Comments on: BigStockPhoto: Royalty-Free Images on the Cheap

By: Where’d You Get that Graphic? | Make Money Online with Super Affiliate Rosalind Gardner

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 22:30:20 +0000

[...] personal favorite of those mentioned above is BigStockPhoto, and you can read more about what I think of their service (GREAT photos at CHEAP [...]

By: Katty

Katty — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 21:49:27 +0000

For example i have tried photl.com with their free stock images. SO far havent been disappointed)))

By: Tom

Tom — Mon, 18 May 2009 16:50:00 +0000

I’ve used two different photo sources to date: iStockphoto and Stockxpert. Both of these sites has immense libraries of photos and generally credits go for a $1. Larger images might cost multiple credits, but the majority of web designs will do well for 1-credit purchases.

But with iStockphoto, I found two issues that, over time, pushed me over to Stockxpert. The first was that their licensing is more restrictive if you want to use a photo on a T-shirt, for instance. You can overcome the limitations by purchasing a sort of volume licensing that they offer for use in a merchandising manner. The other was that credits expire! You can get a good deal by purchasing credits in blocks, but they expire if you don’t use them in whatever the time frame is – a year I think. I don’t know about you, but when I deposit money in the bank, I don’t expect the bank to keep it after a year if I don’t spend it! Nor do I believe in expiring credits. I bought ‘em, I expect to use ‘em – on MY terms, and in MY timeframe.

A photographer in Poland, who’s work I particularly liked, told me to check out Stockxpert for less restrictive licensing. I did, and found them to be and excellent alternative source. Their credits don’t seem to expire either.

It pays to have several sources of photos for your web design and merchandising needs, but BE SURE to read ALL of the fine print so you understand the terms of your account and usage you are permitted.

By: Dennis Edell

Dennis Edell — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 19:07:24 +0000

The only I’ve used so far is Google images, but there are TONS available. Hit up a Google search but be prepared for a dizzying amount of return.

By: Edward England

Edward England — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 08:41:00 +0000

Big Stock Photo sounds like a good deal but free sounds even better.

Can you list a few good ones that you have used?

By: blogmoneymania

blogmoneymania — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 23:29:21 +0000

I love using pics in my blogs & sometimes it’s not easy finding the best ones for my subject.

I like using free images but sometimes you just gota pay for other ones you like.

By: Dennis Edell

Dennis Edell — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 13:24:21 +0000

Question – with all the free photo places abounding on the net (some really really good) do you truly feel as if you still have to pay for photos?

By: Amanda A.

Amanda A. — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 21:01:17 +0000

Thanks for the tip on the site! I use a lot of photos because I post on several blogs that ask for photos with each post. I’ll definitely check it out!

By: Melanie

Melanie — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 18:53:35 +0000

Hello,
Thank you Ros as always your timing was spot on..I am in the intial stages of designing my website and suddenly thought..where do I get my pictures from for my website! sometimes it’s the obvious you miss then upon looking round the website the pictures inspired me with ideas and design for my website and I have come away feeling refreshed and uplifted and very excited about it!
I am determined with hard work and study (and alot of learning!) I will succeed with my website..so onwards and upwards..thanks Ros.

Melanie