Studio Queues Team · Last updated September 29, 2026
Understand the difference between a commission contract and terms of service, including their uses and why legal review is essential for artists and buyers.
Last updated: August 17, 2026 Purpose: Master reference for the Studio Queues content library. Explains the content strategy, documents every published post, and provides the cross-linking map so new and existing articles can be wired together correctly.
Studio Queues content is built on a hub-and-spoke SEO model. Broad pillar pages (hubs) target high-value head terms and rank for competitive queries, while focused spoke articles target specific long-tail queries and link up into their relevant hub. This concentrates topical authority, captures both broad and niche search demand, and gives readers a clear path from a specific question to the fuller guide.
The library has been built in waves:
Library size, stated accurately. Waves 1 through 4 total 128 articles. Separately, a 48-article batch on freelance business, creative workflow, getting paid, streaming, and client management was produced in June 2026 and also lives under /resources. The live /resources index paginates to 12 pages, roughly 140 articles, which is consistent with those two bodies of work combined. Any new topic has to clear both, not just the wave calendars.
Waves 1 through 3 answer how to run a commission business, what to charge, what commission types exist, and how buyers purchase. Almost nothing answers how an artist gets clients in the first place, and nothing addresses the AI-era trust questions buyers now raise before paying. The search results for that space are held by general-interest content farms writing for oil-painting and mural audiences, not the streamer and character-art niche this platform serves. Wave 4 targets that gap.
Across all content, Studio Queues is positioned as the solution each article points toward, not as an afterthought bolted onto a closing call to action. The angle differs by audience:
/artists browse page.The audience is working commission artists. Content is never neutral-to-positive on generative AI as a substitute for commissioned work, and never frames AI-generated images as a comparable option a buyer might reasonably pick instead of hiring an artist.
What this means in practice:
ai art commissions carry mixed intent and mostly pull people looking for generated images. That traffic does not convert and the article irritates the readers who do."0% platform fees active for as long as [their/your] premium subscription stays active" and "first 500 spots only."
Stripe processing fees are always disclosed as separate. The phrases "for life" and "forever" are never used.
These routes are verified live and are the correct link targets:
https://studioqueues.com/resources/{slug}https://studioqueues.com/resources/category/{category} (e.g. client-tips)https://studioqueues.com/artistshttps://studioqueues.com/registerhttps://studioqueues.com/premium/artist/pricing, /how-it-works, /features, /blog, /login, /privacy, /terms, /dmcaKnown issue: pagination is client-side. The /resources index renders its pagination in the browser, so fetching page 2 and beyond returns page 1. A complete live inventory cannot be assembled by crawling the index. Resolving this needs a sitemap.xml URL, a CSV export of published posts, or the Wave 1 calendar, which has never existed in the workspace. Until then, duplicate-topic checks and banned-language audits are estimates rather than verified coverage.
Artist profile route (confirmed live Aug 17, 2026). https://studioqueues.com/profile/{username}, example /profile/wingles. Verified live, renders logged out, and carries meta-robots: index, follow, noai, noimageai. Artist cards on /artists link straight to it.
The page renders a full commission menu: tiered offerings with prices, day estimates, per-month slot limits, intake question counts, and the milestone payment split shown per tier. Treat it as a linkable product surface in content, not just an account page.
Wave 1 slug convention (confirmed live). Wave 1 used short-form slugs, unlike the long title-derived slugs of Wave 2. Confirmed examples: commission-platforms-compared, commission-artist-tool-stack, red-flags-commission-clients, opening-closing-commissions.
Known issue: slug drift. Some internal links were written to slugs that differ from the actual published slug (the article exists but at a different URL, causing a 404). Any new cross-link should be checked against the live URL before publishing. See section 6.
