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Exploring My iStock Data Through DeepMeta 4
Over 1,100 downloads across 24 months have earned me $484.05 in royalties on iStock. This article explores my journey and what the data...

Joe from Vivid Auto
Aug 144 min read


What I Learned From My Paid Ads Campaign
Minichamps Ford Escort RS Cosworth model car in studio. Paid advertising can be a powerful tool. But only if you know how to track,...

Joe from Vivid Auto
Aug 112 min read


From $2.36 to $1,166: My Real Stock Photography Income Growth Story
Scaling My Stock Photography Portfolio: How I Built a Semi-Passive Income Stream A skyscraper would be a great analogy for my stock...

Joe from Vivid Auto
Jul 183 min read


My Stock Photography Breakthrough (2023–2024)
I didn’t jump into stock photography expecting overnight success. I got in for one reason: to build a recurring income stream from my...

Joe from Vivid Auto
Jul 183 min read


Stock Photography Lessons And Applications
Stock photography reshaped how I think about content success. It’s not about chasing trends or hoping for viral hits. It’s about...

Joe from Vivid Auto
Jul 183 min read


Why I Started Selling Stock Photography (And How You Can Too)
I didn’t start stock photography for exposure. I began for income. Commissioned shoots, eBay sales, and even Hot Wheels listings. I...

Joe from Vivid Auto
Jul 183 min read


Flyer Marketing ROI: How £546 in Print Made Me £13.5K (2021–2025) #3
One flyer got me started. The third? It fuelled my highest-earning years yet. 📦 Third flyer design 📈 Year-by-year revenue...

Joe from Vivid Auto
Jul 123 min read


How My Flyer Marketing Strategy Generated £13.5K Without Ads #2
The £13.5K Flyer Strategy That Just Kept Working A yellow Toyota Supra at the Meguiar's car care stand at TRAX Silverstone 2021 One flyer...

Joe from Vivid Auto
Jul 123 min read


Flyer Marketing Strategy: How I Made £13.5K with a 2,380% ROI (2025 Photography Case Study) #1
Discover how a single flyer and a camera turned into high-paying freelance gigs, even in the age of Google Ads. Aston Martin DB6...

Joe from Vivid Auto
Jul 123 min read


The Business Side of Selling Model Cars on eBay: Commission, Admin, and Buyer Issues (Part 5)
Behind the Scenes: Business, Admin, and Buyer Challenges A detailed 1:18 scale Mustang MACH III with open engine bay, photographed in a...

Joe from Vivid Auto
Jul 63 min read


How I Managed eBay Repeat Buyers, Combined Shipping, and Multi-Item Orders (Part 4)
Selling to the Same Customer: How I Handled eBay Repeat Buyers Minichamps 1:43 Scale Ford Focus RS500 is displayed in a white studio This...

Joe from Vivid Auto
Jul 62 min read


eBay Model Car Sales: How Timing and Bundles Made a Big Difference (Part 3)
Listing Strategy and Conversion Lessons A limited-edition Ford die-cast display pairing a Model T with a Mondeo Ghia on a polished wooden...

Joe from Vivid Auto
Jul 64 min read


eBay Photography Workflow: How I Sold Model Ford Cars and Handled Buyer Issues (Part 2)
Studio Workflow and Customer Experience Minichamps 1:43 Scale Ford Puma with cracked resin display This article explores my photo setup,...

Joe from Vivid Auto
Jul 62 min read


Selling and Photographing a Model Ford Car Collection on eBay: How I Made a Profit (Part 1)
From Hot Wheels to a Full Collection Minichamps Ford Escort RS Cosworth | Michael Schumacher Collection | In White Studio What started as...

Joe from Vivid Auto
Jul 63 min read
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