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Instead of putting the boot into the contributors, who make the business possible, Alamy should instead 1/ Take out a business loan for expansion, improvements 2/ Stop donating our money to charity without our consent 3/ Start making effective changes such as implementing a legitimate QC 4/ Improve the look and design of the website
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How was your March 2014?
long journey replied to Stokie's topic in Stock photography discussion and contributor experience
After having a BME in Feb, March was back to poor. I made more out of 115 photos at SS than I did with 6500 at Alamy which doesn't surprise me considering Alamy's been my worst performer numbers wise. -
Stockimo sales?
long journey replied to John Mitchell's topic in Stock photography discussion and contributor experience
Hi Paul, I have real trouble agreeing with you about the quality of the Stockimo content. The vast majority of the pictures accepted to date would not get on to any of the major microstock libraries simply on the grounds of subject and composition alone, let alone quality issues; the microstock libraries are saturated with images of views through a plane window, apples, cakes flowers, sunsets and too many others to mention. There are some nice pictures in the collection but creativity seems mostly to consist of adding a border, vignette or filter - something well within the imagination and -
PayPal delay?
long journey replied to John Mitchell's topic in Stock photography discussion and contributor experience
anyone else still waiting? Not sure why we get a payment statement at the start of the month if we're going to be made to wait until after the 18th -
Alamy growth?
long journey posted a topic in Stock photography discussion and contributor experience
Does anyone know if Alamy's market share and total annual revenue is growing? This would be useful to know as the number of photos online continues its steady growth. That info was provided until a few years ago, but I suppose it was something they didn't have to offer in the first place. Just wondering if we're shooting to maintain our position or if the pie is growing. Regards Paul -
If you look at any large bookshop, Lonely Planet is still a dominant travel guide publisher. They also have plenty of new titles still coming out. They've downsized but still going strong. Digital publishing is now a big part of their business. Not sure where the presumptions of doom are coming from.