Post by: Dumc on March 18, 2019, 22:29
Post by: davidbautista on March 18, 2019, 22:48
-Lots of istock credits! Good. (waiting to see the pennies
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Post by: ShadySue on March 19, 2019, 04:39
Tomorrow is 20.
Post by: Not Today on March 19, 2019, 04:57
I don't see any content in the OP's post, also February's downloads aren't currently online for me, nor is my Profile page frozen while the update process takes place, nor is there any mention of them being available in their forum, nor in two independent forums I'm on.
Tomorrow is 20.
I can also see number of downloads for February under ESP>my performance>content statistics>downloads>feb 2019
Available on the phone app as well.
twice as many as January, but could end up with less royalties if they all sold for pennies.
Post by: Pauws99 on March 19, 2019, 05:05
Post by: ShadySue on March 19, 2019, 06:49
I don't see any content in the OP's post, also February's downloads aren't currently online for me, nor is my Profile page frozen while the update process takes place, nor is there any mention of them being available in their forum, nor in two independent forums I'm on.
Tomorrow is 20.
I can also see number of downloads for February under ESP>my performance>content statistics>downloads>feb 2019
Available on the phone app as well.
twice as many as January, but could end up with less royalties if they all sold for pennies.
Och, that!
Well, yes but I don't see much point in knowing my dls without the royalties, so I ususally disregard that.
Also, it seems to report different sales differently, meaning some files are showing as having multiple sales, but some are shown as having one sale, but several times down the list. That's not very useful, IMO.
But now, having looked, I'm up on Jan for dls, but like you say, who knows? My $$ are shakily dependent on getting large Getty sales, which (for me) don't come every month.
Post by: Uncle Pete on March 19, 2019, 08:59
I don't see any content in the OP's post, also February's downloads aren't currently online for me, nor is my Profile page frozen while the update process takes place, nor is there any mention of them being available in their forum, nor in two independent forums I'm on.
Tomorrow is 20.
Just looked, still showing January for me, no data to download.
Post by: davidbautista on March 19, 2019, 10:11
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Post by: Dumc on March 19, 2019, 10:40
I don't see any content in the OP's post, also February's downloads aren't currently online for me, nor is my Profile page frozen while the update process takes place, nor is there any mention of them being available in their forum, nor in two independent forums I'm on.
Tomorrow is 20.
What are you trying to say? We've been paid numerous times before 20, and also after 20. So this date doesn't actually means anything. Basically, we get results around that date, sometimes before, sometimes after.
Post by: ShadySue on March 19, 2019, 10:51
I don't see any content in the OP's post, also February's downloads aren't currently online for me, nor is my Profile page frozen while the update process takes place, nor is there any mention of them being available in their forum, nor in two independent forums I'm on.
Tomorrow is 20.
What are you trying to say? We've been paid numerous times before 20, and also after 20. So this date doesn't actually means anything. Basically, we get results around that date, sometimes before, sometimes after.
As all you had was a title, it looked like you were complaining because you had downloads but no earnings reported.
Indeed, we have had results before the 20th, and recently we tend to have been paid before the 26th.
Maybe (?) it depends on how the dates relate to the weekend.
Post by: davidbautista on March 19, 2019, 11:01
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Post by: Dumc on March 19, 2019, 11:04
But it's interesting that downloads number are online before earnings, usually it's the opposite.
P.S. Number of downloads for me is higher than January, but as you and others said, it all depends on those big sales.
Post by: davidbautista on March 19, 2019, 11:06
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Post by: PhotoBomb on March 19, 2019, 11:08
Post by: Pauws99 on March 19, 2019, 11:08
You really need to get out more as they say ;-). and yes I appreciate the irony that I'm taking the time to comment!
Post by: ShadySue on March 19, 2019, 11:17
Have you seen if Getty (for example premium access) and credits are related to more value in comparison with "istock subs"?
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IME, premium access sales are usually, but not quite always, much lower than subs. Often these are 'premium access, time limited' where the time can be really short, I've read as low as four hours, but I can't see that anywhere other than someone saying it on here a while back. I can't find any way to check out the terms for PA other than by signing up for them.
Post by: davidbautista on March 19, 2019, 11:20
Indeed. It can be or Getty connect with horrible pennies or an actual Getty big sale... Anyway, this is all speculation until the actual earning summary is availableHave you seen if Getty (for example premium access) and credits are related to more value in comparison with "istock subs"?
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IME, premium access sales are usually, but not quite always, much lower than subs. Often these are 'premium access, time limited' where the time can be really short, I've read as low as four hours, but I can't see that anywhere other than someone saying it on here a while back. I can't find any way to check out the terms for PA other than by signing up for them.
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Post by: Dumc on March 19, 2019, 12:27
Post by: ShadySue on March 19, 2019, 12:29
Data is loading over here...Woo hoo!
Surprise or disappointment? Good luck, everyone.
