The M+ rating reflects the growth rate of a file in the Shutterstock database. Higher M+ rating means the file is quite young and has a great selling potential. Any file that reaches the top 10 page or higher in the search results within its first month on sale will most likely be really successful. According to the statistics, such files get to the top 1 page within a year. During that time it will still have great sales but you won’t be able to see it unless you look through 10 or more pages of the search results. M+ Trends service allows you to find such files with ease.
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Any file that reaches page 10 of the Shutterstock top ranking within its first month after upload is considered a potential hit.
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Statistical data indicates that files typically reach the first page of the top ranking within approximately one year. During the intervening period, the file may continue to sell well; however, it remains visible only to users who browse beyond the first several pages (specifically page 10 or deeper). By the time such a file finally ascends to the first page, the original trend that drove its early performance may have already become obsolete.
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What is the M+ Rating/Trendiness
Any file that reaches page 10 of the Shutterstock top ranking within its first month after upload is considered a potential hit.
Statistical data indicates that files typically reach the first page of the top ranking within approximately one year. During the intervening period, the file may continue to sell well; however, it remains visible only to users who browse beyond the first several pages (specifically page 10 or deeper). By the time such a file finally ascends to the first page, the original trend that drove its early performance may have already become obsolete.
