Post by: Charlene on June 06, 2020, 00:02
The reason why Dreamstime (and other agencies) plummeted was because of this. https://www.shutterstock.com/press/12352 (https://www.shutterstock.com/press/12352)
However, Dreamstime continue to keep its promise to us. Dreamstime is perhaps, the truly honest and trustworthy one. As far as I know, they have not took our commission underhand through fishy affiliation programs. For all these years, Dreamstime have not reduce our royalties as well. So, I kind of love Dreamstime even though my earnings has dropped 3-4 times over the years.
Many contributors leave Dreamstime because the agency is no longer giving good return and focus on Shutterstock, instead. Dreamstime (and a couple of other agencies) are a victim of Google search ranking manipulation that favors Shutterstock and Getty.
For facts, please read the below:
https://casetext.com/case/dreamstimecom-llc-v-google-llc (https://casetext.com/case/dreamstimecom-llc-v-google-llc)
https://legalnewsline.com/stories/512617650-google-unsuccessful-in-escaping-monopoly-lawsuit-over-stock-photo-search-results (https://legalnewsline.com/stories/512617650-google-unsuccessful-in-escaping-monopoly-lawsuit-over-stock-photo-search-results)
Post by: Microstock Posts on June 06, 2020, 00:17
For all these years, Dreamstime have not reduce our royalties as well.
Dreamstime cut royalties at least 2 times as far as I remember.
I remember the outrage in their forums.
Based on this history they will cut royalties again.
The rise in royalties now is a timely tactic which is working for them,
but the royalty rise now is temporary.
They lock your images for 6 months and their $100 payout threshold is the highest I know of.
Post by: thestuckpixel on June 06, 2020, 00:18
Post by: Charlene on June 06, 2020, 01:08
For all these years, Dreamstime have not reduce our royalties as well.
Dreamstime cut royalties at least 2 times as far as I remember.
I remember the outrage in their forums.
Based on this history they will cut royalties again.
My bad for not knowing this. But still, Dreamstime is the only agency that stands up to Google. The rest just concede.
Post by: Fairplay on June 06, 2020, 01:16
https://www.microstockgroup.com/dreamstime-com/dreamstime-has-been-selected-as-a-beta-provider-of-stock-photos-for-google-displ/ (https://www.microstockgroup.com/dreamstime-com/dreamstime-has-been-selected-as-a-beta-provider-of-stock-photos-for-google-displ/)
Post by: Chichikov on June 06, 2020, 02:11
Post by: zstoimenov on June 06, 2020, 03:06
During the whole year I read only quite negative comments about Dreamtimes... And suddenly it would have become the best microscock agency in the world...Share your comment again because twice is not good enough.
Post by: Chichikov on June 06, 2020, 03:57
The same comment may be relevant to two different discussions...During the whole year I read only quite negative comments about Dreamtimes... And suddenly it would have become the best microscock agency in the world...Share your comment again because twice is not good enough.
But maybe it's too hard for you to understand that?
Post by: zstoimenov on June 06, 2020, 04:17
No, it is not. Spamming each discussion is not productive.The same comment may be relevant to two different discussions...During the whole year I read only quite negative comments about Dreamtimes... And suddenly it would have become the best microscock agency in the world...Share your comment again because twice is not good enough.
But maybe it's too hard for you to understand that?
You have your opinion and I agree with it as well. Dreamstime or any other agency for that fact is not there to serve us. They are corporations that have no feelings. They serve one purpose - to make money for their shareholders/owners.
Post by: qunamax on June 06, 2020, 05:35
Post by: Uncle Pete on June 10, 2020, 10:24
Dreamstime used to be the highest RPD agency. I used to get big sales from Dreamstime, but it plummeted somewhere in year 2015. My sales drop 1/3 and never recovered. I think 123rf, Canstockphoto, and others plummeted as well during that time and never recovered as well till this day. To save their own skin, 123rf implemented the new royalty structure which cut our commission greatly. Canstockphoto also increase vector price from $10 to $12, but still continue to pay vector artist $5 commission, instead of $6, and keep quiet about it.
The reason why Dreamstime (and other agencies) plummeted was because of this. https://www.shutterstock.com/press/12352 (https://www.shutterstock.com/press/12352)
However, Dreamstime continue to keep its promise to us. Dreamstime is perhaps, the truly honest and trustworthy one. As far as I know, they have not took our commission underhand through fishy affiliation programs. For all these years, Dreamstime have not reduce our royalties as well. So, I kind of love Dreamstime even though my earnings has dropped 3-4 times over the years.
Many contributors leave Dreamstime because the agency is no longer giving good return and focus on Shutterstock, instead. Dreamstime (and a couple of other agencies) are a victim of Google search ranking manipulation that favors Shutterstock and Getty.
For facts, please read the below:
https://casetext.com/case/dreamstimecom-llc-v-google-llc (https://casetext.com/case/dreamstimecom-llc-v-google-llc)
https://legalnewsline.com/stories/512617650-google-unsuccessful-in-escaping-monopoly-lawsuit-over-stock-photo-search-results (https://legalnewsline.com/stories/512617650-google-unsuccessful-in-escaping-monopoly-lawsuit-over-stock-photo-search-results)
More here, already here...
https://www.microstockgroup.com/dreamstime-com/dreamstime-files-lawsuit-against-google/ (https://www.microstockgroup.com/dreamstime-com/dreamstime-files-lawsuit-against-google/)
Post by: NeonRobot on June 10, 2020, 12:59
Post by: marthamarks on June 10, 2020, 14:43
They lock your images for 6 months and their $100 payout threshold is the highest I know of.
This is my only complaint about DT. With so few sales, it can take forever to get to that $100 point, even tho the RPD is higher than I see from others.
But for the last 2-3 months, DT has been generating good sales for me. I've no idea how long that will last, but I'm happy about it right now.
Post by: Justanotherphotographer on June 10, 2020, 16:55
I would love to see them take off again!