Author Topic: New price filter (Read 32049 times)

SNP · « **Reply #75 on:** June 24, 2011, 10:02 »

Quote from: cclapper on June 24, 2011, 10:02

Quote from: leaf on June 24, 2011, 09:54
I totally didn't realize that the bottom slider could move up. i wonder how many buyers will miss that?

I missed it at first too. Again, why not just list collections with a check box so a buyer can just search different collections? Doesn't that sound easy? Why does everything added to their site require a big long list of instructions on how to use.

it's really not that difficult.

Shank_ali · « **Reply #76 on:** June 24, 2011, 10:33 »

I think Vetta/Agency sales will now fall with this much needed pricing tool developed by Istock for the price conscious buyers.
I suppose being exclusive you would wish it could attract new buyers but i'm pretty certain a few designers just packed up and moved there business to another microstock agant along time ago and will never return !

jamirae · « **Reply #77 on:** June 24, 2011, 10:33 »

Quote from: SNP on June 24, 2011, 10:02

Quote from: cclapper on June 24, 2011, 10:02
Quote from: leaf on June 24, 2011, 09:54
I totally didn't realize that the bottom slider could move up. i wonder how many buyers will miss that?

I missed it at first too. Again, why not just list collections with a check box so a buyer can just search different collections? Doesn't that sound easy? Why does everything added to their site require a big long list of instructions on how to use.

it's really not that difficult.

that is true but it's not that intuitive. I'm sure buyers will figure it out, but would have been nice if they would have just followed the KISS policy. (Keep It Simple Stupid)

cthoman · « **Reply #78 on:** June 24, 2011, 10:40 »

Quote from: SNP on June 24, 2011, 10:02

it's really not that difficult.

True. It's the pricing that is complicated not the slider.

Eireann · « **Reply #79 on:** June 24, 2011, 11:15 »

A slider? With dots? Why dots?
And once again IStock complicates things unnecessarily. Or perhaps, in this case at least, they want it this way. Confusing.

Why not simple price ranges, like everybody else?
Not even selecting by collections would do it. What about new buyers, (designers or not), for whom buttons like 'Exclude Agency', 'Exclude Vetta' don't mean a thing?

Price ranges are the best solution, simple, easy to follow and suit everyone.
But of course, they won't do it.
Which is fine by me.

VB inc · « **Reply #80 on:** June 24, 2011, 11:30 »

Quote from: cthoman on June 24, 2011, 10:40

Quote from: SNP on June 24, 2011, 10:02
it's really not that difficult.

True. It's the pricing that is complicated not the slider.

Really... if you cant figure out one dot and four dots with the word prices on top, you lack some brain cells.

lagereek · « **Reply #81 on:** June 24, 2011, 11:48 »

Leaf!! You dont MOVE the SLIDER! you click on the dots!

Anyway, I dont get this. How is it supposed to increase anything when the same 15 million pics are in exactly the same slots? complaining buyers can now move past the more expensive stuff and buy cheap, is that it? is that what this is all about? cause in that case I tend to agree with Shanks, I doubt buyers will come back.
Well, only time will tell I suppose.

cathyslife · « **Reply #82 on:** June 24, 2011, 11:59 »

Quote from: lagereek on June 24, 2011, 11:48

Leaf!! You dont MOVE the SLIDER! you click on the dots!

No because if I want images priced between 1 dot and 3 dots, I can't click on the dots, I have to move the slides, no?

Yeah, this is simple, for sure!

lagereek · « **Reply #83 on:** June 24, 2011, 12:07 »

Quote from: cclapper on June 24, 2011, 11:59

Quote from: lagereek on June 24, 2011, 11:48
Leaf!! You dont MOVE the SLIDER! you click on the dots!

No because if I want images priced between 1 dot and 3 dots, I can't click on the dots, I have to move the slides, no?

Yeah, this is simple, for sure!

No, click on the actual dots and the two sliders will move at the same time, infront of the dots, you cant stop in between the dots. Pugh!! I said you have to be a civil-engineer and then shadysue, came and gave me a bollocking.

PaulieWalnuts · « **Reply #84 on:** June 24, 2011, 12:14 »

I think this is a good example of why contributors have now been excluded from any decision making process.

I'm pretty sure even the most novice of buyers can figure out what it does.

Sean Locke Photography · « **Reply #85 on:** June 24, 2011, 12:17 »

Quote from: Eireann on June 24, 2011, 11:15

Why not simple price ranges, like everybody else?
Not even selecting by collections would do it. What about new buyers, (designers or not), for whom buttons like 'Exclude Agency', 'Exclude Vetta' don't mean a thing?

