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Author Topic: Hello, and a little help on self hosting  (Read 1972 times)

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« on: January 12, 2014, 13:48 »
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Hi all

First time posting here, just registered

I still have a small stock portfolio which I'm working on making larger. I'm a contributor on most of the big stock sites now, iStock and canstock being my main two so far.

I have noticed many contributors have their own self hosted sites allowing digital downloads through those sites. How is this done and where do I start? What are the hosting options and costing implications? And do they generate many sales?

Thanks for any help

Stuart


« Reply #1 on: January 12, 2014, 13:57 »
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No, they don't really generate that many sales.

On your own site:
http://www.symbiostock.com/

On a hosted platform:
http://www.photoshelter.com

« Reply #2 on: January 13, 2014, 23:05 »
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The problem with self hosting is .... where are the buyers?  The point of giving away a large chunk of sales to the agencies is because they have the buyers.

Same reason when I sell via my Amazon account they nab 15%.  Because they bring the buyers.


 

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