Author Topic: February 2025 stats are in (Read 1566 times)

DaLiu · « **on:** March 18, 2025, 18:03 »

30% higher than 2024, not bad.

Pacesetter · « **Reply #1 on:** March 18, 2025, 18:20 »

Down 15.6% on Feb 2023, up 20% on Feb 2024 and up 36% on last month Jan 2025.

yuriy · « **Reply #2 on:** March 18, 2025, 18:46 »

not a great month, but not terrible. a little below the recent average but 15500% increase from feb, 2024 (that is the actual percent increase, not an estimate).

cobalt · « **Reply #3 on:** March 19, 2025, 03:09 »

27.32, including one 13 dollar sale via getty

lots of really old files still selling

stoker2014 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 19, 2025, 04:33 »

Worst month!

Wilm · « **Reply #5 on:** March 19, 2025, 05:14 »

Income half of February 2024.

cobalt · « **Reply #6 on:** March 19, 2025, 05:27 »

Quote from: Wilm on March 19, 2025, 05:14

Income half of February 2024.

How much content did you upload in the last 12 months?

Wilm · « **Reply #7 on:** March 19, 2025, 05:37 »

Quote from: cobalt on March 19, 2025, 05:27

Quote from: Wilm on March 19, 2025, 05:14
Income half of February 2024.

How much content did you upload in the last 12 months?

18 files.

Compared to February 2024, revenue in particular has fallen. In terms of downloads, it was also less, but the main problem is a significant drop in RPD compared to February 2024.

danielvisuals · « **Reply #8 on:** March 19, 2025, 05:52 »

How well does niche footage perform for video producers who upload to iStock?

Does iStock favor niche content, or is it more suitable for generic, high-volume clips?

I've had great success with my niche footage on Adobe Stock, Shutterstock, and pond5 where I can achieve higher-value sales. However, I'm concerned that niche content might be undervalued on iStock.

I have the impression that iStock is better suited for high-volume, generic clips, while niche footage content performs better on Adobe Stock, Shutterstock, and Pond5.

stoker2014 · « **Reply #9 on:** March 19, 2025, 05:58 »

It looks like the merger with shutterstock didn't do Getty any good.

stoker2014 · « **Reply #10 on:** March 19, 2025, 06:01 »

Quote from: danielvisuals on March 19, 2025, 05:52

How well does niche footage perform for video producers who upload to iStock?

Does iStock favor niche content, or is it more suitable for generic, high-volume clips?

I've had great success with my niche footage on Adobe Stock, Shutterstock, and pond5 where I can achieve higher-value sales. However, I'm concerned that niche content might be undervalued on iStock.

I have the impression that iStock is better suited for high-volume, generic clips, while niche footage content performs better on Adobe Stock, Shutterstock, and Pond5.

Upload all your video to ESP (iStock) and find out everything. I don't think anyone knows the answer to your question. If you sell your video by subscription, the prices on iStock will be even higher.
If you have a good video, then on Getty there are sales at high prices.

Bauman · « **Reply #11 on:** March 19, 2025, 06:07 »

Earnings 2% better than Feb 2024 and 7% better than Jan 2025.

Awful RPD on IS: $0.43

And that makes February my worst RPD ever (over 15 years of stock) at $0.59.

But watch out! March is doing even worse! Right now, after 19 days my RPD is $0.57. Downloads are good, but the very low RPD is making me miss out on all the download gains.

danielvisuals · « **Reply #12 on:** March 19, 2025, 06:18 »

Quote from: stoker2014 on March 19, 2025, 06:01

If you have a good video, then on Getty there are sales at high prices.

Really? That could make it worthwhile, then.

I'll give it more time. I've just started uploading, and I'm not unhappy with my photo sales. I'm feeling a bit uneasy about the very low video sales though, but I guess I should allow more time to better understand the type of content that works best on iStock.

I just don't want to undervalue my niche footage, especially since it performs well on AS, SS, and Pond5.

stoker2014 · « **Reply #13 on:** March 19, 2025, 06:34 »

danielvisuals, if you upload different content to different stocks, then maybe you should become an exclusive author on Getty. With your works you will be taken there. Get very high prices when selling your videos.

It's simpler for me, I upload all my videos wherever they are accepted. It's faster for me.

yuriy · « **Reply #14 on:** March 19, 2025, 13:46 »

cobalt- why don't you contribute there anymore?

ShadySue · « **Reply #15 on:** March 19, 2025, 13:58 »

Better sales numbers but much poorer rpd made this Feb almost 20% worse for $$ than last Feb.

synthetick · « **Reply #16 on:** March 19, 2025, 14:33 »

A relief to be heading back up again after a slump in January. $$ 84% better than January, 25% better than last February.

cobalt · « **Reply #17 on:** March 19, 2025, 15:34 »

Quote from: yuriy on March 19, 2025, 13:46

cobalt- why don't you contribute there anymore?

I was focussing on Adobe and ai in the last two years. This year I will be getting back to doing camera content that will go everywhere, including istock. I also have a backlog of editorial content to process, but just haven't found the time.

I wanted to reach a certain stable level on Adobe, before getting back to "activating" other agencies.

istock is my oldest port and many files still have very good search positions, so I am really curious how it will do when I start with steady active uploads.

cascoly · « **Reply #18 on:** March 19, 2025, 21:03 »

Quote from: stoker2014 on March 19, 2025, 05:58

It looks like the merger with shutterstock didn't do Getty any good.

the merger hasn't happened yet

Jaggy · « **Reply #19 on:** March 20, 2025, 07:17 »

Quote from: ShadySue on March 19, 2025, 13:58

Better sales numbers but much poorer rpd made this Feb almost 20% worse for $$ than last Feb.

Same here. Missing the higher value sales I was getting last year.

stocker2011 · « **Reply #20 on:** March 21, 2025, 11:07 »

The upward trend I was beginning to see towards the end of last year seems to have ended, and now I'm back to pre 2024 levels. It's like playing snakes and ladders with istock. I'm seriously thinking about leaving this industry for good.

btw guys, 15% is pathetic and always has been since the beginning.

Souf10 · « **Reply #21 on:** March 21, 2025, 14:12 »

I got Separate Remittance Advice email 2 hours ago but no payment email yet .. only me ?

Pacesetter · « **Reply #22 on:** March 21, 2025, 16:20 »

Quote from: Souf10 on March 21, 2025, 14:12

I got Separate Remittance Advice email 2 hours ago but no payment email yet .. only me ?

Both arrived. Check your spam folder and check your account to see if the funds have transferred.

fritz · « **Reply #23 on:** March 21, 2025, 16:30 »

No payment yet, using Payoneer!

Souf10 · « **Reply #24 on:** March 21, 2025, 16:37 »

Quote from: fritz on March 21, 2025, 16:30

No payment yet, using Payoneer!

me too no payment yet at payonner .. but i got Separate Remittance Advice email

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