Author Topic: Istock contributors charts -What's your rank- (Read 27993 times)

vonkara · « **on:** December 01, 2008, 16:44 »

For those who didn't saw this website already, here is it... http://istockcharts.multimedia.de/

It give lot of information about the Istock sales and statistics. If you're not on the list you can add your name at the top (Add New User)

I couldn't saw this thread without a poll. I Hope it's not making too much of them, but you know it's just for fun ...

So what's your rank? (Sorted by the default option -downloads-)

Mine is 5229

bittersweet · « **Reply #1 on:** December 01, 2008, 16:46 »

I assume you mean the rank by number of downloads? (The ranking is re-sorted for each item. I am much higher in DL/img than total DL)

vonkara · « **Reply #2 on:** December 01, 2008, 16:50 »

Quote from: whatalife on December 01, 2008, 16:46

I assume you mean the rank by number of downloads? (The ranking is re-sorted for each item. I am much higher in DL/img than total DL)

Yes thanks! It's fixed

Read_My_Rights · « **Reply #3 on:** December 01, 2008, 17:22 »

The Hulton Archive is about to overtake me

but I think I am gaining.

shank_ali · « **Reply #4 on:** December 01, 2008, 17:26 »

submitted but aint got a clue or real interest in anyone else's sale's beside my own.

CofkoCof · « **Reply #5 on:** December 01, 2008, 17:34 »

My downloads rank sucks. Luckily that doesn't mean much, since it doesn't take the time factor into the account. In the dowloads/30days I'm ranked much higher

sharply_done · « **Reply #6 on:** December 01, 2008, 18:04 »

i think the poll is too narrow. You should've included 25,000+ and 100,000+ categories.

CofkoCof · « **Reply #7 on:** December 01, 2008, 18:14 »

Quote from: sharply_done on December 01, 2008, 18:04

i think the poll is too narrow. You should've included 25,000+ and 100,000+ categories.

It's the rank on the linked page that counts in this poll and not nr of downloads (I think you were reffering to that). There's only 18k people on that list.

vonkara · « **Reply #8 on:** December 01, 2008, 18:16 »

Quote from: sharply_done on December 01, 2008, 18:04

i think the poll is too narrow. You should've included 25,000+ and 100,000+ categories.

CofkoCof was quicker... I edited the question to be more clear

Neustock Media · « **Reply #9 on:** December 01, 2008, 18:21 »

We are not doing so bad when it comes to DLs in 30 days (about 30) but when it comes to overall DLs we suck!!

sharply_done · « **Reply #10 on:** December 01, 2008, 18:47 »

Quote from: Vonkara on December 01, 2008, 18:16

Quote from: sharply_done on December 01, 2008, 18:04
i think the poll is too narrow. You should've included 25,000+ and 100,000+ categories.
CofkoCof was quicker... I edited the question to be more clear

Oops, I voted based on number of IS downloads.
Can you edit the poll so I can change my vote?

vonkara · « **Reply #11 on:** December 01, 2008, 21:29 »

Quote from: sharply_done on December 01, 2008, 18:47

Quote from: Vonkara on December 01, 2008, 18:16
Quote from: sharply_done on December 01, 2008, 18:04
i think the poll is too narrow. You should've included 25,000+ and 100,000+ categories.
CofkoCof was quicker... I edited the question to be more clear
Oops, I voted based on number of IS downloads.
Can you edit the poll so I can change my vote?

Fixed by leaf!

AVAVA · « **Reply #12 on:** December 01, 2008, 23:53 »

Hi V,

I show 4676 for me but it keeps dropping as more people are added. I think it is up to about 18,000 now so it is a great tool. I use it all the time. I like the way it shows peoples sales number per image this is a very important number to the stock agencies. It shows you produce images that sell, they like that. The only part it doesn't show is sell through rate or how many of each photographers photos have sold at least once in their life.

