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June 1, 2025
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No Sales Despite 100+ Assets – Need Feedback

  • June 1, 2025
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Hi everyone,
I’ve uploaded over 100 assets (vectors and illustrations) to Adobe Stock, but I haven’t had a single sale yet. I’m feeling a bit stuck and would really appreciate any feedback or advice. Could there be issues with my keywords, titles, or maybe the content itself? I'm open to improving and learning.

Thanks in advance for any insights!

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daniellei4510
Community Expert
Community Expert
June 6, 2025

I could be wrong, but I think you may have been swayed by YouTube videos promising a steady flow of cash by creating and submitting AI assets. It doesn't work that way. In any case, 100+ assets (especially these, taking critiques into account) will not result in sales. Work on getting 1000+ QUALITY assets submitted and you might start getting an occasional sale. Inspect your work at 100-200%, correct any issues, and work on unique content.

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Inspiring
June 2, 2025

Do what Jill _C says regarding key words. Your immediate goal should be uploading the next 50 images, and make it a goal to do so in no more than two weeks, which is more than enough time. Above anything, have fun at it, and remember this is a long term play.

Francisco ZALEZPHOTO
Participant
June 3, 2025

I know, and I spend a lot of time creating my illustrations, then adding the right title with keywords and then uploading them,
The most interesting thing is that my files get approved within 2 hours or less of submitting them.
But I haven't received any sales yet.

Nancy OShea
Community Expert
Community Expert
June 2, 2025

In the grand scheme of things, 100 assets won't generate much steady side income. 

For that to happen, you'll need a portfolio of 6,000 or more assets covering a wide range of subjects that are in demand.

 

Obviously, this won't happen immediately. It takes time to build a content-rich Portfolio.

 

 

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
Nancy OShea
Community Expert
Community Expert
June 2, 2025

Acceptance doesn't guarantee sales.  

Everything depends on customers wanting & finding what you're selling.

Can you post a link to your Profile Page?

 

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
Participant
June 3, 2025
Nancy OShea
Community Expert
Community Expert
June 3, 2025

Your titles are misleading. This is neither 3D nor Realistic.  Customers who are looking for realistic 3D rockets will never buy this. And potential customers looking for 2D cartoon rockets will never see you because you're pretending your work is something it's not. Don't pretend.  Be accurate. 

 

 

 

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
Jill_C
Community Expert
Community Expert
June 2, 2025

Search in the Buyer portal at stock.adobe.com using the top keywords on a few of your images. This will allow you to see what you're competing with. With more than three-quarters of a BILLION assets in the database, there is plenty of competition for virtually every subject. If searching for your images using your keywords results in thousands of results, and yours don't appear in the first few pages, they're unlikely to ever be seen or licensed by Buyers. Make sure your titles and keywords are as accurate, thorough and descriptive as possible.

Jill C., Forum Volunteer
Participant
June 3, 2025

I entered the title and keywords correctly, then searched with keywords, but none of my assets show up.

Jill_C
Community Expert
Community Expert
June 3, 2025

You said: I entered the title and keywords correctly, then searched with keywords, but none of my assets show up. Did they not show up at all, or did you give up looking after many pages? I searched for this asset which is titled Dreamy Pastel Cloudscape Background, and I received >69,000 hits for assets with these keywords. I wouldn't even bother uploading swirly abstract backgrounds. There are literally millions of them in the Adobe database, and it would be a stroke of luck if a Buyer ever found or licensed one of yours. Likewise, most of your assets are on very competitive subjects. Your very small portfolio is not nearly large or diverse enough to generate a regular stream of sales.

Jill C., Forum Volunteer