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Title: Vector downloads analysis
Post by: VB inc on April 29, 2013, 21:11
As a recent contributor to SS, I am curious to know about download figures in comparison to their portfolio size. I am hoping there are enough vector contributors in this forum that might participate in this poll. It doesnt matter what kind of download it is whether it is a single, on demand or subscription. Just take a look at the last two weeks during a normal working week day.  :)
Title: Re: Vector downloads analysis
Post by: VB inc on April 30, 2013, 08:05
I will most likely make the poll viewable even if you haven't voted if we get enough votes later on. It would be interesting to get an idea roughly how many vector artists are contributing at SS that are here at MSG.
Title: Re: Vector downloads analysis
Post by: daveh900 on May 02, 2013, 09:04
Not trying to be harsh but...

If you have hundreds of vectors online at SS and you're only getting a few downloads a day, you really need to think harder about your content.

As a vector designer, you can create... anything! You don't need to travel the world, hire models, or invest thousands of dollars in photography gear. Pick a topic or theme and create it.

There are a lot of people creating vector illustrations of flowers, butterflies and happy puppy dogs. If that's your thing and you aren't worried about making money, than keep doing it. If you want to make some cash, you need to cater your designs to a more commercial market.
Title: Re: Vector downloads analysis
Post by: VB inc on May 02, 2013, 10:10
I have made the poll results available to all. I was hoping there would be more participants.
Title: Re: Vector downloads analysis
Post by: cthoman on May 02, 2013, 10:15
Hey, don't knock "happy puppies". I sell those little dudes all the time.  ;D
Title: Re: Vector downloads analysis
Post by: daveh900 on May 02, 2013, 10:32
Hey, don't knock "happy puppies". I sell those little dudes all the time.  ;D

 ;)
Title: Re: Vector downloads analysis
Post by: Tryingmybest on May 02, 2013, 19:23
Hey, don't knock "happy puppies". I sell those little dudes all the time.  ;D

Funny! I sell a pile of rocks all the time too :o
Title: Re: Vector downloads analysis
Post by: daveh900 on May 02, 2013, 20:52
Hey, don't knock "happy puppies". I sell those little dudes all the time.  ;D

Funny! I sell a pile of rocks all the time too :o

And a very nice pile of rocks it is!

OK, so maybe I was too harsh... sorry.   :-[