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Microstock Photography Forum - General => General Stock Discussion => Topic started by: Stillsands on January 30, 2024, 02:34

Title: Istockphoto best match has changed dramatically
Post by: Stillsands on January 30, 2024, 02:34

When I search for keywords on istock, the results sorted by Best Match are now completely different and in my opinion are not top quality images. Has anyone else noticed the change? I hope it's a temporary glitch. If not, many of my best sellers will be buried in favor of (again in my opinion) inferior and less relevant photos.

Title: Re: Istockphoto best match has changed dramatically
Post by: descent on January 30, 2024, 03:26

something is clearly wrong

Title: Re: Istockphoto best match has changed dramatically
Post by: synthetick on January 30, 2024, 04:27

It seems to be fine unless you filter to "All Content" in which case the results go haywire. Filtering to a subcategory such as Images, Photos or Vectors returns the expected results.

Title: Re: Istockphoto best match has changed dramatically
Post by: cobalt on January 30, 2024, 07:45

yes, as soon as you select a media type, the results are normal and pleasing to the eye.

Title: Re: Istockphoto best match has changed dramatically
Post by: hatman12 on January 31, 2024, 03:48

iStock has always had a rubbish tech department.  Probably transferred to Getty these days. who are equally as bad.