Quote from: Karimala on August 01, 2008, 00:52
Patty Vargas mentioned that StockXpert doesn't have a lot of EL sales.  After she said that, I totally forgot to mention one of my observations on the conference call.

I've noticed that the sites where I do receive frequent EL sales have them prominently displayed on the image's web page.  On the other hand, at StockXpert (and DT where I haven't had any EL sales until very recently) the buyer has to click on a separate link to view the ELs.  I've often wondered if the difference in page design is responsible for the lack of ELs at StockXpert and DT.  A fairly simple fix of the page design could bring in the ELs that Patty said are lacking at StockXpert.

Thanks for raising this and we fully intend to make it easier for customers to purchase ELs on StockXpert. It's in the work and I expect with an easier interface and simpler design that EL sales will go up.

As we find new ways to leverage your StockXpert images throughout Jupiterimages, we will also be making vast improvements on the StockXpert site. With the upcoming improvements, the customer experience is only going to get better.

Paddy

There is no intent to delude or misreprensent this opportunity. We have communicated and clarified the DG opportunity in a very public forum and clarified what we are offering. As I mentioned in the earlier post, this opportunity is about exposure and getting in the door. Not for everyone but for some, it is worth the effort.

StockXpert has one of the best royalty rates of all the micropayments at 50%. We are proud of that and have no intentions to change.  Not every opportunity is going to be the same.  The idea is to give you options to pick and choose what you want to participate in.

In response to jsnover and her feedback about..."saying that 200 distributors will have the image means very little (there are a number of internet stock sites many of us have sold through that don't actually generate many sales).

The internet stock sites that are not currently working for you may not be the same ones that we would be distributing through. We partner with image suppliers around the world who are able to promote our content and sell it.

What is it worth to you? According to industry pundits, the average return per image in microstock ranges from $3/image to $5/image. Check out one article here: http://rising.blackstar.com/will-adding-more-photos-bring-getty-more-sales-3.html

In traditional RF channels, the return per image is significantly higher as noted in this article.

Fuel for thought.

From the thread, I believe I understand where some of the confusion lies –  it appears that 'exclusive' is not completely understood in the context of JupiterImages. It has nothing to do with RM. It has everything to do with global distribution of RF content.

We ask for 'exclusive' because we have relationships with 'some' of the same RF distributors that you may currently submit to. We also have relationships with RF distributors that you may not have access to. Our DG opportunity gives you distribution beyond what you may be able to do for yourself.

It would not make sense for us to upload your images under the DG brand and then have you upload them under your own brand. Having duplicate images on the same site is risky and makes a site look bad. It also risks our relationship and credibility with our partners.

The value of the opportunity is in the aggregate sales you stand to earn over 200 distributors – that you may not otherwise have access to.

We are listening, appreciate what you have to say... and look forward to hearing your feedback.

I understand for some of you that you don't think this is much of an opportunity – I respect that.

I wanted to respond to wysiwyg_foto and his comment  " A lot of us got into the micros as a stepping stone to upload to traditional agencies, and we've encountered road blocks along the way (and continue to)..."

This is a stepping stone and it might not come with the royalty you want but it has potential.

This opportunity is designed for people who want to kill 200 birds with 1 stone. Give us your images and we will distribute on Jupiterimages.com (JI) and within our network of over 200 agents worldwide.

It is easier and less time consuming for you.

We ask for 'exclusive' to JI because we are distributing your images in the context of 200 agent sites worldwide. Because of our size, we have been able to establish relationships with companies alot of you simply don't have access too.

To the question related to 'similars' – if you are a resourceful and savvy shooter, it is not unlikely for us to select 50+ images from a 1 day shoot. If you have any concerns about what is acceptable, let us take a look and give you some feedback. Might not be as tight as you think.

Lastly, this is an entry point for other opportunities. As a JI contributor, you are exposing yourself to other content directors who are looking for new talent. Having a relationship with JI increases your chances of being seen and being offered other opportunities which in some cases come with a better payout.

I hope some of you will re-consider your decision and give us a try.