Author Topic: What's holding you back from joining Symbiostock? (Read 90315 times)

cathyslife · « **Reply #400 on:** October 12, 2013, 06:22 »

Yes, sales. That would be the fun part!

marthamarks · « **Reply #401 on:** October 12, 2013, 14:07 »

Quote from: Ron on October 11, 2013, 16:35

So yes, the fun is definitely coming back. And I am sure once the final version is out, we will see the fun come back to all of us. You did a great job man. Thanks a lot.

+100

DCPhotoGuy · « **Reply #402 on:** October 15, 2013, 14:57 »

I fear that I would be in violation of my exclusive agreement with iStock.

Grafix04 · « **Reply #403 on:** October 26, 2013, 11:49 »

No RM. Any plans to include it in the near future? I've seen a thread indicating interest in it.

Ron · « **Reply #404 on:** October 26, 2013, 12:01 »

Quote from: Grafix04 on October 26, 2013, 11:49

No RM. Any plans to include it in the near future? I've seen a thread indicating interest in it.

YEs, you can do what you want. Licencing system is going to get an overhaul.

Grafix04 · « **Reply #405 on:** October 26, 2013, 12:10 »

Quote from: Ron on October 26, 2013, 12:01

Quote from: Grafix04 on October 26, 2013, 11:49
No RM. Any plans to include it in the near future? I've seen a thread indicating interest in it.
YEs, you can do what you want. Licencing system is going to get an overhaul.

Great news. Again, thanks Ron.

BaldricksTrousers · « **Reply #406 on:** October 26, 2013, 13:31 »

My problem is that it seems to have to work with PayPal - and I can't receive PayPal because of where I am. I can take payments on Payoneer but I gather that isn't an option.
I expect I will join when I move back to the EU.

Ron · « **Reply #407 on:** October 26, 2013, 13:50 »

Quote from: BaldricksTrousers on October 26, 2013, 13:31

My problem is that it seems to have to work with PayPal - and I can't receive PayPal because of where I am. I can take payments on Payoneer but I gather that isn't an option.
I expect I will join when I move back to the EU.

I think you can, but you might have to use a US bank account.

https://www.paypal.com/ae/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_flow&SESSION=Wd6kYRGMvURjA7-dOefIBKESGKXBs5xBEJL-J0jPtvu30E6RivYv9Ei7vBC&dispatch=5885d80a13c0db1f8e263663d3faee8def8934b92a630e40b7fef61ab7e9fe63

BaldricksTrousers · « **Reply #408 on:** October 26, 2013, 13:59 »

The paypal link you provided expired, Ron. I think it is pretty much impossible for a non-American to open a US bank account from the Middle East (it's hard enough for US citizens!). I saw one advert from a firm that said they would do it but there was something like a $2,000 set-up fee and another $1,000 annually, which is too much.

Ron · « **Reply #409 on:** October 26, 2013, 14:02 »

That link works for me. Try this.

https://www.paypal.com/ae/webapps/mpp/home

Click sign up now.

But its only to a US bank

https://www.paypal.com/ae/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_display-withdrawal-fees-outside

BaldricksTrousers · « **Reply #410 on:** October 26, 2013, 14:33 »

Quote from: Ron on October 26, 2013, 14:02

But its only to a US bank

Yup, that's the stumbling block.

Grafix04 · « **Reply #411 on:** October 26, 2013, 19:34 »

Does anyone here have or know of any existing RM or RM/RF mixed Symbio site that I can check out?

Ron · « **Reply #412 on:** October 27, 2013, 01:41 »

There is one site using an Alamy plugin to route people to Alamy for RM, but we are waiting for Leo to redo the licencing system and then we will offer RM directly.

I think this site has RM and RF

http://ajotte.com/

Grafix04 · « **Reply #413 on:** October 27, 2013, 02:44 »

Looked through a few images but couldn't find any RM. That poses another issue. I'd like the buyer to be able to separate the RF from the RM stuff.

stocked · « **Reply #414 on:** October 27, 2013, 02:52 »

Quote from: DCPhotoGuy on October 15, 2013, 14:57

I fear that I would be in violation of my exclusive agreement with iStock.

lol

stocked · « **Reply #415 on:** October 27, 2013, 03:00 »

Quote from: DCPhotoGuy on October 15, 2013, 14:57

I fear that I would be in violation of my exclusive agreement with iStock.

