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Newbie Discussion / Re: iStock - To join or not to Join
« on: April 05, 2011, 17:55 »
I have been doing stock for 4 months or so and do submit to istock. I basically use up the 18 per week allowance by submitting 3 a day, which takes about 5 minutes and means you build up a portfolio slowly (50-60% acceptance rate for me). Once I passed 100 or so in my portfolio sales become more regular (1-2 per week, so not loads).
As a relative newbie to stock, I would say yes, it is worth joining but don't rely on istock for a lot of income unless you go exclusive (which takes time- you need ?250 downloads). Saying that I have had more extended license sales there than elsewhere.
I definitely recommend shutterstock- they have very tough selection criteria and getting accepted is tricky but once you're in you will develop fast- the 3 day review times and unlimited uploads are advantages and you will learn what does well. Since developing my portfolio there, I have done a lot better on other sites- it is like being on a training course in itself.
Good luck
Another Tom :-)
As a relative newbie to stock, I would say yes, it is worth joining but don't rely on istock for a lot of income unless you go exclusive (which takes time- you need ?250 downloads). Saying that I have had more extended license sales there than elsewhere.
I definitely recommend shutterstock- they have very tough selection criteria and getting accepted is tricky but once you're in you will develop fast- the 3 day review times and unlimited uploads are advantages and you will learn what does well. Since developing my portfolio there, I have done a lot better on other sites- it is like being on a training course in itself.
Good luck
Another Tom :-)