I joined MostPhotos recently and here are the reasons why I will put my time and effort into them in the long run:
Here is referral link if you find my posting has influenced you to consider checking out the site:
http://mostphotos.com/index.php?mwp1969=3065 #1 I've done my homework
#2 The
Website is slick,
silky smooth,
loaded with useful features for both buyers and seller ... basically the most powerful and all around useful site that I've seen so far ...
#3
Established Swedish Website that is
going global and is starting to attract a strong a strong following to its existing client base
#4 Sweden is becoming a technology mecca (I've traveled to Gothenburg on business before)
#5
I believe that ultimately "Midstock" companies will prevail over time as the microstocks debate the entire subscription issue
#6 Their pricing imodel is such that it can support paying the photographer a decent commission
#7
Their algorithm's for the MP Index ACTUALLY work really well which drive the best images to the top
#8 The default "Top Rated" photos window showcases the highest MP Index photos for the last 3 days. You can apply different settings for while your browsing or searching, but the settings always go back to 3 days for the first search. This allows new images to be shown to anyone that is searching for the "Top Rated" photos fairly often
#9
The Photo Community concept really works. In my first few days there I have had plenty of feedback on my images that has been entirely useful. Those Swedish photographers that have been on that site from the beginning really know their stuff ! I am starting to see some familiar names that I've seen here on MSG if that's any sign ...
#10 There is
member point system that encourages the ranking of your fellow photographers. You also get points for commenting on other's photos. All in all ... the point system is geared towards making MostPhotos an interactive community that works together to QC itself. From what I can tell so far ... this seems to work
#11 "Portfolio Summary" will show you things like you point total, and the distribution that you are receiving from the voting that has been done on your images, and the votes that you have given as well.
#12 "Request Critique" on an image is an incredible feature. New members are allowed to have 1 image listed with a request for critique which lists temporarily lists it in its own high traffic area of the website. As you earn more points helping others ... you can have more images per week listed in this area
#13 There is a "Members Online" feature
#14 There is a "
Hall of Fame" page which appears to be those with the highest Point Totals from all of the rating, and feedback that I spoke of earlier which generates points.
#15 Finally ... aside from checking it out for yourself ... it has a
pretty nice referral program paying you $1 Euro for every image sold by a referred member or bought by a referred customer
I hope you found this information informative. When you see me logged "online" (denoted by a green dot) on MostPhotos ... please feel free to shoot me message anytime.
Here is referral link if you find my posting has influenced you to consider checking out the site:
http://mostphotos.com/index.php?mwp1969=3065 Mark