Best,
AVAVA

helix7 · « **Reply #13 on:** December 02, 2008, 00:28 »

Interesting stuff on there. I'm ranked 911 overall, but more interesting to me is when you re-sort the lists by other factors and find your ranking in specific categories. For example, I'm ranked 439 in DLs per day, 1080 in DLs per file, and 739 in average DLs per day for the last 30 days.

shank_ali · « **Reply #14 on:** December 02, 2008, 02:44 »

oh i just looked at this chart for the first time.My name is listed and interesting stats.

vlad_the_imp · « **Reply #15 on:** December 02, 2008, 05:38 »

I'm in the top 150, don't want to reveal more than that at the moment, as I may have some pretty rude things to say about IS in future.

Microbius · « **Reply #16 on:** December 02, 2008, 07:04 »

I am top 400, the way IStock sales are going right now, that don't mean much!

jsnover · « **Reply #17 on:** December 02, 2008, 13:11 »

Quote from: vlad_the_imp on December 02, 2008, 05:38

I'm in the top 150, don't want to reveal more than that at the moment, as I may have some pretty rude things to say about IS in future.

So is that "imp" as in Vlad the Impaler or some happier, friendlier sprite? Not sure how well the anonymity thing will work - it's hard to assess anything you're hearing if you have no idea who the person is. Are you shank_ali creating another user name for his dream self as a hugely successful iStocker??

StockManiac · « **Reply #18 on:** December 02, 2008, 13:46 »

Quote from: jsnover on December 02, 2008, 13:11

Quote from: vlad_the_imp on December 02, 2008, 05:38
I'm in the top 150, don't want to reveal more than that at the moment, as I may have some pretty rude things to say about IS in future.

So is that "imp" as in Vlad the Impaler or some happier, friendlier sprite? Not sure how well the anonymity thing will work - it's hard to assess anything you're hearing if you have no idea who the person is. Are you shank_ali creating another user name for his dream self as a hugely successful iStocker??

Kind of sour lately aren't we?

helix7 · « **Reply #19 on:** December 02, 2008, 15:28 »

Another neat little thing I'm picking up from these charts is how hugely successful some of the less talked about people are, and how some of the more well known people don't do so well on a day to day basis. I won't go into the negatives here, but on the positive side it's pretty impressive to see Liliboas rocking 859 DLs in the last 24 hour update.

grp_photo · « **Reply #20 on:** December 02, 2008, 15:36 »

Quote from: helix7 on December 02, 2008, 15:28

it's pretty impressive to see Liliboas rocking 859 DLs in the last 24 hour update.

Yeah i always thought its stupid than people think peopleshots do best DNY is another example that clearly shows that no people shots are needed DNY and Lili certainly have some skills but looking at the files they sold best recently there is nothing special about it (an isolated tree or isolated christmas-stuff for example) everyone can do stuff like this no great models or special skills are needed for that.
On the other Hand i'm amazed how a high profile shooter like Kevin Russ (with over 9000files) or mammamart obviously make a lot less than me.

shank_ali · « **Reply #21 on:** December 02, 2008, 16:07 »

Quote from: vlad_the_imp on December 02, 2008, 05:38

I'm in the top 150, don't want to reveal more than that at the moment, as I may have some pretty rude things to say about IS in future.

Are you male or female.Can you walk around outside during the day without people staring at you???

grp_photo · « **Reply #22 on:** December 02, 2008, 16:17 »

Quote from: shank_ali on December 02, 2008, 16:07

Can you walk around outside during the day without people staring at you???

no

hali · « **Reply #23 on:** December 02, 2008, 17:38 »

Quote from: grp_photo on December 02, 2008, 16:17

Quote from: shank_ali on December 02, 2008, 16:07
Can you walk around outside during the day without people staring at you???
no

lol grp, he was asking vlad , not you !

jsnover · « **Reply #24 on:** December 02, 2008, 18:55 »

Quote from: StockManiac on December 02, 2008, 13:46

Quote from: jsnover on December 02, 2008, 13:11
Quote from: vlad_the_imp on December 02, 2008, 05:38
I'm in the top 150, don't want to reveal more than that at the moment, as I may have some pretty rude things to say about IS in future.

So is that "imp" as in Vlad the Impaler or some happier, friendlier sprite? Not sure how well the anonymity thing will work - it's hard to assess anything you're hearing if you have no idea who the person is. Are you shank_ali creating another user name for his dream self as a hugely successful iStocker??

Kind of sour lately aren't we?

Me? Or did you mean Vlad the Impaler?

