Bigstock question

LockStockBob · #1 (**permalink**) 06-30-2006, 01:41 PM

When I signed up (about 24 hours after I first heard about microstock photography) i uploaded 80 pics. I then realised I needed to keyword them. Doh!

A forgivable mistake as I've only ever done it once

so... I deleted all of them, keyworded them, and resubmitted them.

My approval rate was 1% or something. Arrrrghh!!

Ive since uploaded 50+++ photos and 99% of them were accepted. My approval rating is still 40-something %.

This means I can only have 30 photos pending at one time, until I get my approval rating back up to 90-somethign percent..

I cant find the text on their website which states how many photos one can upload when ones approval rating is x y or z... can anyone else find that text, and post it here? I found it once, but have not been able to find it again since.

Many thanks in advance for any help

eendicott · #2 (**permalink**) 06-30-2006, 07:50 PM

The nice thing there is that eventually, those deleted photos will fall off the rejection list and your approval rate will increase based on current statistics. I think the rate is calculated over a 90 day period or so.

Worst case is you'll have to wait a few months.

LockStockBob · #3 (**permalink**) 06-30-2006, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by eendicott

The nice thing there is that eventually, those deleted photos will fall off the rejection list and your approval rate will increase based on current statistics. I think the rate is calculated over a 90 day period or so.

Worst case is you'll have to wait a few months.

I know. I read (and remembered) that much.

I was hoping one of the 20 people who read the thread might know where to find the figures, or remember what they are.

Anyone?

Batman2000 · #4 (**permalink**) 06-30-2006, 10:58 PM

Dont worry that much for upload speed there. They are very very slow selling, so even if you could upload a thousand pics, it wouldnt matter that much on your dl's stats.

KC86 · #5 (**permalink**) 07-01-2006, 07:22 AM

It took me ~2 and a half weeks to get 15 pictures reviewed. I decided it wasnt worth the time.

morch · #6 (**permalink**) 07-01-2006, 02:25 PM

KC86,

What is your avatar about?? Would love to read the story..

Doug

KC86 · #7 (**permalink**) 07-01-2006, 09:03 PM

It is from the movie "Fight Club." I guess you would have to watch the movie to understand it :wink:

morch · #8 (**permalink**) 07-01-2006, 09:40 PM

I will watch it, My brother has it

Doug

LockStockBob · #9 (**permalink**) 07-02-2006, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Batman2000

Dont worry that much for upload speed there. They are very very slow selling, so even if you could upload a thousand pics, it wouldnt matter that much on your dl's stats.

Im new to stock - but didnt they used to be faster (sales and approvals). And if they do pick up again (sales) wouldnt it be worth the effort having them online?

CJPHoto · #10 (**permalink**) 07-03-2006, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by LockStockBob

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Originally Posted by Batman2000

Dont worry that much for upload speed there. They are very very slow selling, so even if you could upload a thousand pics, it wouldnt matter that much on your dl's stats.

Im new to stock - but didnt they used to be faster (sales and approvals). And if they do pick up again (sales) wouldnt it be worth the effort having them online?

I am sticking with them, though they are one of the last sites I upload to. It only takes one EL and you are nearly there for a payout. Even with my modest portfolio and with out EL, I should still get a few payouts a year.