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Agency Based Discussion => iStockPhoto.com => Topic started by: Chris3fer on January 21, 2013, 10:51

Title: Vector Exclusitivity - Should I drop it?
Post by: Chris3fer on January 21, 2013, 10:51: I have a portfolio of close to 900 image on istockphoto.com.
http://www.istockphoto.com/search/portfolio/840626/?facets={%2225%22%3A%226%22}#1fae6c1f (http://www.istockphoto.com/search/portfolio/840626/?facets={%2225%22%3A%226%22}#1fae6c1f)

Istock used to be the premier site for selling vectors. I've been on the fence for a couple years now about trying other sites. Would you think other sites would be just as difficult as istock? "Difficult" meaning, dropping sales, low visibility, deceiving.

Any thoughts? Shutterstock is working with exclusives right now, so I'm doubly thinking about dropping exclusitivity. I've seen all the google/istock issues, but am just not sure how other sites do with vector art.

Any help would be great.
Thanks,
Chris3fer
Title: Re: Vector Exclusitivity - Should I drop it?
Post by: cthoman on January 21, 2013, 11:48: Quote from: Chris3fer on January 21, 2013, 10:51
I have a portfolio of close to 900 image on istockphoto.com.
[url]http://www.istockphoto.com/search/portfolio/840626/?facets={%2225%22%3A%226%22}#1fae6c1f[/url] ([url]http://www.istockphoto.com/search/portfolio/840626/?facets={%2225%22%3A%226%22}#1fae6c1f)[/url]

Istock used to be the premier site for selling vectors. I've been on the fence for a couple years now about trying other sites. Would you think other sites would be just as difficult as istock? "Difficult" meaning, dropping sales, low visibility, deceiving.

Any thoughts? Shutterstock is working with exclusives right now, so I'm doubly thinking about dropping exclusitivity. I've seen all the google/istock issues, but am just not sure how other sites do with vector art.

Any help would be great.
Thanks,
Chris3fer

As someone that sells similar stuff, there is still a market for cartoon characters out there. But, the only real way to find out if your work sells is to take the leap.
Title: Re: Vector Exclusitivity - Should I drop it?
Post by: Maui on January 21, 2013, 11:53: I think SS would be a very good site for your portfolio. They have never deceived us and you should do well there.
Title: Re: Vector Exclusitivity - Should I drop it?
Post by: Stacey336 on January 21, 2013, 12:00: I just did minutes ago. I did it mostly because I'm not considered an illustrator.

http://www.istockphoto.com/search/lightbox/6249908#c8446ae (http://www.istockphoto.com/search/lightbox/6249908#c8446ae)

In 30 days, I'll be free to create new images, vectorize and sell wherever I want.
Title: Re: Vector Exclusitivity - Should I drop it?
Post by: Karen on January 21, 2013, 14:46: Congrats!!!
Are you going to deactivate your port there?
Title: Re: Vector Exclusitivity - Should I drop it?
Post by: Stacey336 on January 21, 2013, 14:55: I haven't decided yet. But if only vectors are illustrations than I am not an illustrator as far as istock is concerned and perhaps now is the time to experiment with vectorizing while also testing out independence.