If me, I didn't mean to be sour, but am just a bit grumpy with those who wish to converse anonymously while hinting at celebrity.

shank_ali · « **Reply #25 on:** December 03, 2008, 02:25 »

Quote from: hali on December 02, 2008, 17:38

Quote from: grp_photo on December 02, 2008, 16:17
Quote from: shank_ali on December 02, 2008, 16:07
Can you walk around outside during the day without people staring at you???
no
lol grp, he was asking vlad , not you !

Thanks.I want to know who vlad_the_in is on istock and why wont he reveal his private parts on this forum

vlad_the_imp · « **Reply #26 on:** December 03, 2008, 03:07 »

As I assume these forums are read by IS admins too I want the ability to rant a bit without the worry that I'm going to be singled out as a troublemaker. Sorry!

grp_photo · « **Reply #27 on:** December 03, 2008, 03:33 »

Quote from: vlad_the_imp on December 03, 2008, 03:07

As I assume these forums are read by IS admins too I want the ability to rant a bit without the worry that I'm going to be singled out as a troublemaker. Sorry!

They are read by IS admins its proven no need to assume

Sean Locke Photography · « **Reply #28 on:** December 03, 2008, 06:44 »

Quote from: vlad_the_imp on December 03, 2008, 03:07

As I assume these forums are read by IS admins too I want the ability to rant a bit without the worry that I'm going to be singled out as a troublemaker. Sorry!

Why, what do you think they'll do? I doubt you'll be singled out for anything around here.

Phil · « **Reply #29 on:** December 03, 2008, 09:10 »

nice mix of results on the poll

new dl/30 days thing is interesting (i assume its new I dont go to site enough), in the last 30 days I've averaged just under 50% of the downloads of iofoto and a whopping 5% of sjlocke's

Phil

shank_ali · « **Reply #30 on:** December 05, 2008, 14:42 »

Quote from: vlad_the_imp on December 03, 2008, 03:07

As I assume these forums are read by IS admins too I want the ability to rant a bit without the worry that I'm going to be singled out as a troublemaker. Sorry!

Lobo is a cross dressing wierdo and Rob is a fanny

Now i wonder if it's worth asking for my posting privalages to be reinstated on feb.2nd 2009.

elvinstar · « **Reply #31 on:** September 04, 2009, 23:25 »

I haven't looked at the iStock ranking chart in a while, but noticed that the most downloads in the past 30 days was 761 by a diamond level non-exclusive contributor. How is that possible?

fotografer · « **Reply #32 on:** September 04, 2009, 23:59 »

The charts haven't been working since IS stopped giving out exact dl figures of other peoples portfolios. That figure was probably the amount of dls so far in the month that they stopped.

thesentinel · « **Reply #33 on:** September 05, 2009, 00:57 »

Quote from: fotografer on September 04, 2009, 23:59

The charts haven't been working since IS stopped giving out exact dl figures of other peoples portfolios. That figure was probably the amount of dls so far in the month that they stopped.

There was a glitch last week that accidently deleted a heap of dollar bin files that hadn't sold in a month and when the were re-instated they acted as new uploads in as much as they appeared to be getting new ratings - that's probably why those 30 day new upload figures look odd. Otherwise those charts are still working within the limitations of the fuzzyness applied earlier this year.

pieman · « **Reply #34 on:** September 06, 2009, 11:14 »

The only thing you might want to avoid is posting that you did something contrary to the agreements you agreed to with iStockphoto. Other than that you have no need to fear what you post here.

I appreciate there may have been some banned accounts on other agencies due to commentary on third party sites. We don't really mind if you rant elsewhere. As long as we don't have to moderate that kind of thing on our site its fine with us.

We observe and report. If there is something posted here that we can pass on to the PTB we do so. That's about all you can expect in relation to your comments here

It would undermine Leafs community if we caused anyone here trouble for posting their views. Just don't admit to skirting any of the agreements and you will be fine.

cathyslife · « **Reply #35 on:** September 06, 2009, 12:28 »

I am happy to report I am #1130 on the list. Out of 29266 contributors, that's * good!

