On more thing.. I just had a look, I've on average 1 download for every 60-90 views. Quite far from iStock 1:10... Is it the same for you guys too?

Antoine

Hi All,

I've been wondering about that for some time now, and figured I'd ask here...

I feel my sales on Fotolia are relatively much lower than average. My sales on SS and iStock are typically 6-10 time those on Fotolia, and very regularly, I make more 123rf than Fotolia. For the same set of submitted images, and with similar portfolio size. This contrasts a lot with, eg, Yuri's figures (http://www.arcurs.com/microstock-agencies-an-overview-for-beginners).

So... is it just me? Why? I tend to have 40+ keywords, and I don't spend too much time ordering them. I've read it might affect sales, but that much? Or maybe my stuff is not the kind that works there?

I'd appreciate any comments on this...

Thanks!
Antoine

Question for BigStock submitters... Do you activate "Sell the right" in DT? If yes, how do you deal with the 90-day non-removal of image policy of BigStock?

I stopped submitting to BigStock due to this issue, but I realise that I may be missing up to 5% income...