What will happen if I will not re-order keywords

[RanDembo]

There is a known issue that in lightroom keywords are ordered alphabetically.

Also, adobe stock interface does not enable editing keywords for multiple images

I have a catalog in lightroom. Relevant keywords are already defined there.

Bridge or other tools are irrelevant - its already managed in lightroom (and lightroom is a powerful catalog management tool).

Ordering keywords for images one by one does not seem be be a reasonable option - its huge number of images.

Since the relevant keywords are defined, What will happen if I will leave the order as is (alphabetical)?

Will the image still be found by buyers? How important is the ordering?

This issue does not occur by other agencies.

[MatHayward · Accepted solution]

The level of importance of adding your keywords by order of relevance cannot be emphasized enough. It is critical. Without doing so you are severely limiting your potential for sales.

I recommend using Bridge to add your stock metadata as it keeps your keywords in the order you have added them.

-Mat

[RanDembo]

Thank you.

I already have a catalog in LR with stock metadata.

Its not possible to edit keywords order for multiple images in the submission page. Editing keywords one by one will be extremely time consuming.

[MatHayward]

It's worth the effort in my opinion.