Category - Webcam Industry

Many new cam models hit me up asking all types of questions. They want to know about fetishes, squirting, using toys, setting up their rooms. You know, all sorts of stuff. One of the latest questions that I received was about voyeurism and cam shows that display this type of activity. Well, I’ll kick things off by saying that voyeur cams are crazy popular. In fact, they might be the most popular category of them all. For those still not sure what I’m talking about, just keep reading and you’ll soon understand.

A Brief Rundown Of Voyeur Camming

Look, I’ll be honest with you as usual. I had no idea what voyeurism was, to begin with, just like you. Just like many of the other fetishes out there, people have a fetish of spying on others. It’s the peeping tom scenario where some creepy person is watching what you’re doing. However, with voyeur camming, they’re not outside your house.

Instead, these consumers are watching you through the live stream feeds. If you’re looking for an easy way to make money without having to do too much work and you’re willing to open up your life to someone, then this might be the way to go.

What Do I Need?

If you’re looking to setup voyeur cams, I’d suggest you start small. The easiest way to get started is simply sharing your live webcam feed from your laptop. You can simply start with a camera while you sleep or maybe while you get ready for the day, dressed, and hang out in your room.

Pretty much you just need your laptop…

Now, if you want to get really technical and advanced, you could place multiple cameras throughout your house for people to see what you’re doing at all times.

Are Voyeur Webcams Free?

Well, that all depends really. It’s your choice as a model as to what you want to offer for free and at a premium rate. Many models perform time-specific shows that they do for free, then they give consumers the option to continue the shows for a premium price. This is always a great way to connect with new customers and really get things going.

What You Must Know About Voyeur Cams

A few other things that you need to know about voyeur cams. For starters, these fans obviously gain pleasure from watching models such as yourself. They like to watch models get naked, perform sexual acts as well as perform normal everyday living acts.

Trust me, many of these cam fans will be happy with just watching you make breakfast or sleep or do laundry. Odd sounding, I know, but that’s the facts. They want access to your life and what happens 24/7 and they will pay a premium price for that access.

What Platform Works Best For This?

Well, I believe that Camsoda is probably the best platform for voyeur cam models because they pretty much dominate the space with their voyeur house cams. In other words, if you’re fishing, why not go where the fish are? There are lots of users who log into Camsoda daily just because they’ve got the voyeur house going 24/7.

Now, that said, that doesn’t mean you cannot connect with members here. In fact, you might find one that really likes you better than the rest and you’ve hooked them for life! I also like the fact that it’s relatively easy for fans to tip you using the token system that Camsoda.com has built-in.

Conclusion

If you’re looking to get started, my advice would be to head on over to Camsoda and check out the voyeur house to see what it’s all about. This will give you a good idea as to what this voyeurism entails. Oh, and if you have any questions for me, please just send me an email and I’ll shed more light on things for you…good luck!

There was a time where fetishes were a taboo topic. Fortunately for those of us that enjoy things a little kinkier, fetishes are now a touch more mainstream. For cam girls, this openness of all thing’s fetish can really translate into more money. That holds especially true for those cam girls that can really master fetishes to turn men on in their shows.

If you’re a cam girl and you’re looking to “up” your money game, there are a few things to do to increase the interest in your shows, thus increasing your tips. One of the biggest ways you can do this is to focus on working with fetishes.

Now, I know some fetishes are really “out there” and there may be some that you’re just not comfortable with doing. I get it, trust me. I’ve had requests that just gave me the heebie-jeebies. Anything that was completely illegal got the requester banned from my shows.

I also never agree to do anything that I don’t want to do. There are some fetishes that just don’t work for me and I know my shows will suffer if I attempt them because I’m just not feeling it. There is no shame in admitting you’re not into it.

However, everyone is different and what skeeves me out might be totally A-OK for you. So, if you’re looking to add some spice to your cam shows, consider one or more of these fetishes that every cam girl should master.

Popular Fetishes Requested During Cam Shows

There are many types of fetishes, from pretty vanilla to what some might call abnormal. Some you’ll be comfortable with; some you might not be. The key is to find fetishes you are comfortable with and feel like you can perform convincingly enough to rake in the money.

No, you don’t have to be completely turned on with these fetishes to be successful. I mean, we’ve all done shows where we just weren’t feeling it, but we were able to put on a brave face and get it done. As long as you can make it seem like you’re enjoying yourself, you’re golden!

