Frequently Asked Questions
We currently have no Frequently Asked Quesions so I've made up the ones below. This is very much a work in progress.
As the site is in beta, there are many questions that may arise, please don't hesitate to ask.
Member FAQs
Q: How do I download a Wallpaper?
A: In order to download, you must do the following:
- Register to be a member
- Once this is done, you may download all free wallpapers
- You may add funds via paypal to purchase wallpapers
- You may redeem coupons to download wallpapers
Q: How much do wallpapers cost?
A: Webcomic Wallpapers offers a number of packages for purchasing credits. They range from $6.50 for 500c to $21.00 for 2000c; meaning a little over $1 per wallpaper. This price may change depending on operating costs.
In addition, there are free wallpapers and promotional coupons that can allow you to download free wallpapers.
In addition, there are free wallpapers and promotional coupons that can allow you to download free wallpapers.
Q: Can I purchase a free wallpaper as a way to donate money to the creator?
A: Ok, no one actually asked this, but the answer is yes. If you're feeling generous, you can purchase a wallpaper that is marked as free. The creator will earn commission as normal when this is done.
Artist FAQs
Q: How much do you payout per sale?
A: Our current default commision paid to artists is $0.75 for each wallpaper sold. The commission rate can increase based on a number of factors, however.
Q: Do I earn a commission when members download a free wallpaper?
A: No. HOWEVER, members do have th option of purchasing free wallpapers as way of donating.
Q: Do I earn a commission when a customer uses a coupon?
A: No. We currently don't have a commission generating coupon option. Giving coupons is a way to give fans FREE wallpapers.
Q: When do we get paid?
A: Payments are issued the first of every month. Any artist who has accumulated $25 or more in commission by this time will receive a payment via paypal.
Q: How do I upload Wallpapers?
A: After you've been approved as a seller, you'll need to create a zip file contain jpeg files for all the required resolution sizes. The file names will be formated as: 1024x768.jpg, 1280x960.jpg, etc.
We offer two zips: All wallpaper sizes and mandatory wallpaper sizes only. Once the zip is formatted, you'll need to go to the seller dashboard and select the upload wallpapers option. Follow the instructions there.
Q: Do I need to include all files sizes?
A: Yes. It was a choice that the one time requirement of the artist including all files sizes was worth it, if it meant the visitors could be guaranteed to find the size they wanted everytime they looked of a wallpaper.
Q: What are the wallpaper sizes do I need to include?
A: Currently they are:
- 1024x768
- 1280x800
- 1280x960
- 1440x1080*
- 1600x1200
- 1680x1050
- 1920x1080*
- 1920x1200
- 1920x1440*
- 320x480*
- 480x272*
* Optional Wallpapers
Download: All wallpaper sizes and mandatory wallpaper sizes only
