Whilst hob-knobbing at the Microbiz networking event in Worthing two weeks ago (as you do), I found myself talking to someone about our new online image library Trigger Snappy, which, if you didn’t know it yet, offers amateur photographers the chance to sell their images online. I was explaining that the site aims to provide extraordinary images of ordinary towns and sights, which are often missing in larger image libraries – Try doing a search for ‘Worthing’ in iStock, you’ll know what I mean! The few images you do get have been over-used already and almost all of them focus on the beach.

This particular person told me he was in constant need of images of cars, and this triggered an AHA!-moment in me when I came up with the following: Why not provide a section on the site where users can specify images they are looking for, thus providing amateur photographers with different challenges. The result? A selection of images to your specifications, at a fly price. It’s good for everyone, because it increases the chance of a photographer’s work being used, provides a more personalised service to the designer and creates more traffic on our site. Any thoughts? We are quite excited about this and would love to know if you would want to use it?

Annelies

Here’s my own image of a ‘local sight’, taken on my cycle home after work one day between Lancing and Shoreham. This was during the ‘Weather From Hell’ period we all had to endure a few months back!

Good news all round! We won the award for THE BEST EXHIBITION STAND AT MICROBIZ 2008. This is the third year we have exhibited at MICROBIZ – and this year was by far the best in terms of quality opportunities. We also gave a seminar called THE POWER OF BRANDING which was extremely popular. If you would like to book this seminar for your organisation - contact Vicky on 01903 824229.

Microbiz was officially opened by the Mayor of Worthing, Heather Mercer, and Tim Loughton MP.

Many thanks to Jim Cunliffe of Face Media who looked after us so well on the day. If you would like to find out further information about Microbiz - go to www.worthingfirst.org.uk.