Gaining subs but losing views?

[69Michi]

Anyone have anything to chime in about how to keep active readers actually active?

The one perk that I can think about of keeping up with an on-going series is that you can communicate with the author/join event that only happens at that specific time as the series go along. I found being active and talk to the readers on a daily basis helps a lot. Maybe also have some side contest/event going on. Like holding a raffle, open up Q&A, etcetc. I tend to binge read a series if the author does not actively communicate with their readers or do anything special and just post the comic when the update time comes.

Oh, also I tend to binge read a series if the author updates page by page 😂 Could that be the case with yours comic, I wonder...?

[elixiadragmire]

OR perhaps further grouping of episodes into bigger episodes?

I've been doing that for a while now. Not sure if it helps but it stops the archive crashing some longer series have.

[deceriacomics]

Sorry that wasn't clear XD I think I'll edit the first post because that's a very likely misunderstanding.

I think there IS something we can do about it, but we just don't know what that is...! like @scythe said, no one's cracked the code. Even those who've pulled it off are not able to pinpoint exactly how it happened, or how it can be reproduced reliably...

Ah ok, now that you've edited the post it's much clearer what you're actually asking now haha. Unfortunately, I don't have any new advice for how to bring back/maintain readers other than stuff that's already been mentioned!

[deceriacomics]

Like holding a raffle, open up Q&A, etcetc. I tend to binge read a series if the author does not actively communicate with their readers or do anything special and just post the comic when the update time comes.

This is true. I have definitely noticed there is much more reader activity when a series does regular Q&A comics or contests where the winner gets their portrait drawn or whatever. It seems more common with standalone comics, but I'm sure any comic could benefit from extra creator involvement like this.

It's like you really do have to go above and beyond or people will lose interest and move onto the next thing.

[infectedbloodcomics]

What about asking directly your readers?

[elixiadragmire]

I actually had a thought. I believe the view count only counts 1 view per account (to counter false views and bots) but what if it not counting non-account views? Like people who are subbed, get the email, go to the site or click the link, don't log in and read and are never registered?

its a thought