If you’re considering adding in fetishes to your cam shows, consider these:

1. Foot Fetish

A foot fetish is probably one of the biggest fetishes out there. Men love feet, there’s no getting around it. And it doesn’t matter what your feet look like, so if you want an easy fetish to master, consider using your feet.

Each man who has a foot fetish will have a different preference, so you’ll want to find out what it is he likes about feet and cater to that. That can be as easy as removing your toenail polish (or putting some on). Maybe it’s putting on some ultra-high heels, or just wearing a cute pair of lacy socks.

2. Latex Fetish

Latex is one of the sexiest ways to spice up your wardrobe, making it an easy and affordable way to turn on your viewers. This shiny, squeaky material will cling to your body, highlight your assets, and make you appear pretty badass if you ask me.

Take pictures of yourself in latex and post it on your various social media sites to advertise that you’re a latex lover. Trust me, you’re going to be swimming in customers who are ready to shell out some money just looking at you in your various latex attire.

3. Financial Domination

Now, this fetish is kind of controversial and I know that not everyone is comfortable with this form of BDSM. Financial domination involves the cam model becomes the dominant person in the relationship, taking money, gifts, and financial control from the submissive cam show viewer.

In this type of relationship, the submissive gets off by giving up their money, even if they’ve never met the dominant person face-to-face. In fact, financial domination, also called findom or money slavery, rarely has two people meeting and is done completely online. If you’re ok with this type of thing, financial domination is one of the most profitable types of fetishes a cam model can get into.

4. Group Sex Fetish

Let’s face it, porn is king. Both men and women enjoy watching other people have sex, and if you say you don’t, you’re lying. One of the most popular types of porn to watch besides regular couples’ actions is group sex. This could be two cam girls camming with each other in a group cam show.

If you’re comfortable with group sex, in whatever form it may take, you’ll really increase your profits. Yes, you’ll probably have to jump through a few hoops, like having your partners background checked and certified as legal as per your cam site requirements, and you’re probably going to have split the pay with them as well.

But, honestly, the amount of money you can make mastering the group sex fetish is well worth the time it takes to get those types of shows rolling.

5. Anal Fetish

Men and women are really into anal. There is just something about it still being a touch taboo that makes us crave it. To bring anal into your cam shows, you can either do so with toys (butt plugs, vibrators, etc.) or you can include anal in your group sex shows.

If you’ve never done anal, make sure you do a little research and prep before taking your performance to your shows. Oh, and stock up on lube, you’re going to need it.

6. BDSM Fetish

Since the release of 50 Shades of Grey, BDSM has exploded. Yes, it was a popular fetish beforehand, but once those books and movies were released, women and men everywhere began craving this type of sexual relationship.

For cam shows, BDSM is a big moneymaker, especially if you get the right kind of equipment. Look for fetish-specific clothing, cuffs, whips, and toys, it’s literally available everywhere now.

One note, proper BDSM does not involve abuse. What is it then? Well, it’s simply a dominance/submission relationship where each party is respected and never mentally damaged. There may be some physical pain, but the level of that should be agreed on by each person.

7. Daddy Fetish

This type of fetish could be considered a little creepy by prudes. However, engaging in a daddy fetish does not equate to child abuse or incest. Instead, think of it as a man that enjoys being called “Daddy” during sex and woman that likes to call him that. He may also enjoy calling his lady-friend “Princess” or “Baby”, but rarely does he want to call her “Daughter”, which would definitely be creepy.

Most daddy fetish fantasies involve the “daddy” taking control and being dominant. “Daddy” will typically financially support his “Princess” and provide support and encouragement. Unfortunately, he may also attempt to discipline his “Baby” by withholding financial support when she doesn’t act as he wishes.

Engaging in this type of fetish can be rewarding for both you and your customer, not just monetarily, but emotionally as well.

8. Stocking Fetish

This is yet another easy fetish to master and will cost you next to nothing but reap some big rewards. For some reason, men are very attracted to stockings and women who wear them. Maybe its that the woman appears slutty or powerful, or both.

Whatever the reason, there are many types of stockings out there, from very affordable to very expensive. Get a few different types, pair them with some sexy heels, and get ready to see your tips increase substantially.

9. Cosplay Fetish

Do you enjoy dressing up, especially as famous characters from television, movies, and books? If you do, the cosplay fetish is for you. Putting together your outfits can be as basic or advanced as you like and is actually fun to do.

