This is funny because since the first day I saw Microstock, people have had varied opinions. Some used to claim they could time an upload, so it would be approved and show on Monday. (Monday being the key to this, as it's the Best Day in theory.)

Then there's the possible issue with reviews being different on weekends, even though SS requires reviewers to work some weekend time, not just all weekdays. But suppose some of them work mostly weekends. Then there would be that crew, who are reported to reject things more often and for strange reasons.

So far I don't know if any of this is true or just imagined. Doesn't matter.

But for the sake of arguing a point, we assume that weekends are not a good time, and that Monday is the ideal day. So you would upload on? Friday? Or is that a weekend day, that means Thursday, which means photos could go live on Saturday or Sunday.

See where this is going? I know I don't care personally, but I don't have rejection issues except for one image that I swear would be a good seller. (don't we all have one of those?)  And I really don't care that much what day of the week a file goes live. I really don't think it's worth the effort to care about something that I can't control.

Then add this to the equation of guessing what day images will go live...

Hi everyone,

...It can take up to 72 hours for newly approved images to show in the portfolio.

Thanks

Vincent
Shutterstock

That means, if I time it perfectly and have the images going live on Monday, after guessing at the review time plus 24 hours. I'd be wrong. They could go live on Wed. because of server delays and indexing.

I wonder if there is no best day?

I don't know what is the best day, but the worst days are, from my point of view, Friday and Saturday.
The images reviewed during the weekend generally get the  more inconsistent rejections.
But maybe it is only my impression.

Sunday is definitely the best.

I upload almost every day on the basis I have no idea what the best day is and if I throw enough crap  out there someone is bound to buy some of it. Like throwing mackerel to performing seals.

I don't think many people will disagree with you. And many will say they feel Monday is the bast day to go live. When I read the up to 72 hours part, I started to think, we can try to do what's optimal, but times and reviews vary so much, it's a mystery.

My personal answer for, best time to upload, is close to what roede-orm wrote. As soon as it's ready, send it up. The only thing buyers can see or download is what's online.

I don't know what is the best day, but the worst days are, from my point of view, Friday and Saturday.
The images reviewed during the weekend generally get the  more inconsistent rejections.
But maybe it is only my impression.

Quote from: Uncle Pete on December 15, 2014, 20:26

I don't think many people will disagree with you. And many will say they feel Monday is the bast day to go live. When I read the up to 72 hours part, I started to think, we can try to do what's optimal, but times and reviews vary so much, it's a mystery.

My personal answer for, best time to upload, is close to what roede-orm wrote. As soon as it's ready, send it up. The only thing buyers can see or download is what's online.

Quote from: Beppe Grillo on December 15, 2014, 11:51

I don't know what is the best day, but the worst days are, from my point of view, Friday and Saturday.
The images reviewed during the weekend generally get the  more inconsistent rejections.
But maybe it is only my impression.

Yeah, I think that is generally true.  I also think avoiding known slow days is wise though.  I've stopped uploading to Shutterstock until after Christmas for example.

No uploads from now till New Years?

Quote from: Uncle Pete on December 15, 2014, 20:26

I don't think many people will disagree with you. And many will say they feel Monday is the bast day to go live. When I read the up to 72 hours part, I started to think, we can try to do what's optimal, but times and reviews vary so much, it's a mystery.

My personal answer for, best time to upload, is close to what roede-orm wrote. As soon as it's ready, send it up. The only thing buyers can see or download is what's online.

Quote from: Beppe Grillo on December 15, 2014, 11:51

I don't know what is the best day, but the worst days are, from my point of view, Friday and Saturday.
The images reviewed during the weekend generally get the  more inconsistent rejections.
But maybe it is only my impression.

Yeah, I think that is generally true.  I also think avoiding known slow days is wise though.  I've stopped uploading to Shutterstock until after Christmas for example.

Smart choice.

Today! Or whenever you have photos ready just upload. Day of the week is irrelevant.

but i don't think they're doing the inspection in-house as it would be too expensive, at least not the bulk of it, you can bet it's outsourced in India to WiPro or Infosys and their local subcontractors.

that would explain some of their strange mass rejection without rhyme and reason and no understanding for western culture let alone photography, personally I'm done with outsourcing anything to India regardless is it keywording or retouching it simply sucks!

Quote from: leaf on December 16, 2014, 09:19

Quote from: Uncle Pete on December 15, 2014, 20:26

I don't think many people will disagree with you. And many will say they feel Monday is the bast day to go live. When I read the up to 72 hours part, I started to think, we can try to do what's optimal, but times and reviews vary so much, it's a mystery.

My personal answer for, best time to upload, is close to what roede-orm wrote. As soon as it's ready, send it up. The only thing buyers can see or download is what's online.

Quote from: Beppe Grillo on December 15, 2014, 11:51

I don't know what is the best day, but the worst days are, from my point of view, Friday and Saturday.
The images reviewed during the weekend generally get the  more inconsistent rejections.
But maybe it is only my impression.

Yeah, I think that is generally true.  I also think avoiding known slow days is wise though.  I've stopped uploading to Shutterstock until after Christmas for example.

No uploads from now till New Years?

correct - at least not to Shutterstock.  I'll catch up a few of the other sites.