For new freelancers and veterans alike, juggling your income can be a challenge. While the benefits of working on your own are certainly appealing – flexibility, independence, and tax deductions, to name a few – managing your checkbook on an inconsistent income isn’t one of them. That’s not to say that it can’t be done. With a little foresight and some thoughtful budgeting, you can lead a steady, stable life on a freelance income.
These quick tips will help get you started:
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As this week’s free image shows, spring is here. This photo of bright yellow flowers can provide a seamless background for a plethora of seasonal projects. The image comes to us from contributor Artush. His collection of photos includes a wide and wild variety of flowers, each image making spring a little … springier. For…
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This week’s free image features a guiding path of lanterns. Perfect for promoting your next spring fling, this week’s free photo is sure to get glowing reviews. The image comes to us from Joshua Rainey Photography. For more images like this one, check out our entire collection of lantern photos. Happy Downloading!
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This week’s free image gets St. Patrick’s Week off to a big, cold, refreshing start. Even if you’re more of a “wine person,” there’s no denying the appeal of this week’s free image. The photo comes to us from contributor DGM, and can be used to promote happy hours, summer cookouts, and that new neighborhood…
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Not to alarm anyone, but here in NYC we have a serious shortage of my all time favorite holiday candy: Cadbury Mini-Eggs. Luckily, there’s no shortage of eggs-cellent sweets in this week’s free image. Candy-coated eggs seamlessly fill this week’s photo, with bright yellows, reds, and pinks, all surrounding a coveted golden egg. The image…
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This week’s free image is a bit of an experiment. In previous weeks, our free image has featured a puppy, a person, or an abstract image. This time around, it’s straight forward science, with three beakers containing … potions of mystery (oooooh!). The image would be a great addition to scholastic promotional materials, including continuing…
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Making time for metadata doesn’t mean starting from scratch every time you upload content to Bigstock. An easy solution is to create your own Master Keyword and Category Lists.
A Master Keyword & Category List: – Saves you time when uploading your images. – Maintains consistency of your portfolio. – Streamlines your workflow. – Simplifies customer searches.
A Note about the List: There are so many possible subjects and styles, this list could be endless. Let’s focus on some of the main types of content submitted. Start by categorizing your content in your mind, then upload images from the same shoot or illustrations of the same type of subject. Identify what is in the image for your keywords.
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Finding the perfect image can be as easy as 1-2-3. Keeping the below steps in mind can make your search even more effective.
1. Enter Basic Keywords Let’s say you want to find an image of a dog. But not just any dog. You want an adorable dog. To begin, you can enter the basic keywords dog and adorable in the main search box. You don’t want to add too many keywords. Entering too many keywords can be limiting, and you’ll end up with too few results.
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Metadata: The informational text that accompanies your image. It is how you identify your content. Metadata is also how your content is identified, searched for, and found by customers. Q. How does metadata help me? A. Good metadata sells images. It is how your content is discovered during searches. By improving the visibility of your…
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In what is perhaps some of the best partnership news since french fries met mayonnaise (am I alone in this?) … we’re thrilled to announce Bigstock’s new partnerships with CafePress and Emma. Thanks to these new partnerships, Bigstock images will be readily available for your DIY creations of everything from e-mail campaigns to apparel. Thanks…
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