Stocksite Analysis: Stockxpert 2008

Stockxpert outperforms expectations. After the site was acquired by Jupiter Images, and some – in hindsight – rather prosperous joint ventures, image sales through Stockxpert are flourishing.

Although the base subscription revenues of $0,30 (regardless of the image size) are on the low side, the number of sales experiences a steady growth. Regular sales through Stockexpert stand out, because of their relative generous revenues, ranging from $0,50 for an extra small size to $5,00 for an extra large sale.

One of the strengths of Stockxpert is their well designed, and fast loading website. The forum is moderately active, and the staff and moderators are kind and down to earth.

Core statistics

• URL: http://www.stockxpert.com
• Revenues: Revenues range from $0,30 for subscription sales on Stockxpert and it’s affiliates through to $0,50 for an extra small regular download, upto $5,00 for an extra large regular download.
• Perks: An apparent steady increase in sales through partner sites, also drawing traffic to Stockxpert itself.
• Downsides: As one of the smaller stock agencies, sales are still rather low compared to the “big three”.
• Upload limits: 50 images per day.
• Image requirements: Rejections are scarce on Stockxpert, but they uphold a firm set of rules.
• Review times: Review times quick, usually 1 day, occasionally 2 days.
• Penalties: Nothing unusual
• Forum: The forum swings from fairly active to almost dormant, and is filled with mostly site related questions.
• Service level: Stockxpert has a functional site mail feature. Contacting support through other channels (mail form, email) requires a bit of patience before an answer is received.
• Portfolio marketing: There’s a pimping option for collections of images on the front page.

Tips and tricks:

• Stockxpert is particularly strict on property. Any indoors situation, or apparent private property requires a property release, even when such a release is not needed from a legal point of view.