When a file is available from 2 credits to 50 credits, do you show it when someone wants two credit files, or do you not, because the largest option is 50? With multiple pricings per file, I don't think a X credits to Y credits works.

grp_photo · « **Reply #86 on:** June 24, 2011, 12:26 »

I think it's very well done and much much better than Veer. I'm not sure if it's a good thing for photographers but for buyers it is a great tool!

nruboc · « **Reply #87 on:** June 24, 2011, 12:33 »

Quote from: grp_photo on June 24, 2011, 12:26

I think it's very well done and much much better than Veer. I'm not sure if it's a good thing for photographers but for buyers it is a great tool!

The filter itself is not too bad, but the fact that it resets with every search is complete fail.

lisafx · « **Reply #88 on:** June 24, 2011, 12:54 »

Quote from: leaf on June 24, 2011, 09:54

I totally didn't realize that the bottom slider could move up. i wonder how many buyers will miss that?

I must be an odd bird. I found the bottom slider and was moving it up, but didn't realize there was a top slider that moved down... Is it a left brain right brain thing?

ShadySue · « **Reply #89 on:** June 24, 2011, 13:32 »

Quote from: lisafx on June 24, 2011, 12:54

Quote from: leaf on June 24, 2011, 09:54
I totally didn't realize that the bottom slider could move up. i wonder how many buyers will miss that?

I must be an odd bird. I found the bottom slider and was moving it up, but didn't realize there was a top slider that moved down... Is it a left brain right brain thing?

It's a "too much money, not enough sense" thing. (only joking, truly!)

cathyslife · « **Reply #90 on:** June 24, 2011, 13:46 »

Quote from: PaulieWalnuts on June 24, 2011, 12:14

I think this is a good example of why contributors have now been excluded from any decision making process.

I'm pretty sure even the most novice of buyers can figure out what it does.

Sure, most everyone can figure out what it does after doinking around for awhile. But I'm pretty sure contributors would have listed the collections by name, with a check box in front. If I, as a buyer, wanted to search non-exclusive only, I check that box. Voila! If I work for a high end agency and I only want to see Vetta and Agency, I check those two boxes and voila!

I think we all know why dots are being used.

lisafx · « **Reply #91 on:** June 24, 2011, 13:50 »

Quote from: ShadySue on June 24, 2011, 13:32

Quote from: lisafx on June 24, 2011, 12:54
Quote from: leaf on June 24, 2011, 09:54
I totally didn't realize that the bottom slider could move up. i wonder how many buyers will miss that?

I must be an odd bird. I found the bottom slider and was moving it up, but didn't realize there was a top slider that moved down... Is it a left brain right brain thing?
It's a "too much money, not enough sense" thing. (only joking, truly!)

LOL! Sounds right to me - I can never have enough money

Shank_ali · « **Reply #92 on:** June 24, 2011, 14:51 »

The new pricing filter will be sent out to the buyers and i'm always a little surprised that so many buyers do not post a comment in the istock forums.
It would be refreshing change to read some postative feedback from the people who actually spend there money at Istock rather than some disgruntled contributor claiming there sales have dryed up for whatever reason....

jamirae · « **Reply #93 on:** June 24, 2011, 14:52 »

Quote from: lisafx on June 24, 2011, 12:54

Quote from: leaf on June 24, 2011, 09:54
I totally didn't realize that the bottom slider could move up. i wonder how many buyers will miss that?

I must be an odd bird. I found the bottom slider and was moving it up, but didn't realize there was a top slider that moved down... Is it a left brain right brain thing?

then call me an odd bird, too. I did the exact same thing!

jamirae · « **Reply #94 on:** June 24, 2011, 14:53 »

Quote from: shank_ali_reborn on June 24, 2011, 14:51

The new pricing filter will be sent out to the buyers and i'm always a little surprised that so many buyers do not post a comment in the istock forums.
It would be refreshing change to read some postative feedback from the people who actually spend there money at Istock rather than some disgruntled contributor claiming there sales have dryed up for whatever reason....

I think most buyers are there to buy and get on with their work. Not to socialize like us contributors

jamirae · « **Reply #95 on:** June 24, 2011, 14:54 »

Quote from: cclapper on June 24, 2011, 13:46

Quote from: PaulieWalnuts on June 24, 2011, 12:14
I think this is a good example of why contributors have now been excluded from any decision making process.