Post by: Dumc on March 19, 2019, 12:38
Post by: davidbautista on March 19, 2019, 12:40
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Post by: Pauws99 on March 19, 2019, 12:55
Post by: Dumc on March 19, 2019, 13:11
Post by: Dumc on March 19, 2019, 14:07
Post by: davidbautista on March 19, 2019, 14:10
Post by: tätarätä on March 19, 2019, 14:18
Post by: Not Today on March 19, 2019, 14:20
This whole topic sounds like, we're waiting for lottery to begin and to watch it.
Didn't win the lottery, I'll get another ticket next month.
Post by: ShadySue on March 19, 2019, 14:22
So, for recent years, not too bad, also that sale made my rpd ($2.31) better than for a while.
Compared to Jan: +53%
Compared to Feb 2018: +56%
Compared to my best Feb ever (2013): -61.5%
Oh well, it is what it is. Just hoping for the random lottery large Getty sales.
Without that huge sale, it would have been my new 'worst month since Sept 2007'.
Post by: jonbull on March 19, 2019, 14:33
Post by: davidbautista on March 19, 2019, 14:41
RPD per type of download:
Premium Access Time Limited --> 0.53
iStock Subscription --> 0.34
Credit Pack --> 1.32
Video --> 2.00
Conclusion: iStock has better subs value than SS (in my caste SS is 0.25) but... SS has for me a better RPD because of random big sales (EL, SOD...). Also, credit packs usually give me more than the subs or getty sales, but they happen less often.
My biggest sale in iStock has been like 3.4 for a picture... Never had any better sales. In SS I have had 20, 30... Have you ever had a big sale in iStock?? Do they exist?
Post by: jonbull on March 19, 2019, 14:49
interesting to see the forum off getty exclusive mostly...rpd for medium to big producer and seller not people who have 20 30 download months,, is falling down for most contributor. the problem in my opinion is that soon most of those exclusive will quit their exclusivity and spread another millions of good images mostly in ss and fotolia. persona
Post by: jonbull on March 19, 2019, 14:57
Post by: akaza on March 19, 2019, 15:30
Post by: HalfFull on March 19, 2019, 17:13
Post by: Pauws99 on March 19, 2019, 18:35
Post by: christiano on March 19, 2019, 19:40
on the other hand, a dozen sales at $ 0.04
My Dow.year Rate to date shows a great increase for the month of March, which will be my best month in volume until now ...
Post by: davidbautista on March 19, 2019, 19:50
not bad, my best month so fare, i had a big getty sales of 350$... my com : 52$. 70$ CAD!Mega congrats!
on the other hand, a dozen sales at $ 0.04
My Dow.year Rate to date shows a great increase for the month of March, which will be my best month in volume until now ...
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Post by: christiano on March 19, 2019, 20:17
not bad, my best month so fare, i had a big getty sales of 350$... my com : 52$. 70$ CAD!Mega congrats!
on the other hand, a dozen sales at $ 0.04
My Dow.year Rate to date shows a great increase for the month of March, which will be my best month in volume until now ...
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Thanks!
Post by: Artist on March 19, 2019, 21:59
Post by: Fairplay on March 20, 2019, 03:22
My RPD on Getty ($0.55) is much lower than on SS ($0.69).
Many $0.15 Canva sales.
Post by: PrincessFerf on March 20, 2019, 10:56
I was disappointed to see the actual amount per sale. $.19, $.18 and even one for $.03. Sheesh, it costs me more than $.03 to fart.
TBH, I'm making more money on Dreamstime than on iStock.
Post by: Dumc on March 20, 2019, 13:07
Post by: voidframes on March 20, 2019, 13:42
RPD down to 0.45
A video for $0.63 while I sold the same in SS for $23.
Should I laugh or cry ?
Post by: Video1977 on March 20, 2019, 13:59
Had 40% more sales than previous month but earned $5 less.
RPD down to 0.45
A video for $0.63 while I sold the same in SS for $23.
Should I laugh or cry ?
It is also my case and I do not understand it. Why there are video sales for 20 dollars and also for 0.6 cents? What is the difference? The size of the video? The market from where they buy it? I do not get it. Could someone explain this?
Post by: voidframes on March 20, 2019, 14:31
Had 40% more sales than previous month but earned $5 less.
RPD down to 0.45
A video for $0.63 while I sold the same in SS for $23.
Should I laugh or cry ?
It is also my case and I do not understand it. Why there are video sales for 20 dollars and also for 0.6 cents? What is the difference? The size of the clip? The market from where they buy it? I do not get it. Could someone explain this?
Exactly, same question here.
In IS our cut is 20% that is $0.63 so the 100% will be $3.15.
In SS our cut is 30% but they sell it at minimum $65. If both sites selling same size clip at this price, why would a client even buy it in SS while he can save 95% in IS.
If not, what is the size of the video ?
P.S - I sell a few for $1.50 in SS yet it's better than $0.63 ;)
Post by: jonbull on March 21, 2019, 11:24
everything getty touch become crap...they are a modern reverse re mida
Post by: YadaYadaYada on March 25, 2019, 07:39
Not a good month here..
