After I began working with stock agencies and monitoring my sales, I wondered, “How can I increase my photo sales on stock agencies?” All microstockers surely ponder similar thoughts at some point.

If you’re a photographer, videographer, or graphic designer looking to monetize your work, you’ve probably heard of Depositphotos. Founded in Ukraine, Depositphotos has grown into one of the world’s leading stock content platforms. As a stock contributor, you can sell your images, videos, and vectors to a global audience, earning royalties with each download.

So, you’ve registered as a contributor on the Dreamstime website. What’s next? Next, you need to start the actual process of working on DT (Dreamstime).

This involves learning how to upload your photos and illustrations to the photobank, correctly describe (attribute) them, choose the right category for your works, navigate your Dreamstime account menu, and ultimately, once you’ve earned the minimum withdrawal amount, withdraw your earnings.

Happy New Year to everyone! Wishing you good health, lots of luck, and success in the Year of the Tiger! And, of course, great success in your work on photobanks, with fewer unpleasant surprises!

So, you have already registered and are eager to start your way of earning money through microstocks. However, most stock agencies also require passing an exam to check your qualifications. Moreover, the entrance exam at the stock agency must be taken at the agencies that are priorities for microstockers in terms of earning

iStockphoto is one of the oldest and most respected microstock agencies on the Internet. If you sell your works successfully on iStockphoto, it’s a sign that you’re no longer a beginner.

The platform is highly selective, enforcing strict standards for submission themes and quality, making acceptance challenging. However, the first step is to register on iStockphoto.