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« on: September 18, 2009, 03:31 »
I just wonder why unique and rare images should be in front of good stock photos on a stock site.
That would be my question too. Looking at many of the Vetta images I think - nice, clever, but why would anyone buy it? Maybe this just shows I know nothing about the people buying stock images.
I think IStock wants an artsy image, because many stock buyers are artsy types, even if the images they actually buy are pretty mundance.
Simple answer is brand marketing, and like any other storefront they put the interesting stock 'which is often not thier best sellers' on show, look around at other marketing methods, the main dealer car showrooms do not put the small affordable run-around or family car in prime spot but the top of the range fully loaded vehicle, why is this, because you already know they sells the staple products you see every day so they do not need them displayed as you walk in, but they will put a promotion or limited edition vehicle on display to catch the buyers eye, and once they are attracted into the store to have a look, hope to sell them the display vehicle or other more affordable products from the range and within thier budget, and once the prospect or customer knows that the showroom has different and interesting products on display they might pop back to have a look at what is new.
You may walk past hundreds of shop windows every day without a second glance, but there will be one or two that you may pause at becase you know they often have a fresh display of interesting products.
David 
That doesn't really wash with a website. People have already entered the showroom or the shop if they are searching. Now the search result offer more specific results because of BM2 but with a load of randomness added because of Vetta.
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« on: September 08, 2009, 16:46 »
I agree with jsnover here that I would prefer to move up the levels and increase my overall commission. Also vetta doesn't like me. I shoot stock not art. Shooting something that appeals to a very small number of people seems a bit strange for microstock. Sticking it at the front of the search is questionable too. The higher production value doesn't wash with me either. A lot are single person portraits, yes they are good but... It seems more like club for certain contributors.
Gostwyck, I take on board your point about a portfolio. It could just be that I suck or maybe my work is more useful/boring and hence easily replicatable (I don't think people are intentionally copying me, they're just shooting the same stuff).
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« on: September 08, 2009, 15:05 »
Thanks for the input.
I guess I am frustrated that my sales are less than they were a year ago and my dl/image figure has dropped to pre-exclusivity numbers. I have increased the size of my portfolio considerablly in that time too (and some of those images have done well). I guess we all wonder if the grass is greener.
I am unsure on the partner program and vetta and I am not taking part in either. Maybe this is a bad idea?
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« on: September 07, 2009, 14:36 »
I am an iStock exclusive and I am wondering if exclusivity still gives the increase sales potential claimed.
Are there any former exclusives who have found it better without the crown?
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« on: September 07, 2009, 03:09 »
The only thing you might want to avoid is posting that you did something contrary to the agreements you agreed to with iStockphoto. Other than that you have no need to fear what you post here.
I appreciate there may have been some banned accounts on other agencies due to commentary on third party sites. We don't really mind if you rant elsewhere. As long as we don't have to moderate that kind of thing on our site its fine with us.
We observe and report. If there is something posted here that we can pass on to the PTB we do so. That's about all you can expect in relation to your comments here
It would undermine Leafs community if we caused anyone here trouble for posting their views. Just don't admit to skirting any of the agreements and you will be fine.
Is Pieman Lobo's alterego?
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« on: September 02, 2009, 03:07 »
Vetta does my head in. It proves that if you move a file to the top of the search it will get downloaded.
I just wonder why unique and rare images should be in front of good stock photos on a stock site. I say give the images their natural Best Match place and a separate Vetta search.
As for the images in Vetta some are incedible and others aren't. It almost seems it matter more who you are rather than what you produce.
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