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quotePosted at 18:51 on 20th January 2014

Hi folks,

We thought you might be interested to know that today we sold the first image since the new selling system went online on Saturday. Congratulations to Polly! Here is the image:

Stepping stones
Picture by Polly Rhodes



 

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rustyruth
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quotePosted at 18:57 on 20th January 2014
Congratulations, and well done to Polly, it's a lovely image.
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Dave John
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quotePosted at 20:19 on 20th January 2014
Yes, well done Polly. Only one minor crticism .. that is the name on the photo. Names and titles on photos are totally unnecessary, all they do is detract from the image.
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Patrick Hogan
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quotePosted at 22:13 on 28th January 2014

Hi, it is interesting that this 'first sold image' has been the recipiant of some photoshop processing........ It has certainly had the desired effect.

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Dave John
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quotePosted at 22:15 on 28th January 2014
Would be interesting to know how many more have been sold to date??
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Ron Brind
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quotePosted at 22:42 on 28th January 2014

Don't actually know the answer to that question yet Dave, but there is still a lot of work going on behind the scenes to improve what is now reality, the selling of members images via POE.

Even when the back end stuff is finished, sending out emails to relevant agencies will also take time so it's not an overnight thing, but at least we are now able to sell, or more to the point visitors are able to buy pictures of England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland.

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Dave John
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quotePosted at 22:51 on 28th January 2014
No problem at all Ron, I fully understand there will be a lot of backroom work involved. I'm sure we would all be interested to know how the venture is progressing. Firstly on the level that the more sales made the more secure POE becomes. Secondly, if it is feasible, would be interesting to know what type of images are being purchased. But I realise that is probably a long way off. I have just noticed that there is now a 'My Sales' link in 'My Menu' whuich I think is a very good addition. But please, I am not pushing, just making suggestions ... as ever!!! Wink  Onwards and upwards POE...
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Ron Brind
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quotePosted at 07:06 on 29th January 2014
That's an example of what I mean Dave. Improvements are ongoing to make it better for all concerned and thanks for the suggestions, they are always noted by Chris and Sarah.
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quotePosted at 09:52 on 31st January 2014
On 28th January 2014 22:51, Dave John wrote:
>>> Secondly, if it is feasible, would be interesting to know what type of images are being purchased >>>

Maybe an 'Images Sold' page could be created. This wouldn't take much server space since they would only be links to existing images, and knowing what sort of images sell would be useful to everybody.
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Dave John
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quotePosted at 20:38 on 31st January 2014
An excellent suggestion Edward, a link on the general menu would be a great idea, easy to access and as you rightly infer give an indication as to what is being purchased
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