Don’t get discouraged if you don’t look exactly like a character. This is for a cam show, not a judged cosplay convention. And make sure you ask your viewers what they’d like to see. Do so especially for your big tippers who will pay out big bucks. If these fans get to enjoy the fantasy of having sex with their celebrity/character crush they’ll pay up big!

Most of all, let yourself go.  Just enjoy cosplaying, it can be just as much fun for you as it is for your customers!

In Conclusion: Fetish Mastery = More Money

As a webcam model, you need to think of yourself as a company. Successful companies know that they sometimes have to reinvent themselves to bring in more money and keep their business going. Because fetishes are so popular and will continue to be so, a webcam model should strongly consider adding fetish work into her shows.

Find what fetish or fetishes work for you and perfect them. You want to be comfortable with what you’re doing in a show, no matter what that is. Once you’re feeling ready to perform, have fun and get ready to bring in the big bucks.

Becoming a webcam model isn’t for everyone. I mean, not every woman (or man) can get on camera and play with themselves for money, but if you can, camming is a great way to make some pretty legit money.

Now, one of the first things I’m asked by someone who is considering becoming a webcam model is, “How do you stay anonymous? I really don’t want my dad, cousin, uncle, *insert any male family member of friend here*, to see me doing this, ya know?” And of course, I totally get that.

But, if you’re thinking of becoming a webcam model and the one thing holding you back is whether you can stay anonymous while raking it in, let me assure you it is totally possible. In fact, many camgirls have successful careers and keep themselves completely under the radar without revealing who they are.

Here’s how they do it and how you can do it too.

Five Ways to Stay Anonymous as a Webcam Model

In these modern times, it can be pretty difficult to keep your identity completely private. But, it isn’t impossible if you follow a few easy tips.

#1: Never Give Out Your Personal Information.

This one sounds like common sense, but I’ve seen a few girls make this mistake. When you’re setting up as a webcam model, you never want to give out any information that could be traced back to you.

That means changing your name for camming, no email address, home address, phone number, social media pages, or anything else that could be easily tracked by someone on the internet who has minimal searching skills.

When you’re becoming a webcam model and you want to stay anonymous, use a completely separate email address, consider a different phone number/phone if you plan on getting into erotic texting, a P.O. Box for any gifts you may be sent, and never link to any social media. I mean, do you want Grandma discovering her little sweetheart is touching herself for money?

#2: Hide Your Face.

Masks are one of the most common practices used by webcam models who want to keep themselves anonymous. Typically, this means not showing your face on camera or using a mask.

Girls who have smokin’ hot bodies and aren’t afraid to do some of the more sexy things on camera can get away with this, especially when you have men who get turned on by not knowing who you are. You do have to realize, though, that this often means you won’t get paid as much by guys who do want to see your face, but if that doesn’t bother you, a mask may be the answer.

Unfortunately, this isn’t always possible. Working for a camgirl company often means you will have certain requirements to follow and those include showing your face for at least part of the show or when you’re wearing the mask, you provide a form of identification so the site owners can be sure you’re legal. And some of these companies won’t allow masks at all, even the sexy masquerade types.

I understand that these cam companies e.g. Streamate.com need to make sure that only those who are legal are doing shows, I mean, nobody wants to get busted for allowing minors to perform in a sexual manner.

So, if you decide to do shows through a cam site, make sure you read their terms before you begin and determine where they stand on the use of masks and face hiding during a show.

#3: Change Up Your Appearance.

If you’re not able to wear a mask per the requirements of whatever cam site you’re working for, you could always try changing up your appearance. I’m not talking plastic surgery, no, I’m talking wigs, contact lenses, glasses, or other types of disguises or costumes.

Seriously, if you wear wigs, play around with your makeup, and consider fake glasses or contact lenses, you can absolutely change the way you look. I mean, look at drag queens and transsexuals! They go from men to women and many times nobody is the wiser!

Oh, and if you’ve got identifying tattoos or beauty marks, learn how to cover them up. Some of the makeup on the market now is amazing for that and won’t cost you too much.

#4: Change Up Your Room.

This is another commonsense thing that any camgirl should do if she wants to stay under the radar is to make sure the room she uses for her cam shows is not a room that anyone she knows would recognize. If you’re planning on using your bedroom, that means you’ll want to completely change up the look. This can get tedious to do for every show so you might want to consider a separate space in your home.

