Author Topic: Just in case anyone cares - Feb sales are posted on ESP (Read 10089 times)

Uncle Pete · « **on:** March 20, 2021, 09:34 »

I didn't see anyone make a note of this.

Orchidpoet · « **Reply #1 on:** March 20, 2021, 10:42 »

I haven't seen any changes from DM yet.

WendyT · « **Reply #2 on:** March 20, 2021, 21:38 »

one word ... depressing!

Roscoe · « **Reply #3 on:** March 21, 2021, 01:35 »

Only slightly above average month regarding sales volume here but there was one nice surprise of a $$$ sale of an image that never sold before anywhere else.
And I got the full 15% of it

How generous of them $:-\$

Complaining aside (yes I do know the commissions and by uploading I agree), it's those on demand sales that can make your month at iStock/Getty or Shutterstock nowadays. I wonder what other's experiences are with the type of images that generally sell as on demand for higher commissions. The ones I got were all pretty quirky or very specific, often editorial or illustrative editorial and not the general stock type of image that ends up being sold as subs. iStock/Getty sometimes gives some additional information, but not for this one this month. The other times I sold for higher commissions additional information always mentioned book publishing.

Jeffrey · « **Reply #4 on:** March 21, 2021, 04:57 »

Earned about 12$ my lowest since 2010.

pics2 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 21, 2021, 09:25 »

Istock going up! Great results, just keep uploading guys!

ShadySue · « **Reply #6 on:** March 21, 2021, 09:28 »

New worst rpd since becoming exclusive in 2008 ...

Uncle Pete · « **Reply #7 on:** March 21, 2021, 11:47 »

Quote from: Orchidpoet on March 20, 2021, 10:42

I haven't seen any changes from DM yet.

Did you click Sync?

Should be there now. Good luck.

I suppose I should disclose, 0.43 RPD a whole 10 downloads. But there are some circumstances. I only have 935 images left, no more audio and they disabled and removed 3,657 of my images. So I don't have as much working for me as many others do.

NikonFThree · « **Reply #8 on:** March 21, 2021, 11:56 »

Good month for me. Not great but good. Maintaining a healthy RPD

Mimi the Cat · « **Reply #9 on:** March 21, 2021, 11:59 »

Quote from: pics2 on March 21, 2021, 09:25

Istock going up! Great results, just keep uploading guys!

Keep drinking that Koolaid

Uncle Pete · « **Reply #10 on:** March 21, 2021, 12:03 »

Quote from: Bad Robot on March 21, 2021, 11:59

Quote from: pics2 on March 21, 2021, 09:25
Istock going up! Great results, just keep uploading guys!

Keep drinking that Koolaid

I suspect they were being sarcastic? I hope so.

alexandersr · « **Reply #11 on:** March 21, 2021, 12:08 »

Quote from: pics2 on March 21, 2021, 09:25

Istock going up! Great results, just keep uploading guys!

Work hard, upload hard
Work hard, upload hard
We work hard, upload hard
Keep uploading' it's your job
Work hard, upload hard
Work hard, upload hard
We work hard, upload hard
Keep uploading' it's your job

pics2 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 21, 2021, 12:12 »

Quote from: alexandersr on March 21, 2021, 12:08

Quote from: pics2 on March 21, 2021, 09:25
Istock going up! Great results, just keep uploading guys!
Work hard, upload hard
Work hard, upload hard
We work hard, upload hard
Keep uploading' it's your job
Work hard, upload hard
Work hard, upload hard
We work hard, upload hard
Keep uploading' it's your job

Shoot, upload, repeat,
Shoot, upload, repeat,
Shoot, upload, repeat,
Shoot, upload, repeat,
Shoot, upload, repeat,
Shoot, upload, repeat,
Shoot, upload, repeat,
Shoot, upload, repeat,
Shoot, upload, repeat,
Shoot, upload, repeat,
Shoot, upload, repeat,
Shoot, upload, repeat,
Shoot, upload, repeat,

hatman12 · « **Reply #13 on:** March 23, 2021, 20:29 »

Worst month ever. I don't even bother to look anymore.

Bauman · « **Reply #14 on:** March 24, 2021, 03:12 »

A year ago I stopped uploading photos to all agencies under RPD < $ 0.50. Istock included. This month $ 0.44, Dec 0.41 Jan 0.42 ... maybe it would be better to close the account ...

everest · « **Reply #15 on:** March 24, 2021, 03:14 »

A complete disaster $:-\$

Pacesetter · « **Reply #16 on:** March 24, 2021, 07:46 »

Are you folk experiencing poor sales across other / all agencies?

