In order to make sure images uploaded via FTP get to your profile as quickly as possible, they bypass our manual moderation system where stars are applied to images on an individual basis.
We know we have stunning images coming through via FTP server, so to ensure photographers using FTP receive the same ‘star' benefits as other photographers, our search recognises FTP images and automatically gives them a boost! This ensures that images uploaded via FTP will appear high in search returns.