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February 16, 2024
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Inquiry Regarding Recent Earnings Discrepancies

  • February 16, 2024
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I have observed a decrease in my earnings compared to previous months, and I am keen to understand the reasons behind this change. I have been an active contributor, consistently providing high-quality content to the Adobe Stock.

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Correct answer Nancy OShea

1. Put simply, it's supply and demand.  When you offer customers what they want when they want it, you're more likely to make sales.

2. Stock has more inventory now than ever before.  And new assets are being added daily. 

3. Photographers & videographers are using better equipment.  Artists are submitting higher quality artwork. The competition is greater now than it used to be. 

4. Customer behavior fluctuates based on seasons, trends and spending habits.

 

Welcome to sales.  😁

 

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Abambo
Community Expert
Community Expert
February 17, 2024

My crystal ball says that fluctuations are normal. For really understanding what happens, you need to have insights into Adobe's overall numbers. You won't get that.

 

I see that sales are slow, that's all. But I could also take it the other way: sales last year were stronger than usual, and I didn't see anyone complaining…

ABAMBO | Hard- and Software Engineer | Photographer
Nancy OShea
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Nancy OSheaCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
February 16, 2024

1. Put simply, it's supply and demand.  When you offer customers what they want when they want it, you're more likely to make sales.

2. Stock has more inventory now than ever before.  And new assets are being added daily. 

3. Photographers & videographers are using better equipment.  Artists are submitting higher quality artwork. The competition is greater now than it used to be. 

4. Customer behavior fluctuates based on seasons, trends and spending habits.

 

Welcome to sales.  😁

 

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
Jill_C
Community Expert
Community Expert
February 16, 2024

Seasonal changes create an ever-changing demand. If your assets don't match what Buyers are looking for, they're not going to search for or select them. For instance, if you had submitted a lot of Christmas holiday images and those were selling in November & December, they're not selling now. 

Jill C., Forum Volunteer
daniellei4510
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Community Expert
February 16, 2024

Sales seem to be slower than usual for me as well. Even the Contributor board has been slower than usual. I normally wake up to a couple dozen posts. Today (well, yesterday), I woke up to about three. Ebb and flow. It happens. I agree with @Ricky336 , it's the market. 

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Ricky336
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Community Expert
February 16, 2024

I guess this means you are not selling as much. Why, well, it depends on the market! The market is fickle!