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« on: August 24, 2015, 13:45 »
wow. i just realized that was my 10,000th post 
Congratulation on 10k posts & your portfolio is simply amazing. Great port to go through 
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« on: August 24, 2015, 13:36 »
Hi All, I've about 200 images, vectors for sale on fotolia & I was very happy with sales until last week. I was checking that keyword "professional" was working great for me but all of sudden, I cannot see any of my image on first 3 pages using same keyword. Can anybody explain me the search algorithm on stock websites?? Thank you! http://www.dreamstime.com/stockyme_info
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« on: August 11, 2015, 06:37 »
For instance, you need at least be able to spell correctly...What does "Christems Sales" mean? Is it Christmas?
https://www.fotolia.com/id/87541568
This doesn't look like it was made in USA, the flag is messed up.
https://www.fotolia.com/id/88128339
Sweetgirl is giving you some very good advice, Stockyme.
I also looked at your portfolio and had the same reactions. Your images seem heavily slanted toward the US market, yet there is something not quite "American feeling" in many of your images, even those that are in English and use the American flag. They feel so "off" that I can't imagine any American ad agency, blogger, etc, even thinking of buying/using them.
My suggestion would be to aim at the market in your own country and others more like it than the US.
That just sums it up for me, it's "off" somehow, trying too hard or something. Some of the stuff looks almost like a parody. Too much somehow.
As already said, nobody really knows for sure what will sell. Do what you know, what is available from your own location.
Some of my images are selling well on fotolia & I am happy with overall results. I've made $10 in a week time not sure why some people are only here to make you feel disappointed & no word of encouragement.
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« on: August 10, 2015, 15:30 »
To Update you all, I've now manged to upload 132 vector, photos on my Port so please go through my work again & give me an estimate of sale per day. The link: https://www.fotolia.com/p/205687351Thank you!
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« on: July 30, 2015, 09:24 »
Even fotolia help center don't know what to do in this regard. Can anyone explain which form I need to submit & how?
Thanks!
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« on: July 28, 2015, 10:47 »
Hi All,
I am now getting almost 1-2 sales everyday on fotolia but everything they are sending me an email to fill the tax form. I am from Pakistan & there is no tax applicable on IT earning. I've tried to submit form in tax center but its not working for me. Can anybody please help me to identify exactly which form I need to submit there.
Thanks you all in advance!
Tan
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« on: July 20, 2015, 12:40 »
Hi All,
I've recently started uploading stock photos & working to upload on regular bases. I just want your opinion about what works best, I see vector file is being sold in 6 credits but photos starts from 1 credit only. What do you think will make us good money photo or vectors?
Thanks!
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« on: July 17, 2015, 13:35 »
To update you all!
One of my photo is sold twice on fotolia today. I've earned 2.1 credits. Somebody please explain how much money I have actually earned?
Thank you all!
Tan
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« on: July 14, 2015, 16:06 »
Thank you for all for feedback but really not sure how you found it copy of anything. I can show you more than 1000 same composition images but that really not mean copy..... Here is the latest batch on fotolia: https://us.fotolia.com/p/205687351
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« on: July 14, 2015, 12:03 »
$150 an hour would be money well spent I reckon.
The OP wanders in here, and asks for opinions on a PF which is from "A team of professional photographers and graphic designers" according to the blurb on the site where the PF is. Also states that he / she / they intend to upload 500 images a month to all agencies.
Now this isn't some newbie trying to make a few dollars, and willing to learn about the game. This is a professional team, who, let's admit it, should understand the business and (particularly in the case of graphic designers) know what sells at the moment.
In short the competition doing their market research.
You are 100% right  but we have been doing freelancing from last 5 years with clients from USA, UK & Canda, this is first time we are trying to dive into the world of stock photos so wanted your opinion about the initial few photos we uploaded.
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« on: July 13, 2015, 16:06 »
There's no way to be sure about predictions, but based on what you posted, I'd say you're targeting areas of stock that are already well supplied and your offerings are very similar to what's already out there. I don't see how this will work well for you long term.
As an example, if I search for success failure sign on Shutterstock there are over 4,300 results, so your image is fine, but not really any different from the big stack of others.
Thank you so much for going through my work & for realistic review. I will surely think in a unique direction produce original graphics but most of these websites suggest us to check the top selling images to get an idea of what works best so I believed I will have to consider that in mind while producing my art...
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« on: July 13, 2015, 13:41 »
With those 3 random vacation images, I estimate success at 1.9%. Of course I'm not sure what "success" actually means here, so ...
I don't have any vacation photos & to success is, I want atleast 10 sales every day on each site with initial 500 images. Your feedback on these photos is most welcome & that will help me to earn better experiences. Thanks!
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« on: July 13, 2015, 12:46 »
Hi All, I've recently started to develop a big portfolio of stock photography. Please review my portfolio here & give me estimated success rate. I will upload about 500 photos initially in a month & then 500 every month to all stock agencies. Link: https://www.colourbox.com/supplier/stockyme-227891Thanks! Stockyme
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« on: July 08, 2015, 04:54 »
Nobody can put an accurate or even ballpark number on it, there are too many variables and they change constantly.
I looked at your work on Dreamstime. You have some good work, interesting concepts and well shot. I'm not sure about the cutting off the heads part, but only time will tell. If you enjoy it and hope to make some money, keep it up. If you are depending on this for your livelihood, have a backup plan. The ship sailed on easy money in microstock about 6 years ago.
Thank you so much for going through my work on dreamstime
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« on: July 08, 2015, 04:52 »
I am using photos & photoshop to design most popular & professional images that are top sellers these days.
Do you mean you are copycatting? 
I am not copying anyone ideas its just that I am trying to make what sells most.
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« on: July 07, 2015, 08:19 »
Hi All,
I am new to stock photography world & I am preparing 15 stock photos everyday. My plan is to upload these to all major stock photos websites. I just want to know a rough estimate of how much I can make with 500 photos initially & then with 2000-3000 photos in next 12 month time.
Please give me a detailed insight, I am using photos & photoshop to design most popular & professional images that are top sellers these days.
Thanks!
Stockyme
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