@AffectedMind -
Will the app version generate ad revenue or for now it's something impossible to do?
The app will generate ad revenue but right now that ad revenue will primarily be used as a way for readers to earn Keys or Coins.
As for regular users the only source of income from the site will be ad revenue and outside Patreon and such?
Regular users will still have both of those options. In addition, regular users with complete stories can contact us at submissions@tapasmedia.co to start a conversation about whether or not their work would be appropriate for the key program.
Will there be any improvements regarding desktop version?
Right now all our development resources are focused on the Tapas mobile app. Once Tapas has launched successfully we will certainly be looking at all areas where we can improve.
Will there be a livestream discussing the changes like it was with the support program?
Absolutely! We don't have a date set just yet but it will most likely be around the middle of February.
And will you add the bloody notifications to mobile versions? XD
We are trying to get as many features into the new Tapas mobile app as possible. There will be notifications. However it is still uncertain what specific notifications there will be at launch.
@Marvin
Will the desktop version still be called Tapastic while the app will become Tapas ? Like Tapastic's little sister ?
Yep. The desktop will still be named Tapastic and the app will be called Tapas. And sure, a little sister is one way to think about it.
@vincentprendick
Are there any plans for the mobile preview option in the future or has it been long forgotten? I think it would be a nice feature to add in since the new audience is mainly coming through mobile, so having a preview of how it would look (since the resolution is often lowered) beforehand would be a good preparation.
It hasn't been forgotten, just a little lower on the to-do list until Tapas launches. Totally understand where you're coming from though.
Another thing I would love to see is more of a creator side of the app, meaning certain options that can allow us creators to see stats, pre-locked episodes that we uploaded, and of course, notifications. The mobile app does have a little bit of that, since we can have instant access to our comic with a push of a button, but it treats us like we're just a normal reader, rather than the creator like on the desktop version.
The admin tools for creators will remain on the web version. There will be new tools for certain but we don't have a complete list just yet.
@blop
Hi ! I was wondering if there will be upgrading on the app regarding posting comments, notifications, private messages, etc....
There will be changes to the app regarding all of those things and we plan on bringing the community the best versions we can for our launch.
Also the question have already been asked but will you do a livestream soon?
Our next livestream will probably be somewhere around the middle of February
@L4213
i just have to ask, will the website be getting any attention too now that tapas is seeming to become the front end of tapastic?
Tapastic will continue to get attention on an as needed basis until Tapas successfully launches. Then it will be all about driving Tapastic and Tapas to be the best they can be with the resources we have. If Tapas proves to be a huge success that will only help Tapastic as we'll have the resources to do everything mentioned in this thread and then some.