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Pond5 / Re: Do you think Pond5 is going to be a leader?

« on: November 02, 2014, 21:29 »

With some more advertisements (getting the Pond5 name out there) and better review times, Pond5 will be in the top tier. Just my opinion

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Pond5 / Re: Pond5: What should we improve?

« on: November 02, 2014, 21:26 »

Since Pond5 is my favorite site to submit to, I suggest faster review times would be helpful.

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Off Topic / Re: New Canon

« on: April 09, 2013, 10:40 »

The 7D Mark II is just that, a rumor. My dream camera is a 7D, which I bought last year, however, I want a full frame sensor and a 1.6x cropped sensor. You can't have both without buying two cameras. So, Canon here is what I want! A 7D with less noise at iso's past 200 and better in low light conditions. I also want a 6D with all the speed and features of the 7D. Then offer a two for one deal

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Bigstock.com / Re: Can't log in

« on: February 02, 2013, 15:39 »

Same here, haven't been able to log in for the last few hours. I am sure it will back up and running soon.

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General Stock Discussion / Re: What's up with 123RF & Microstockphoto?

« on: December 22, 2012, 09:14 »

Thanks so much CD123! That answers all my questions about those companies.

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General Stock Discussion / What's up with 123RF & Microstockphoto?

« on: December 22, 2012, 08:13 »

Does anyone know what's up with 123RF & Microstockphoto? I submitted 10 photos to each back on October 15th and they are still pending. Are they out of business? I am going to remove my photos and delete my account from they if I don't hear back by the end of the year, which really doesn't make much difference to me since I am doing fairly well with other stock companies. Thanks for any input and Happy Holidays.

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Alamy.com / Re: Alamy cutting all commissions by 10%

« on: November 27, 2012, 12:03 »

Quote from: ShadySue on November 27, 2012, 11:56

Quote from: Goldcoinz on November 27, 2012, 11:49
Freeing up some money to the company by cutting commissions if used properly the photographers will see more profits as a result of this, we all hope in the future.

They seem to want to expand their commercial collection and sales. I'm intrigued to see how they're going to take on the micros at their own game.

Only time will tell, it could also be the demise of Alamy as a company! Can you really reinvent the wheel? Usually the answer to that question is no, however, you can make improvements, so can they take on the micros at their own game? Only time will tell with smart business tactics.

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Alamy.com / Re: Alamy cutting all commissions by 10%

« on: November 27, 2012, 11:49 »

As a photographer the commission cut really sucks! However, looking at the business side, I have to agree with James.
Using this time to build the business during a recession will be the best time to come out ahead as the global markets strengthen.
Freeing up some money to the company by cutting commissions if used properly the photographers will see more profits as a result of this, we all hope in the future.
As a real estate agent, the first company I went to work for gave me 80% commission, did not last very long since we did very little sales, made about 8K in 4 months, the next company I worked for gave me 60% and I went on to making over 100K that year because the company invested more to make the company highly visible and the best in the area. Was I happy to take the 20% hit on commission, hell no at first at the end of the year, hell yes.
If you read this James West, loosen up a bit on the acceptance rate, I am not saying accept everything, but there are a lot of very sell-able photos you are not accepting on Alamy, then you will attract more photographers to your site and you will see more photographers and clients it's that simple.