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housewench
04-26-2011, 11:40 AM
One thing that should be added is that in this business, you have to spend money to make money. Between outfits, toys, makeup, it can add up. I know this goes for EVERYTHING, but in this business having convertible clothing and interchangeable basics matters SO MUCH.

See what other people are doing. Note what you like, what you don't like, what you think can be improved on.... Plunder clips sites, cam sites, tube sites. It's okay to buy other people's clips, videos, and etc to learn from them.

A professional makeup palette is so worth it. You also don't need a whole set of brushes. YOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBE to learn how to wear makeup if you don't, it can make all the difference if you can't get your lighting quite right.

dixievista
04-26-2011, 11:49 PM
^ I disagree. I think all that can IMPROVE your business, but I honestly think if you can't make it work with your hand, the makeup and lingerie you already have, there's something else wrong. Whether it's your personality, internet connection, working hours, I don't know! But the nicest thing about this job is that if you have SUPER LIMITED MONEY like I do right now, you're fine - use what god gave you, lol!

I bought a webcam ($50), fake eyelashes ($2), and a lingerie set ($50) which is small potatoes investment-wise. I do however spend LOTS of time researching, planning, and working my tail off. I only bought the lingerie set bc I don't wear bras (tiny titties!).

housewench
04-27-2011, 11:03 PM
Yeah, I have a frustratingly unhelpful situation. I'm a nudist, so few clothes to start out with, and then I lost THE GOOD HALF OF THEM in a move, so then I had just a few outfits and no lingerie, as all of my clothes were for doing shit I had to do outside, lol. I also never wore makeup before, so I didn't have any, let alone any brushes or understanding of technique. I can't be the only girl out there who wasn't going to get up early in highschool! lol

Not to mention, being a difficult to find size just raises the cost of any clothes I DO buy, so...

And I agree, some camgirls can probably make it work with their hands, but you have a lot more options with just a couple of toys. Not to mention all the requests that come in.

OH OH OH by the way! Review programs can be an excellent way to combine what you don't have/need with a shortage of resources. Lots of sex toy companies and shops offer them, though most have some requirements.

charlie61
05-17-2011, 05:50 PM
Stickied! :)

TouringGirlfriend
05-17-2011, 06:01 PM
Yay!!!!

MistyRose
05-17-2011, 11:23 PM
All hail Charlie! ;D

Thanks again so much for the prompt response! I love that this is stickied.

MissEgo
05-17-2011, 11:28 PM
Now that it's a stickie...

If you guys have anything to add, let me know!!

~Carmen~
05-18-2011, 07:09 AM
Fantastic advice, thanks!!

IsobelWren
05-18-2011, 07:53 PM
OMG! So exciting! We got a sticky!

boobygirl
05-20-2011, 01:53 AM
I'm still undecided about the whole outfits thing. I have quite a lot of outfits and some guys seem to love seeing me in different things but others don't seem to give a shit! Also i've noticed that sometimes the outfits i thought were really hot the guys don't seem to be that bothered about but other outfits that i just cobbled together (and i thought looked passable but not amazing) get a really positive response.

One thing you learn quickly in this business is that you cannot predict what people like - pretty much anything you can think of someone is into. I'm betting there's a gap in the market for the 'down and out' homeless, crack-head, 2 dollar whore look - just can't bring myself to exploit it lol!

StarsInEyes
05-20-2011, 11:42 AM
I love this post. It is sooo useful. My question is about split camming. Do I need a special program to be able to work on two or three websites at a time? I got approved for two websites and want to start soon.

TouringGirlfriend
05-20-2011, 11:56 AM
I love this post. It is sooo useful. My question is about split camming. Do I need a special program to be able to work on two or three websites at a time? I got approved for two websites and want to start soon.

Google manycam and download the software.

ManyRoses
05-22-2011, 06:41 PM
So thrilled that this was finally stickied! : )

Kenjifujima
05-26-2011, 05:44 PM
lol thank you, I cut my hair on Monday lol my boyfriend hates it, but everyone seems to love!