Orchidpoet · « **Reply #17 on:** March 24, 2021, 11:12 »

Quote from: Uncle Pete on March 21, 2021, 11:47

Quote from: Orchidpoet on March 20, 2021, 10:42
I haven't seen any changes from DM yet.

Did you click Sync?

Should be there now. Good luck.

I suppose I should disclose, 0.43 RPD a whole 10 downloads. But there are some circumstances. I only have 935 images left, no more audio and they disabled and removed 3,657 of my images. So I don't have as much working for me as many others do.

Thanks! It's strange that my DM does not download statements anymore, even after I received the payment.

Yes, I have downloaded the latest DM.

Orchidpoet · « **Reply #18 on:** March 24, 2021, 11:13 »

Quote from: ShadySue on March 21, 2021, 09:28

New worst rpd since becoming exclusive in 2008 ...

Would you mind sharing your rpd? Mine is 2 for this year. It was 1.76 last year.

Copidosoma · « **Reply #19 on:** March 24, 2021, 11:47 »

Quote from: pics2 on March 21, 2021, 12:12

Quote from: alexandersr on March 21, 2021, 12:08
Quote from: pics2 on March 21, 2021, 09:25
Istock going up! Great results, just keep uploading guys!
Work hard, upload hard
Work hard, upload hard
We work hard, upload hard
Keep uploading' it's your job
Work hard, upload hard
Work hard, upload hard
We work hard, upload hard
Keep uploading' it's your job
Shoot, upload, repeat,
Shoot, upload, repeat,
Shoot, upload, repeat,
Shoot, upload, repeat,
Shoot, upload, repeat,
Shoot, upload, repeat,
Shoot, upload, repeat,
Shoot, upload, repeat,
Shoot, upload, repeat,
Shoot, upload, repeat,
Shoot, upload, repeat,
Shoot, upload, repeat,
Shoot, upload, repeat,

Napoleon is always right.

I will work harder.

ShadySue · « **Reply #20 on:** March 24, 2021, 11:59 »

Quote from: Orchidpoet on March 24, 2021, 11:13

Quote from: ShadySue on March 21, 2021, 09:28
New worst rpd since becoming exclusive in 2008 ...

Would you mind sharing your rpd? Mine is 2 for this year. It was 1.76 last year.

Oh, well done. Is that photos only or a mix of photos / illos / video?
I had $1.51 rpd last Feb and $1.05 this Feb. Photos only.

pics2 · « **Reply #21 on:** March 24, 2021, 13:14 »

Quote from: Copidosoma on March 24, 2021, 11:47

Quote from: pics2 on March 21, 2021, 12:12
Quote from: alexandersr on March 21, 2021, 12:08
Quote from: pics2 on March 21, 2021, 09:25
Istock going up! Great results, just keep uploading guys!
Work hard, upload hard
Work hard, upload hard
We work hard, upload hard
Keep uploading' it's your job
Work hard, upload hard
Work hard, upload hard
We work hard, upload hard
Keep uploading' it's your job
Shoot, upload, repeat,
Shoot, upload, repeat,
Shoot, upload, repeat,
Shoot, upload, repeat,
Shoot, upload, repeat,
Shoot, upload, repeat,
Shoot, upload, repeat,
Shoot, upload, repeat,
Shoot, upload, repeat,
Shoot, upload, repeat,
Shoot, upload, repeat,
Shoot, upload, repeat,
Shoot, upload, repeat,

Napoleon is always right.

I will work harder.

I was joking, but it is an actual mantra of Istock exclusive photographers, believe it or not.
https://www.instagram.com/shootuploadrepeat/

Orchidpoet · « **Reply #22 on:** March 24, 2021, 14:33 »

Quote from: ShadySue on March 24, 2021, 11:59

Quote from: Orchidpoet on March 24, 2021, 11:13
Quote from: ShadySue on March 21, 2021, 09:28
New worst rpd since becoming exclusive in 2008 ...

Would you mind sharing your rpd? Mine is 2 for this year. It was 1.76 last year.
Oh, well done. Is that photos only or a mix of photos / illos / video?
I had $1.51 rpd last Feb and $1.05 this Feb. Photos only.

I have less than 30 clips and less than 4000 photos.

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