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How it Works

How do i use the Microstock Photo Plugin?

1. Step – Install and configure the plugin
2. Step – Setup an account with Fotolia
3. Step – Create a normal blog post, the plugin will show you photos that match the tags
4. Step – Click the photo you want, the plugin will download it and insert it into your post
5. Step – Earn money from the referral links (optional)

Step 1 – Install and configure the plugin

See the Installation page for specific instructions on how to install and configure the plugin.

Step 2 – Setup an account with Fotolia

If you don’t already have an account, register at Fotolia here. Once you have your account, setup the login and password in the configuration so the plugin can buy and download photos with your account.

Step 3 – Create a normal blog post

After the plugin is installed and configured, the Microstock Photo module will appear below the edit window for each post and page of your blog.

Write your blog post as normal. Add tags to the post using relevant keywords. The plugin will automatically search for photos which match the tags you insert.

If you don’t see appropriate photos, try using different tags until you find photos you like. You can always switch back to the tags you want to use once you’ve inserted the photo.

Step 4 – Click the Photo you Want

Once the search results appear and you see a photo you want to use, simply click it. The plugin will guide you through buying the photo and automatically download it to your Media Manager and insert it into your blog post.

You can choose the size and position of the photo, and you can use it as many times as you like from your Media Manager.

Step 5 – Earn Money from Referral Links (optional)

If you enable the affiliate program in the plugin configuration, your photos become links back to Fotolia with your affiliate code. Whenever someone clicks those links and registers a new Fotolia account, they become your affiliate. For the next three years, any time they buy a photo you earn a commission on your Fotolia. You can use these commissions to buy more photos and received a payout once your account reaches $50. See the Fotolia Affiliate Program page for more details and the official agreement.

The plugin automatically configures the affiliate links for you using your login name. If you want to use a different account for the affiliate program, you can easily configure that too.

If there’s anything else you need to know check the Frequently Asked Questions