When I got started, I made sure to make my room completely different from anything I’d have as my own. I’m not an overly girly-girl in “real life” and my friends and family would never expect that from me, so my cam room became over the top “girl” in décor. This included new bedding, cutesy stuffed animals, frilly pillows, and some cheapy, new furniture. Then I made sure not to let my friends or family that didn’t know about my new career in there.

#5: Geoblock Your Location.

One of the things that is great about working for a cam site is that they understand that not everyone wants to broadcast their shows to their own local area. Because they are sensitive to this fact, most sites allow you to block certain areas from seeing your shows.

So, let’s say you’re in one state and you don’t want anyone from that state seeing your shows, you can block all IP addresses from that state. You can also block other states, which means if you’ve got a boatload of family in, say Colorado, you can block those IP addresses as well.

Again, you’re going to want to check with the terms and conditions of whatever site you’re using for camming, that’s where you’ll find the information on what you can and can’t do with that particular site.

Remember: Camming Isn’t Illegal, But Still Not Widely Accepted.

Even if you do every single thing I’ve listed here, it is still possible to be “found out” by someone. Some guys, especially if they’re someone you’ve banned from your shows because of trolling or bad behavior, will want to expose you because, well, because they’re dicks. It doesn’t matter how nice you are, you’re going to end up with disgruntled fans.

If it should happen that your friends or family find out what you’re doing, remember that camming isn’t illegal and if they have a problem with it, that’s their issue.

Things could get a little trickier if you’re working in another job and your employer or future employer finds out, and in most places, you could be terminated legally if they decide to do so, so that’s another thing you may want to consider before you start camming.

Camming really is a great way to earn extra money. Unfortunately, while cam modeling isn’t illegal, it still isn’t widely accepted. This is why you want to do your best to keep yourself anonymous and with these five tips, you should be able to protect your identity, keep the peace with the family, and hopefully keep any lame bosses from finding out what you’re up to on your personal free time.

Yaaas! It’s Q&A time with yours truly! As you may or may not know, I’ve been a full-time cam model for years and I’ve been doing my best to help share some insight on a few things that girls have asked me over the years. There are so many questions that lots of cam models (and consumers) don’t ask. I’m sharing knowledge on some topics that people have asked me over the years. I wanted to publish them here today for you and the rest of my readers. Feel free to contact me via this page if you have any other questions. I’m happy to answer them all! 🙂

Common AMA Cam Model Questions & Answers

Here goes nothing! All the questions and answers you need from me (more about me at the bottom of the post if you’re new to the blog).

Do cam girls have to do cam2cam in private sessions?

There is often a misconception that all cam girls have to do cam2cam private sessions. This is false and in fact, there are many out there using various platforms that only do group shows, gold shows or whatever lingo the platform uses for public group chat sessions.

Some models do decide to do private shows without enabling the cam2cam function. That’s completely up to you and the customer on whether or not you wish to each participate in that type of show.

In fact, there are LOTS of cam models that make TONS OF MONEY just by simply talking to users and putting on twerk shows. The girls that have mastered their twerk skills (like myself) can really profit major doing this!

Do cam girls have pimps?

Cam girls DO NOT have pimps. It doesn’t work like you think, with pimp bosses running these models. Quite the contrary actually. It’s a VERY PROFESSIONAL and SAFE alternative to escort work. There are professional cam studios that exist and they do to a certain extent manage the models, but it’s all done in a legal and professional manner.

The one awesome thing about this profession is that it allows models to set their own schedules and be their own boss in a safe environment.

In other words, no pimps are in this industry running these things. It’s a safe and reputable occupation with many reputable cam studios in the United States and other parts of the world. Oh, I’d like to add that models can also do whatever they feel most comfortable doing.

If talking is all they want to do, then they can do just that and nothing else. It really boils down to their personal comfortableness and what they want, not what a typical boss requires of them. Again, another one of the pros of camming today!

Do cam girls get contracts?

If you’re a really, really, really popular webcam model with hundreds of thousands of followers and a major social media following, then you can get a contract.

However, for the most part, a lot of these girls are using multiple platforms to connect with cam site users. I’ve heard of some super famous pornstars getting contracts with Camsoda and Streamate (read the review here), but that’s a rare case.

Do cam girls become involved with customers?

Most of the time, the smart cam model will keep an arms-length distance from their customers. I always keep a certain distance because I like to act professionally at all times. These cam consumers can be really clingy at times and literally plan their day around the model showtimes. Which is great because you can make lots of money!

