I’ve been on RB for a few months. I find it very time consuming for the amount of revenue it creates.
My experience shows me most sales come from other members, we sell to each other. There is a lot of schmoozing required to get the views up in hopes of a sale. The proportions are not in my favor because I’m not a schmoozer.
Now more and more groups are slapping a limit of total images submitted. This requires even more time because I must find one to delete before submitting the next.
I enjoy the personal interaction with others here but that’s not what I’m here for.
I already own a social photo site, moderate another and belong to many. I get more than enough on-line social time.
I have recently been accepted to two Stock photo sites. Their requirements are stringent but no schmoozing is required. Prepare and submit the images, period.
I am not leaving RB but the time spent here will be limited.
Good luck my friends, your work is excellent.
hilarydougill
schmoozing This is a word unfamiliar to me, would you explain please,
David Librach ...
While “schmoozing” may help gain exposure, which may lead to more sales, that is not always the case.
You would be surprised that some of the top sellers on the site are some of the least active (as far as social networking). They do however, do a lot of marketing externally to draw attention to their work.
While RB has existed primarily on word of mouth for its first year, they are exploring many avenues for marketing the site to a wider audience and helping buyers discover the incredible art here.
Andy2302
David, I’m building my external marketing. But I don’t have the time to self promote within RB. I will continue to add products.
Hilary, Schmoozing is an ethnic term for self promotion.
Nancy Polanski
Andy, it sounds like “patience” is the key word here. In my first month at Red Bubble I’ve submitted over 20 of what I consider to be my best work, had enough superlative responses to boost my ego for a long time, but not had any sales. Not even one card. What I mean is, I guess I had greater expectations too.
It’s a nice place and I like the people. But I only have a short time in my day to be here so it’s hard to make friends. Let’s just “hang in there” and see what happens.
Nancy
Jackie Muncy
Well said, Nancy; I’m finding blocks of time harder to come by, not only here, but with other favorites sites as well.
Andy, good luck w/stock sales; your work is too good not be out for all to see and enjoy.
Kiska
Andy2302
Thanks, everyone. I’m here sorta by accident, lol.
I’ve found a happy home at “:http://zazzle.com/andy2302/” No groups or schmoozing needed. Lots of different products to make and based in the good old USA.
I make regular sales and my check comes in on time. RB can keep the $1.10 for 6 months effort.