I am also VERY happy to report I am ranked 3 above the guy that has the image of the week on IS.

hiddenstock · « **Reply #36 on:** September 07, 2009, 03:09 »

Quote from: pieman on September 06, 2009, 11:14

The only thing you might want to avoid is posting that you did something contrary to the agreements you agreed to with iStockphoto. Other than that you have no need to fear what you post here.

I appreciate there may have been some banned accounts on other agencies due to commentary on third party sites. We don't really mind if you rant elsewhere. As long as we don't have to moderate that kind of thing on our site its fine with us.

We observe and report. If there is something posted here that we can pass on to the PTB we do so. That's about all you can expect in relation to your comments here

It would undermine Leafs community if we caused anyone here trouble for posting their views. Just don't admit to skirting any of the agreements and you will be fine.

Is Pieman Lobo's alterego?

michealo · « **Reply #37 on:** September 07, 2009, 06:24 »

Quote from: hiddenstock on September 07, 2009, 03:09

Quote from: pieman on September 06, 2009, 11:14
The only thing you might want to avoid is posting that you did something contrary to the agreements you agreed to with iStockphoto. Other than that you have no need to fear what you post here.

I appreciate there may have been some banned accounts on other agencies due to commentary on third party sites. We don't really mind if you rant elsewhere. As long as we don't have to moderate that kind of thing on our site its fine with us.

We observe and report. If there is something posted here that we can pass on to the PTB we do so. That's about all you can expect in relation to your comments here

It would undermine Leafs community if we caused anyone here trouble for posting their views. Just don't admit to skirting any of the agreements and you will be fine.
Is Pieman Lobo's alterego?

Reputedly

lisafx · « **Reply #38 on:** September 07, 2009, 09:25 »

Quote from: pieman on September 06, 2009, 11:14

The only thing you might want to avoid is posting that you did something contrary to the agreements you agreed to with iStockphoto. Other than that you have no need to fear what you post here.

I appreciate there may have been some banned accounts on other agencies due to commentary on third party sites. We don't really mind if you rant elsewhere. As long as we don't have to moderate that kind of thing on our site its fine with us.

We observe and report. If there is something posted here that we can pass on to the PTB we do so. That's about all you can expect in relation to your comments here

It would undermine Leafs community if we caused anyone here trouble for posting their views. Just don't admit to skirting any of the agreements and you will be fine.

^^ This all seems perfectly reasonable. In fact a lot more reasonable than the attitude taken by some other sites.

Frankly, beyond advocating the breaking of agreements (as mentioned above) I can't see how a reasonable agency would want to silence discussion on these forums.

Seems to me that comments posted on this site would reveal people's honest impressions much more than any site forums would. A healthy, forward-thinking agency could benefit from knowing what their contributors really think.

PeterChigmaroff · « **Reply #39 on:** September 07, 2009, 13:49 »

Quote from: pieman on September 06, 2009, 11:14

. Just don't admit to skirting any of the agreements and you will be fine.

Nothing wrong with "improvising" on an agreement now and then but just as the man says, don't talk about it.

grp_photo · « **Reply #40 on:** September 08, 2009, 04:05 »

LOL Lobo you are really late on the show, the discussion was from last years December

You better get your things sorted

Quote from: pieman on September 06, 2009, 11:14

The only thing you might want to avoid is posting that you did something contrary to the agreements you agreed to with iStockphoto. Other than that you have no need to fear what you post here.

I appreciate there may have been some banned accounts on other agencies due to commentary on third party sites. We don't really mind if you rant elsewhere. As long as we don't have to moderate that kind of thing on our site its fine with us.

We observe and report. If there is something posted here that we can pass on to the PTB we do so. That's about all you can expect in relation to your comments here

It would undermine Leafs community if we caused anyone here trouble for posting their views. Just don't admit to skirting any of the agreements and you will be fine.

melking · « **Reply #41 on:** September 08, 2009, 06:01 »

I am 609

bittersweet · « **Reply #42 on:** September 08, 2009, 07:37 »

Quote from: grp_photo on September 08, 2009, 04:05

LOL Lobo you are really late on the show, the discussion was from last years December You better get your things sorted

Quote from: pieman on September 06, 2009, 11:14
The only thing you might want to avoid is posting that you did something contrary to the agreements you agreed to with iStockphoto. Other than that you have no need to fear what you post here.