Just one reason more to avoid contributor exclusivity....
(except your name is Wackerhausen)

Ron · « **Reply #416 on:** October 27, 2013, 03:03 »

Quote from: Grafix04 on October 27, 2013, 02:44

Looked through a few images but couldn't find any RM. That poses another issue. I'd like the buyer to be able to separate the RF from the RM stuff.

Its very flexible, you can create two categories, RF and RM and assign images to that category and then you can add it to the menu bar as a direct link. You can set it up the way you want.

Grafix04 · « **Reply #417 on:** October 27, 2013, 05:48 »

Quote from: Ron on October 27, 2013, 03:03

Quote from: Grafix04 on October 27, 2013, 02:44
Looked through a few images but couldn't find any RM. That poses another issue. I'd like the buyer to be able to separate the RF from the RM stuff.

Its very flexible, you can create two categories, RF and RM and assign images to that category and then you can add it to the menu bar as a direct link. You can set it up the way you want.

Sounds great, thanks Ron.

ajt · « **Reply #418 on:** October 27, 2013, 09:37 »

Quote from: Ron on October 27, 2013, 01:41

There is one site using an Alamy plugin to route people to Alamy for RM, but we are waiting for Leo to redo the licencing system and then we will offer RM directly.

I think this site has RM and RF

http://ajotte.com/

I have only few RM images now, but all are linked to Alamy.
Examples:
http://ajotte.com/image/ufo-monument-2/
http://ajotte.com/image/gdansk-4/

I am waitng for RM licenses in Symbiostock too

Now I have separate category for editorial images, maybe I should make menu item for this

http://ajotte.com/image-type/editorial-images/

flotsom · « **Reply #419 on:** October 27, 2013, 16:59 »

For those who have got it up and running what sort of hosting plan are you using (specs please) ?

cidepix · « **Reply #420 on:** October 27, 2013, 17:34 »

Quote from: flotsom on October 27, 2013, 16:59

For those who have got it up and running what sort of hosting plan are you using (specs please) ?

http://www.godaddy.com/hosting/web-hosting.aspx?isc=gdbb80520&ci=76393

deluxe is the one I use at the moment.. (linux OS)

The good thing about it I can always upgrade to ultimate if needed.. you don't need dedicated hosting for the start but obviously If the traffic you get justifies it, dedicated hosting is what you will have to get eventually..

flotsom · « **Reply #421 on:** October 27, 2013, 18:46 »

Hi cidepix, are you uploading images through wordpress? If so roughly what size?
The problem I have with existing host is the max upload limit is 8mb and when I tried uploading via ftp Symbiostock wasn't able to process them, I assume memory limit in php too low.

marthamarks · « **Reply #422 on:** October 27, 2013, 19:47 »

Quote from: flotsom on October 27, 2013, 18:46

Hi cidepix, are you uploading images through wordpress? If so roughly what size?
The problem I have with existing host is the max upload limit is 8mb and when I tried uploading via ftp Symbiostock wasn't able to process them, I assume memory limit in php too low.

Bluehost has a default limit of 10 MB per image, which is too low for a pro photo web site. I called and the tech there voluntarily increased my limit to 50 MB, which is way beyond what I'll ever need. So now, everything I upload goes through. Other Symbiostockers using Bluehost have also done the same, with equally good results.

cidepix · « **Reply #423 on:** October 27, 2013, 20:02 »

Quote from: flotsom on October 27, 2013, 18:46

Hi cidepix, are you uploading images through wordpress? If so roughly what size?
The problem I have with existing host is the max upload limit is 8mb and when I tried uploading via ftp Symbiostock wasn't able to process them, I assume memory limit in php too low.

Yes, through WP..

8 mb is a funny limit.. this is a non-issue with godaddy.. I have access to php.ini file in my control panel (and FTP) and I can easily increase the limits there..

I have used 3 different hosting companies before I switched to godaddy 4 years ago.. it's the best value and service for your money in my opinion.. I have had personal websites since 2006 and this hosting plan is the only one which I didn't give up after the first year..

I had no problems up to 20 mb.. never tried bigger files as vectors don't take too much space, but I don't think it will be a problem.. you can ask godaddy support about the max these plans can handle.. All I can say is it will be much bigger than 8mb those mickey mouse hosting companies allow..

Ron · « **Reply #424 on:** October 28, 2013, 03:41 »

FTP>WP

Increase memory on PHP.INI

Install ImageMagik

Done

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