![\"fotolia-logo\"](\"https:\/\/deepubalan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/fotolia-logo.jpg\"){kind=logo}
If you sell your work on Fotolia, what you earn depends on several factors including the image\u2019s exclusivity and your ranking in the site. Percentage-payments vary from 20% to around 60% for a single shot download. Fotolia has a range of subscription plans available for photographers, which can get a little confusing – take your time to think about your requirements before you sign up.<\/p>\n
Shutterstock<\/a><\/h3>\n![\"shutterstock](\"https:\/\/deepubalan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/shutterstock-stock-photography-site-logo.jpg\")
In terms of commission payments, Shutterstock offers one of the highest rates. Also, as it\u2019s one of the best-known microstock sites the potential for large-volume sales is also much higher. However, there is a strict vetting process to go through before they\u2019ll accept your work on the site.<\/p>\n
iStockPhoto<\/a><\/h3>\n![\"istockphoto](\"https:\/\/deepubalan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/istockphoto-stock-photography-site-logo.jpg\")
iStockPhoto is probably the most famous microstock sites and the first port of call for most people searching for affordable stock photography. Commission rates range from 15% to 45%, but you\u2019ll have to pass some strict vetting before they will accept your work. And with almost every photographer vying to get their work on the site, don\u2019t be surprised if iStockPhoto turns down work that other sites have accepted; they can afford to be super picky.<\/p>\n
Creative showcases<\/h2>\n
Although not all the images on microstock sites are commercial, they are the ones that tend to sell the best. If your work is more artistic than corporate, you might want to consider approaching a creative online gallery.<\/p>\n
Etsy<\/a><\/h3>\n![\"etsy](\"https:\/\/deepubalan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/etsy-logo.jpg\")
Etsy is a brilliant online marketplace for creative arts. You have complete control of your output and are free to name your own price for your products. However, you will have to go to the extra trouble and expense of printing and posting your photographs. It\u2019s a good idea to offer your work in more than one print size and engage in a little self-marketing within the site to really help your photos fly.<\/p>\n
SmugMug<\/a><\/h3>\n![\"smugmug](\"https:\/\/deepubalan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/smugmug-logo.jpg\")
SmugMug offers you an online portfolio to present your work and is a popular choice for many photographers who want to sell shots. There are three account options to choose from. The entry level package gives unlimited photo uploads, unlimited traffic and a choice of portfolio themes, while the top-end pro account will let you name your prices, create coupons, run promotions and sell digital files.<\/p>\n
Red Bubble<\/a><\/h3>\n![\"red](\"https:\/\/deepubalan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/red-bubble-logo.jpg\")
Red Bubble is fee-free to sign up to and a slick way to showcase your work. You can sell your photos as framed prints or print them onto a huge array of items such as mugs and t-shirts. There\u2019s a strong digital community behind the site, so the more regularly you use it and interact with others, the more likely it is that your work will sell well on there.<\/p>\n
Catalogue correctly<\/h2>\n
You\u2019d be pretty naive to think that you can just pop your work onto a website and it will sell – you need to do more than that. The first thing to make sure that you\u2019re correctly cataloguing your images. Label your work with as many appropriate tags as you can think of. This means that if someone is searching for a specific image they are more likely to come across your work – this is particularly relevant if you\u2019re showcasing on microstock sites.<\/p>\n
Promote your photos<\/h2>\n
![\"carbonmade](\"https:\/\/deepubalan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/carbon-made-logo.jpg\")
You won\u2019t get very far without your own online portfolio – with your own domain name ideally. One of the easiest ways to do this is using WordPress or at a digital portfolio site such as Carbonmade<\/a>. It\u2019s also important that you take advantage of the opportunities for promotion presented by social media. Twitter, Facebook and Google+ are all great ways to drive more traffic to your site.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
In terms of commission payments, Shutterstock offers one of the highest rates. Also, as it\u2019s one of the best-known microstock sites the potential for large-volume sales is also much higher. However, there is a strict vetting process to go through before they\u2019ll accept your work on the site.<\/p>\niStockPhoto is probably the most famous microstock sites and the first port of call for most people searching for affordable stock photography. Commission rates range from 15% to 45%, but you\u2019ll have to pass some strict vetting before they will accept your work. And with almost every photographer vying to get their work on the site, don\u2019t be surprised if iStockPhoto turns down work that other sites have accepted; they can afford to be super picky.<\/p>\n
Creative showcases<\/h2>\n
