Wilm Ihlenfeld Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 10 hours ago, Milo J said: Well, it appears there are still miracles out there! Had an $80 SOD this morning, followed by a $25 SOD an hour later. Now not quite sure whether to jump in joy or cry over the fact that those sales would have been twice that amount three weeks ago. Congrats, Milo! Link to post Share on other sites
Studio 2 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 12 hours ago, Wilm Ihlenfeld said: Well, today the washing machine collapsed. Not that that's a big problem in view of the gigantic income at shutterstock. But I decided to postpone the purchase of Versailles for a day or two. Is that okay with you? Your washing machine is more important than buying Versailles Wilm. Maybe we should settle for a dolls house on microstock earnings... Link to post Share on other sites
Studio 2 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 On 1/18/2021 at 10:10 PM, Sari ONeal said: since our prevailing winds are more or less from West, it shouldn't be that hard to get a hot air balloon, and take a little flight over the continent and the ocean. That would be so scenic! Think of the photo-ops and videos that could be captured along the way! Having read 'Enduring Love' by Ian McEwan and seen the film, with regard to the beginning, I would never, ever set foot in a hot air balloon, romantic as the idea may be... Link to post Share on other sites
Wilm Ihlenfeld Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 8 minutes ago, Studio 2 said: Your washing machine is more important than buying Versailles Wilm. Maybe we should settle for a dolls house on microstock earnings... Sounds like a realistic alternative there, Debbie! Maybe I'll ask my daughter or son if they can make a cardboard dollhouse. If I save up for a few more months, I should be able to finance cardboard and glue. We'll be building on a scale of 1 : 100 - so we won't need as much material. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Wilm Ihlenfeld Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 1 hour ago, Alexandre Rotenberg said: Ironically, this is exactly where I'll end up with the way things are going... There is an error in the text of your screenshot, Alexandre. I have corrected it. 4 Link to post Share on other sites
Evgeniia Ozerkina Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 When I was young, I played in the casino. Now, looking at the sales, I also get the same feeling, but the chance of winning a large sum in the casino is higher than getting a fat SOD on SS. Most of 0.10 subscription 3 Link to post Share on other sites
alessandro pinto Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 On 1/18/2021 at 5:15 PM, Studio 2 said: My dream of earning a living from microstock photography has just moved closer. I just had a single and other sale for 53 cents! Wow. That's 5 times more than the usual payment. The only way is up 🚀 still better than my 47 cents... SS now is almost as good as IS Link to post Share on other sites
Former_Poster Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 18 minutes ago, alessandro pinto said: still better than my 47 cents... SS now is almost as good as IS Ive had a $0.25 SOD sale. Do i win a prize? 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Whiteaster Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 1 hour ago, Former_Poster said: Ive had a $0.25 SOD sale. Do i win a prize? I have a $0.19 SOD this month, who gives more (less). Ridiculous earnings. Link to post Share on other sites
Sari ONeal Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 41 minutes ago, Whiteaster said: I have a $0.19 SOD this month, who gives more (less). Ridiculous earnings. I got a 15 cent SOD this month. Remember when SODs were a good thing, even great sometimes? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Whiteaster Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 1 hour ago, Sari ONeal said: I got a 15 cent SOD this month. Remember when SODs were a good thing, even great sometimes? You are the champion with 15 cents, so sad. Yes, I remember some big SOD-s in the past, I am just level 2 yet this year, don't even dare dream about big SOD-s. I think those will disappear slowly and the small ones will take their place. Milo J just said she got some biggies. Congrats @Milo J! Link to post Share on other sites
Studio 2 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 2021 Creative Trends Report | Letter from the CEO "It is important to recognize that we are living in a world that is extraordinarily different to where we were one year ago. As I write this, we are still grappling with a polarizing COVID-19 pandemic, our democratic processes have been challenged like never before, and we have witnessed protests in over 150 U.S. cities, and more than 60 countries in the fight for racial justice and equality. Despite this, our team was inspired by the ways communities came together in solidarity: from small businesses, to front-line heroes, all displaying resilience, kindness and creativity in the time of quarantine. As we look to 2021, there is an underlying feeling of hope. Here, we present our 10th annual Creative Trends report for 2021. Shutterstock is home to