To be honest the main reason my primary art site's still dA is for art groups and RP - I would suggest some organised art/RP group but Weasyl unfortunately doesn't support it and it'd be a tremendous pain in the ass trying to manage, hahah... Maybe an organised Pixiv Fantasia -esque event that can be managed via tags?

The key ways honestly are just to be active. Comment, post stuff, buy stuff, all that good stuff. Remember that it's a community, be communal!

I think a thread in the forums is a really good idea, and I think you should link back to it here so we can contribute!

Artists actually leaving other sites is something that's necessary.
Also, I've deleted out most of my gallery on my former mainsite and in the descriptions of uploads post a link to the Weasyl submission where I do post a description and invite commentary.
Only offering commissions through Weasyl is another way, even if one is active on more than one site.

I like the idea above about doing something Tag related, making up some sort of contest/meme (like the witchsona thing over on tumblr) that's Weasyl only?

it really deserves more attention than it's getting;;;;;
I think that holding different varieties of contests would be pretty cool...
maybe weasyl could begin aiming for a larger crowd than just the furry community... like, it being for anyone but while still being furry-based, if that makes sense.

I definitely suggest creating a thread in the forums so that maybe you can potentially reach others who might have ideas other than the folks who follow you!

I need to be online more. i honestly love this site.. just like i have sooooooooooooooooooooooooo many notifications on here.. lol i am up to 2000.. same with fa. as i have not be active.

I've tried to keep a "Weasyl first" policy going. Check this site before any other, comment and favourite here, try to do business here over other sites. When I have commissions (since I do post the ones I make), I post them here first, usually by a day or two. And I suggest that people do the same as much as they can.

I'd like to say that artists could try to do the same, but I realize it's a PITA to try to manage two galleries at the same time, which is why there's tools like Waxpost. Plenty are already doing Weasyl-exclusive and Weasyl-first deals, although I'm not sure how successful they all are.

lulu mentioning pixiv's Fantasia is a pretty good idea. Hell, FA has Fat Bunny Week, after all. Things that get some communal themes and interest running should spark some interest.

And, of course, we have to make sure the Weasyl staff works at improving the site. It's good already, but they can't rest on their laurels!

what i really liked about an idea on fa was, a commissions account? people make commissions sheets and uploads it and therefore people get more exposure! until groups are officially settled on here i think it'd be a swell idea for those that struggle with finances uvu

Project Comment!
https://www.weasyl.com/journal/28902/project-comment

I like the Idea of the Fantasia thing/contests, If anyone wants to hold a art contest thing, I can lend my skills as a prize.

Weasyl is seriously such a nice site. Even disregarding the recent art site fiascos, I would stay on weasyl simply because everything feels so comfortable already! My gallery is still quite dead but I'm quickly becoming more active here!

I'm really at a loss for ideas.. but, I'm sure if everyone keeps activity alive, it'll catch on to others! After all, enthusiasm can't be forced ^^ We just have to keep this community alive and strong! But of course, the event ideas would be a plus! I'm totes game for them~

It would be sad if weasyl would be less active. Atm I am still experiencing plenty of activity form the ppl I follow. As for myself I try to be more active here and send ppl to ym weasyl as much as possible. No I dont get as any comments or favorites comparing to fa, but I wont give up! I WONT!!!!!

A collaboration project sounds like allot of fun too

Conbadge Exchange started up over here too, (will start in March). I always join that and do a badge for someone once a month, you get one in return and it helps people be aware of different artists.
https://www.weasyl.com/~conbadgeexchange

I try to comment and interact on here like a mofo, personally. The more active the community, the more active the site. This is why I REALLY want to see Group functionality show up.

I'd like to see a hub where writers and artists can get together rand maybe collab on comics, illustrated series, etc. One thing I've noted on most sites is that there is a definitive SPLIT between the writing and art communities.

I don't think it's really showing down. I think what we're seeing is a tapering off of posts as artists finish posting their backlog of art from other sites. Still seeing as much new art from people regularly, personally.

That's not to say that more community participation (already an awesome high point at this site) shouldn't be encouraged! Hell you got me to respond. ;)

I don't know if you do this already but have you tried saying that all new art will be available on Weasyl only? Like commissions you make will be posted on Weasyl, but the commissioner can post it on FA if they want?

Also I think that Weasyl could benefit from groups like those on deviantart.

something imma try:

1. post everything here

2. wait a few days to post the same things on other sides (smaller rez, maybe watermark)

3. have a link in the desc linking to the full size on weasyl

Well, I think it would be a great idea if we could fix the inbox here, so that we could just click an x on it and delete it instead of having the click the ones we don't want, click "Remove checked" and "Yes". Though that's something more to IMPROVE this site then to keep it active..

But I'm not as active as I want to be, just because there's this app I got for Chrome where you can cross-upload your pictures to weasyl, but it doesn't work for deviantart yet.