Nathan 
Do you want to make money selling your media? There’s quite a few places that allow you to do this. One of these places is Pond5, which you may or may not have heard of.
So, what is Pond5? How does it work? What can you sell on it? You probably want the answers to those questions; And you might have other questions about the platform. Continue reading on because this article will go over some of the basics of the site.
About Pond5
Pond5 has been around for many years. To be exact, they were founded in 2006 and they currently have around 170 employees; So, they aren’t a small-time operation. Pond5 dubs themselves as an online marketplace that specializes in royalty-free media.
I want to point out the site’s ranking. At the time of this writing, Pond5 ranks #17,661 in global popularity, according to SimilarWeb. In short, this is extremely good and I’m betting they get a tremendous amount of visitors every single day.
What Can you Sell On Pond5
One of the best things about using the Pond5 marketplace is you can sell an array of media. This includes:
. Videos
. Photos
. Music
. After-effects projects
Making Money On Pond5
The way it works is you upload your work, which you need to have full rights to. Once uploaded, people who come across it via Pond5 might be interested in licensing it. If they do, then you’ll make money.
How much you’ll make all depends on how many people buy your work. It also depends on how much you’re charging. Right now, Pond5 pays out 50% commissions on sales.
The Pond5 Referral Program
If you refer buyers to the platform, then you’ll earn a bit of money. According to the platform, you can earn up to $500 for each new customer you refer. If you refer other artists, then you can earn 5% commissions (for a full year) on all of their sales.
Should You Try To Make Money Selling Your Media On Pond5
I say yes, go ahead and give it ago. It’s another platform offering artists the chance to showcase their work, while having the opportunity to make money. You might not get rich from it, but you could end up earning a few hundred dollars here and there. Every adds up right?
But I don’t see the harm in using Pond5 to sell your content. If anything, you won’t make nothing; You could end up earning something, and then there’s a chance you can earn a lot of money. You won’t know until you try.
Conclusion: What Do I Think Of Pond5
I actually like Pond5, and I think it’s great that they allow artists to make money. I highly recommend using the platform, but be consistent and give it a good go. Stick with it for at least 3-6 months, and if you don’t make any money, then don’t put anymore effort into it. If you end up making something or enough to make it worth your time, then stick with it because who knows how much more money you could bring in as time goes by.
