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Agency Based Discussion => DepositPhotos => Topic started by: vectorweb on December 07, 2012, 14:31

Title: Recession in Depositphotos?
Post by: vectorweb on December 07, 2012, 14:31
My selling has slumped since December Fifth. Today is zero, is this same for you? I cant understand that what is the problem..
Title: Re: Recession in Depositphotos?
Post by: Poncke on December 07, 2012, 15:28
Sorry to hear. Mine has been in recession from the day I started uploading. LOL
Title: Re: Recession in Depositphotos?
Post by: disorderly on December 07, 2012, 15:42
I'm seeing the opposite.  DP is running just behind 123RF this month.  That puts it in third place, way ahead of iStock in fourth.
Title: Re: Recession in Depositphotos?
Post by: CD123 on December 07, 2012, 17:50
Had a slow Nov. and now equally slow Dec. But once again, it is normally very port dependent and you will probably get just as many contributors in disorderly's camp.
Title: Re: Recession in Depositphotos?
Post by: stockmarketer on December 07, 2012, 18:39
DP has been rising very nicely for me all year, and then I also saw a significant drop ever since Dec 5.  I figured it could be  a best match shift, and if my guess were right, I'd see others talking about it here. 

Anyone else seeing Nov 30 listed as the first day of Dec and today is called Dec 6?  It hasn't always been this way, has it?  Is it me?
Title: Re: Recession in Depositphotos?
Post by: luissantos84 on December 07, 2012, 18:47
My selling has slumped since December Fifth. Today is zero, is this same for you? I cant understand that what is the problem..

thats concerning for a portfolio with so many downloads in a short period of time, I don't see it but I had only 82 downloads in November
Title: Re: Recession in Depositphotos?
Post by: Mantis on December 07, 2012, 20:44
Download frequency varies.  If you are getting an average of 50 downloads a day, and the next day you get zero, I'd question it.  But there are ups and downs ALL THE TIME in MS, across all sites, and in all countries. 
Title: Re: Recession in Depositphotos?
Post by: stockmarketer on December 07, 2012, 22:14
Download frequency varies.  If you are getting an average of 50 downloads a day, and the next day you get zero, I'd question it.  But there are ups and downs ALL THE TIME in MS, across all sites, and in all countries.

Of course, you need a sample that's a high volume to make a valid comparison.  How about averaging $25 on weekdays to averaging $12 on weekdays?  That's a statistically significant drop that suggests something is going on.
Title: Re: Recession in Depositphotos?
Post by: tab62 on December 07, 2012, 22:54
I think the fiscal cliff is already starting ... :(


 
Title: Re: Recession in Depositphotos?
Post by: Mantis on December 07, 2012, 23:01
Download frequency varies.  If you are getting an average of 50 downloads a day, and the next day you get zero, I'd question it.  But there are ups and downs ALL THE TIME in MS, across all sites, and in all countries.

Of course, you need a sample that's a high volume to make a valid comparison.  How about averaging $25 on weekdays to averaging $12 on weekdays?  That's a statistically significant drop that suggests something is going on.

Exactly
Title: Re: Recession in Depositphotos?
Post by: CD123 on December 08, 2012, 00:34
Download frequency varies.  If you are getting an average of 50 downloads a day, and the next day you get zero, I'd question it.  But there are ups and downs ALL THE TIME in MS, across all sites, and in all countries.
So on short term (day-to-day) inconsistency is the norm, right Mr. mantis.  ;)
Title: Re: Recession in Depositphotos?
Post by: Mantis on December 08, 2012, 11:43
Download frequency varies.  If you are getting an average of 50 downloads a day, and the next day you get zero, I'd question it.  But there are ups and downs ALL THE TIME in MS, across all sites, and in all countries.
So on short term (day-to-day) inconsistency is the norm, right Mr. mantis.  ;)

Well, you have to look at your own port, your selling activity, trends, etc to make that call.  But if I am averaging 50 dl a day at ss and tomorrow it's zero, then, yes, I'd be concerned but may wait several more days to see if it's corrected itself.  It doesn't mean I'd paint doom and gloom, rather it means that I am going to keep a close eye on my sales and respond accordingly when/if I have enough data points to justify it.
Title: Re: Recession in Depositphotos?
Post by: vectorweb on December 08, 2012, 13:48
DP has been rising very nicely for me all year, and then I also saw a significant drop ever since Dec 5.  I figured it could be  a best match shift, and if my guess were right, I'd see others talking about it here. 