I'm pretty sure even the most novice of buyers can figure out what it does.

Sure, most everyone can figure out what it does after doinking around for awhile. But I'm pretty sure contributors would have listed the collections by name, with a check box in front. If I, as a buyer, wanted to search non-exclusive only, I check that box. Voila! If I work for a high end agency and I only want to see Vetta and Agency, I check those two boxes and voila!

I think we all know why dots are being used.

actually, I think by price is better than by collection. I think all buyers understand price, but not many understand collections. So to that I think it is a good thing.

cathyslife · « **Reply #96 on:** June 24, 2011, 15:04 »

Quote from: shank_ali_reborn on June 24, 2011, 14:51

The new pricing filter will be sent out to the buyers and i'm always a little surprised that so many buyers do not post a comment in the istock forums.
It would be refreshing change to read some postative feedback from the people who actually spend there money at Istock rather than some disgruntled contributor claiming there sales have dryed up for whatever reason....

Not sure if you're talking about me, but you only come around here when you are thrown off the IS forums (can't imagine why). So if you are talking about me, you don't know that I actually used to spend money there, as well as try to make money there. And I know exactly why my sales have dried up...I'm sure it has something to do with the fact that I pulled all my images except for five because of all the shenanigans and lies. And I'm sure your next comment will be "if I don't even contribute there anymore, why do I even post about it?", to which I will reply like I have many times before, because I can and will continue to do so.

But my opinion will never be considered positive feedback, just like so many other buyers and contributors who constantly got ripped a new one on the IS forum. Once a person contributes, I guess it cancels out any knowledge that that person may have had as a buyer.

cathyslife · « **Reply #97 on:** June 24, 2011, 15:07 »

Quote from: jamirae on June 24, 2011, 14:54

Quote from: cclapper on June 24, 2011, 13:46
Quote from: PaulieWalnuts on June 24, 2011, 12:14
I think this is a good example of why contributors have now been excluded from any decision making process.

I'm pretty sure even the most novice of buyers can figure out what it does.

Sure, most everyone can figure out what it does after doinking around for awhile. But I'm pretty sure contributors would have listed the collections by name, with a check box in front. If I, as a buyer, wanted to search non-exclusive only, I check that box. Voila! If I work for a high end agency and I only want to see Vetta and Agency, I check those two boxes and voila!

I think we all know why dots are being used.

actually, I think by price is better than by collection. I think all buyers understand price, but not many understand collections. So to that I think it is a good thing.

Good point. I was only considering from my point of view, having both contributed and bought. I know what collections mean what, so by name, to me, makes sense. As often as istock promoted Vetta/Agency, I guess I just presumed that most buyers would also know the collections.

PaulieWalnuts · « **Reply #98 on:** June 24, 2011, 15:27 »

Quote from: jamirae on June 24, 2011, 14:54

Quote from: cclapper on June 24, 2011, 13:46
Quote from: PaulieWalnuts on June 24, 2011, 12:14
I think this is a good example of why contributors have now been excluded from any decision making process.

I'm pretty sure even the most novice of buyers can figure out what it does.

Sure, most everyone can figure out what it does after doinking around for awhile. But I'm pretty sure contributors would have listed the collections by name, with a check box in front. If I, as a buyer, wanted to search non-exclusive only, I check that box. Voila! If I work for a high end agency and I only want to see Vetta and Agency, I check those two boxes and voila!

I think we all know why dots are being used.

actually, I think by price is better than by collection. I think all buyers understand price, but not many understand collections. So to that I think it is a good thing.

Actually, I think istock may have gotten this right this time. They're using generic units so they don't need to make a complicated mess with addressing different currency symbols or having to reprogram the feature every time they add a collection.

It's simple and so far it works. I think when it says "price" it doesn't take a genius to know 4 dots means higher price.

But, they absolutely should send out an email blast to every buyer about this and how it works. Maybe some will even come back.

Oddly, I've had way higher than average E+ sales today along with an extended license.

cthoman · « **Reply #99 on:** June 24, 2011, 16:25 »

Is there a full breakdown of what is in each dot somewhere on the site? I was trying to figure out where each of the 5 illustration categories/sizes fit into the 4 dots. I'm assuming Basic and Moderate are on dot one, Detailed and Complex are on dot two, and Elaborate is on dot three. It definitely makes for some large price ranges on each dot.

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nruboc

lisafx

ShadySue

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