Advertisting advice?

[Xerus]

I was wondering if there's a way I can advertise my Rebusquest website so I can get more readers. Can anyone please give me some tips on ways I can advertise?

 

[D'Snowth]

I wish I could help you out Cullen, I really do, but when it comes to advertising, I absolutely and epically fail miserably in that department: if anything, my advertising turned people away, rather than draw people in... often times, advertising is looked down upon, and is seen as "shameless".

The best thing you can do, at the moment, is have friends spread the word around... I've actually added your Kermit reference to Muppet Wiki's "Minor Comic Mentions" page, but there's really not much else I can tell you.

Things like this take time... I got more of a response than I thought I would to all those old Steve D'Monster videos on YouTube, and I didn't advertise them hardly at all.

 

[Xerus]

Thanks for the advice, Snowthy. My friend told me that the reason her DVD series didn't sell was because she didn't spend enough on advertising and she thinks I should find ways to advertise my webcomics, that way they can be well known.

But thank you for mentioning Rebusquest in the Muppet Wiki page. I looked into the minor comic mentions page and I can't seem to find it though.

Thank you Snowthy for being a loyal reader to my webcomics and I'll have another cartoon posted very shortly.

 

[CensoredAlso]

I wish I could help you out Cullen, I really do, but when it comes to advertising, I absolutely and epically fail miserably in that department: if anything, my advertising turned people away, rather than draw people in... often times, advertising is looked down upon, and is seen as "shameless".

Actually that's very true. You're right, sometimes people dismiss advertising your website as "shameless plugging." The key is to build a relationship with a Web community first, and then casually mention your website, people will be more likely to respond.

Not that is always works. If it doesn't you just have to brainstorm some more until you do find something that works.

 

[D'Snowth]

heralde speaks the sad, sad truth.

I mean, it's really frustrating... if you don't advertise, then people might not know about it, but then if you DO advertise, then people are going to see it as shameless plugging.

It's a two way street that doesn't take you to anywhere you want to go no matter which way you take.

 

[CensoredAlso]

I mean, it's really frustrating... if you don't advertise, then people might not know about it, but then if you DO advertise, then people are going to see it as shameless plugging.
It's a two way street that doesn't take you to anywhere you want to go no matter which way you take.

Well advertising is an industry in itself because it's a very complex process that takes a lot of time to formulate. So it's not unusual to have difficulty. It's all about trial and error, patience and a lot of research.

 

[Xerus]

I just wonder how the creators of the Homestar Runner website got their fame and publicity?

 

[D'Snowth]

And logic like that makes you wonder also, how do certain videos on YouTube of some of the most mundane things (like a guy freaking out at seeing a double rainbow) become such overnight sensations?

Of course, half of the time, those people pay YouTube to give them "premium accounts", which allow their videos to be featured on the homepage, where people will see them.

 

[CensoredAlso]

And logic like that makes you wonder also, how do certain videos on YouTube of some of the most mundane things (like a guy freaking out at seeing a double rainbow) become such overnight sensations?

Oh is THAT where that came from? Thank you, I've been wondering about this for ages. People are always quoting from that on other, completely unrelated videos I've seen, lolol.

Of course, half of the time, those people pay YouTube to give them "premium accounts", which allow their videos to be featured on the homepage, where people will see them.

True the really hardcore advertising can get expensive, hehe.

But really I would recommend just going around to websites that are similar to your theme, participate in discussions, become part of the group, and at some point politely mention your website.

 

[Xerus]

But really I would recommend just going around to websites that are similar to your theme, participate in discussions, become part of the group, and at some point politely mention your website.

Okay, I'll try that. I've already done that on sites like Facebook and the former Retroland and here on Muppet Central.