iStock Launches New Site, Upgrading Search Interface

Linc Wonham — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 02:00:00 GMT

iStockphoto has redesigned its website and is developing more customer-focused features for users of the world’s most popular stock photo marketplace. To help promote the launch, iStock is offering members that use the coupon code iLOVEF5 25 percent off all credit-pack purchases through Aug. 15.

The new site is designed to better serve three audience types — those who shop for files, those who contribute their own work and those who require more information about the service. The “Shop” portion has been reorganized by file type with separate landing pages for photography, illustrations, video, audio and Flash files. With a new search interface in the works, the redesigned site is already considered by many to provide the most accurate search in the business.

The “Participate” section of the new site includes iStock Forums, Design Spotlight, Steel Cage and Article pages from the previous site, as well as a newly created area called the Contributor Lounge where iStock artists can get up-to-date news, keep up with trends and stats and access resources including training manuals and software downloads. The “Help” section contains a library of articles and FAQs for designers and customers, as well as information on how to get additional customer support.

Import Photos to MS Office with iStockPhoto Plugin

Pete Prestipino — Mon, 17 May 2010 13:57:00 GMT

Say goodbye to clip art forever. Online stock image marketplace iStockphoto has made available a free plug-in for Microsoft Office users.

The plugin providers users access to iStockPhoto images from within PowerPoint and Word, where they can select, preview, purchase and insert images directly into their documents. Users will need an iStock account and buy credits to purchase images, but those with accounts can make purchases using their existing credits without leaving the running PowerPoint or Word program.

“iStockphoto has been a valued image provider on the Microsoft Office web site for several years,” said Sharon Meramore, the downloadable content manager for the Office website. “We’re excited that iStock now exposes its whole collection through the user interface of Word and PowerPoint, making it easier and faster for our customers to create more compelling documents.”

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iStock Launches New Site, Upgrading Search Interface

Import Photos to MS Office with iStockPhoto Plugin