These are the top of the hub-and-spoke structure. Every spoke should link up into its relevant hub, and the hubs link down into their spokes.
| # | Title | Focus Keyword | Slug | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1 | The Complete Guide to Running an Art Commission Business | art commission business | commission-business-guide | BB |
| H2 | The Complete Guide to Streaming Your Art Commissions | streaming art commissions | streaming-art-commissions-guide | BB |
| H3 | How to Commission an Artist: The Complete Buyer's Hub | how to commission art | how-to-commission-art-guide | BB |
| H4 | Art Commission Types and Prices: The Complete Directory | art commission prices | commission-types-guide | BB |
| H5 | How to Get Art Commissions: The Complete Guide to Finding Clients | how to get art commissions | how-to-get-art-commissions-guide | BB |
Hub roles:
| # | Title | Focus Keyword | Slug | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DnD Character Art Commissions: 2026 Price and Process Guide | dnd character commission cost | dnd-character-art-commissions | BB |
| 2 | Chibi Commissions: Prices, Styles, and What to Ask For | chibi commission price | chibi-commissions-prices-styles | BB |
| 3 | Couple and Ship Art Commissions: Pricing and Process | couple art commission | couple-and-ship-art-commissions | QW |
| 4 | OC Illustration Commissions: What Original Character Art Costs | oc commission price | oc-illustration-commissions | QW |
| 5 | Reference Sheet vs Character Sheet: What to Commission | reference sheet vs character sheet | reference-sheet-vs-character-sheet | FI |
| 6 | Bust vs Half-Body vs Full-Body: Commission Price Tiers Explained | commission size tiers | bust-half-body-full-body-commission-tiers | QW |
| 7 | Sticker Commissions: Telegram, Discord, and Physical | sticker commission | sticker-commissions-telegram-discord-physical | FI |
| 8 | Twitch Badge Commissions: Sub Badges and Bit Badges | twitch badge commission | twitch-badge-commissions-sub-bit-badges | FI |
| 9 | Anime-Style Portrait Commissions: Prices and Options | anime portrait commission | anime-style-portrait-commissions | QW |
| 10 | Album Art and Music Cover Commissions: A Pricing Guide | album art commission | album-art-music-cover-commissions | FI |
| 11 | Streamer Logo and Mascot Commissions: What They Cost | streamer logo commission | streamer-logo-mascot-commissions | FI |
| 12 | Custom Wallpaper and Phone Background Commissions | wallpaper commission | custom-wallpaper-phone-background-commissions | FI |
| 26 | Fanart Commissions: Copyright, Pricing, and What's Allowed | fanart commission | fanart-commissions-copyright-pricing | FI |
| 27 | Group and Party Portrait Commissions (TTRPG and Friends) | group portrait commission | group-party-portrait-commissions | FI |
| 28 | Custom Discord Server Art: Banners, Icons, Emojis | discord server art commission | custom-discord-server-art | FI |
| 29 | Headshot vs Icon vs PFP Commissions: What's the Difference | pfp commission | headshot-vs-icon-vs-pfp-commissions | FI |
| # | Title | Focus Keyword | Slug | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | How to Commission Art as a Gift (Complete Buyer's Guide) | commission art as a gift | how-to-commission-art-as-a-gift | BB |
| 14 | How Much Should You Pay for an Art Commission? | how much to pay for an art commission | how-much-to-pay-for-art-commission | BB |
| 15 | How to Find an Artist Open for Commissions | find an artist for commission | how-to-find-an-artist-open-for-commissions | QW |
| 16 | Commission Etiquette: The Unspoken Rules for Buyers | commission etiquette | commission-etiquette-for-buyers | QW |
| 17 | What to Do If You Don't Like Your Commission | don't like your commission | what-to-do-if-you-dont-like-your-commission | QW |
| 18 | Art Usage Rights for Buyers: Personal vs Commercial | commission usage rights | art-usage-rights-for-buyers | QW |
