Author Topic: Istock subs... How much did you get? (Read 30507 times)

vonkara · « **on:** May 25, 2008, 19:18 »

The subs are coming on monday. It will be interesting to know first how many did you get and if the model allow a little more than usual the minimum announced, by giving the extra unused credits.

Do subs a good or a bad thing...

leaf · « **Reply #1 on:** May 25, 2008, 19:33 »

i would guess that the first few days people will use up most of their pictures in their subscription so I wouldn't be surprised if 99% of the subs downloaded are the minimum amount in the first weeks.

Will be interested to see nonetheless.

It will also be interesting to see what percentage of our sales our subs compared to regular sales.

sharply_done · « **Reply #2 on:** May 25, 2008, 22:11 »

Monday is also a holiday in the USA, so I wouldn't expect anything too drastic to happen.

leaf · « **Reply #3 on:** May 26, 2008, 02:49 »

well the site is currently down to get it ready for the update!

hatman12 · « **Reply #4 on:** May 26, 2008, 04:01 »

Sorry to be a killjoy, but I think anyone expecting some sort of bonanza from iStock subs this week is likely to be disappointed. Customers cannot even APPLY for subs until tomorrow. I suppose its possible that there will be a mad rush. Its also possible that buyers have held off making purchases over the last week or three in expectation of being able to buy more cheaply using subs. But nonetheless it is likely to take three or four weeks or longer for any material impact to be seen in individual portfolios.

rene · « **Reply #5 on:** May 26, 2008, 04:39 »

Quote from: hatman12 on May 26, 2008, 04:01

also possible that buyers have held off making purchases over the last week or three in expectation of being able to buy more cheaply using subs.

Not sure. I have my BME at IS and there are 6 days left. I'd earned 3 times more at IS than at SS this month!

Clivia · « **Reply #6 on:** May 26, 2008, 04:43 »

I am expecting my overall earnings at istock to drop when subs take effect. A lot of the buyers who pay full price now will move to the subscription package.
I also expect sales at Shutterstock to drop as their customers go to explore the exclusive images at istock, but I think most will return once they have downloaded a couple of months worth!

stokfoto · « **Reply #7 on:** May 26, 2008, 06:24 »

I am not sure how the new subs will effect but I hope transition will be nice and smooth.

ozbandit · « **Reply #8 on:** May 26, 2008, 06:45 »

Istock offering subs can only benefit everyone that sells their work there as it simply expands the range the options via which customers can buy our images. The only losers will be shutterstock if they don't look at credit sales very soon as I can see a few of their customers now going to istock.

bittersweet · « **Reply #9 on:** May 26, 2008, 07:35 »

The site is back up and the packages are now to be seen. The least expensive option is $599.

http://www.istockphoto.com/royalty-free-subscriptions.php

Kngkyle · « **Reply #10 on:** May 26, 2008, 07:53 »

Quote from: bittersweet on May 26, 2008, 07:35

The site is back up and the packages are now to be seen. The least expensive option is $599.

http://www.istockphoto.com/royalty-free-subscriptions.php

Hmm. Thats a bit expensive. Not sure how attractive that will be to buyers.

cshack · « **Reply #11 on:** May 26, 2008, 08:32 »

I'm not sure if it has anything do do with the IS subs but when I check my DLs at SS this morning I had way more than usual for a Monday morning? I mean about a 75% increase. As a matter of fact if the trend continues it will be my best day ever on SS. I am wondering if people are using up their sub at SS to move over to IS? That would be bad for me because my portfolio at SS is about 4 times larger than the one at IS. As of right now IS makes up for only about 3% of my sales. SS is 70% and FT and DT make up the rest. Also FT is #2 for me and IS is 5th.

I'm not exclusive at IS so I wonder how much effect not being exclusive will effect DLs? At this point I sure hope folks aren't blowing out SS for IS subs. I think that would only hurt me. Some of you who are exclusive may win big? I guess the next few weeks will tell the story.

I was hoping IS would speed up their reviews in advance of the subs. For me that didn't happen. How about you?

leaf · « **Reply #12 on:** May 26, 2008, 08:47 »

well seeing as subs are time based and not credit based, there is nothing really to 'use up quickly' Sure they have daily limits but just because istock started their subscription, would make any different is regards to shutterstock buyers wanting to fill up their daily quota

cshack · « **Reply #13 on:** May 26, 2008, 09:49 »

Quote from: leaf on May 26, 2008, 08:47

well seeing as subs are time based and not credit based, there is nothing really to 'use up quickly' Sure they have daily limits but just because istock started their subscription, would make any different is regards to shutterstock buyers wanting to fill up their daily quota

I thought the same thing, but when I saw my sales way above normal I just wondered why? It's good but still a little strange for me that the two happened on the same day. Not to mention that this is an American Holiday too! Really odd!

lisafx · « **Reply #14 on:** May 26, 2008, 11:39 »

cshack, you may just have had an eager buyer who discovered your port and went crazy. Congratulations!

My sales on SS are right where I would expect them to be for a holiday Monday.

Whiz · « **Reply #15 on:** May 26, 2008, 13:47 »

Quote from: lisafx on May 26, 2008, 11:39

cshack, you may just have had an eager buyer who discovered your port and went crazy. Congratulations!

My sales on SS are right where I would expect them to be for a holiday Monday.

Mine too. Just three sales.

madelaide · « **Reply #16 on:** May 26, 2008, 19:27 »

No sale at all at IS today. I guess my clients are still deciding about the subs packages?

Regards,
Adelaide

PaulieWalnuts · « **Reply #17 on:** May 26, 2008, 19:40 »

No subs today but had a normal day earnings-wise.

vphoto · « **Reply #18 on:** May 26, 2008, 19:45 »

4 sales today and no subs yet.

bittersweet · « **Reply #19 on:** May 26, 2008, 19:57 »

If anyone had any sales they would not see them until after they post at midnight Calgary time. (This is all explained in the FAQ)

Suljo · « **Reply #20 on:** May 26, 2008, 20:09 »

Does submition targets the vector images too??? Or only images?

DanP68 · « **Reply #21 on:** May 26, 2008, 21:10 »

Quote from: bittersweet on May 26, 2008, 19:57

If anyone had any sales they would not see them until after they post at midnight Calgary time. (This is all explained in the FAQ)

Thanks for the reminder on that. I actually forgot about that.

suwanneeredhead · « **Reply #22 on:** May 26, 2008, 21:33 »

Quote from: Suljo on May 26, 2008, 20:09

Does submition targets the vector images too??? Or only images?

Vectors and videos... whatever they have, you can buy on your sub.

cshack · « **Reply #23 on:** May 26, 2008, 21:48 »

Quote from: lisafx on May 26, 2008, 11:39

cshack, you may just have had an eager buyer who discovered your port and went crazy. Congratulations!

My sales on SS are right where I would expect them to be for a holiday Monday.

Oh cool! I'll take all I can get. Thanks for the heads-up!

Microbius · « **Reply #24 on:** May 27, 2008, 03:03 »

Is there a way to actually check how many subscription sales you have?
I had about half my usual weekday income yesterday, $40 as opposed to $70-$90 odd dollars as a non exclusive (to give you some idea of my folio size). I hope this was down to it being a holiday!

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Author Topic: Istock subs... How much did you get? (Read 30507 times)

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leaf

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leaf

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rene

Clivia

stokfoto

ozbandit

bittersweet

Kngkyle

cshack

leaf

cshack

lisafx

Whiz

madelaide

PaulieWalnuts

vphoto

bittersweet

Suljo

DanP68

suwanneeredhead

cshack

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