If you’re here, you probably have a lot of questions concerning the new site, the domain name switch, etc. So, without further ado, let me explain.

1. Why pcweenies.net?

Ans: This was a tough decision, but ultimately guided by two dominant factors:

a) the inherent limitations of the old site design

b) the need for a clean break from the past

Don’t worry – pcweenies.org won’t be going anywhere. It’s now rebranded as PC Weenies Classic. The flexibility that the Comicpress / Wordpress combo affords, along with the direction and scope of comics I plan to tackle in pcweenies.net made the decision to start over with a new domain name inevitable. For instance, I want to be able to tackle a few multi-panel comics from time to time. The new site has a structure that will make it easier for me to post such comics without the limitations that held back the previous site. The new site will also let me present single panel comics in a larger size as well.

2. Why Comicpress / Wordpress? Why didn’t you develop a custom site design like pcweenies.org?

Ans: Comicpress is a wonderful app written by Tyler Martin. It runs on-top of a standard Wordpress install. The Comicpress / Wordpress combo makes it really easy for me to have full control over the structure and presentation of my site. The new site foundation is stable, fast, and very easy to update and maintain. I first dabbled with CP/WP over at Uncubed, back in August. I liked the power, ease of use and flexibility of Comicpress so much that it was only a matter of time before I implemented it for The PC Weenies.

3. What does the new site have that the old one doesn’t? What features have been removed in the transition over to the new site?

Ans: For starters, linking to direct comics is now a piece of cake. Tagging comics to various social networks has also been implemented. The new site offers a more robust method of dealing with comment spam than its predecessor which I really like as well. Using the WP/CP combo made it easy to integrate custom ads – ads which will help provide some income to offset operational expsenses.

What’s gone is the ability to e-mail a ‘toon to a friend. This will probably upset a few people. If I find an adequate plug-in that will give me that functionality, I may integrate that feature back into the site. I’ve also jettisoned the community forum / message board (at least for a while).

4. Will you still draw single panel comics?

Ans: Yes. Single panel comics are still plenty of fun for me to create, so I don’t anticipate abandoning that format anytime soon. But I also want to tackle multi-panel comics as well, and the new site structure will make it easier for me to publish in that format.

5. What is the RANDOM NERDS COMICS GROUP? Can I join?

Ans: RNCG is basically an umbrella group for my two webcomics, The PC Weenies and Uncubed. I didn’t plan it as a webcomic collective or anything like that, but if you’re interested in something like that, drop me a note. I can’t promise anything.

6. What does v2 stand for in the logo header?

Ans: Version 2.0 – it represents two things: the new direction for the PCW comics and the new website overhaul.

7. Will you do a link exchange with my website?

Ans: I’ve specifically avoided adding a links page to this website, because – how can I say this without being a cranky webcartoonist curmudgeon? – it’s so 1990’s. I’m always receptive to hearing about other sites and such, and if I feel so compelled I will do a write-up in my blog – but know that I’m under no obligation to do so. The best way for you to get your message across to my readers is to purchase some ads on my site.

8. Whither the PC Weenies Toon Mailer?

Ans: Nope. The toon mailer is here to stay. If you’d like to be on the e-mail list, use the Contact Form to get in touch with me.

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So hopefully the reasons for moving to pcweenies.net are a little clearer now. That said, please drop me some feedback on the site re-design. I’m always receptive to hearing about new ideas or other ways I can improve the site. Oh, and if you’re reading via RSS, don’t forget to update your feed.

Stay ‘tooned,

-Krishna

Sketch for Jan 08 wallpaper

Originally uploaded by kms007

Here’s the sketch behind one of the desktop wallpapers I created in the Goodies section for this month. All my comics and art appear in a very rough form when I’m penciling. All the clean-up work is done digitally. Each sketch is scanned into the computer and digitally inked using Corel Painter.

This morning I mailed out my beloved Pismo laptop. Purchased in January 2001, the Pismo gave me 5 years of solid service. It was the very first Mac I installed Mac OS X on (10.1) back in the day. It was also the first laptop I used when chatting with Aarti across the Internet, back before we got married. Sentimentalities aside, I’m glad the Pismo is going to find a good home with its new owner.

