Best of Webcomics.com in 2010
Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at 5:00AM It's popular to do a wrap-up at the end of the year, looking at all of the highlights of the past twelve months. For Webcomics.com, there are too many to count. These stand out in my mind, but feel free to add your own in the Comments.
January
Webcomics.com annouces that it will become a subscription-only Web site. Over two-hundred comments are generated, most of which express outrage, and many of which predict the imminent failure of the site.
The first of many Hot Seat-style critique threads is started -- this one on banner ads.
Robert Khoo posts his first column.
Scott Kurtz holds an intervention for webcartoonists.
E-mail addresses for press releases.
Webcomics.com announces its first exclusive benefit: Discounted tables at C2E2.
February
Robert Khoo explains how to read a contract.
Random workshop: Punchline critique.
Glossary of contract terminology.
Dissecting the Bluewater Comics contract.
Opt-in RSS aggregator to allow members to follow other members' work
March
Dave Kellett on preserving original art.
How to permanently access Webpages after they've gone dead.
April
Finding the source of a Web traffic spike.
Another exclusive member benefit: 10%-off printing with Transcontinental.
What can you expect in your first year?
May
Member Diana Stoneman creates a work-around for foum avatars.
Washington Post announces its "Next Great Cartoonist" contest. A detailed analysis of its Terms and Conditions is offered at Webcomics.com. The Post alters its Terms and Conditions three days later.
Exclusive member benefit: Retractible banners.
Universal Press Syndicate's Aquisition Editor, John Glynn, offers his first contributing piece for the site, an in-depth discussion on improving your writing.
iPad / iBooks: How to submit your site.
June
Exclusive member benefit: Formz displays.
The benefits of Wibiya are discussed.
In a two-part series, Robert Khoo answers every last question asked to him by Webcomics.com members.
In another multi-part seies, Scott Kurtz fields members' questions.
Work-for-Hire contracts explained.
DrunkDuck acquired by WOWIO - and what it means.
Daily, color, long-form comics.
Scott Kurtz critiques volunteers' comics.
July
Merchant Services (Accepting credit cards on your site or at conventions).
The first of several Art 101 posts -- this one about body proportions.
August
Tipes on storing merchandise at home.
Collecting sales tax at conventions.
Member Jeff Zugale contributes a termendous piece titled: Cartoonists: Your Product is Worthless and I Can Prove It.
Mark Waid is (not) evil: The Harvey Awards and the ensuing debate
Do you really have a business plan?
September
Member Mary Cagle contributed an awe-inspiring coloring tutorial.
Webcomics.com opens a new forum for Critiques.
"What a waste of time..." (Dealing with criticism.)
Directory of volunteer lawyers for artists.
15%-off purchases at Blue Line Pro.
October
ISBNs -- everything you need to know.
Christmas Cards... the time is now.
Scanning and coloring lineart.
November
Instructions on making a PVC banner stand.
Using the subconscious to boost creativity.
"How come there aren't more full-time webcartoonists?"
December
The One-and-Only Membership Drive Post
Lay out your book in ten minutes flat
Net Neutrality: A few thoughts before the FCC ruling