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Happy with Pixmac so far!
lisafx:
Awhile back I mentioned that I would be submitting my portfolio directly to Pixmac. I have finished uploading roughly 6k images and they are starting to sell. Also, they interviewed my for their blog, which was fun. It was just posted today:
http://blog.pixmac.com/4070/lisa-f-young-microstock-photography-is-my-love/#more-4070
I mentioned that I would post my experiences once I got uploaded there, so here goes:
The upload process was extremely easy. Just FTP them over and then assign releases. Releases are uploaded and stored in the release library. No categories or other annoyances to bother with.
Reviews were pretty fast - within about 4 days or so. Very few rejections, but this may be because I didn't upload some of my earlier LCV images. If I forgot to assign release, rather than reject, the images came back to the editing section to be corrected, which was very nice.
I have started getting a few sales a week. Since my full port has only been there less than a week, and it is a holiday week, I think those sales are quite good. They are selling better than all the other lower tier/newer sites I am on, but not comparable to BigStock or CanStockPhoto yet.
The staff has been very friendly and the communication has been outstanding. All in all I would call it a positive experience and I am optimistic about future success with Pixmac.
Hope that helps anyone who was considering them :)
sharpshot:
Didn't they have a problem with images they had from other sites? I remember DT removed their images. Just found this http://www.microstockgroup.com/123royaltyfree-com/123rf-serves-termination-notice-to-pixmac/
I think that and a few other stories prompted me to remove most of my portfolio. They aren't even in the low earners in the poll results, so I'm not going to waste time with them at the moment.
cthoman:
Interesting. I'd been wondering about this recently. I also was wondering about how the prices are determined. Your's are higher than mine (ones from an agency partner), but lower than Yuri's. Also, what royalty do they pay? Do they get rid of your partner images if you submit direct?
lisafx:
--- Quote from: sharpshot on April 25, 2011, 16:54 ---Didn't they have a problem with images they had from other sites? I remember Dreamstime removed their images. Just found this http://www.microstockgroup.com/123royaltyfree-com/123rf-serves-termination-notice-to-pixmac/
I think that and a few other stories prompted me to remove most of my portfolio. They aren't even in the low earners in the poll results, so I'm not going to waste time with them at the moment.
--- End quote ---
Yes, I remember that situation very well. For whatever reason, the facts were never revealed so we were all left guessing...
After several conversations with Vita, the owner, my concerns were put to rest and I decided to try uploading to them directly. Just wanted to pass along that, so far, it is a positive experience.
I completely relate to the reluctance to upload to an additional site. With so many new sites popping up I figured it would be important to pass along info so people can decide which ones are worthwhile and which aren't. :)
anonymous:
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plz keep us posted on future "experience" w/PIX..thinking about uploading...I'll trust your impressions...heart for you :)
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