That said, if you’re a cam model and you’re getting close to some of these consumers then you might be better off keeping things professional and not getting too close. Ideally, it’s best to not get physically or emotionally involved with the consumers (or models), regardless of what side of the coin you’re on.

Can you gift cam girls iTunes gift cards?

This one is is a common consumer question and the answer is…of course! You can gift cam girls anything you want, especially iTunes gift cards and Amazon Wish List items. Many of the models will share their Wish Lists, PayPal, Bitcoin, and all that jazz. If you’re a cam girl and you’re reading this article and the site you’re camming on allows you to share the data, the DO IT! If you’re a consumer and you find a Wish List, then buy something or donate. It will go a long way.

Can teachers be cam girls?

Yup! There are actually a lot of cam models that spend time camming when they’re not doing work in the classroom. Actually, now that I think of it, there are some REALLY FAMOUS cam models who use the word “teacher” in their names.

This is something that I recommend doing if you’re either a) really a teacher or b) looking to build that teacher-like persona via your modeling.

Can non-nude cam girls make money?

There’s a reason why cam sites have non-nude categories for consumers. Many consumers out there are into the CFNM type stuff and these non-nude categories cater to those fetishes. I’d say if you can play a sexy clothed female role in the CFNM type scenario then you’ll be able to make a ton of money online!

Can an “ugly” girl make money as webcam girl?

There is a saying that beauty is in the eye of the beholder and that holds true for sure. What one may see as being ugly, another may see as beautiful.

So, with that being said, it’s still very possible for an ugly girl to make money. More importantly, you’d be better off trying to build your confidence. Spend less time worrying about being ugly and more time finding customers to chat with.

Can I be a cam model with belly fat?

This one is a stupid question but frequently asked. There are all types of models camming today and not all of them have flat stomachs. In fact, some people like the bigger more chubby girls. It’s a fetish called BBW and SSBBW. Don’t worry about your belly fat, you will make money if you put on a smile and have a great personality!

Well, those are the questions that most people want to know but are afraid to ask. If you’re a model looking to cam for money, then do yourself a favor and kick things off via Camsoda’s platform. If you need motivation and more tips, then keep reading my blog for more info.

I’d like to wrap things up by saying that being a cam model has really changed my life. It’s one of the safest and most rewarding things that I’ve ever done. I have never felt better about myself and I’m profiting in every way possible. You can too, trust me!

Famous words to live by (literally) and they were said by none other than Apples own Steve Jobs. He knew what he was talking about, obviously. Although he was speaking in terms of computers, it really is a great motto to live every aspect of your life by.

Focus On You Not Your Competitors

Stop looking at competition and thinking of how you can do things better than them. Think about how you can do things differently. For example, you watch another cam girls room. You say to yourself “Man, she is really awesome at the hard sell.”

She’s constantly pushing for a sale, like a used car salesman that never gives up and never lets you leave without signing on the dotted line. Now, you try and copy what she’s doing down to a T and you may be successful, hell, you may even be better… but let’s think for a second about how we could do things differently instead. How about mixing soft sells with hard sells? Mixing the art of the hard sell and using it with a subtle sell delivery.

When it comes down to it, there is nothing that you can do that will ever be exactly the same as what another person does. That’s why you can always tell the difference between an original and a copy. Sure, they might be almost identical but they never quite match up. Why would anyone want to be a copy of something else anyway?

Copying Isn’t The Answer

Let’s take an example of affiliates for big box cam sites. A lot of models do not like white labels because there are a few bad eggs that unfortunately give a bad name to the whole bunch. The models complain about them recording their shows, posting them on tube sites, tweeting out their pics without tagging them, associating them with not so good studios, the list goes on and on.

Constantly there is something going on in this realm. There is always a model who is trying to get their shows taken down off of an affiliates site only to get the run around by said affiliate.

No Credit Is No Good

The models are upset because their brand is being used and they aren’t getting any type of credit for it, and if they point it out then they are talked to like they aren’t worth a damn. It can be a pretty nasty system. So here’s where the “Think different, not better” comes in.

Instead of thinking about how affiliates should do things better (which we all know will not be changing any time soon.) We should be thinking about how we can do things differently. Imagine if 10 models created white labels, and then also created affiliate programs for said white label. Then each model signed up for the others affiliate program, and traded promo content for each other.

All of a sudden, instead of having the affiliates steal your content and not give you credit… you as the model are taking control, and all of the models are making each other money by using the models affiliate link when they use their brand to promote their white label. Still with me?