Not here either. I see the poll here SS has been dropping but is higher then IS exclusive now. Are more leaving or did the Exclusive income drop?
Post by: ShadySue on March 25, 2019, 09:46
Not a good month here..
Not here either. I see the poll here SS has been dropping but is higher then IS exclusive now. Are more leaving or did the Exclusive income drop?
I suspect very few exclusives (probably fewer than 5) report now, and I'm pretty much a bottom feeder these days (since subs, PA etc.)
Post by: ThinkingLouder on March 25, 2019, 10:45
Considering I'm still in my first year and my portfolio is still quite small, I was excited to see numerous actual sales.
I was disappointed to see the actual amount per sale. $.19, $.18 and even one for $.03. Sheesh, it costs me more than $.03 to fart.
TBH, I'm making more money on Dreamstime than on iStock.
Looks that they cook the contributor earnings with the so called "we can not display real time sells, we need to calculate it (cook) till the next month"
Post by: YadaYadaYada on March 25, 2019, 22:41
Not a good month here..
Not here either. I see the poll here SS has been dropping but is higher then IS exclusive now. Are more leaving or did the Exclusive income drop?
I suspect very few exclusives (probably fewer than 5) report now, and I'm pretty much a bottom feeder these days (since subs, PA etc.)
Good thought maybe Leaf can tell us.
Post by: tickstock on March 25, 2019, 22:56
I think exclusive numbers only count if that's the only entry. If you have RM at Alamy or video anywhere else your earnings get reported as nonexclusive.Not a good month here..
Not here either. I see the poll here SS has been dropping but is higher then IS exclusive now. Are more leaving or did the Exclusive income drop?
I suspect very few exclusives (probably fewer than 5) report now, and I'm pretty much a bottom feeder these days (since subs, PA etc.)
Good thought maybe Leaf can tell us.
Post by: ShadySue on March 26, 2019, 04:35
I think exclusive numbers only count if that's the only entry. If you have RM at Alamy or video anywhere else your earnings get reported as nonexclusive.That's true, I don't report Alamy for that reason, but I believe others do.
Which make the iS indie score all the more shocking, as that presumably includes some exclusive reports.
Post by: Uncle Pete on March 26, 2019, 07:46
Data is loading over here...Woo hoo!
Surprise or disappointment? Good luck, everyone.
Worst Ever. RPD has been dropping and now at .41, time for me to collect and request close in October, so downloads will have time to clear accounting. Why does this remind me of last year? Why didn't I do that? :-[ Oh yeah, free money.
Not going to hurt me like it might others, but for what I get, the whole let it ride, take the money, is getting to be a pathetic scheme to observe from month to month.
Reminder, best plan is leave images up and ignore, take the money for doing nothing. Except I flip flop when I see the amounts and the RPD. ::)
Expect that next month I'll get a couple good licenses and decide to stay and do nothing. I think it's down to, do I want the piddling income and torture or just say farewell?
I will say, no .04 downloads this month. One for 12¢ and one for 10¢ whoopee! Worst of anywhere.
Post by: leaf on March 26, 2019, 09:22
I think exclusive numbers only count if that's the only entry. If you have RM at Alamy or video anywhere else your earnings get reported as nonexclusive.Not a good month here..
Not here either. I see the poll here SS has been dropping but is higher then IS exclusive now. Are more leaving or did the Exclusive income drop?
I suspect very few exclusives (probably fewer than 5) report now, and I'm pretty much a bottom feeder these days (since subs, PA etc.)
Good thought maybe Leaf can tell us.
That's right. It is only exclusive for people who only vote for iStock. it's not a perfect system, I know... and yes - there are probably very very few people who vote as an exclusive.
Post by: StanRohrer on March 26, 2019, 10:51
On another note, I didn't reach iS payout for January. (There were months back about 2010 where I was getting between $1500 and $2000 some months). February just came roaring back (ha!) to be about triple my ugly January (met payout with Jan included in the account - but still not great for today). So my very aged portfolio (since 2003) is struggling but still buying a few Cokes and hamburgers for this month.
ETA: fix monthly $ - too many zeros.
Post by: YadaYadaYada on March 27, 2019, 10:08
I think exclusive numbers only count if that's the only entry. If you have RM at Alamy or video anywhere else your earnings get reported as nonexclusive.Not a good month here..
Not here either. I see the poll here SS has been dropping but is higher then IS exclusive now. Are more leaving or did the Exclusive income drop?
I suspect very few exclusives (probably fewer than 5) report now, and I'm pretty much a bottom feeder these days (since subs, PA etc.)
Good thought maybe Leaf can tell us.
That's right. It is only exclusive for people who only vote for iStock. it's not a perfect system, I know... and yes - there are probably very very few people who vote as an exclusive.
Could you add iStock exclusive as one agency and make better results? Or would that drop down to the low earners because not enough votes.