Xpiks Blog

febrero 28, 2023by Taras Kushnir

How passive is income from microstock photography

If you have a passion for photography (or illustration/videography), you might have considered turning it into a source of passive income. However, it takes more than just a collection of photos to create a successful stream of passive income. You ...

enero 31, 2023by Taras Kushnir

Mastering keywording for microstock agencies

Keywording is essential for maximizing sales and exposure on microstock websites. It helps stock photography websites categorize and organize your images, making it easier for potential buyers to find and purchase them. Even with the raise of AI, ...

diciembre 23, 2022by Eli Miller

Sky replacement and sun flares to boost sales on microstocks

It happened to the best of us and sometimes more than once. You travel to a country you have always wanted to visit and photograph. The weather was supposed to be nice and shiny, yet against all expectations, it turned out to be cloudy or overcast. ...

diciembre 15, 2022by Taras Kushnir

Full guide to creating and selling microstock video

Video content popularity in the microstocks is on the rise. From commercials to Instagram ads, there’s no shortage to demand from customers. However, there are not so many videos uploaded to microstocks as there are photos and illustrations. In this ...

noviembre 19, 2022by Alexandre Rotenberg

How to get started in drone video for microstocks

In May 2022, I was super excited to finally get my hands on a DJI Mavic 2S drone. Six months on, according to the DJI app, I’ve recorded over 35 hours of flight-time having captured hours of footage and hundreds of stills. Naturally, since the “early ...

octubre 24, 2022by Theocharis Charitonidis

Best microstock agencies to sell video for creators

If you are looking for new ways to increase your stock video income, there are several agencies you might never have heard of. Not all are the same. You might earn a decent amount with just a single video sale. With some others with marketplace ...