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Microstock or Midstock?

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bryan_luckyoliver:
So I'll put this out there.  Well, since they finally put up their about page...is Snap Village a microstock or midstock?

"SnapVillage is a major step forward for microstock with fresh, thoughtfully designed innovations that simplify and improve the experience of licensing low-cost, user-generated, royalty-free photography via the Internet."

" SnapVillage is a fresh approach to microstock with a clean, intuitive website, straightforward pricing and purchasing as well as innovative interactivity features that generate its proprietary "Snappyness" picture ratings. SnapVillage features the revolutionary 'Pick Your Own Price' model that gives photographers control and flexibility so they can maximize their income."

steve-oh:
Both right now. Question is will so much inconsistency be confusing for customers?

Price your own/pay-per-download/subscription with opt-out per image. As a customer I have no idea what I'm getting at what price under what model.

Perhaps this is a feeling out phase for Corbis, and they will solidify a model once they see what works and what doesn't?

CJPhoto:
We just need comments from Jon and Chad and most of the establshed sites will be covered.  ;D

I personally think they stuffed up on their market research. Snap village - come on - what sort of name is that for an agency that wants to be taken seriously.

But back to the question.

I dont think they know if it is microstock or midstock.  So I have a picture priced at $1 because it is basic (I think that $5 should be minimum) and one priced at $50 because it is unique.  What do you think the EL for each is (they call it product).  Thats right, both for $50.  ??? ??? ???  Good idea but this stuffs it up.

They also mix free images right into the search.  So a buyer has a page of images and one of them is marked free.  Which one is s/he going to choose?  Though based on the quality that I have seen there maybe they will choose with their feet and go to LO or StockXpert.

Karimala:
FeaturePics also offers a set-your-own-price model, which quite frankly I've never been crazy about for the very reason Steve mentions.  I've always thought it would be too confusing for buyers.  Some of the artists who contribute there are used to higher traditional or art photo pricing, while others are used to selling at micro prices.  There is no happy medium.  For a set-your-own-price model to work, the must be some sort of separation between the micro-priced and mid-priced imagery so buyers know what to expect.  This is where LO got it spot on right with their Sideshow. 



   

steve-oh:
Maybe they just should have bought Lucky Oliver!  ;D

Sorry Bryan. Had to say that.

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