more than 350 million images, over 20 million videos, as well as music, vectors, and illustrations. In the past year, I made the most of our extensive library to create cool video conferencing backgrounds, festive birthday cards, and engaging business presentations. And I’m not alone—millions of Shutterstock users globally search for images, videos and music tracks every day, and it’s the keywords they use that allow us to uncover our top ten trend predictions, and what will define creative expression and innovation in the year ahead. These trends fall into five categories: Graphic, Photography, Footage, Music, and the Trend to Watch.The future looks bold, bright, and breathtaking. We have seen the best of people at the very worst of times, and it is our hope that the themes of empathy, integrity and innovation that we have witnessed in 2020 continue to prevail in 2021. At Shutterstock, we believe that we are stronger together. We look forward to embarking on this next chapter with you." https://content.shutterstock.com/creative-trends/ Link to post Share on other sites
Wilm Ihlenfeld Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 "Despite this, our team was inspired by the ways communities came together in solidarity:"... "At Shutterstock, we believe that we are stronger together...." A big thumbs up to the PR department. I would blush if I had written that - after changing the revenue structure. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Wilm Ihlenfeld Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 I probably ate something wrong. I feel really sick at the moment. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Former_Poster Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 Its all just PR/exec speak nonsense. Business-Bullshit-Bingo. The CEO is interested in share price, he doesn't give the slightest sh*t about contributors - to him they're an annoying drain on income who need to be squeezed. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Milo J Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 5 hours ago, Wilm Ihlenfeld said: I probably ate something wrong. I feel really sick at the moment. I hope this was just a joke about the Shutterstock BS? Not actually sick? Link to post Share on other sites
Steven Tritton Posted January 21 Author Share Posted January 21 Finally a video sale that paid a commission of 317.4 x 10 cent subs lifting my January earnings out of a deep dark abyss to level of ghetto. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Wilm Ihlenfeld Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 4 hours ago, Milo J said: I hope this was just a joke about the Shutterstock BS? Not actually sick? Yes, it was a joke, Milo. Link to post Share on other sites
McOwenLevi Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Better than nothing 😁😂 Lifetime DL's at 99 today! One more DL before hitting an important milestone of my SS journey.. I'll drink beer later (worth 200 DL's 😂) 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Maudsley Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 My last 2 downloads from Alamy - $23 - I get about 1-2 a month (these were lower than normal). SS a magnificent $12.57 for 40 downloads, I might make Level 2 next month. I am down to 2010 SS income, on 10 times the number of images! Link to post Share on other sites
Former_Poster Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 9 hours ago, Steven Tritton said: Finally a video sale that paid a commission of 317.4 x 10 cent subs lifting my January earnings out of a deep dark abyss to level of ghetto. Im jealous. My *biggest* video earning this month has been $11.85. Most are under $3. Prior to this $21 or higher was the norm. Link to post Share on other sites
Heide Pinkall Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 Well, I see, I am not alone... It seems that January 2021 is becoming my worst month ever 😞 47 images sold so far - for altogether 5,99 $ 1 SOD for 0,61 1 Sub for 0,53 1 Sub for 0,44 1 Sub for 0,11 43 Subs for 0,10 no ODD, no EL especeially this week has been very very slow - my sales stopped completely on Wednesday... No sale yesterday, no sale today so far. Very frustrating... For comparision: Last month I sold 101 pictures for altogether about 95 $ The download fairy seems to be in lockdown... Link to post Share on other sites
Primus1 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 17 hours ago, Former_Poster said: Im jealous. My *biggest* video earning this month has been $11.85. Most are under $3. Prior to this $21 or higher was the norm. My max this month is $13.58 ... others under $5 mostly. Won't see last Jan with max $180. :( Link to post Share on other sites
Former_Poster Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 Last Jan i got roughly $800 in video earnings. This month so far im on $70. ...and i only sold 4 more last year! Link to post Share on other sites
Traudl Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 I really don't understand this game. I am Level 2 since 4-5 days ago and all my downloads are still between 0.10$ and 0.12$. What is exactly different in terms of earnings? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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