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Agency Based Discussion => iStockPhoto.com => Topic started by: Graffoto on January 16, 2008, 19:56

Title: 468 views and no downloads
Post by: Graffoto on January 16, 2008, 19:56

Hi all,

Here is a strange one, to me anyway.

I have a shot on IS that has had 468 views, and not a single download.
Now, I could inderstand if it was a nude or model in a bikini.
There are those that would just want a closer look in those cases, but this one is just a simple portrait of a pretty woman.

Anyone else have similar shots?

Joe

Title: Re: 468 views and no downloads
Post by: vphoto on January 16, 2008, 20:11

My problem with iStock is that NONE of my leather or paper backgrounds have sold there (all have views), but
they sell on DT, SS and FT. I am at a loss why.

vphoto

Title: Re: 468 views and no downloads
Post by: Graffoto on January 16, 2008, 22:21

OK, i get that.

I have file with views that don't get downloaded as well....on some other sites even into the hundreds.

BUT only this one file, that does not feature a scantily clad woman, has had over 450 views and not a single solitary download.
I am just perplexed about this.

Title: Re: 468 views and no downloads
Post by: vonkara on January 17, 2008, 10:03

I have one at StockXpert whit 250 views and no download. Hope that's comfort you ;)

Title: Re: 468 views and no downloads
Post by: vphoto on January 17, 2008, 10:13

how one can see  views at StockXpert ?

vphoto

Title: Re: 468 views and no downloads
Post by: stokfoto on January 17, 2008, 10:26

Quote from: vphoto on January 17, 2008, 10:13

how one can see  views at StockXpert ?

vphoto

you need to sign in first and go to my photos you will see the column showing number of views on the chart.

Title: Re: 468 views and no downloads
Post by: vphoto on January 17, 2008, 11:30

my gallery list 7 approved images. when i click on My Images there is nothing there.

vphoto

Title: Re: 468 views and no downloads
Post by: stokfoto on January 17, 2008, 12:34

Quote from: vphoto on January 17, 2008, 11:30

my gallery list 7 approved images. when i click on My Images there is nothing there.

vphoto

that might mean unfortunately you haven't got any  of your files viewed yet.
you now on the chart there is that green dots showing your file is approved.just next to it there are three columns and on top  you see the letters DL (dowload) V(views) and $(earnings)
I am sure things will pick up soon as StockXpert doing well for many here.
good luck sales

Title: Re: 468 views and no downloads
Post by: vphoto on January 17, 2008, 13:09

that explains, all 7 were  approved yesterday.  thanks.

vphoto

Title: Re: 468 views and no downloads
Post by: litifeta on January 17, 2008, 19:58

i have a number of shots that have high views with few sales. The reason was the shot was featured on the site. i reckon most of the views would be from other photographers.

Title: Re: 468 views and no downloads
Post by: CCK on January 18, 2008, 14:25

Quote from: litifeta on January 17, 2008, 19:58

i have a number of shots that have high views with few sales. The reason was the shot was featured on the site. i reckon most of the views would be from other photographers.

It could be something like this - I have a photo on DT that was picked as Editor's Choice, and I had more than 1000 views before the first downloads.