We were notified earlier this week that the independent uber-review site TopTenReviews has again named TurboSquid as the gold standard for stock 3D marketplace sites. Like the links from Autodesk that we mentioned before, this is another big way for us to get exposure with new potential users. TopTenReviews’ motto is “we do the research so you don’t have to”, …
Autodesk Adds Links to TurboSquid
Autodesk just added links to TurboSquid on several of their main application pages. Here’s a cropped screenshot of our logo and link on the Maya product page: This might not seem like a huge deal, but it’s something that we’re very excited about. Having our logo directly on the Autodesk 3ds Max, Maya, and Softimage pages is a big win …
Export to STL File Format
Recently, we’ve had a lot of queries about how to generate files in STL format. STL is a cross-platform file format often used for machining and 3D printing, or for importing into CAD programs like SolidWorks. We’re happy to report that both 3ds Max and Maya export STL files reliably. From 3ds Max: Before exporting, you can use the STL …
Dashboard and Reports Upgrades
Today, we upgraded the Reports and Dashboard based on seller feedback. Your feedback helps the site get better. We have a lot of ideas, but you can direct us in the right way and point out things we might not see. You can post suggestions in the forums, comment on this blog post, or create support tickets to tell us …
TurboSquid Affiliate Links – Part 2
In Part 1 of my discussion on using the TurboSquid affiliate system, I talked about some of the basics involved in getting started with the program. With Part 2, I’d like to discuss the SEO benefits that you can reap from using affiliate links. Every time you link to one of your products or search result pages, you’re helping your …
Emerging Markets at TurboSquid – SolidWorks
At TurboSquid, our Marketing department is always looking for new ways to reach customers. Often, this outreach results in a completely new area of the marketplace, and opens up opportunities for sellers and customers alike. One example is the recent explosion of interest in SolidWorks models. SolidWorks, a NURBS-based program, has been used by engineers for many years to design …