I just started in microstock this year, but figured I would wait awhile before trying to find out what had happened with images that had been sold.  Today one of my shots came up on what appears to be a Chinese stock photo site called Yestone.  Can't seem to find out who they are.  I'm assuming they're affiliated with one of the larger agencies I submitted photos to, but can't tell.  Any help?

I'm new to microstock (about 6 weeks) and my sales (order--from best to worst) run close to what is shown on the Poll Results here (SS, FT, IS, DT, 123RF, Alamy).   But what really accounts for the differences?  I understand that different clients choose to work with different sites, but is there a type of photo or subject that certain sites specialize in or type of client they cater to?

Hello All.  I'm new here and new to microstock.  Years ago I shot black and white film (mostly dancers and some street-shooting) and for the last 8 years or so I've been shooting digital color (mostly nature).  My images tend to live on my computer, so now I'm thinking of sending them out to earn their keep--or at least the occasional snack and maybe a new lens.
My keywording question is probably stupid, but I haven't been able to find an answer yet.  Do the stock stites' search tools look for individual words or do they also hunt for phrases?  For instance, if I am including the full name of a flower, do I put in each individual word separated by commas, or do I put in the full name, no commas?  If the main object is purple, do I just use the word purple or do I ALSO include purple bicycle?  Hope this makes sense.
I'm looking forward to learning a lot on this forum.  Thanks in advance!