More and more stock agencies are launching Russian-language interfaces for users. And, perhaps, this is justified, as many microstock contributors are indeed from Russian-speaking regions. But, importantly, the percentage of stock buyers from Russian-speaking regions is also increasing month by month. It seems to me that the introduction of Russian localization on stock agencies is driven by competition for new markets.
As you have read in previous articles or learned from experience working with stock photo agencies, the basic way to withdraw earned funds when working with the main photo banks for microstockers from the CIS and other developing countries has been and still is Moneybookers.
In everyone’s life, there are good events that bring joy with their memories throughout life. One such joyous event for everyone without exception is the wedding day. What could be better, more exciting, and romantic than this significant day? That’s why everyone strives to capture it for many, many years. Wedding videography is the most wonderful way to do this.
Many beginner illustrators wonder, what to do with open paths in vectors. Novices often face rejections due to open curves. Many photobanks provide explanations on their websites about resolving the issue of open paths in vectors, but I believe this topic needs further clarification. In today’s article, I will attempt to explain why it is so important to avoid open paths in vector illustrations and what exceptions photobanks may have for accepting works with open paths.
It happens that many respectable photos and illustrations are rejected by photobanks due to similarity or likeness, with the original wording “Similar.” Microstockers who upload technically perfect works with good commercial potential are stunned by photobank rejections due to similarity.
Today, I would like to focus on the importance of selecting the right keywords and provide beginners in microstock with some practical tips based on my personal experience on how to organize work with keywords effectively.