| 19 | How Long Does an Art Commission Take? | how long does an art commission take | how-long-does-an-art-commission-take | FI |
| 20 | Reference Images: What to Send Your Artist | reference images for commission | reference-images-what-to-send-your-artist | QW |
| 21 | Commissioning Art for Business vs Personal Use | commission art for business | commissioning-art-for-business-vs-personal | FI |
| 22 | Rush Commissions: When They're Worth It and What They Cost | rush commission | rush-commissions-worth-it-cost | FI |
| 32 | Understanding Commission Slots: A Buyer's Guide | commission slots | understanding-commission-slots | FI |
| # | Title | Focus Keyword | Slug | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | VGen Alternatives for 2026: Honest Comparison | vgen alternatives | vgen-alternatives-2026 | CV |
| 24 | Moving from Trello, Discord, and PayPal to One Commission Platform | commission platform migration | commission-platform-migration-guide | CV |
| 25 | Commission Marketplace vs Workflow Tool: Which Do You Need? | commission marketplace vs workflow tool | studio-queues-vs-artists-and-clients | CV |
| # | Title | Focus Keyword | Slug | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | Seasonal and Holiday Commission Planning for Artists | holiday commission planning | seasonal-holiday-commission-planning | QW |
| 31 | Commission Waitlists: How They Work for Buyers and Artists | commission waitlist | commission-waitlists-buyers-artists | FI |
Tier key: BB = Big Bet (high-demand priority), QW = Quick Win, FI = Fill-In, CV = Conversion.
Wave 4 publishes three per day on weekdays. HUB-E occupies the first slot on day one so every spoke has a live parent from the second slot onward. Full metadata for all 36 rows lives in studio-queues-wave4-calendar.csv, including meta titles, meta descriptions, secondary keywords, hub assignment, CTA target, and AI image prompts.
The hub plus its core spokes. Artist-side, CTA to /register. Studio Queues is positioned as the operational layer that catches the demand these articles teach artists to create.
| # | Title | Focus Keyword | Slug | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | How to Get Art Commissions: The Complete Guide to Finding Clients | how to get art commissions | how-to-get-art-commissions-guide | BB |
| 2 | How to Advertise Your Art Commissions Without Being Annoying | advertise art commissions | how-to-advertise-art-commissions | QW |
| 3 | Building an Art Commission Portfolio That Converts Inquiries | art commission portfolio | art-commission-portfolio-that-converts | BB |
| 4 | How to Make a Commission Sheet: Layout, Pricing, and Examples | commission sheet | how-to-make-a-commission-sheet | BB |
| 5 | Where to Post Art Commissions: A Platform-by-Platform Breakdown | where to post art commissions | where-to-post-art-commissions | BB |
| 6 | Art Commission Hashtags and Posting Cadence That Actually Work | art commission hashtags | art-commission-hashtags-posting-cadence | QW |
| 7 | How to Turn Followers Into Commission Clients | get commissions from followers | turn-followers-into-commission-clients | QW |
| 8 | Getting Repeat Commission Clients: Retention for Artists | repeat commission clients | getting-repeat-commission-clients | QW |
| 9 | Writing an Artist Bio and Commission Info Page That Books Work | artist commission page | artist-bio-commission-info-page | FI |
| 10 | Cold Outreach for Commission Artists: When It Works | art commission outreach | cold-outreach-for-commission-artists | FI |
| 11 | Building an Email List as a Commission Artist | email list for artists | email-list-for-commission-artists | FI |
One article per posting channel. These rank for platform-qualified long-tail and feed HUB-E. Each names the channel honestly, including where it underperforms.
| # | Title | Focus Keyword | Slug | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Getting Art Commissions on Twitter and X in 2026 | art commissions on twitter | art-commissions-on-twitter-x | BB |
| 13 | Getting Art Commissions on Instagram | art commissions on instagram | art-commissions-on-instagram | BB |
| 14 | Getting Art Commissions on TikTok | art commissions on tiktok | art-commissions-on-tiktok | QW |
| 15 | Getting Art Commissions Through Discord Servers | art commissions on discord | art-commissions-through-discord-servers | QW |
| 16 | Bluesky for Commission Artists: Is It Worth the Time | bluesky art commissions | bluesky-for-commission-artists | FI |
| 17 | Reddit Art Commission Subreddits: Rules and Realities | reddit art commissions | reddit-art-commission-subreddits | FI |
| 18 | DeviantArt and ArtStation for Commission Work in 2026 | deviantart commissions | deviantart-artstation-commissions | FI |
Conversion-tier comparisons against platforms not yet covered. Fair-comparison standard applies: name the competitor, describe real strengths, state the fee math from official documentation, and acknowledge where Studio Queues does not fit.
| # | Title | Focus Keyword | Slug | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Fiverr for Art Commissions: Real Costs and Tradeoffs | fiverr art commissions | fiverr-art-commissions-costs-tradeoffs | CV |
| 20 | Etsy Commission Listings: What Works and What Does Not | etsy art commissions | etsy-art-commission-listings | CV |
| 21 | Patreon vs Commissions: Which Income Model Fits You | patreon vs commissions | patreon-vs-commissions-income-model | CV |
| 22 | Should You Take Commissions on Multiple Platforms at Once | multiple commission platforms | taking-commissions-on-multiple-platforms | CV |
The newest buyer objection set. Split CTA depending on whether the piece is artist-side or buyer-side. See the AI positioning rule in section 1: these articles help artists defend their process and help buyers confirm they are hiring a person, and they do not frame generated images as a comparable option. The AI policy article is descriptive-only with an attorney pointer.
| # | Title | Focus Keyword | Slug | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | What Buyers Ask Before Commissioning an Artist in 2026 | questions to ask before commissioning an artist | questions-buyers-ask-before-commissioning | BB |
| 24 | How to Show Your Commission Work Is Human-Made | proof of human made art | proving-commission-art-is-human-made | QW |
| 25 | Adding an AI Policy to Your Commission Terms | ai policy in commission terms | ai-policy-in-commission-terms | FI |
| 26 | Are Art Commissions Still Worth It in the AI Era | are art commissions worth it | are-art-commissions-still-worth-it | QW |
| 27 | How Buyers Can Verify an Artist Before Paying | how to verify an artist before paying | how-buyers-verify-an-artist | QW |
Business-operations depth the earlier waves did not reach. The burnout article stays on workload structure and scheduling, makes no health claims, and points to qualified professionals. The contract article is descriptive-only with an attorney pointer.
| # | Title | Focus Keyword | Slug | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | Going Full-Time on Commissions: What Has to Be True First | full time commission artist | going-full-time-on-commissions | BB |
| 29 | Commission Burnout: Warning Signs and Workload Recovery | commission burnout | commission-burnout-warning-signs | QW |
| 30 | How to Say No to a Commission Request | decline a commission | how-to-say-no-to-a-commission | QW |
| 31 | Handling Revision Requests Without Losing Money | commission revision policy | handling-commission-revision-requests | QW |
| 32 | Setting Boundaries With Commission Clients | commission client boundaries | setting-boundaries-with-commission-clients | QW |
| 33 | What to Do When You Miss a Commission Deadline | missed commission deadline | missed-commission-deadline | FI |
| 34 | When You Cannot Finish a Commission: The Honest Exit | cancel a commission | when-you-cannot-finish-a-commission | FI |
| 35 | Commission Contract vs Terms of Service: What Is the Difference | commission contract vs terms of service | commission-contract-vs-terms-of-service | FI |
| 36 | Why Commission Artists Undercharge and How to Stop | artists undercharge | why-commission-artists-undercharge | QW |
Demand signal note. The Wave 4 calendar carries a Demand Signal column scored High, Med, or Low. Those scores come from search-results composition and competitor coverage, not from a keyword tool. They are directional. If a keyword-tool export becomes available, replace them with real volume figures before treating any row as a ranking bet.
Row #23 reframe (Aug 17, 2026). This slot was originally drafted as an "AI art and commissions, what buyers are asking" explainer and was rejected on positioning. The keyword carried the wrong search intent, pulling people looking for generated images rather than for an artist, and centering the technology puts the platform in a neutral posture the audience will not accept. The slot now targets buyer pre-commission questions generally. AI appears inside the article as one of several things a buyer may ask about, not as the frame.
Overlap watch. Three Wave 4 rows sit close to existing content and need a differentiation check at draft time:
| Wave 4 row | Adjacent existing article | Differentiation |
|---|---|---|
| #22 Multiple platforms at once | Wave 3 #25 marketplace vs workflow tool; Wave 1 commission-platforms-compared | Wave 4 row is operational, about running two queues at once, not a category explainer |
| #35 Contract vs terms of service | Wave 2 #21 TOS template | Wave 4 row is the distinction between document types, descriptive only |
| #36 Why artists undercharge | Wave 2 #1, #9, #35 | Wave 4 row is pricing psychology and anchoring, not a pricing method |
Wave 2 established the business-operations, streaming, buyer, and comparison depth that Wave 3's hubs now organize. These 36 articles are prime candidates for the reverse-linking pass (wiring them up into the new hubs).
| # | Title | Focus Keyword | Slug |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | How to Set Commission Prices: A Pricing Calculator for Artists | how to price art commissions | how-to-set-commission-prices-a-pricing-calculator-for-artists |
| 2 | Twitch Art Streaming Setup: OBS, Lighting, Overlays, and Going Live | twitch art streaming setup | twitch-art-streaming-setup-obs-lighting-overlays-and-going-live |
| 3 | How to Commission an Artist: The Complete Buyer's Guide | how to commission an artist | how-to-commission-an-artist-the-complete-buyers-guide |
| 4 | Studio Queues vs VGen: Honest Comparison for Streamer Artists | studio queues vs vgen | studio-queues-vs-vgen-honest-comparison-for-streamer-artists |
| 5 | Seven Questions to Ask When Taking a New Commission | commission intake form | seven-questions-to-ask-when-taking-a-new-commission |
| 6 | VTuber Model Commission Guide: 2D, 3D, and PNGtuber Prices | vtuber model commission cost | vtuber-model-commission-guide-2d-3d-and-pngtuber-prices |
| 7 | Why Milestone Payments Beat Full-Upfront Deposits | milestone payments artists | why-milestone-payments-beat-full-upfront-deposits |
| 8 | OBS Browser Source Overlays: Step-by-Step for Art Streams | obs overlay for art commission | obs-browser-source-overlays-step-by-step-for-art-streams |
| 9 | How Much Should I Charge for Commissions as a Beginner? | beginner art commission prices | how-much-should-i-charge-for-commissions-as-a-beginner |
| 10 | How to Write a Good Commission Request (with Examples) | commission request example | how-to-write-a-good-commission-request-with-examples |
| 11 | Studio Queues vs Skeb: Which is Right for Western Artists? | studio queues vs skeb | studio-queues-vs-skeb-which-is-right-for-western-artists |
| 12 | Emote Commissions: Twitch + Discord Pricing and Process | emote commission prices | emote-commissions-twitch-discord-pricing-and-process |
| 13 | How to Handle Scope Creep in Commissions (Without Burning Bridges) | commission scope creep | how-to-handle-scope-creep-in-commissions-without-burning-bridges |
| 14 | Character Reference Sheet Commissions: What to Ask For | character reference sheet commission | character-reference-sheet-commissions-what-to-ask-for |
| 15 | Are Art Commissions Taxable? US Artist Guide for 2026 | are art commissions taxable | are-art-commissions-taxable-us-artist-guide-for-2026 |
| 16 | Live2D vs PNGtuber: Which Should a VTuber Commission? | live2d vs pngtuber cost | live2d-vs-pngtuber-which-should-a-vtuber-commission |
| 17 | The Complete Guide to Twitch Chat Bot Commands for Artists | twitch chat commands for artists | the-complete-guide-to-twitch-chat-bot-commands-for-artists |
| 18 | YCH (Your Character Here) Commissions: A Pricing Guide | ych commission prices | ych-your-character-here-commissions-a-pricing-guide |
| 19 | Studio Queues vs Ko-fi for Commissions: Workflow Comparison | studio queues vs ko-fi commissions | studio-queues-vs-ko-fi-for-commissions-workflow-comparison |
| 20 | Mood Board Software for Artists and Clients: Why It Matters | mood board for art commission | mood-board-software-for-artists-and-clients-why-it-matters |
| 21 | How to Write Commission Terms of Service (Template Included) | commission terms of service template | how-to-write-commission-terms-of-service-template-included |
| 22 | Fursona Commission Guide: What Anthro Artists Charge in 2026 | fursona commission cost | fursona-commission-guide-what-anthro-artists-charge-in-2026 |
| 23 | International Commission Clients: Payment, Currency, Taxes | international art commission payment | international-commission-clients-payment-currency-taxes |
| 24 | Stream Alerts for Commission Artists: Engagement that Converts | stream alerts art commission | stream-alerts-for-commission-artists-engagement-that-converts |
| 25 | What to Do When a Commission Client Ghosts You | client ghosted commission | what-to-do-when-a-commission-client-ghosts-you |
| 26 | Best Art Commission Platforms 2026 (Honest Comparison) | best art commission platforms 2026 | best-art-commission-platforms-2026-honest-comparison |
| 27 | Pet Portrait Commissions: Pricing, Process, and What to Ask For | pet portrait commission | pet-portrait-commissions-pricing-process-and-what-to-ask-for |
| 28 | How USDC Payments Work for International Art Commissions | usdc art commissions | how-usdc-payments-work-for-international-art-commissions |
| 29 | Commission Queue Management: Slots, Waitlists, Limits | art commission queue management | commission-queue-management-slots-waitlists-limits |
| 30 | Tattoo Design Commissions: Pricing and Process | tattoo design commission | tattoo-design-commissions-pricing-and-process |
| 31 | The Streamer Artist's Daily Workflow: From Queue Open to Stream Off | streamer artist workflow | the-streamer-artists-daily-workflow-from-queue-open-to-stream-off |
| 32 | How to Avoid Commission Scams (Both Sides) | art commission scams | how-to-avoid-commission-scams-both-sides |
| 33 | Refund Policy for Art Commissions: What's Fair? | commission refund policy | refund-policy-for-art-commissions-whats-fair |
| 34 | Time-Lapse Recording for Art Streams: Tools and Workflow | art time lapse stream | time-lapse-recording-for-art-streams-tools-and-workflow |
| 35 | When to Raise Your Commission Prices (and How to Tell Clients) | raising commission prices | when-to-raise-your-commission-prices-and-how-to-tell-clients |
| 36 | The Studio Queues Founding Artist Program Explained | founding artist program | the-studio-queues-founding-artist-program-explained |
/artists. Artist CTAs point to /register./resources/{filename} resolves; confirm it./artists./register.Row #4, the commission sheet article, points to the artist profile page rather than the standard /register CTA alone. The positioning: a commission sheet is a static image that goes stale the moment prices, slot counts, or availability change, and the profile page is the live version of the same object.
The article teaches the sheet properly, then shows what a static image cannot carry: live open and closed status, per-month slot limits, day estimates, intake questions, and the milestone payment split displayed per tier.
Implementation: use /profile/wingles as the worked example, and send the CTA to /register so the reader builds their own rather than landing on another artist's page. Linking a general audience straight at one artist's profile as the call to action sends the wrong traffic to that artist and gives the reader nothing to do.