OJenni!
05-27-2011, 03:06 AM
I love this post. It is sooo useful. My question is about split camming. Do I need a special program to be able to work on two or three websites at a time? I got approved for two websites and want to start soon.

Google many cam or camsplitter.

I cam split for 4 sites.

However I will say this: computer power. If you split on many sites your cam may start to slow down and lag on one or two. Some girls have a second computer, it is not necessary but definitely helps. Cam on as many sites as you can and go for it girl!

Manycams isn't the greatest splitter (for some reason I cannot split with skype) but it is the only option for a mac. You should have more options with a PC.

CHOCOLATEKISSES88
05-28-2011, 07:58 PM
hi, everyone newbie here. i havent started camming yet im in the process of making sure i have things i need to begin(webcam,lingerie,wig etc). someone said on here to not use any ID with my address on it. i dont have a passport nor do i know how soon i can get one or how expensive it will be to have one sent to me asap. so my question is can i use an old driver's license with my old address on it( it has a hole punched in it by dmv), or can i get a government ID elsewhere? i live in NJ by the way. thanks in advance!!!

BlankStare
05-30-2011, 11:51 PM
^^ if your ID is expired, I'm pretty sure they won't accept it- but you can try. I'm not sure if they will accept County IDs (like if you live in Sussex- call the Sussex county clerks office) .. but most likely they will only accept government issued ids... which will be passport, license, military id.. you can always get a replacement license with your 'new address' (use any address you can get proof you live there, like maybe your mother's house or a friend?)- but NJ won't allow PO Boxes as addresses for license.

SexToyFiend
05-31-2011, 03:48 PM
Security
-Make up a fake name and tell NO ONE your real name ever - make up a fake real name if you want.

-If you don't want family / friends to find out, cam on sites where you can block locations.

-Never use PayPal. If you set it up incorrectly, you're giving the guys your full name. No matter how you set it up, PayPal could find out, freeze your account, seize the money, and block you from ever having a PayPal account again. Not worth the risk.

-When signing up for a site, upload an ID that doesn't have your address on it (such as a passport) or use a PO Box on a state/province ID. More info on this in the links below.

-If you decide to get a domain with your cam name, make sure to get the privacy protection when ordering a domain. Without it people can search the domain (under "whois") and it will reveal your real name/address. Do research about adding 2257 compliance, trademark, copyrights and anything relates to having a website with adult content.


Cam Sites
-There is no "best site" - everyone has different shows and personalities, so everyone will do differently on sites.

-Popular cam sites: Streamate, AdultWork, MyFreeCams, ifriends, ImLive, cams.com, webcams.com, LiveJasmin

-Sign up *directly* with the cam site - do not sign up with a studio, because they rarely do anything to help you, and leech off your income.

-Beware of camsites that do not protect models against chargebacks (customers get a refund from the shows they purchase - sometimes the reason for the refund is over fraud, stolen credit card, and the other times they're just assholes and just want to get money back). Do a search on here about chargebacks and which sites are highly known for allowing lots of them.


Techy Stuff
-Yes, you will need an actual webcam; the built-in cam on your computer will not suffice. If you can't afford one, you might be able to get away with using your built-in cam as long as you have lots of good lighting.

-Logitech Pro 9000 or c910 HD are the most recommended cams.


Using a Mac
-Always check out the site to see if it's Mac compatible and if not; get yourself "bootcamp" or "parallel" and Windows software to run it from your Mac. Make sure to get webcam that is Win compatible to run it.

-If you're using an external webcam, using Mac platform, and have built in i-sight, you might experience i-sight loading up on the flash site and not detecting the external webcam. If this happens just open up i-sight in another application - such as photobooth - keep it on, and then when you go back to the site the external webcam should then load up.

-i-glasses is a good add-on tool if will be caming on Mac platform and don't have a webcam with zoom. i-glasses can be used from apple remote to zoom and adjust colors features. It's basic type software and you can get by using it. http://www.ecamm.com/mac/iglasses/


Your Show
-Decide on your shows before you start! Keeping your boundaries is easier when you've already set them. Another point that goes along with this is: if you are going to be doing nude shows, decide before you even start if you will be doing nude in public shows or in private only! Don't flip back and forth.

