How to start webcamming and kill it as a cam girl
Being a cam model was once one of the best-kept secrets in the adult entertainment world. Not anymore. Each day more and more people choose to sit in front of a webcam in their room to make in just a few hours what others make in days or even months. And if you’re still here reading this, you could be next.
Embarking on your camming journey might seem scary at first, but in fact, the process of becoming a cam model is a simple one. Here we have the step-by-step guide on how to get started to get off on the right foot to make things even easier for you.
Getting your camming equipment
Your cam girl starter pack consists of a laptop or desktop, high-speed internet, and a webcam. The computer doesn’t have to be the best or most expensive one in the market; as long as it’s free of malware you’ll be good to go.
However, do not rely on the built-in cam. Having a good quality of image is one of the most important things (not only boost your StripScore, but users will also appreciate it and probably stay), so we suggest you to buy a webcam. To start off, you can get yourself a decent webcam that can provide a clear image, and upgrade later. Generally speaking, Logitech has the best cams for webcamming when it comes to video and audio quality.
And now the most important of all technical requirements: high-speed internet connection. Make sure that the upload speed is of at least 1.5 MB/S to stream in HD, and of 3 MB/S to avoid any delay. You also need to check the jitter and ping. If they’re high, that means that your connection is not stable. Run a speed test to see if your upstream and downstream speeds are fast enough.
Side note: Stripchat supports mobile streaming, so you can swap the computer for a phone and take your fans with you wherever you want. Work from the beach like a proper digital nomad and live out the Gen Z’s dream.
Creating your webcam model account at Stripchat for earning money
With so many cam sites options out there, many new cam girls get stuck in this part, not knowing which one to choose. Let us give you a hand… just use Stripchat. Why? Because it has its own source of traffic, which means that you will never feel alone in your chat. But if you need more reasons, we also have them:
- 2-week start boost and various stream specifics
- Monthly competitions with over $24,000 prize pool
- A user-friendly interface with dozens of options for making money
- Cutting-edge technologies and premium mobile streaming
- Unique features allowing you to stand out
You can discover all of them on our Wiki. Creating a camgirl account at Stripchat takes only a few minutes, and it’s as simple as verifying your email address, setting up your profile, uploading your documents, and signing the model agreement. After we approve your profile you will be able to start streaming.
Basic cam girl tips
1. The user is the king, but you are the queen
This comes to say that even though you should treat your customers like kings, you shouldn’t do things you don’t want in the name of pleasing them. Never feel pressure to do certain things, remember that at the end of the day, it’s your room and your rules, which takes us to the next point…
2. Make clear what you offer and what you don’t
It’s best to be upfront with users and let them know from the beginning what they can and cannot find in your room. For that, you have the tag “My Show’s Activities”, where you can select the activities that you perform in all types of shows and also the ones that you perform exclusively in private shows. Users will understand that whatever doesn’t appear there, it cannot be offered.
3. Remember information about users
Greeting your users by their name can go a long way. Most cam users are looking for a personal connection, and by remembering specific information about them, you will build that bond, which will translate into more loyal fans aka money for you.
4. Find your talents and monetize them
The key to being a successful cam girl is finding (or creating) your own personality. If you have a special talent that will help you stand out from the crowd, don’t hesitate to use it. Do you sing, dance or hula hoop while holding a handstand? Then make it your camming personality.
5. Fake it till you make it
Always be happy on cam, and if you’re not, fake it. Happy models perform better shows, and happy vibes always attract more users and bigger tips.
Put your site’s features to work for you
Whatever platform you decide to stream from, try to familiarize with it and its top features before you start streaming. It is essential to think more about how you retain your fans. In regards to Stripchat, these are some of the most important ones you should know about:
Topic/Goal – Describe in your Topic what’s going to take place in your chat room or the type of performances you usually put on. Then, motivate users to tip you by announcing a special performance in your Goal. Set the goal amount and once it’s reached by all public tips, make sure to deliver a show they won’t easily forget!
Tip Menu – Here you can add up to 30 activities to perform during your shows and put your desired price. The best part is that it’s interactive, so users not only will be able to see what activities you offer, but will also be able to request them and pay for them directly from the Tip Menu. Consider this your money collector.
Extensions – You have at your disposal a whole array of bots and widgets to install in your room and enhance the experience for everyone in it. One cool example of it is Wheel of Fortune, which you can integrate in your room. Your viewers can spin the Wheel during the show and win an activity that you then perform for them (you add the ones you want beforehand, of course). Polls, reactions, announcement bot, welcome bot… you name it.
Fan Club – This is a paid subscription users pay for to show you their love and appreciation. You get some monthly passive income and in exchange, update regular hot content for your subscribers. There are 3 different tiers available and the benefits to include in each are 100% up to you.
Feed – You know Facebook’s feed? Well, you have a similar one on Stripchat, only that you can make money off it. You can create your own posts to share with users who have you in Favourites. Your plans, thoughts, memories, or anything else you’d like them to know. The interesting part is that users can purchase your content directly from Feed and even send you tips. So make sure to post your best pics, you never know when you could make a sale.
Messaging system – The groundbreaking messaging system allows you to keep in touch with users and also send them photos and videos and charge them to receive them. Likewise, users can also send you photos for a price of your choice.
Attracting viewers and getting tipped
The real question that every new model wonders is… how to get users to stay in your room? How to boost your passive income? Well, unfortunately there’s no secret spell for this, it’s all about experimenting. However, there are certain camgirl tips that always work.
If a user pops up in your room and finds you there looking bored, they will for sure go on to the next one. It’s all about how you present yourself and first impressions, so make sure to smile a lot and be friendly and welcoming. If there’s no way to spark a conversation, simply move around, caress yourself, dance, etc. The point is to create the right environment for people to take action. Above all, just be yourself and try to interact as much as possible.
Many users are seeking for sex, but many others are seeking for something more personal, maybe just a friendship, or someone to listen to them. As a cam girl, you must tackle all. Engage with your audience, that is: make them your friends. Or at least let them believe so. Your work will not only finish in your chat room; if you want to succeed, consider following up with your customers after a private show, private message them from time to time to see how they’re doing, etc.
Some users might be shy to share their kinks in the public chat, that’s why if you send them a private message, you will be able to bond with them in a more personal level. And that’s the road to big tips.
Overall, have fun and work hard. Wiggle around and see what suits you best.
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