hey thanks for the fyi
awesome to see that
Everyone pretty much gave some pretty awesome advice. definitely want to add though is don't let the amount of years it takes daunt you from wanting to get out whatever it is out of your webcomic. I think definitely writing down small goals you've done for your comic would help out a lot. regardless if its just simply updating. because at the end of the year you could look back and reflect on it. ( do this with subscrbers too if you want to) if you'd like to it every month. almost like keeping a sort of database i guess. it might sound complicated, but I think it could work especially since it can be really hard to see where you stand and when it feels like no one is reading or paying any attention to your webcomic.
but regardless I think subscribers will always come. just very, very slowly. and that's where you'll have to be really, really patient. like everyone else said. keep grinding it out and pretty much just be awesome at what you do.:)
thank you...like you said, everyone has given some great advice...i've been doing comics for a little while....going to comic conventions trying to sell my printed goods...it's hard to sell comics at a comic show these days...i'm just trying to gain enough of a following that when i'm at a comic con, maybe there's a chance that someone is there that knows who i am....other than the other artists...i got a little spoiled with drawling moments...pretty much the first couple months i did it got a lot of subs and views...and then it kindof tapered off....i started out with one a week because i knew i could do it....then i bumped it up to 2...now i'm doing 3...with some success...i noticed when i did INKtober in Oct and i was posting everyday, i got alot of eyeballs...i'm just too busy to do daily...as much as i want to...this forum has really sparked something though....i'm feeling very inspired....
so off to the drawing board...
TO COMICS!
17 days later
I've been working really hard on Hall of Heroes (my comic)33, and yet it only has 2 subscibers. I don't know how to get more, even though I always ask for reads.
PLEASE HELP!!!
Well, it´s complicated, but not imposssible, keep drawing. Try to comment other people works, make fanarts to make you known, have a deviantart, suscribe your work to groups... be patient!
I know how hard can this be sometimes dude. I´ll take a watch your and make some comments, keep it up.
Don't just be a creator be a reader as well. Make sure you participate in the forums and other social media sites, makes sure your comic is linked in your profile in the forums and other sites. It takes time, your comic hasn't been up for a month yet. Worry about making a good comic instead of getting more subscribers, don't forget to advertise in appropriate places.
I don't have many followers on Twitter, but I do notice that it effects the views somewhat when I post there. Sharing on Facebook can also help more people find your comic. Tumblr is somewhat of a mystery to me, as nobody seems to notice my posts over there. Needs some time probably.
Now I am very new to this Tapastic site, but the experience I have from other sites is that you can have long quiet periods and then a sudden jump in views or subscribers, simply because your stuff gets shared by the right people at the right time.
But, as others have said already, advertise and be a part of the community. Good luck!
Honestly, keep working, be patient, and be friendly. I myself don't have many subscribers and feel a bit down at times (I actually feel below many others on this site). Reaching out an commenting on others might help you or at least tell people you exist. Honestly, the subscribers will rise when your not paying attention, or even care as much.
Really, enjoy other parts of your life, keep working, and be patient. You do this because it's fun, not for profit (though that would be nice). Also you could try finding groups of people on other sites that might enjoy it and link it back here.
This is so true! Often the comics that we find the funniest tend to be the least popular, and sometimes the ones we find kind of meh turn out to be really popular. It's a tossup sometimes!
Since this is a topic that's been on a lot of people's mind lately, I'm pinning this topic for people to quickly find it.
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There's also a great thread post about building a social media presence with no budget that @AffectedMind recommends checking out (I second this advice too)
hey you guys, I was just wondering if you guys had any tips for promoting your tapastic page specifically, I've been on here a longish time and I haven't really found any good ways to get views over here, which is weird because on other sites, I'm doing really well just wanted to know if that normal on here or what's the dealio
This is going to sound like crap.
- Build a better comic
- Connect to your audience
- Fill your archive
Eagle
(Rinse and repeat)
One thing you should do that you didn't in your initial post is make your comic easy for people to find.
I noticed you didn't have any links to you work for me to click on. Don't be overly aggressive about it if it isn't the right place or time but don't make more work for people to find it. EX: in @shazzbaa's post she mentioned she when digging around the forums to find you work. Kudos to her for going the extra mile to help you (and then sharing the link for other readers) out but not everyone is going to be that motivated.
The best thing to do is just hyperlink the appropriate part of you comment so interested parties can click away and find your work. I always do this when I refer to my comic9 as an example. 
I'd say it's all about two words: persistence and consistence.
Don't get down when you're not immediately popular, and try to be consistent with your releases. That's probably the most important thing. After that, it's all about quality, and that will always be an ongoing assessment.
Best of luck, and much love.
LT
I'm gonna implement some of these strategies too of course. But I also wanted to suggest taking a moment to appreciate the subscribers you do have and the benefits of having a small number. I have 8 on my main comic so it's still feasible to keep up with their creations. Plus I can thank every one of them individually, and hopefully do fan art for their comics when I reach 10.
Hang in there. The audience for webcomics definitely takes time to build up. It took a couple of years for me but I heard after 6 months of consistent update you should see improvement.
My personal advice is to read and comment on series from other creators starting up. Feedback is always nice and usually goes both ways.
I even picked up at random "neighbor" comics in the fresh section and post a comment, say hello...
Also check this out for more infos:
