M.Chapman Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Hi Marb, Just my two cents worth.... If someone wanted an image for the following (your suggestions) Vintage steam engine articles Articles on restoration Articles on rust Articles on abandoned industrial buildings etc..etc..etc.. Why would they want a black and white image "HDR styled" image? Wouldn't they be looking for a more "factual" image that illustrated any of those more effectively? It could however perhaps sell for an article in a photo magazine about black and white or HDR processing? Suggest deleting keywords like rivet, rivets, wheel, dial, dials, brick, pump from this image to reduce false hits which will damage your ranking. I like the image, but it's more "arty" than editorial. That's not to say it won't sell on Alamy, it's just that the chances are much, much lower. I've got quite a few "arty" images on Alamy myself, but in general they are a waste of time (I'm still learning). So I'm now trying to sell those elsewhere. This on the other hand has recently sold on Alamy, to illustrate rust and corrosion in an educational book. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marb Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 13 hours ago, M.Chapman said: Hi Marb, Just my two cents worth.... If someone wanted an image for the following (your suggestions) Vintage steam engine articles Articles on restoration Articles on rust Articles on abandoned industrial buildings etc..etc..etc.. Why would they want a black and white image "HDR styled" image? Wouldn't they be looking for a more "factual" image that illustrated any of those more effectively? It could however perhaps sell for an article in a photo magazine about black and white or HDR processing? Suggest deleting keywords like rivet, rivets, wheel, dial, dials, brick, pump from this image to reduce false hits which will damage your ranking. I like the image, but it's more "arty" than editorial. That's not to say it won't sell on Alamy, it's just that the chances are much, much lower. I've got quite a few "arty" images on Alamy myself, but in general they are a waste of time (I'm still learning). So I'm now trying to sell those elsewhere. This on the other hand has recently sold on Alamy, to illustrate rust and corrosion in an educational book. Mark Thanks for your feedback and suggestions. I can see I accidently copied those inappropriate keywords from another similar image so I will address that now. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sultanpepa Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Nearly half way through the month and all I have to show for it is a measly $12 sale and 3 zooms. It can be so disheartening here at times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losdemas Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 7 minutes ago, Sultanpepa said: Nearly half way through the month and all I have to show for it is a measly $12 sale and 3 zooms. It can be so disheartening here at times. One sale up on me.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vpics Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Extremely sluggish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty LaRue Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 I'm showing over 20 zooms for the rolling month, but I haven't a single sale. Lately, its as if Alamy holds my licenses until the last week of the month, then they come rolling in. While the first couple of weeks of August was horrible, it got better late. Hold that thought....hold that thought.... Betty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arletta Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Don't know if it'll make you feel better, but I haven't seen a single sale for 2 (two) months... Yes, something is definitely going wrong here! Even zooms and views fallen down to the ground... And no, it's not normal at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve UK Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 All the picture editors have been on holiday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotoDogue Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 2 hours ago, Betty LaRue said: Lately, its as if Alamy holds my licenses until the last week of the month, then they come rolling in. While the first couple of weeks of August was horrible, it got better late. Hold that thought....hold that thought.... Betty I've also noticed for the past couple months that I seem to have sales during the first week, and then nothing or close to nothing until the last week. Then they come in during the last week two or three at a time. Sales numbers have been about average but many of my sales don't show as zooms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Morgan Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 I have yet to have a zoom this month, never mind a sale. The pond seems a little dry, hope the autumn brings a little more action. Jill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Rooney Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Take heart, Jill. We are not yet half way through the month. I have 4 sales and 35 zooms showing at the moment. August was 4 sales in total, but I still have an average of 8 a month in 2017. I feel good about that. If I have something to frown about, it's that I've not had a sale above $100 in a long time. I like seeing zooms, but zooms don't turn into sales that often. I'm sure that a lot of you will be seeing more sales in the second half of this month. Good luck. Edo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brasilnut Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Quote I have 4 sales and 35 zooms showing at the moment. August was 4 sales in total, but I still have an average of 8 a month in 2017. I feel good about that. If I have something to frown about, it's that I've not had a sale above $100 in a long time. I like seeing zooms, but zooms don't turn into sales that often. Your NY shots look great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reimar Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 I was beginning to despair too. A $15 sale on the first and then nothing. Until yesterday. A fall scene for $450. Haven't seen those in a while. Then three more sales today, one also a Fall scene for $250. I wish those were more regular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losdemas Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 9 minutes ago, Reimar said: I was beginning to despair too. A $15 sale on the first and then nothing. Until yesterday. A fall scene for $450. Haven't seen those in a while. Then three more sales today, one also a Fall scene for $250. I wish those were more regular. Hey, stop it: this is the moaning thread! Positive news elsewhere, please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Rooney Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 2 hours ago, Brasilnut said: Your NY shots look great! Thank you, Bralsilnut . . . or Nut. I'm trying to remember your given name? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynn Palmer Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Buyers are probably just stuck in Captcha hell, endlessly selecting squares containing buses, bridges and street signs before they can make a purchase...just kidding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Kuta Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 My zooms had been at a personal high, now down to below average. An $89 sale yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sultanpepa Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 4 hours ago, losdemas said: Hey, stop it: this is the moaning thread! Positive news elsewhere, please! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Carlsson Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 3 hours ago, Ed Rooney said: Thank you, Bralsilnut . . . or Nut. I'm trying to remember your given name? Alexandre Rotenberg, but this young chap seems fine with "Nut" for short. Otherwise you'll tell us right, Alexandre @Brasilnut? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickfly Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 One decent sale at the beginning of the month, nothing since and my CTR has bottomed out, even though I have been using Alamy measures to check that all searches are pertinent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Rooney Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Thanks, Martin. Maybe "Sandro Noce" would work? No, I'll go with "Nut." (I must stop showing off my 26.5 word Italian vocabulary.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brasilnut Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Quote Alexandre Rotenberg, but this young chap seems fine with "Nut" for short. Otherwise you'll tell us right, Alexandre @Brasilnut? Nut is cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Mitchell Posted September 14, 2017 Author Share Posted September 14, 2017 Has been on the slow side here as well. However, a $100 license (fourth sale of the month) showed up today, so things are looking up. My CTR took a dive at the beginning of September, but it seems to be revving up as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imageplotter Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 12 hours ago, Lynn Palmer said: Buyers are probably just stuck in Captcha hell, endlessly selecting squares containing buses, bridges and street signs before they can make a purchase...just kidding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Rooney Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 10 minutes ago, Brasilnut said: Nut is cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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