Starting Patreon - luck or matter of time?

[VermillionWorks]

I don't think it would bother anyone as long as it's just occasionally.
Also, I recommend not watching your sub numbers too closely. I personally never look at that them, that would drive me crazy. XD

[AffectedMind]

You know I don't want to throw wall of text that says: I have Patreon blah blah, this is what you get for support blah blah blah. I would want to do it in more friendly way, like a mini comics that not only tells I have patreon but also explains how it works and why : D
And as I mentioned I have this little banner and I know for sure people always see it, but none really even followed me on Patreon xd

Also, I recommend not watching your sub numbers too closely. I personally never look at that them, that would drive me crazy.

I just watch them when I'm making post about Patreon XD It's so silly, I always imagine this people in front of their screen: What? I need to pay for something? UNSUBSCRIBED! I don't like the story anymore.

[joannekwan]

I've added a little announcement at the end of the first episodes of this month, but I'm not going to repeat them since I feel they would become annoying after a while. I think I'll just add a little Patreon logo to my series banners after the Support Program completely shuts down. I'd rather advertise on my tumblr and reblog an announcement post every month or so.

[AffectedMind]

but I'm not going to repeat them since I feel they would become annoying after a while

Nah, many people do the same and none really pay attention that much, I would say this tiny banners are the most "safe" way to advertise your Patreon. And I think other safe way is tiny mini comedy comics. To show people Patreon is not only a place that gives you money, but gives you more opportunity to make your comics. Who wouldn't want it to be your job? Making comics is my whole lifu! \ovo/

[nobody]

Also I hear having a video helps oodles, instead of just a static image.

Do you mean using a video to present yourself and what you do on Patreon to make people subscribe is better than having just text and images describe it? Or did you mean it helps to sometimes add content that is video based, like...I don't know, speed painting process or something?

I'm not in the process of starting a Patreon right now, but I'm thinking that I might want to later when I start working on bigger comic projects, so I'm trying to take notes on what methods will give the best results. Any information helps!

[hannahmcgill]

A video to present yourself and your project is what I mean. Something that explains where the funds go, at least.

Any kind of content helps too, people like seeing activity.