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Agency Based Discussion => Bigstock.com => Topic started by: takestock on October 31, 2008, 11:52

Title: It Gets Boring!
Post by: takestock on October 31, 2008, 11:52
Well, it really is getting a bit tedious now.
Every time I log into BigStock I'm seeing the same old earnings balance.

I've had 4 sales there in 2 months - earnings have really sank there for me!
Is there some explanation?
Title: Re: It Gets Boring!
Post by: grp_photo on October 31, 2008, 12:42

Is there some explanation?
Yes BIGstock is actually not so BIG i would rather name it smallstock  ;D
Title: Re: It Gets Boring!
Post by: PenelopeB on October 31, 2008, 12:52
actually, I'm doing ok there. It seems to go in fits and starts but I'm getting payouts regularly now.

Don't think I'm making any more at Shutterstock.
Title: Re: It Gets Boring!
Post by: MicrostockExp on October 31, 2008, 12:58
I uploaded quite a lot of old pictures recently and my earnings went up quite a lot , same perf than 123RF for me this month
Title: Re: It Gets Boring!
Post by: appraisal57 on October 31, 2008, 13:54
I only have 33 pictures uploaded with BS and sold 7 since Oct 10th.   ;D
Title: Re: It Gets Boring!
Post by: WarrenPrice on October 31, 2008, 16:07
I have managed to get only 30 images accepted since August and have Not One Single Sale.  And, is there any way to see if my pics are being seen? 

My BigStock enthusiasm is waning wrapidly.   :-[
Title: Re: It Gets Boring!
Post by: dbvirago on October 31, 2008, 17:56
Number 3 for me. A steady earner.
Title: Re: It Gets Boring!
Post by: madelaide on October 31, 2008, 19:11
Also steady for me.  5th this month (though far behind StockXpert, IS, DT and FT).
Title: Re: It Gets Boring!
Post by: epixx on November 01, 2008, 00:55
6th spot for me, and growing steadily. Will soon pass StockXpert.
Title: Re: It Gets Boring!
Post by: Eco on November 01, 2008, 01:20
If I extrapolate the statistical curve fitted to my sales data at BS I will probably have to pay them in a few months.  ;D.  With regular uploads and more than 1150 images online it is very disappointing. Fortunately DT, FT and StockXpert grows almost exponentially leaving BS in a distant 7th position. 
Title: Re: It Gets Boring!
Post by: gbcimages on November 01, 2008, 10:17
BS #1 DT 2 FP 3 123 4 SV 5 YAY NO SALES AND CUT NO SALES
Title: Re: It Gets Boring!
Post by: Lcjtripod on November 01, 2008, 16:45
I have managed to get only 30 images accepted since August and have Not One Single Sale.  And, is there any way to see if my pics are being seen? 

My BigStock enthusiasm is waning wrapidly.   :-[

On BigStock if you mouse over an image you get a larger view. No need to actually click on the image for a larger view. So view counts on BigStock mean nothing.

Sales: The economy is in a slump so I would guess that most photo buyers are using what they have in stock rather than buy more at this time. My sales for October are less than a third of last year at this time.

I'm sure you know that Nature, Senics, Artsy shots are the slowest sellers of all on any site. Your images are very nice, give them time and upload more, lots more anything less than a thousand images on line is a very small portfolio.

Hope this helps!

-Larry
Title: Re: It Gets Boring!
Post by: Tim Markley on November 03, 2008, 08:44
BS is a steady performer for me. they often rank second in monthly sales. I do a lot of nature and non people pics and they do well.
Title: Re: It Gets Boring!
Post by: epantha on November 03, 2008, 09:22
BME for October. BigStock isn't always consistent but sales and downloads have improved over the last 8 months I've been with them. OK with that :)
Title: Re: It Gets Boring!
Post by: Microbius on November 03, 2008, 11:42
BME for October. BigStock isn't always consistent but sales and downloads have improved over the las 8 months I've been with them. Ok with that :)
same here, consistently improving over the last two years. Still a low earner but progressing nicely.