A new way for photographers to sell images online
Photoconnect.net is a new affordable option for photographers wanting to sell online who want flexibility but do not wish to go as far as building their own website or hand over commission on sales. Compared to other options, photographers with confidence in the market for their images should find substantial time and cost efficiencies -- there are illustrations on the site.
In designing its features, photoconnect.net surveyed the varied participants of the UK stock photography listing in Yahoo. As an example of its findings, the survey suggested that in web searches only one in fifteen sites stood any chance of having one of their images found directly in a search for a subject featured in the photography.
The features of photoconnect.net which emerged that differentiate it from online alternatives are:
Individual images may be found directly and prominently by buyers from the major search engines or through two structured search options on the site
It provides a collaborative non-exclusive environment which promotes participation and structured links to independent photographers and libraries
Photographers may link images directly to their images at other websites -- for example an agency such as Alamy or a fine art fulfillment outlet such as Café Press.
A photographers work may be promoted by Photoconnect submitting mailings that feature highlights their work to buyers selected by the photographer
As an example of costs, a showcase of 100 images will cost 80 (US$120), with a charge of 24 pa (US$36) after the first year.
Other notes
Photoconnect was originally conceived as the personal outlet for the stock photography of UK internet consultant Scott Hortop (http://www.scottyh.com">www.ScottyH.com). Research led to a path that meant sharing the platform with other photographers rather than the normal exclusivity. The traditional online image database was eschewed when designing the site.
For further detail of photoconnects business from the sellers perspective -- see http://www.photoconnect.net/sell.htm">www.photoconnect.net/sell.htm
For comparisons of selling costs with alternatives -- http://www.photoconnect.net/why.htm">www.photoconnect.net/why.htm
Highlights from the survey are found at http://www.photoconnect.net/survey.htm">www.photoconnect.net/survey.htm
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