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How
do I submit my comic to OnlineComics.net?
To submit
your comic to OnlineComics.net, all you have to do is sign
up for a FREE OnlineComics.net account, then submit
your comic.
Note:
You should only submit your own comics, not someone else's. If you really
want to see a specific comic added to the directory, consider emailing
the creator/publisher of the comic and let them know about OnlineComics.net.
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Does
it cost anything to submit my comic?
It doesn't
cost anything to have your comic listed on OnlineComics.net. However,
if you're interested in promoting your comic, you can become
a sponsor for just
$6 US per comic / per week.
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Does
my comic have to be on a Web site before I can submit it?
Technically,
yes. When visitors to OnlineComics.net click on your comic listing,
they will be forwarded to the URL (Web site address) you provide. For
this reason, your comic must be available to read or download through
a Web site.
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Will
you host my comic?
OnlineComics.net
does not provide Web hosting at this time. If you're looking for a place
to host your comic, visit ComicGenesis,
or SmackJeeves.
Both services are free.
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What
types of comics are allowed in the directory? Are there any restrictions?
Please
do not submit the following...
- A comic
you are not affiliated with.
- An online
preview of a print comic.
- A comic
that is "coming soon".
- A comic
with fewer than 10 pages/strips available to read. Exceptions may
be made for completed stories that are shorter than 10 pages.
- A comic
containing highly offensive content (i.e. pornography or blatant racism).
Mature subject mater is acceptable.
How
can I reduce my comic's thumbnail to 8K or less?
Either of the following services will reduce the size of your thumbnail...
If you have access
to Photoshop, use the File > Save for Web command
to optimize your image. If you still can't get your image down to size, contact us for assistance.
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How
do I edit my comic listing?
Just login
to your account, click on My Account, then
Manage My Comics. Click on the  icon to edit your listing info.
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Why
can't I edit the title of my comic?
We prefer
to give comic creators as much freedom as possible when it comes to
their listings. However, to avoid manipulation of the listings, we do
not allow creators to change the title of their comic once it's been
submitted.
If you
really need to update your comic's title, please contact
us and we will update it manually.
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How
do I add a 3 page preview of my comic? How do I edit my existing 3 page
preview?
Just login
to your account, click on My Account, then
Manage My Comics. Click on the  icon to upload a 3 page preview.
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How
is my comic's popularity determined?
There are
four variables that figure into your comic's popularity score. Each
variable accounts for exactly 25% of your comic's final score. The variables
are...
- Total
fans - This is the number of members who have
added your comic to their favorites page.
- Fans within 30 days
- This is the number of members who have added your comic to their
favorites page within the past 30 days.
- Total
praise - This is the number of unique members who have praised
your comic. Multiple praise by the same member is not counted.
- Praise within 30 days
- This is the number of members who have praised your comic within the past 30 days.
Why not
use JUST total fans and total praise to score popularity?
Because such a method would pretty much exclude new comics from ever
breaking into the popular section. By figuring fans within 30 days
and praise within 30 days into the equation, it allows new comics
to compete with the older entrenched comics.
Why aren't
hits and hits-per-month counted? Because in order
to judge whether or not you like a comic, you first have visit its Web
site. So while hits and hit-per-month probably do in many cases represent
a comic's popularity, the accuracy and impact of those numbers are in
question.
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How
do I get my comic listed in the Popular comics section?
Comics
with a popularity score in the top 5% make it into the popular section.
The best way to increase your comic's popularity is to link your site to your comic's custom support page. From this page, your readers
can 1). add your comic to their favorites page, and 2). praise it in the Member
Comments section.
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Can
I sell my comics on OnlineComics.net?
Not at
this time.
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Can
I advertise my comic on OnlineComics.net?
Yes. Read
about our current advertising oportunities
to see what will work best for you.
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How
do I link to OnlineComics.net? Do you have any pre-made banners?
Just visit
the link us page.
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What
are Comic Updates?
When you publish new pages or strips of your comic to your Web site, you should post an update  here at OnlineComics.net to let our users know it's time to re-visit your site. We will NOT post your actual comic on OnlineComics.net, just a message describing your update.
Comic updates can be posted manually or automatically.
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Can I post my comic updates manually?
Yes. Just go to My Account, then click on Post Update.
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Can I post my comic updates automatically?
Yes. Visit the Auto-Updates section to select the method that works best for you.
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How do I post to my comic's built-in forum topic?
Every comic listed in the directory has a built-in topic in the Comic Comments, Feedback, and Discussion forum. All comments and requests for feedback about your comic should be posted to this topic.
If you're having trouble finding your comic's built-in topic, simply follow these steps...
- Visit your member details page.
- Click on Comics by Member.
- Click on the
 icon for your comic. This will take you to your comic's built-in topic.
- Click on any of the
 icons on the page, or on the Post to THIS Topic link at the bottom of the page.
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