"I want to start selling my images (designs, photos, illustrations etc.) online. How do I get started?" This is a common question.
One way is to sell your designs is by submitting them to microstock websites such as Fotolia, Dreamstime, or Bigstock Photo etc.
If you are just starting out, it may be difficult to get your images accepted. One reason is that you may not be sure what they are looking for yet or as in my case, you're just not that proficient at creating images that sell.
The first place I submitted my photos and artwork to was Dreamstime. I think I submitted over 20 files before they finally accepted one (I don't give up easily :) I don't regret it though because I learned a lot from their comments (even though they were rather vague).
But if you are not inclined to take that route, here are some places you could try to start selling your images without the intense review period.
Redbubble- I have an account but so far have not put up anything for sale with them. One thing I've read is that if you want to sell anything you have to do your own marketing.
Yaymicro- I cannot recall ever having any of my artwork rejected by them, however sales are minimal. I think a person would really have to market themselves to make any money. Another thing that I don't care for is a new a rule they've implemented- files have to be at least 6 megapixels. I don't usually create files that big.
Mostphotos - there is no image review process, instead photos are rated by other contributers
Stockfuel- All my images were accepted and put on their website but... so far no sales.
Zazzle- I have only been contributing designs to them for a short while but they seem to be pretty easy-going and have not rejected anything I've uploaded so far.
Imagekind- Upload images that are suitable to be framed or printed on canvas. If you have any photos on Flickr- they can automatically be brought into Imagekind. No harsh reviewing process required :)
I hope you found this post helpful. Can you think of any other websites to put in this list? Please leave a comment and let us know.
One way is to sell your designs is by submitting them to microstock websites such as Fotolia, Dreamstime, or Bigstock Photo etc.
If you are just starting out, it may be difficult to get your images accepted. One reason is that you may not be sure what they are looking for yet or as in my case, you're just not that proficient at creating images that sell.
The first place I submitted my photos and artwork to was Dreamstime. I think I submitted over 20 files before they finally accepted one (I don't give up easily :) I don't regret it though because I learned a lot from their comments (even though they were rather vague).
But if you are not inclined to take that route, here are some places you could try to start selling your images without the intense review period.
Redbubble- I have an account but so far have not put up anything for sale with them. One thing I've read is that if you want to sell anything you have to do your own marketing.
Yaymicro- I cannot recall ever having any of my artwork rejected by them, however sales are minimal. I think a person would really have to market themselves to make any money. Another thing that I don't care for is a new a rule they've implemented- files have to be at least 6 megapixels. I don't usually create files that big.
Mostphotos - there is no image review process, instead photos are rated by other contributers
Stockfuel- All my images were accepted and put on their website but... so far no sales.
Zazzle- I have only been contributing designs to them for a short while but they seem to be pretty easy-going and have not rejected anything I've uploaded so far.
Imagekind- Upload images that are suitable to be framed or printed on canvas. If you have any photos on Flickr- they can automatically be brought into Imagekind. No harsh reviewing process required :)
I hope you found this post helpful. Can you think of any other websites to put in this list? Please leave a comment and let us know.
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