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« Reply #300 on: July 08, 2024, 13:35 »
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I see that the issue is widespread. I haven't had it this bad since June and now July for the past 9 years, even though I've been uploading to Shutterstock since 2014. Back then, my portfolio was a fraction of what it is now, and uploading new content didn't feel like throwing it straight into the trash. I've also noticed that very few subscriptions are selling; only on-demand images are moving.

Maybe buyers are shifting over to Adobe Stock, as sales there keep increasing?


« Reply #301 on: July 08, 2024, 13:53 »
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I see that the issue is widespread. I haven't had it this bad since June and now July for the past 9 years, even though I've been uploading to Shutterstock since 2014. Back then, my portfolio was a fraction of what it is now, and uploading new content didn't feel like throwing it straight into the trash. I've also noticed that very few subscriptions are selling; only on-demand images are moving.

Maybe buyers are shifting over to Adobe Stock, as sales there keep increasing?

Yes, on Adobe, but I felt the most growth on iStock, where the increases have been 2-3 times over the past two years.

« Reply #302 on: July 08, 2024, 15:07 »
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Same with me.June was my worst month on Shutterstock.

Anyone get paid from Shutterstock yet?

Yes.

« Reply #303 on: July 08, 2024, 20:54 »
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June 2024 was my worst month on SS since August 2009, a few months after I started.  Of course I stopped submitting there when they changed the system in 2020 so that doesn't help.  Every time I think I should just go ahead and submit my already processed and key worded images to them it just isn't worth the bother for 10 cents a pop.

I stopped submitting images to Shuttterstock last year and stopped videos in March this year before briefly uploading again after a good month in April only to stop again after poor months in May and June.

July 2022: $543.15
July 2023: $683.47
as of 8 July 2024: $2.70

June 2024 was my worst month on SS since August 2009, a few months after I started.  Of course I stopped submitting there when they changed the system in 2020 so that doesn't help.  Every time I think I should just go ahead and submit my already processed and key worded images to them it just isn't worth the bother for 10 cents a pop.
You and I share similar experiences and game plan. I'll keep my hard earned images with the SS and collect my pennies but they're not going to get another submission until they return to the original minimum compensation of $0.35 I "enjoyed" in 2009 when I first started submitting to them. If everyone adopts the same strategy it'll force their hand. The SS and other agencies will have to listen to all of those who have worked so hard building their portfolios.

I think it's already happening. Two comments on Facebook group Stock Coalition discussion this past week or so I find interesting (paraphrased):

1. Shutterstock didn't count on many of the contributors they burned also being customers and accordingly, moved their contributions and purchases (along with other customers they had connections with) to other agencies.

2. The mismanagement of that company is down and out scary!! <-- Actually that's quoted verbatim.  ;D


« Reply #304 on: July 09, 2024, 11:29 »
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Shutterstock: After the first 9 days of

July 2020 : $66.07 ( around 1000 videos)
July 2021 :$404.12( around 2200 videos)
July 2022 :$171.01( around 3000 videos)
July 2023 :$319.99( around 4500 videos)
July 2024 :$61.03  ( More than 5200 videos)

« Reply #305 on: July 09, 2024, 13:30 »
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Thanks for sharing, Ambu. And everyone has to ask themselves...You put ALL that time, energy and money to submit your clips to the SS. Was it worth upgrading to 4K and simply have the SS throw a few pennies at you? Ambu has the resounding response. NO!

« Reply #306 on: July 11, 2024, 01:36 »
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July 2022: $543.15
July 2023: $683.47
as of 8 July 2024: $2.70


From a little over $2 on 8 July to over $200 by 11 July.

Meanwhile earnings sinking faster than the RMS Lusitania on Adobe.

It's why can really not go exclusive with anyone as things can change very quickly and unexpectedly.




« Reply #307 on: July 12, 2024, 05:57 »
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These last four days is what Shutterstock should look like... and reflects the sales activity as it was last year until December when there was a drop that never really recovered for the first half of 2024. 

Anyone else seeing a lift in higher paying sales?

« Reply #308 on: July 12, 2024, 06:49 »
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These last four days is what Shutterstock should look like... and reflects the sales activity as it was last year until December when there was a drop that never really recovered for the first half of 2024. 

Anyone else seeing a lift in higher paying sales?
You sound like a troll working for the SS. What part of monthly earnings with the SS are a fraction of what they were more than a decade ago for contributors? Are you
contributing to the SS hoping that the majority of your sales with the SS will drop from $0.35us to $0.10us and then perhaps to $0.05us but you can still look forward to an occasional lift in higher paying sales?