Two cautions. The example profile currently reads "Commissions Closed," which is a weak state to demo. Check it before publish, or write the example so the closed state is the point, since showing availability honestly is part of what the surface does. Second, an article that hard-codes one live profile breaks when that profile changes. Describe the structure in prose and link once rather than reproducing the menu contents.
Candidates for the same treatment. Row #3 (portfolio) and row #9 (artist bio and commission info page) have the same shape: they teach an artist to build a static asset that this surface does better. Both can be repointed on request.
Cross-link worth catching. The profile page ships noai, noimageai in its robots tag. That is a concrete, verifiable detail for row #24 (showing commission work is human-made), and it is the kind of platform-level fact that article should cite rather than speak in generalities.
At three posts per day, Wave 4 spokes will publish before some of their lateral link targets exist. The standing approach: write internal links to the intended slug during drafting, then run a single link-activation pass once the wave is fully published. Do not block drafting on publish order, and do not publish a link to a slug that will never exist.
HUB-A (business) links down to: pricing calculator, beginner pricing, raising prices, milestone payments, USDC, international clients, intake questions, request guide, scope creep, queue management, ghosting, terms of service, refund policy, taxes.
HUB-B (streaming) links down to: Twitch setup, OBS overlays, chat commands, stream alerts, streamer workflow, time-lapse recording.
HUB-C (buyer) links down to: buyer's guide, request guide, mood boards, scams, how much to pay, find an artist, don't-like-it, usage rights, how long, reference images, etiquette, platforms compared.
HUB-E (demand generation) links down to: advertising commissions, portfolio, commission sheet, where to post, hashtags and cadence, follower conversion, repeat clients, artist bio page, cold outreach, email list, and all seven channel guides (Twitter/X, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, Bluesky, Reddit, DeviantArt/ArtStation). Also links laterally to HUB-A, since acquisition hands off to operations.
HUB-D (types/prices) links down to: every commission-type spoke (size tiers, OC, anime, PFP, ref sheet, pet portrait, fursona, tattoo, couple/ship, YCH, fanart, emotes, badges, stickers, logos, Discord art, wallpaper, Live2D, VTuber, DnD, chibi, group).
URL: https://studioqueues.com/resources/commission-platforms-compared (Wave 1, last updated June 8, 2026)
Two violations of standing rules are live on this page:
| Issue | Where | Required |
|---|---|---|
| "0% platform fees for life" | Twice: the fee-structure section and the closing fit section | "0% platform fees active for as long as premium subscription stays active" plus "first 500 spots only" |
| Brand written unspaced as one word | Throughout body text, including two H3 headings and the on-page table of contents anchors | "Studio Queues" in all body text; the unspaced form only inside studioqueues.com URLs |
This is the highest-exposure item in the library. It is a fee commitment the platform does not make, it sits on an indexed comparison page that names competitors, and the June 2026 fix pass did not reach it. Whether other Wave 1 articles carry the same language is unknown and cannot be confirmed without a site inventory.
Secondary note on the same page: the competitor fee figures (VGen at 5% plus processing, Fiverr at 20%) were sourced to official documentation at time of writing. Fee schedules change. Re-verify before any Wave 4 article cites or links to that page.
Blocking decision for Wave 4 row #22: that article would naturally link to this page. Options are to skip the link, fix the page first, or drop row #22 for a clean topic.
sitemap.xml, a CSV export, or the Wave 1 calendar.commission-queue-management-slots-waitlists-limits (#29) is the canonical one, and retire or repoint the other.Reporting convention (added Aug 17, 2026): when a finished draft is presented, the summary lists every H2 heading in the article alongside the compliance check. The heading list is the fastest way to review structure without opening the file.
Each article is verified with a script checking word count, keyword density, keyword placement (H1/first-100/H2), em dash count (must be 0), banned words (must be 0), presence of TL;DR and FAQ, and "The honest summary" as the final H2.
