order to squeeze every ounce of efficiency we can get. We're also taking in new reviewers and our more experienced staff are passing on their experience to the 'young uns'.

We at 123RF appreciate the camaraderie here and the very honest comments, suggestions, criticisms and feedback. I'm sure you'll agree that there's so much to do and so much more to accomplish! Summer 2011 will be a big leap for 123RF as we open new sales channels and introduce new products in our line up. We really want to hit the ground running come autumn and lets really break some records this time around.

Stick with us, for a better future together. There's a saying, "Without you, there's no US!"

Alex

Microstock Posts · « **Reply #11 on:** June 28, 2011, 00:04 »

Quote from: alex123rf on June 27, 2011, 21:18

There's a saying, "Without you, there's no US!"

But I'm from the UK.

Nice to see 123rf progressing. I like the way they aren't crazy picky about accepting images and I also like the way my sales have increased to be on a par with at least one of the big 4, over the past several months.

lagereek · « **Reply #12 on:** June 28, 2011, 00:18 »

Its a good and honest site! and they are trying hard and should be rewarded for it. I wish them luck.

Have to agree with Sean, Im not too keen on big collections either, makes it harder for both buyers and contributors.