I appreciate there may have been some banned accounts on other agencies due to commentary on third party sites. We don't really mind if you rant elsewhere. As long as we don't have to moderate that kind of thing on our site its fine with us.

We observe and report. If there is something posted here that we can pass on to the PTB we do so. That's about all you can expect in relation to your comments here

It would undermine Leafs community if we caused anyone here trouble for posting their views. Just don't admit to skirting any of the agreements and you will be fine.

He isn't the one who reanimated the ancient thread. Plus, with very recent happenings involving someone bragging here about violating the terms, and subsequently having their account closed, I think it is probably a concern for one or two people around here, and nothing wrong with clarifying their position on the subject.

By the way, pieman, it might be helpful to contact Leaf about getting one of those "verified" stamps for your account, if you want to be taken as a completely credible source on istock policy.

RacePhoto · « **Reply #43 on:** September 08, 2009, 12:16 »

Quote from: grp_photo on September 08, 2009, 04:05

LOL Lobo you are really late on the show, the discussion was from last years December You better get your things sorted

I'm amused not only by the old old thread but the number of black names (people who left) who also posted to it.

bittersweet · « **Reply #44 on:** September 08, 2009, 13:40 »

Quote from: RacePhoto on September 08, 2009, 12:16

Quote from: grp_photo on September 08, 2009, 04:05
LOL Lobo you are really late on the show, the discussion was from last years December You better get your things sorted

I'm amused not only by the old old thread but the number of black names (people who left) who also posted to it.

I counted four, and two of the four are still here with new user names.

melastmohican · « **Reply #45 on:** September 08, 2009, 13:44 »

Watching my growth on IS I expect to break into 15K in next 5 years :-)

goldenangel · « **Reply #46 on:** September 08, 2009, 19:38 »

If you guys noticed, it certainly helps to have your istock username start with A rather than Z

- For example, everybody from 10196 to 11772 has 200+ downloads and usernames are all in alphabetical order

RacePhoto · « **Reply #47 on:** September 09, 2009, 00:10 »

Quote from: goldenangel on September 08, 2009, 19:38

If you guys noticed, it certainly helps to have your istock username start with A rather than Z - For example, everybody from 10196 to 11772 has 200+ downloads and usernames are all in alphabetical order

Interesting change. it runs 1-2-3-4 Etc. then at 10 changes to 10-20-30 Etc. until 100, then by hundreds after that all the way up to 10,000 where it groups by thousands to 100,000 where it groups by closest 10,000 and over. Instead of actual file numbers, it's just a range now, which is just as acceptable.

A few more sales and I move up over 1500 places.

Graffoto · « **Reply #48 on:** September 09, 2009, 01:03 »

You guys have too much time on your hands

Go out and shoot something!

RacePhoto · « **Reply #49 on:** September 09, 2009, 01:47 »

Quote from: nosaya on September 09, 2009, 01:03

You guys have too much time on your hands

Go out and shoot something!

3000 a weekend when I'm working which usually yields around 100 or less "good" photos. I figure 1-2% make it through culling, looking for flaws, and picking out the best. That's 30-60 photos. Roughly none will ever see a micro site unless I happen to see something suitable.

I did take one macro shot tonight, which will be going to a nature site.

Nice wrist watches concept shot. That's more than I've owned in my lifetime.

Looking at the survey says something about the people who come here and answered the survey. The top of the pyramid as far as Micro is concerned. Nice work everyone. 101 people out of 126 claim to have 14,000 or more downloads on IS if the survey is accurate. That's just darn amazing! It represents the top 3% of all IS contributors. Fantastic.

Carrying that across all sites, which I'll assume, this site has the top 3% of all Microstock contributors and sellers.

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Author Topic: Istock contributors charts -What's your rank- (Read 27993 times)

vonkara

bittersweet

vonkara

shank_ali

CofkoCof

CofkoCof

vonkara

vonkara

AVAVA

helix7

shank_ali

vlad_the_imp

Microbius

jsnover

helix7

grp_photo

shank_ali

grp_photo

hali

jsnover

shank_ali

vlad_the_imp

grp_photo

shank_ali

michealo

lisafx

grp_photo

bittersweet

RacePhoto

bittersweet

RacePhoto

RacePhoto

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