Some times my cakes get lots of views and then some don't get very many views at all. I don't get many comments at all and even fewer favs.... Am I uploading at bad times or are they just not worth viewing or commenting? My army tank and Lightning McQueen cakes were my favs and barely even got noticed. It was discouraging.

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I really thought this one would be a hit, but it doesn't even have one favorite. I feel like that happens just about every time I make a cake that I think are good, that the people I make them for just rave about and then I post them on here and just nothing. It saddens me : (

Here's my latest:

http://cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=gallery&file=displayimage&pid=1484053

It got 30 views, 1 comment and 1 fav, but I was hoping for a little more attention.

TFL!

In keeping with the spirit of this thread, I have another, similar question. I have only a couple cakes in my gallery. One is a largemouth bass which I have in the wedding cake folder, simply because it was their wedding cake. Should I keep it there for best viewing or switch it to another folder? Also, do cakes generally get more viewings when they are in the contest folders or should I put a cake back into the wedding folder, or another folder if it applies? I've been struggling trying to figure this out because I too get disheartened over the lack of comments, etc. I think it's what keeps me from putting more photos in my gallery.

I honestly don't think it makes a huge difference what gallery you put it in, but what does make a difference is your use of keywords. Use LOTS of keywords, that way more people will see your cake if they search for that specific keyword.

HTH!

Thank you both for that advice. I'll go in and check to see what I have in that regard, and see how I can use more and/or better keywords.

I have posted several cakes on here and only get one or two comments also. My skill is not the greatest but it is acceptable. I try to post on someones cake everytime I sign on here and if i put someones cake in my faves I have started posting something each time. I fugure if it is noce enough for me to save I should at least post a comment. I did not do this at first but then saw how many dont get comments unless you are wildly popular.

Here are my latest:

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http://www.cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=gallery&file=displayimage&pid=1519381

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I thought the key for people seeing new cakes was them being able to see them in the newly posted cakes photos. Last night I noticed the very same cakes were there for several hours. Perfect , so I posted my turkey cake figuring it might get some exposure and I could see if that made a difference. I guess others had the same idea because my photo was off the page within just a couple minutes...... lol

I have noticed cakes for more than a few days in the "Most Recent Photos" section. I know that allot of work goes into creating this great website and I am very appreciative, but I must be honest that this newer system of viewing new cakes or most popular cakes does not seem to be working. Allot of cakes are being missed and overlooked. Not sure why.

Here's one of mine which wasn't perfect...but I am pretty proud of it none-the-less. It has several views and a couple comments but no favs...tfl
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The best way to see the latest photos is to go to Galleries and then click on Last Uploads. By going this route, you'll see pages and pages of the latest pics that have been loaded. Much better way to see the latest pics!

Just as an FYI... recently Jackie and Heath did away with Gallery Supporters simply because it was not being utilized the way they had envisioned in the beginning. At the time it was taken off as an option, there were well over a thousand pictures being loaded daily and only a handful of people going into the archives trying to comment on (usually) over 40 pages of uncommented cakes. Mathematically, there is just no each picture will get commented on or even noticed. Unfortunately, some of the most unappreciated cakes are often some of the best. I have found that if I bypass the home page and go into the recent uploads, I have a better view of the many days cakes that have been uploaded and a better opportunity to comment on the ones that might have slipped through the cracks.

I really don't think it's a popularity contest... there is no way to identify whose cake is in the thumbnail on the home page. It's simply a matter of something about the cake attracting the attention of a viewer.

These are 2 of my favorite cakes so far. One of them only got 2 comments and the other got none...:-/. I know they aren't perfect, but to have only been making cakes for about 2 months I was really proud of them....


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I a posting a pic that I am proud of.There is very little views and only 3 comments.Do I take offense?NO!Why would you?I know my cakes aren't that great but my friends and family love them.That's all that matters to me!

These cakes have been veiwed but dont get comments. I worked real hard on them and just love them.

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Thanks for looking. I love this site. I have learned so much from here.

All 4 cakes are very nice, but the 2nd one particularly caught my eye. It is very realistic looking. Nice job.

Thanks cownsj. I love your cowboy hat. that looked great

Thank you very much. I've done a couple of them now. The "wood" board underneath it is painted fondant. (I just added that photo in with the cowboy hat photo)

I hardly ever get comments on my cakes, that's ok. They're getting a lot of views and I know they don't suck(they're not pro level either & that's ok too). I'm happy just having them out there, getting advise and trying to help others, I mean isn't that what we're all here for?

Sometimes you just don't know what will catch someone's eye. Though not my most difficult cake, (my spider cake took that "honor"), the one that I am most proud of got little notice. I used many different techniques and spent many hours in mental designing and it hardly caused a blip. Then a silly plate of gum paste houseflies got all kinds of attention. So, go figure.

I know that I do love this site and glean many helpful tips from all of you and am always ready to share whatever knowledge I have. That is what this site is for; the comments are just "icing on the cake". (Hoo boy, is that ever an appropriate cliche!)

Here is my duck: (I don't know if I have attached this correctly. Not very computer literate.)

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I had taken a lot of time and effort doing these and I got really good feedback from my friends and family, but they didn't get as much attention here as I thought they would So here's my 2nd try...

Dog sitting up cake: http://cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=gallery&file=displayimage&pid=1380547

Homer on a giant donut cake: http://cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=gallery&file=displayimage&pid=1442315

Hand-painted fairy cake: http://cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=gallery&file=displayimage&pid=1516727

My 1st wedding cake, for my dad's wedding: http://cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=gallery&file=displayimage&pid=1529155

Here's one of mine. My first purse cake. Not one comment yet .. but that's OK because I love it! Not necessarily the best cake I've seen or done, but I love it because it was a lot of fun to make and the birthday girl it was meant for completely flipped over it. My sister said she had tears in her eyes she loved it so much. THAT made my day!

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I don't get lots of comments either, but, where I live I am the new "thing". I don't have a facebook page but one of my friends has posted everyone of my pics on her facebook page and I'm getting calls left and right. I had a lady call me and tell me that she had a friend that saw my cakes on facebook and she just HAD to have some cupcakes made. (Those were the mummies.) I do this as a hobby and I like making a little money on the side for spending money. I don't like being too stressed about it though, it takes all of the fun out of it. So I'm limiting how many cakes I do in one week.
I am totally addicted to CC and I constantly check my phone for new emails saying I "have a comment left by _______" what fun!!!
I have noticed on mine and everyone else's pictures there's not as many comments left now as before the change.