-Free chat should generally be used to show that you're not a bot and that you have a personality; use paid chat to do the bulk of your show (after all, you're doing this to make money, correct?)

-Don't ever do things for free. Ever.

-Smile! Always!

-Yes, your shows will probably be recorded; no, there is nothing you can do to prevent this. The only thing you really can do is download a program like ManyCam and watermark your video with your cam name, so that if someone does record you and post your vid somewhere, they are promoting you.

-Don't give up! Whatever you do, don't. There's a girl for EVERYONE.

-Make sure your cam space is neat and clean. Nothing distracts a potentional client more than dirty clothes on the ground or over-flowing garbage!

-It's generally believed to be a good idea to 'train' these cam customers to not expect too much attention from you, ie: holding their hand through free chat. Give them some attention, be polite, but if they want one-on-one, they should be paying for you.

-Check out what other girls are doing in their roooms to get advice on what you can do (especially on myfreecams.com) but don't copy it, take pointers and make in your own! Guys come to your room to see YOU, not anybody else!

-Unless you're super mindblowingly hot, just sitting around and looking bored will NOT work for you. It will NOT drive people to your room and it will make them think you're also that boring in a private show. Never go on cam without putting in AT LEAST 3 minutes worth of thought into your show.

-Don't turn on your cam for free; make sure you have been paid first! Guys will also try to trick you by asking you to verify you're not a robot. Someone on here mentioned they give the guy the finger.

-Try to be strong; do not let rude and insulting customers get to you. You will get visitors that will make insulting comments to you. This isn't always the case, but it does happen. If it gets very out of hand with them, do not put up with it; you can block them out of your room.


Behind the Scenes
-Promote, Promote, Promote!! After you choose your cam name / persona, make a Twitter, Facebook, Skype, Email, Blogger, etc.
Twitter especially is very useful - tweet when you will be going online or when you have special offers; if people know what's going on, they're more likely to participate!

-Don't expect money to be thrown at you. We are performers, social-network-fiends, webmasters, promoters, photographers, picture/video editors, ... the list goes on. If you put the time and effort into this job, you will do much better than someone who just turns on their cam and expects guys to drop hundreds of dollars on them.


Wishlists
-To summarize the guidelines about using Amazon Wishlists - if you don't want your address displayed, don't put anything from third party distributors (which means don't use that fancy Universal Wish List button) and you should look into getting a p.o. box. If you have more questions, search "amazon wishlist".


StripperWeb
-PleasePleasePlease use the Search function on this site. We talk about just about everything, so if you have a question, five people have probably already asked it. Put aside a few hours to go through the Other Work section; there's really great information here, and if you've put some time into doing your own research before asking the more experienced girls, it'll do wonders for how much help you get.

-Read up / research a few different fetishes, so that you know what to expect customers to ask of you. You should also set your boundaries on these fetishes ahead of time.


Helpful SW threads:
-How to make money on myfreecams: http://forum.stripperweb.com/showthread.php?t=147639
-Tools of the camgirl trade: http://forum.stripperweb.com/showthread.php?t=150422
-Uploading IDs to camsites: http://forum.stripperweb.com/showthread.php?t=147389
-Promotion locations: http://forum.stripperweb.com/showthread.php?t=151178
-Disguising yourself on cam: http://forum.stripperweb.com/showthread.php?t=154667


That's all I've got so far. I'm already guessing there will be some dissent with certain points, but, every girl is different.

(to you newbies reading this... welcome to the circus we call sw)

This thread is so freaking awesome. Thanks so much!!

SexToyFiend
05-31-2011, 04:04 PM
Also, for sites like Adult Cam Girls Network and xxxcambabes where the guy IMs you before paying for the show...beware of guys who ask "Can I see what you look like on cam real quick before I pay?" LOL. That is bullshit. Obviously they know what you look like since they were just checking out your profile. Until you have verified that they've paid, do not turn on your cam for them. You will come across a lot of guys trying to do that, just so they can get a free peek at your sexy self on cam. Don't fall for it.

