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« on: January 09, 2015, 15:17 »
Hi All,
It was just announced that HD videos are now worth 5 downloads rather than 1 in consideration of rank at Fotolia.
I've been talking to a lot of customers and it's obvious to me that high quality stock video content is very much in demand. There is a lot of opportunity to earn some serious money with video content. This change will help video contributors jump up in rank much faster and increase earnings.
Cheers!
-Mat
1378
« on: December 05, 2014, 19:21 »
I would expect that your account will be closed if you continue to keyword the images the way you have been. 3 warnings seems pretty generous to me if it's obvious you are doing it intentionally.
I can tell you without a doubt that customers HATE when images come up in their search that have nothing to do with the search term they have entered. Keyword spamming does not benefit you in any way, shape or form. It makes the customers frustrated, the agencies angry and you lose the respect of the photography community.
Do yourself a favor..if you are spamming the keywords, knock it off!
-Mat
1379
« on: October 01, 2014, 11:36 »
New subscriptions do not allow video downloads any more. It's only active subs that were purchased prior to the change several months ago that still do and they are few and far between now.
You can opt out of selling videos through these subscriptions in the contributor parameter section of your profile.
-Mat
1380
« on: September 02, 2014, 16:32 »
Sub footage sales at Fotolia should not be tolerated since they are so poor.
Videos are no longer being offered with subscriptions. The opt out button is only there to address old subscriptions that are grandfathered in. -Mat
1381
« on: September 02, 2014, 16:31 »
A bug earning money for Fotolia and still not fixed. Quelle surprise.
Are you opted out and still experiencing issues? I've not heard of anyone with this issue still but posted the information just in case. Please write me directly if you are having trouble. [email protected]Thanks, Mat
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« on: September 02, 2014, 13:59 »
In case some of your accounts are still experiencing the bug that switched you to opt in, the switch to opt out and in has been added back into your profile settings here: https://us.fotolia.com/Member/Modify/ContributorAs a reminder, new subscriptions do not allow members to download videos. The only exceptions are with subscriptions that are grandfathered in from earlier purchases and some corporate subscriptions at premium rates. Thanks, Mat
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« on: September 02, 2014, 13:58 »
In case some of your accounts are still experiencing the bug that switched you to opt in, the switch to opt out and in has been added back into your profile settings here: https://us.fotolia.com/Member/Modify/ContributorAs a reminder, new subscriptions do not allow members to download videos. The only exceptions are with subscriptions that are grandfathered in from earlier purchases and some corporate subscriptions at premium rates. All the best, Mat
1384
« on: August 26, 2014, 15:03 »
Tror, are you someone I have been in contact with? As far as I know the issue has been resolved. For those that had issues that have written to me directly I have gotten further assurances their accounts are not allowing video subscriptions any more. I have not been made aware of any further issues. There is no longer an opt out button because regular subscription plans no longer allow for video downloads. The only exception are subscriptions grandfathered in prior to the change. I'm sorry but I am not sure who you are so feel free to email me directly if you are still seeing subscription video sales after having been opted out of selling them in the past. Be sure to include your login name or account number. My email address is: [email protected]Thanks, Mat
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« on: August 22, 2014, 11:08 »
Extended licenses sell for $50 at Dollar Photo Club. Photographers commission is $30.
-Mat
1386
« on: August 19, 2014, 16:09 »
Please send an email to me directly: [email protected] with your Fotolia login name. I'll take a look at your account and see what's going on. -Mat
1387
« on: July 31, 2014, 11:03 »
and today another sale for m footage 1.55
and i got reply :
Hi
This type of sale won't happend a lot since we don't allow video download in online subscription anymore. Only the existing plans have this ability, new ones cannot download videos.
Kind regards,
Please send an email to me directly: [email protected] with your Fotolia login name. I'll take a look at your account and see what's going on. -Mat
1388
« on: July 30, 2014, 11:02 »
Hi All,
We have experienced a temporary bug allowing some holders of old monthly subscriptions to download videos from opted out contributors. That is now fixed.
We also remind you that the ability to download M size videos has been recently taken out from all new monthly subscriptions, so these sales should gradually totally disappear as old monthly subscriptions run out.
Thanks,
Mat
1389
« on: July 17, 2014, 11:32 »
Send an email with your Fotolia login name or account number to me: [email protected] I'll take a look and see what's going on. -Mat
1390
« on: July 11, 2014, 11:38 »
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1391
« on: July 09, 2014, 16:23 »
Nice! That's great it worked out so well.
1392
« on: July 07, 2014, 17:27 »
. Can I sit back and relax me now? 
I don't think there is ever a time you can sit back and relax. As mentioned by others here, you'll likely see an increase in sales for the short term but inevitably your portfolio will get pushed back further and further behind contributors that are consistently uploading new work. You've got to stay busy to stay relevant. Good luck, Mat
1393
« on: July 07, 2014, 12:47 »
This is not a band (like Matt up there assumed) and it is actually a small event, so much so that I would think they'd appreciate all the exposure they could get. More Google searches, more people next year.
I was clear on the scenario, just using the bands as a relevant example of where this is common practice. Generally where a promoter or publicist will benefit is if you are posting an article about their event. If it's not an event you are passionate about I would walk away. You are right, you probably would have been better off not contacting them at all in this particular instance since it is free and there are no photography restrictions in place. Now that you have opened the can of worms however it would be unethical in my opinion to show up and shoot without further dialogue with the promoter. Good luck, Mat
1394
« on: July 07, 2014, 11:26 »
This is not an uncommon request. Many bands require photographers sign a release providing them with the rights to use the images how they want. It makes a lot of photographers mad but it's the reality of the business. This sounds like a very similar deal. Look at it from the promoters perspective. It doesn't sound like you are a media source providing their event with any publicity to increase their foot traffic and revenue. What is in it for them to provide you with credentials?