« Reply #309 on: July 12, 2024, 07:04 »
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These last four days is what Shutterstock should look like... and reflects the sales activity as it was last year until December when there was a drop that never really recovered for the first half of 2024. 

Anyone else seeing a lift in higher paying sales?
You sound like a troll working for the SS. What part of monthly earnings with the SS are a fraction of what they were more than a decade ago for contributors? Are you
contributing to the SS hoping that the majority of your sales with the SS will drop from $0.35us to $0.10us and then perhaps to $0.05us but you can still look forward to an occasional lift in higher paying sales?

Well most of my posts concerning Shutterstock are critical and scathing of the agency's payments and performance, though sometimes with a touch of sarcasm and dry dark humour.  8) I haven't contributed any stills since last year and pulled back on uploading videos. Thus, my posting record is hardly that of a Shutterstock troll. So calm down there ol' fella.

« Reply #310 on: July 12, 2024, 08:09 »
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something is going on and I like it like good old days

« Reply #311 on: July 16, 2024, 00:23 »
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Comparison between Shutterstock and Adobe Stock after 15 days of July 2023 & July 2024:

July 2023:
Shutterstock : $426.10
Adobe Stock : $263.23

July 2024
Shutterstock : $97.31
Adobe Stock : $283.03

« Reply #312 on: July 16, 2024, 03:26 »
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Comparison between Shutterstock and Adobe Stock after 15 days of July 2023 & July 2024:

July 2023:
Shutterstock : $426.10
Adobe Stock : $263.23

July 2024
Shutterstock : $97.31
Adobe Stock : $283.03

I have similar results on shutterstock; everything is divided by four.

« Reply #313 on: July 16, 2024, 07:22 »
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I really miss those times with multiple 23.70$ cart sales

« Reply #314 on: July 17, 2024, 07:39 »
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Surprised to have gotten a $95.01 sale from SS today.

« Reply #315 on: July 17, 2024, 10:37 »
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On track for the worst month in 11 years.

July 2023 $510
July 2024 $64

« Reply #316 on: July 31, 2024, 09:37 »
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Best month on SS since im doing stock, both revenue and downloads, keep up the good work SS.


« Reply #317 on: July 31, 2024, 15:22 »
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On track for the worst month in 11 years.

July 2023 $510
July 2024 $64

This might explain why we saw a huge drop in sales. The King is back

https://www.shutterstock.com/g/peopleimages-yuri+a

Uncle Pete

  • Great Place by a Great Lake - My Home Port
« Reply #318 on: August 01, 2024, 09:20 »
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On track for the worst month in 11 years.

July 2023 $510
July 2024 $64

Now that the month is over, worst month ever on SS since I started. New record was also set, with six days, in a row, no sales. That's roughly 14 years of being a contributor to SS.

I know this varies by content and amounts and we're all different. One sale on Alamy, surpassed the entire month on SS. That's how bad it was.

« Reply #319 on: August 01, 2024, 09:29 »
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Best month on SS since im doing stock, both revenue and downloads, keep up the good work SS.

Congrats! What percentage of your earnings are from videos and what percentage from photos on Shutterstock?

Unfortunately, this was my worst month on SS in 12 years.

In July +10% downloads than June, but my earnings per download dropped from $1.25 to $0.47!  :(


Uncle Pete

  • Great Place by a Great Lake - My Home Port
« Reply #320 on: August 01, 2024, 09:39 »
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On track for the worst month in 11 years.

July 2023 $510
July 2024 $64

This might explain why we saw a huge drop in sales. The King is back

https://www.shutterstock.com/g/peopleimages-yuri+a

I'm hoping that was humor? But one person won't change my sales, I have nothing, like anything his business does. I mean, he doesn't shoot what I do and I don't shoot what he does. (of course his choices and work is much better, but we don't cross markets)

437,116 stock photos, vectors, and illustrations from PeopleImages.com - Yuri A.

I'd guess he does alright.  :)

« Reply #321 on: August 01, 2024, 15:10 »
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Best month on SS since im doing stock, both revenue and downloads, keep up the good work SS.

Congrats! What percentage of your earnings are from videos and what percentage from photos on Shutterstock?



30% video, rest images.

« Reply #322 on: August 02, 2024, 02:22 »
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30% video, rest images.

Thank you!

« Reply #323 on: August 07, 2024, 15:04 »
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July was awful for me (video), didn't even reach payout threshold and August is already shaping up to be just as bad or if not worse.

« Reply #324 on: August 07, 2024, 15:50 »
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Shutterstock are beating Adobe for me this month for the first time.Adobe continues will mass rejections, very long review time and long payout timestill good though


 

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