Anyone else seeing Nov 30 listed as the first day of Dec and today is called Dec 6?  It hasn't always been this way, has it?  Is it me?

You are same in my case and I noticed calendar problem(30 November starts for December's first day) too.

But the selling problem seems abnormal, it is not like normal fluctuation in MS sector.
Thanks for all information.
Title: Re: Recession in Depositphotos?
Post by: tab62 on December 08, 2012, 17:31
whomever called them thank you! I just sold 3 images in the last hour! Someone put a fire under their $@# for sure... :-X
Title: Re: Recession in Depositphotos?
Post by: CD123 on December 08, 2012, 18:36
whomever called them thank you! I just sold 3 images in the last hour! Someone put a fire under their $@# for sure... :-X
Yes! My next beer is then for free again!  ;D
Title: Re: Recession in Depositphotos?
Post by: Mantis on December 08, 2012, 18:44
whomever called them thank you! I just sold 3 images in the last hour! Someone put a fire under their $@# for sure... :-X
Yes! My next beer is then for free again!  ;D

You're old enough to drink? Amazing.
Title: Re: Recession in Depositphotos?
Post by: CD123 on December 08, 2012, 18:49
whomever called them thank you! I just sold 3 images in the last hour! Someone put a fire under their $@# for sure... :-X
Yes! My next beer is then for free again!  ;D

You're old enough to drink? Amazing.
Considering your remark, probably much older than you. Bed time for you....  ;)
Title: Re: Recession in Depositphotos?
Post by: Mantis on December 08, 2012, 18:57
whomever called them thank you! I just sold 3 images in the last hour! Someone put a fire under their $@# for sure... :-X
Yes! My next beer is then for free again!  ;D

You're old enough to drink? Amazing.
Considering your remark, probably much older than you. Bed time for you....  ;)

Getting woozy, but only from your posts.  Keep talking and I will find that little hole in the pillow
Title: Re: Recession in Depositphotos?
Post by: CD123 on December 08, 2012, 19:02
Getting woozy, but only from your posts.  Keep talking and I will find that little hole in the pillow
Probably something a little to strong in your bottle and now our little man is acting nasty. Must be a close relative of Chris or use the same bottle.
PS Bad news, that woozyness is probably permanent in your case.
Title: Re: Recession in Depositphotos?
Post by: Mantis on December 08, 2012, 19:05
Getting woozy, but only from your posts.  Keep talking and I will find that little hole in the pillow
Probably something a little to strong in your bottle and now our little man is acting nasty. Must be a close relative of Chris or use the same bottle.
PS Bad news, that woozyness is probably permanent in your case.

You are indeed a funny, enjoyable person
Title: Re: Recession in Depositphotos?
Post by: CD123 on December 08, 2012, 19:11
Getting woozy, but only from your posts.  Keep talking and I will find that little hole in the pillow
Probably something a little to strong in your bottle and now our little man is acting nasty. Must be a close relative of Chris or use the same bottle.
PS Bad news, that woozyness is probably permanent in your case.

You are indeed a funny, enjoyable person
Love you too. Now let us allow the other kids to continue with their normal discussions  ;)
Title: Re: Recession in Depositphotos?
Post by: tab62 on December 08, 2012, 19:15
Your pillow talk is turning me on  :P

Title: Re: Recession in Depositphotos?
Post by: CD123 on December 08, 2012, 19:22
Your pillow talk is turning me on  :P
Aaah, we all know you are also not old enough to be turned on!!!!!!