-Mat
1395
« on: May 13, 2014, 16:51 »
Just to clear that up a bit:
If I understand that correctly, it is NOT about DPC directly.
Fotolia is raising the commission they pay on the monthly subscriptions.
Until now all we receive is our regular subscription rate.
For example the smallest package sells at $25 for 5 XXL images, i.e. we used to receive $0,25 - $0,40 per sale depending on our rank.
That is 5% - 8%.
Dirk
Now they raise that to a flat 20% (with a lower limit of the old rate).
That alone is a good move.
While I would like to receive the rate according to my rank (as these are not really subscriptions, but rather credit packages under a different name) it is still an improvement.
Now the connection to DPC: If you opt your portfolio in to DPC, that rate (for the monthly subscriptions) goes up from 20% to 25%.
That's how I understood it.
@Mat: Correct?
Dirkr, Thank you for your posts and your interpretation. You are exactly right. This thread is moving really fast and every time I attempt to respond multiple posts come in behind it. For those of you that do contribute to Fotolia that are involved in this thread there are a couple of important points I don't want to be missed... The minimum amount you will be paid for a subscription commission is the rate that it has been. If a member pays only $0.74 for an image you will still receive 0.33 credits if you are an Emerald contributor as it has always been. This will not go down. There is no downside to this..at all. The only changes made here are massive increases in monthly subscription commissions. If a members pay $5 you will earn 1.25 credits if you opt in to DPC or 1 credit if you are opted out DPC. Either way, it's a win for contributors. I know for a fact that your commissions will be increased dramatically with this change, I've already seen a couple of larger commissions on sub downloads today. This only concerns Fotolia. We decided to add an incentive for those of you who opt in to Dollar Photo Club. Fotolia is growing...fast and it wil continue to grow fast . The combined increase in commissions and in additional sales from the added source of DPC if you make the choice to opt in I predict will blow your mind. The interest of contributors and the agencies is aligned and our only goal is to grow the market and to grow commissions as a whole. There are subscription sites offering free trials all over the industry, they are selling subscription plans pennies on the dollar for example $39 for 150 downloads. Fotolia is going the other direction
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« on: May 13, 2014, 16:03 »
But what about the royalty on the Dollar Photo Club sales themselves - is that changing? 25% of $1 is 25 cents - so the existing rates would apply, correct?
That's a good question Joann. The commission rate on Dollar Photo Club sales will be a subscription commission based on rank as it has been. Here is a breakdown of the rates for DPC commissions. White 0.25 credits Bronze 0.27 credits Silver 0.29% credits Gold 0.31% credits Emerald 0.33% credits Sapphire 0.35% credits Rubis 0.37% credits Diamond 0.40% credits -Mat
1397
« on: May 13, 2014, 15:48 »
Hi Everyone,
Ive got exciting news to share with you! Fotolia has changed the commission structure for monthly subscription downloads for all contributors.
The changes have taken effect as of today so you may have noticed some differences already. From now on, all contributors that are opted in to Dollar Photo Club will receive 25% of the price paid for a subscription download. For example, a $25 monthly subscription provides 5 XXL images resulting in a $5 price per image. Your commission on that sale will now be $1.25 instead of the flat rate it has been. In some cases this change can result in more than a 500% increase in commissions.
As subscription quantities increase, the cost per photo goes down. The good news is that your commission will never go under what it is now . In other words, the minimum commission you will receive is the same commission as it has always been. This change can only affect you positively.
The 25% rate is for those opted IN to DPC. If you choose to opt out of DPC, Fotolia will still pay a 20% commission for subscription sales at Fotolia which in some case is a 400% increase for existing sub commissions.
Some more news will come soon regarding the Extended license at Dollar Photo Club.
Cheers!
Mat
1398
« on: April 30, 2014, 14:15 »
Every day many requests are sent from Dollar Photo Club members wanting to purchase an Extended License. In response they are directed to Fotolia to make the purchase. Ive just been notified that Dollar Photo Club will soon be adding an Extended License. The commission paid to photographers will be an even $30 (US). The cost for the member for this license will be $50 resulting in a 60% commission rate for contributors.
If you have any questions, please email directly: [email protected]
Will it be an "even $U.S.30" regardless of contributor canister level on the parent site Fotolia or wether the contributor has raised their EL prices on Fotolia from default when uploading? I might be wrong, but doesn't a default EL on Fotolia pay around $6?
Yes, the $30 commission on Extended Licenses will be a flat rate paid to all contributors regardless of rank. -Mat
1399
« on: April 30, 2014, 14:10 »
Volume.
Plus an EL cost 80 euro not 1 dollar.
Right now only Standard licenses are available at DPC. Very soon an EL at DPC will be available for $50 with a $30 commission (60%) paid to the photographer. -Mat
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« on: April 30, 2014, 13:08 »
Every day many requests are sent from Dollar Photo Club members wanting to purchase an Extended License. In response they are directed to Fotolia to make the purchase. Ive just been notified that Dollar Photo Club will soon be adding an Extended License. The commission paid to photographers will be an even $30 (US). The cost for the member for this license will be $50 resulting in a 60% commission rate for contributors. If you have any questions, please email directly: [email protected]
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