@CronaJ

Hmmm... You have brought up some very good points. I'm kind of on the fence about this. Personally, as a creator who draws pages for print, I don't find any issue with page credits. And since I put more detail into single-panel pages, I don't think the number of panels matters. Generally speaking, the bigger the panel is, the better the art.

As a reader, however, I understand the inconvenience of paying for page credits when you really just want to read one comic. The page credit system encourages readers to read more comics on the site, as opposed to paying for one issue.

The one thing that seems to be an obvious drawback for me is that the current model employed means that having a scrolling format, or long pages of any kind, results in arguably less revenue per page. In this way, GC discourages any kind of scrolling format, which really sucks for anyone who prefers to draw webtoons instead of traditional comics.

@Nimloth Just a suggestion: can we have alternate names for the other language versions of our comics? (For example, for localization purposes, the Spanish version of my comic is named "Corazón de piedra.")

@Nimloth You mentioned that GlobalComix doesn't want to force creators to post exclusively here, but obviously, as you said, if there is an option to get paid for your work here, it's the better option to post it only on this site.

The main thing I was curious about is: how do you and the other GlobalComix staff intend on making readers choose GlobalComix over other sites?

I'm bringing this over from the Tapas forums. I had asked some questions of @Nimloth there, and I thought it would benefit for others to see his responses :)

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cronasonlyfriend:

I already started posting on GlobalComix, and I really like the way it works so far.

Nimloth wrote: Awesome! So happy to hear!

cronasonlyfriend:

In the future, is the intent for GlobalComix creators to be exclusive to GlobalComix? Especially keeping in mind the monetization structure. As of right now, the user-base is very small, so it is difficult for me to foresee myself only posting on GlobalComix.

Nimloth wrote: We will never force anyone to only publish on GlobalComix. Our goal is to make a platform so good, and with enough reader traction, that publishing on GC and monetizing becomes the obvious choice, not a forced one :)

cronasonlyfriend:

My eventual goal with my work was always to post exclusively to one company, whichever one has the best offer for me. The way GlobalComix is set up, it seems also to be looking for exclusivity with (premium?) creators, similar to the Tapas Premium series, or Webtoons' Featured series.

Nimloth wrote: Not sure what gives the impression of exclusivity? :) It's up to individual creators if they want to post in multiple places, however if posting free on other sites and using paid content program on GC, that might be counterproductive.

cronasonlyfriend:

Anyway, I am more interested in learning about business goals for the future of GlobalComix.

Nimloth wrote: Happy to answer those questions, but probably a better idea to ask that in the GC forums instead so it becomes visible to other creators that use our platform.

I third it. As a continuation of what @Delphonse said, as someone who works during the week, it is difficult to post at the proper time.

Hi @Delphonse and @ArushiRaj! I am also from Tapas (and Webtoon). Glad to see some creators moving over/expanding. :) 

Hello @chanYE, I am also originally from Tapas. I have high hopes for this portal, especially seeing the ability to have interactive comics. I would love to see the ability to attach music to chapters, though. That would make the experience so much better, don't you think? :)

Heyo!

I have a related question (more like issue). Basically, I already have my comic translated into Spanish, since I am bilingual, and I would like to post an official version—not a fan translation—in the language section, but the option is unavailable. Waiting for that option to be available. :)