Although not all the images on microstock sites are commercial, they are the ones that tend to sell the best. If your work is more artistic than corporate, you might want to consider approaching a creative online gallery.<\/p>\n
Etsy<\/a><\/h3>\nEtsy is a brilliant online marketplace for creative arts. You have complete control of your output and are free to name your own price for your products. However, you will have to go to the extra trouble and expense of printing and posting your photographs. It\u2019s a good idea to offer your work in more than one print size and engage in a little self-marketing within the site to really help your photos fly.<\/p>\n
SmugMug<\/a><\/h3>\nSmugMug offers you an online portfolio to present your work and is a popular choice for many photographers who want to sell shots. There are three account options to choose from. The entry level package gives unlimited photo uploads, unlimited traffic and a choice of portfolio themes, while the top-end pro account will let you name your prices, create coupons, run promotions and sell digital files.<\/p>\n
Red Bubble<\/a><\/h3>\nRed Bubble is fee-free to sign up to and a slick way to showcase your work. You can sell your photos as framed prints or print them onto a huge array of items such as mugs and t-shirts. There\u2019s a strong digital community behind the site, so the more regularly you use it and interact with others, the more likely it is that your work will sell well on there.<\/p>\n
Catalogue correctly<\/h2>\n
You\u2019d be pretty naive to think that you can just pop your work onto a website and it will sell – you need to do more than that. The first thing to make sure that you\u2019re correctly cataloguing your images. Label your work with as many appropriate tags as you can think of. This means that if someone is searching for a specific image they are more likely to come across your work – this is particularly relevant if you\u2019re showcasing on microstock sites.<\/p>\n
Promote your photos<\/h2>\n
You won\u2019t get very far without your own online portfolio – with your own domain name ideally. One of the easiest ways to do this is using WordPress or at a digital portfolio site such as Carbonmade<\/a>. It\u2019s also important that you take advantage of the opportunities for promotion presented by social media. Twitter, Facebook and Google+ are all great ways to drive more traffic to your site.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Etsy is a brilliant online marketplace for creative arts. You have complete control of your output and are free to name your own price for your products. However, you will have to go to the extra trouble and expense of printing and posting your photographs. It\u2019s a good idea to offer your work in more than one print size and engage in a little self-marketing within the site to really help your photos fly.<\/p>\nSmugMug offers you an online portfolio to present your work and is a popular choice for many photographers who want to sell shots. There are three account options to choose from. The entry level package gives unlimited photo uploads, unlimited traffic and a choice of portfolio themes, while the top-end pro account will let you name your prices, create coupons, run promotions and sell digital files.<\/p>\n
Red Bubble<\/a><\/h3>\nRed Bubble is fee-free to sign up to and a slick way to showcase your work. You can sell your photos as framed prints or print them onto a huge array of items such as mugs and t-shirts. There\u2019s a strong digital community behind the site, so the more regularly you use it and interact with others, the more likely it is that your work will sell well on there.<\/p>\n
Catalogue correctly<\/h2>\n
You\u2019d be pretty naive to think that you can just pop your work onto a website and it will sell – you need to do more than that. The first thing to make sure that you\u2019re correctly cataloguing your images. Label your work with as many appropriate tags as you can think of. This means that if someone is searching for a specific image they are more likely to come across your work – this is particularly relevant if you\u2019re showcasing on microstock sites.<\/p>\n
Promote your photos<\/h2>\n
You won\u2019t get very far without your own online portfolio – with your own domain name ideally. One of the easiest ways to do this is using WordPress or at a digital portfolio site such as Carbonmade<\/a>. It\u2019s also important that you take advantage of the opportunities for promotion presented by social media. Twitter, Facebook and Google+ are all great ways to drive more traffic to your site.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Red Bubble is fee-free to sign up to and a slick way to showcase your work. You can sell your photos as framed prints or print them onto a huge array of items such as mugs and t-shirts. There\u2019s a strong digital community behind the site, so the more regularly you use it and interact with others, the more likely it is that your work will sell well on there.<\/p>\nYou won\u2019t get very far without your own online portfolio – with your own domain name ideally. One of the easiest ways to do this is using WordPress or at a digital portfolio site such as Carbonmade<\/a>. It\u2019s also important that you take advantage of the opportunities for promotion presented by social media. Twitter, Facebook and Google+ are all great ways to drive more traffic to your site.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n