Failed artshop... help?

[Reynbowz]

Yeah, capitalism is hard crying
I take for granted living in a socialist society

May I ask one last question? Concidering how obviously unpopular my style is on this site, how am I supposed to become "known"? Apparently opening a shop isn't working.
Should I change my shop to a regular gold shop for a while? Will that help? Are auctions a good way to advertise? I already have my sig-advertisement, so that's taken care of. Put a link on DA?
Is it worth it to bother with freebies?  

[clocktock]

Go around to request threads with banners, other shops, auctions, art contests, etc etc, and ask them to exchange links with you.

Go into request threads and offer your art.

Join contests.

Do freebies in Gaia Event forums (halloween/christmas/etc events)