This year I’m planning to save up for a 24″ iMac.

That’s right, an iMac.

I think that the current generation iMacs are more than capable enough to handle my artistic endeavors. Stacked up against my Dual 2GHz g5, I’m sure the new iMac will definitely be a step up. (iMac readers, please chime in!)

How do I plan to make this new iMac a reality? Glad you asked.

In the near future, I plan on selling some original PC Weenies art. Some of it will be pencil sketches, others will be inked (traditionally). I’m also planning to sell prints of PC Weenies comic strips (anything in the archives is up for grabs). If you’re interested in buying a signed 8″ x 10″ print of any of the single panel comics, I’m selling prints for $10 a pop.

Then there’s the Guest-Star Service – which starts at $20 – the perfect unique gift custom crafted for your friends and loved ones. There’s also the Site Sponsors page. For as little as $70 , you can sponsor the site for 6 months and have a link to your company on pcweenies.net. For $120, you can have the whole year ($10 a month).

I couldn’t have come this far without the tremendous support I’ve received from readers over the years. Thank you for helping make my cartoonist dreams a reality!

-Krishna

I’ve been getting several inquiries regarding folks who would like to purchase a print of Wednesday’s PCW toon on “How NOT to Convert a Friend to Linux“. Prints are $10, signed, centered and in color on an 8.5″ x 11″ sheet of quality card stock. Perfect for framing!

If you’re interested in purchasing a print simply click on the Paypal icon below. Thanks for your support!

The first week of the quarter kicked off for me this Wednesday. It was a hectic week, filled with all the usual introductory banter that first weeks in classes usually entail.

The weekend’s going to be fast and furious – more freelance illustration work has plopped into my lap, and of course – I have toons to draw for both PCW and Uncubed.

On my way home I stopped by CompUSA – they’ve been going out of business for the last three weeks. I trolled the aisles for good deals, but didn’t find anything too exciting. There was a 30″ Apple Cinema Display for $1500, new in the box, but even at that price, it was a bit out of my price range.

Are you a new reader to the PCW? If so, what do you think? Following the PCW for years? What are your thoughts? Sound off in the comments below.

-Krishna

2008 has started off with a bang – There are some really exciting projects and announcements I’ve been dying to share with all you guys and gals, that I can’t quite talk about just yet.

What I can say is that I’ll be featured in an upcoming Gigcast podcast , discussing how Wordpress/Comicpress worked out for me. We recorded it last night, and hosts JT Shea and Scott both informed me that it should be up for a listen on Wednesday.

A new Uncubed rears its head (no pun intended) today. The saga of our baby’s birth continues, as I shift back to the standard black-n-white format.

In site related news, below each post and comic, you should now see a “Share This” text and icon. This little gem of a Wordpress plugin will let you conveniently tag a comic to any of several social networks. It will also let you e-mail any of the posts and comics on the site. Translation: The PC Weenies e-cards are back! Use ‘em well and spread the word about the PC Weenies.

-Krishna

I noticed that the site is taking longer to load than normal this morning, and I can only surmise that it has something to do with Lunarpage’s recent server upgrades. By the time you read this, I’m hoping the gremlins clogging their servers would have been exorcised. Thanks for your patience!

-Krishna

I made a tweak to the latest strip. The characters should hopefully now ‘pop’ more in this updated version.

-Krishna

Nudging ever upward on the WX-o-meter, the thermometer has moved up another $20 this week, thanks in large to my Project Wonderful ad sponsors. I’m looking for more guest-stars or sponsors to help me reach my goal of purchasing a new Wacom Cintiq 12WX. As always, thanks for your support!

New Uncubed posted this morning – check it!

-Krishna

This morning I received two new guest-star commission requests, which I’ll begin working on this weekend for impending release. As a way of showing my sincere thanks and gratitude, all PCW guest-stars will be honored on the new Featured Guest-Stars section of the site, joining our esteemed first guest-star of 2008, Victor Cajiao.

Thanks for your support!

-Krishna