It doesn’t get rid of the problem, but if you can’t get out of it, then you might as well get into it. This would put much more industry control in the hands of the models, as well as provide a supportive community for everyone to come together and constantly make each other money.

Next thing you know, the affiliates that aren’t models don’t have the same type of access to the promo materials (because models aren’t creating it voluntarily for them, like they are for the models they are signed up as affiliates with) and so who starts to be the big bread winners? The models.

Snapchat…

Another example is Snapchat. Models started out on snapchat with either just a public snapchat or a private snapchat. Then after debating on how to do it better, most models created two separate accounts, one for the public and one for the premium.

This is all well and good and serves its purpose, however, it’s a lot of work to run two separate accounts. So instead of doing things better, how about we do them a little differently? Create ONE snapchat account and run your private and your premium from the same account.

(You can do this by going to your settings and changing who can view your story from Public to CUSTOM. Even after you switch back to public view, the snaps posted on your storyline during the custom setting will only be viewable by those who were on the approved list.) Voila! A way to do things differently.

Conclusion

Are you picking up what I’m laying down yet? Obviously the examples above are just that…examples. You can mix and match and try different things out to see what works for you and what doesn’t. But the truth of the matter is that until we stop trying to be cookie-cutter versions who compete with each other using the same type of style and hustle, we won’t be living up to our maximum potential.

So I urge you, I implore you to start doing yourself a favor, and when you are getting ready to log on to your cam room, or film a new video, or start a new project… that you take a second and start thinking different, not better.

Competition breeds success. I will take that to the bank, even though half of you reading this will probably disagree with me. I suppose it’s a matter of opinion (even though I’m right!)

Competing On Webcams

What am I referring to when I say that phrase? I’m speaking on why it’s OKAY to help out other models in the industry. It’s OKAY to share trade secrets. It’s OKAY to allow them to succeed along with you. It’s OKAY to let people know about camming, it doesn’t have to always be in the shadows.

Woah.. Calm down. I know that a lot of models will disagree with me on that last point. I have gotten into many debates about whether or not camming should stay exclusive and in the shadows of the deep dark interwebs. A lot of you feel as though the more girls that come in and saturate the industry, the harder it becomes to make money. I see why you would think that, and I don’t disagree that the more saturated the industry the tougher the competition. But I can’t help but feel like saying things like “We don’t want more models!” “Great, another documentary that’s going to bring even more competition” and other ridiculous, whiny statements are a cop out. That’s right, I said it. Deal with it.

When did people start looking at competition like it was a negative thing? You think that the top athletes in the world got there by bitching about how there were so many other athletes that were also good at the sport, so it isn’t fair because now they don’t look as good? No, that’s ridiculous. They trained harder, they adapted to the situation, they learned the weaknesses of their toughest competitors and they turned those weaknesses into their strengths. They succeeded because the competition forced them to become better, stronger, faster. (If you’re listening to a playlist, I recommend Kanye’s Stronger for this segment.)

How about McDonalds? You think they worry themselves over how Burger King and Wendys are doing? You’re damn right they do, but they don’t sit there and bitch about it, all of those companies are constantly innovating to come out with the next best thing.

That’s just the way that the cookie crumbles, and for every time a model complains about competition, a fairy loses its wings.

What it ends up turning into is this ridiculous back and forth of models being their own worst enemy and them trying to tear down other models behind their backs. They don’t want any documentaries to come out because they are afraid that a thousand new girls will show up in the cam world and make them obsolete.

How about instead of holding each other down and hoping that the competition isn’t going to be intense, we all start to raise each other up? How about we start supporting each other, giving each other advice, helping each other make money? How about we raise the bar. Because once that bar is raised is when the industry is going to be held to a higher standard all around. You don’t like the guys that come into your room and ask what they can get for $1? If we all created strong competition, only the best would survive, and the $1 guys would eventually be non existent because the girls charging $1 would either work harder to become one of the best, or wouldn’t be good enough to stay in the industry. We set our own standards.

I understand that for some of you, that might sound harsh, and I’m not denying the fact that it is. I’m also not denying the fact that I would rather work in an industry where it’s the top 1% and it is constantly challenging me to improve my craft so I don’t fall behind, then to work in one where I get to stay stagnant and live in a delusional world where I think I’m the best around.

