How Do I Get More SUBSCRIBERS?!

jonufele 2016-02-25 00:12:34 UTC #76

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marayekki15 2016-02-26 03:48:18 UTC #77

Hi, I'm actually asking the same question, I'm updating my comics but i can't seem to even attract some friends. How do i?

marayekki15 2016-02-26 03:53:24 UTC #78

I feel you bruh .__. i mean, I wonder how do they do it? Is it because of friends? Cuz i ain't got any yet on Tapastic...

kambreapratt 2016-02-26 13:00:03 UTC #79

Truth be told. We have a lot of our readers because 1. We've been doing it for a LONG time. 2. We paid for advertising 3 My husband works in marketing and knows how to get stuff out there. 4. I hope we tell a good story and people just like it.

As for making friends. I wish I had better advice for you and I was better at it too. I don't have a lot of friends either.

justieno 2016-02-26 20:27:56 UTC #80

I actually got the more views likes and everything else I've ever had on imgur http://imgur.com/gallery/8HfOpJ8 (110 upvotes) 10,000 views with 628 likes on facebook and 100 and something upvotes on 9gag all linked back to my tapastic site and... got a whole 30 views on tapastic out of it lol this game is tough

justieno 2016-02-26 20:29:55 UTC #81

that's all from this one comic alone, I really don't have a clue what's going on, mabye people just don't like tapastic links or are afraid to click them because they don't know what it is?

joannekwan 2016-02-26 20:32:08 UTC #82

I think it's because your series is more suited to those sites because it's a gag-a-day.

justieno 2016-02-26 20:36:02 UTC #83

hmm, what do you think i should do about the whole driving traffic to tapastic thing? it's been tough

joannekwan 2016-02-26 20:38:38 UTC #84

Hm, aside from the usual advertising, incentives are always nice, like if you post one or two strips on Tap ahead of the other sites.

justieno 2016-02-26 20:43:12 UTC #85

I'm trying to make tapastic my main site too so that's not a bad idea, I think I'll definately start doing that from now on! thanks for the advice!

PotooGryphon 2016-02-26 23:00:44 UTC #86

I think most new comers to Tapastic are turned off by the pop up login window that comes up when scrolling down a comic. Especially if they're visiting just to read one strip. Maybe consider making an official site for your comic, use that link on imgur and such, and provide a link back to your Tapastic series on your site. It's good to have an official site anyways.

edwarddippolito 2016-02-28 21:15:28 UTC #87

I know a way but you won't like it.

It involves a contract, your soul and a red dude with horns.

Sorry, there was such an abundance of great advice, I just went with being silly. I'll go away now.

camillabluejay 2016-03-01 00:36:49 UTC #88

Do you have any marketing advice for us, perhaps? I've been trying to research that kinda stuff online, but it's pretty overwhelming : O

kambreapratt 2016-03-01 01:17:48 UTC #89

We actually do have stuff up on our podcast. You can listen to some stuff here
There are so many comics starting every day. It's harder to be seen. I know we cover some marketing/advertising stuff on those.

What worked for us. 1. Advertising 2. Social Media 3. Consistent updates (last couple of years we have been hit or miss for pro work) 4. We got out to other media via press kits and press releases (my husband used to be a PR person at one job)

For us I know the key was advertising. It's harder now though because 1. More competition and 2. The lack of places to advertise on because they have taken down their boxes. you can still do it. Adwords works well (but can get $$)

johnmarksutton 2016-03-05 01:37:08 UTC #90

I wrote an article for the Webcomic Alliance website back in 2015 about how to expand your audience by doing guest comics and fan art. If you haven't checked out Webcomic Alliance, you really should. It's an excellent resource for up and coming webcomic artists and has a lot of good advice for noobs. Here's the link to my article:
http://webcomicalliance.com/featured-news/expanding-your-audience-with-guest-comics/

myimaginarypals 2016-03-09 22:14:31 UTC #91

How do you join groups?

kambreapratt 2016-03-09 22:18:04 UTC #92

There are all kinds of groups you can join on Facebook, Google +, etc

lyon 2016-03-11 03:27:52 UTC #93

Follow other comics, like other comics, comment on other comics. Other creators are usually appreciative of the engagement, especially if they're smaller too, so they'll usually check out who has been checking them out. Participating in the community in general can't hurt. Remember that the more you update, the more you will appear on the "Fresh" page. Keep updating, and keep it consistent, and it will happen

jordanthelass 2016-03-12 00:28:34 UTC #94

Lately I've notice that I've been losing subscribers here and there. Although it hurts .. x_x I still love making my comics. But I guess people like to troll like that.

yaoi 2016-03-12 05:27:16 UTC #95

I totally agree with everything you said...I noticed this trend of your description regarding staff picking as well because it is just so strong.....I remember they used to have "New and Hot" section on the front page but it's gone now..that section seemed a bit more fair in terms of getting everyone a more equivalent chance of exposure rather than having everything dependent on luck and the staffs' taste.....orz