Author Topic: Question for Vector Sellers Only: (Read 3621 times)

guy · « **on:** June 24, 2018, 13:00 »

I've got vector portfolios on the two biggest sites, Shutterstock and Fotolia. I've also got them on Canstock, where they're not performing very well.

Just wanted to hear from other vector contributors if there's a particular mid-level stock site out there where their vectors are performing especially well for them.

ps-excluding DepositPhotos, which I left because I found them to be shady.

Thanks!

niktol · « **Reply #1 on:** June 24, 2018, 13:08 »

You just gotta try those that you see on the Microstock Poll tab to the right, see what works for you. Nothing is particularly different from photos. As for "shadiness", again, there isn't a site which haven't been complained about. Trial and error is the best way to go, thanks to massive uploads that can be done easily through all sorts of 3rd party software.

Hannafate · « **Reply #2 on:** June 24, 2018, 16:07 »

I have fair sales of vectors on Deposit Photos. The problem I think with Canstock, is that, no matter how nice a jpg preview you include, they generate their own preview, and do it wrong. So the vectors don't look good. I only offer the jpgs on Canstock now.

nazlisart · « **Reply #3 on:** June 29, 2018, 00:42 »

Quote from: Hannafate on June 24, 2018, 16:07

I have fair sales of vectors on Deposit Photos. The problem I think with Canstock, is that, no matter how nice a jpg preview you include, they generate their own preview, and do it wrong. So the vectors don't look good. I only offer the jpgs on Canstock now.

This was a great problem when Vectorstock updated their previews to a higher resolution. Now I have a bunch of vectors
that look like crap...

If you want the preview to be without any surprises in sites that just take EPSs, or potentially regenerate their preview
(which could be anyone) I have 2 tips for you:

1) Work your vectors in sRGB (you wont have any hustle from any site about the color mode)
2) Always have a white filled Background layer (no outline) in your Artboard dimensions

EPS to JPEG prices on Canstock have a huge difference so I suggest you convert all your EPSs in RGB and reupload.

nazlisart · « **Reply #4 on:** June 29, 2018, 00:53 »

Quote from: niktol on June 24, 2018, 13:08

You just gotta try those that you see on the Microstock Poll tab to the right, see what works for you. Nothing is particularly different from photos. As for "shadiness", again, there isn't a site which haven't been complained about. Trial and error is the best way to go, thanks to massive uploads that can be done easily through all sorts of 3rd party software.

I agree in the most part. Definitely upload in Top and Mid Tiers. All but Pond 5 generate stead income (it could be $5/month but it is fairly steady and potentially increasing if you upload regularly). From Low Earners choose Canstock, Vectorstock and Envato's Graphic River. You may try the rest but I consider them a waste o time...

I also suggest you support GL since they are the only fair-trade agency out there but don't expect any sales any time soon...

vectorsforall · « **Reply #5 on:** June 29, 2018, 03:43 »

Hello,
I've tried two agencies that in my experience are worth uploading:
- Sign elements : I make an average of $70/$80 there and had two times this year a month with 200$ (probably some extra licence...)
- Photospin : average of 50$/month

You can also try vectorstock, slow earnings but constant. $360 a year is not bad for me, when you add it to the other earnings

As always it depends on your niche, volume, talent etc...

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