When I first got into the camming industry, I said that I had never met a group of women that were more supportive than my fellow cam models, and I stick by that statement today. Whether that’s because those are the only types of models that I surround myself with or because I am choosing to highlight the positives over the extreme cattiness and sabotage that can also take place… I’m not sure.

What I am sure of is how sad it makes me to see models tearing each other down instead of building each other up. Seeing models complain about not being able to make money because of what someone ELSE is doing. For the love of god ladies, stop being a victim. Realize that if other models are taking your money it’s because you have been out hustled. Work harder to improve and adapt your hustle, or choose a different career because mediocrity shouldn’t exist within a luxury service. Period.

I don’t know about all of you, but I would rather be the worst cam model out of 100 amazing ones, then the best model out of thousands of mediocre.

Let’s innovate together, and help others become the type of models that we all should be. We’ll all make more money in the long run if the bar is set to a higher standard, and the only way to do that is across the board, raising each other up.

There comes a time in every cam model’s life when they have to learn the art of balance in promotion. It sounds simple, but there are so many intricacies that you don’t realize exist until you’re in the midst of them. For today, let’s talk about one of those intricacies: the difference between promoting yourself and your links and spamming your audience.

The Fine Line Between Spamming and Promotion

Nobody likes spam. How many times have you opened up your email account only to see that it’s filled with hundreds of spam emails that you have no interest in reading? It’s annoying, it’s obnoxious, and I have been victim to closing my email accounts because the spam gets SO out of control.

Or how about going to a website, only to be bombarded by the millions of pop up/under ads until you want to rip your hair out and scream because.. All you f*$%ing wanted was to read a damn article. *deep breaths* The Point is that it’s a pain in the ass, and if you aren’t careful with the balance this could be what is coming across to your fanbase on your social media accounts. Notably on Twitter and Snapchat.

I can’t tell you how many times I have logged onto Twitter and gone to a cam-girls account to only see her posting links of where they can go purchase her content and see her online. Then I see the same models complaining about how they never make any sales from their twitter account, and that it’s filled with a bunch of freeloaders.

Sure, of course you want to be able to generate sales through Twitter and that’s what you should be doing, but what you need to understand is that promoting yourself on Twitter/snapchat/Insta (insert every other social medium you may use here) is not the same thing as converting a sale in your cam room.

The simple fact is that social media platforms ARE NOT a cam room, therefore you cannot treat it as such. You can’t just throw out a link every hour on the hour and expect people to click on it and buy. They aren’t in the mindset already to spend money like someone on a cam site is. You have to convert them through the balancing act of promotion and personality of your brand.

When To Post

Now, I’m not saying don’t ever post your links. I post all of my links daily, multiple times. The key is that it isn’t ALL that I do. I’m not constantly posting it in every tweet. I’m not posting snaps on my storyline every 10 minutes telling them to go and buy my premium.

I make sure to balance it out with enough of a “personality” to my brand as possible, so they don’t feel like I’m shoving it down their throats. The difference between going onto someone’s Twitter feed and seeing every post as a link, versus going on their feed and seeing a few links interspersed with

them chatting with their fans, posting funny quotes/memes, posting pics without attaching a link to it every once in a while. You get the idea.

Balance Is Everything

The balance needs to be about 60/40. 60% of the time you push your product, 40% of the time you work on the image of your brand and cultivating a brand personality that will inspire loyalty and make them want to click on the links when you DO post them.

Trust and believe that if all you do is spam your followers, they are not going to want to buy what you’re selling. Why would they? It would be the same thing as a Twitter account that is run by a bot. Especially in our industry, we have to convince people to pay for our services. Their mindset is why would they pay for it if they can get it for free, and why on earth would they pay attention to anything you post if it’s the same monotonous thing every single time?

Under Promoting Hurts Too

Now that I’ve been on my pedestal preaching about the woes of over promoting, you also have to be sure that you aren’t UNDER promoting. At the end of the day, you are a product and you are there to make sales. Just like it’s easy to forget to inject that little bit of personality and only tweet out your links, it’s also easy to forget to post links because you’re so into the other side of it.

Especially with the majority of us having multiple links to send people to, it’s important not to forget that once you have the fanbase reeled in through the personality posts, you balance that out by reminding them that your time isn’t necessarily free and if they want more of your awesome personality, they can go insert link here and get the even better version.

Wax on, wax off my young grasshopper. Get them interested in you, and then hit them with a link to where they can get more of you. It’s all just one big balancing act. 🙂