I'm not familiar with these sites, but I'm thinking about expanding. Thanks for the helpful info!

xxxGothBarbie
06-01-2011, 04:12 PM
what about onhercam.com ??? is that a good site for cam newbies???

CHOCOLATEKISSES88
06-01-2011, 05:49 PM
OMG guys i need some outside help. i am about to sign up with sm but first i need to devise a plan because right now life sucks lol. first off after reading some of these threads i realized that what i make($378.49) working 8 hrs, 5x a week takes some of u 1 or 2 days. 40 hrs of my precious time devoted to a company that doesn't give a rats ass about me while leaving me almost impossible to manage all of my expenses UGH. on top of that i have gained weight, i suffer from on going insomnia, and i live with my family which means no camming from the comfort of my room so i have to cam via motel. i havent begun camming yet because i don't know how soon ill get my first check and i have to swing money for all of my expenses(gas, car insurance, phone bill, food etc.) around money outta pocket for these damn motels which is going to cost me anywhere from $200-300 for a week. i would like to cam anywhere from the hours of 5 or 6pm and beyond so that i can hoefully increase my earning potential. i have to save up enough money to get my own apartment asap, an mama needs a better car too lol. so much to do so little money. i know camming isn't easy but i am soo determined to start bringing in more $$$$$ its not even funny. how long should i hold on to my current job before quitting? i need to lose some weight and therefore i would like to devote more time working out and eating healthier( by the way eating healthy on a tight budget isn't easy lol). any insight/advice is greatly appreciated. sorry for the long post and i hope im not bringing anyone down with my bitching lol.

DominicanDream
06-09-2011, 12:12 AM
hmm. well, first things first...do u have a webcam already? a laptop? if so, thats great.
you say you need to lose weight...i wouldn't make that a reason not to start camming.
you can position ur webcam certain ways that will flatter ur figure...u can wear certain outfits that will do the same.
hold onto ur job until u feel confident in the $ ur making. id advise u to join Streamate bc of weekly pay and great traffic.

nerdgonewild
06-09-2011, 10:19 PM
I really appreciate this post and being able to find it so easily. I have not started camming yet, but expect to soon. I have not decided for sure on a site yet, but think I have it narrowed down to either Streammate or MFC.
I have just a couple questions. The first is I have been watching the free chat rooms to see how things are done. I understand the whole don't do anything for free concept. I have been watching MFC the last couple of days, and there are girls on there naked, using vibrators, etc. in the free chat. I know they are getting tokens, but what is the incentive for someone to take them private at that point? Isn't private where the real money is? Please enlighten me.
Also I am concerned about posting a schedule as to when I will be on. I am a chronic migraine sufferer (the worst ones come with my period)and the last thing I want to do is not make it when I say I am going to, because I get a nasty one and can't look at the computer screen. Is it best to just remain unscheduled then?
My apologizes if I am posting this in the wrong area, but since it is a thread about getting started, thought it might be a good one.
Thanks in advance for help/advice.

MissEgo
06-10-2011, 07:53 AM
Don't worry about what other girls are doing; if guys want to watch you, they want to watch YOUR SHOW, not a replica of someone else. Do whatever you want to do. Hell my second highest paying "theme" is baking cookies completely dressed. Men are crazy, and they'll pay for "different".

Use Twitter to announce when you'll be going online, instead of posting a schedule. Tweet when you're going on.

MrsHollyDDD
06-23-2011, 04:29 PM
So when has everyone found that the best time to be on Streamate is? I was on at 3 AM (Cali time) and like 20 girls were on in my specialty category. Now it is 4:28 PM in Cali and there are 40 something in my category. I am trying to make a schedule for my week and trying to figure out what the most successful timeframe is. Also, I saw the rooms for the girls who were doing the Party Chat... and at 3 AM they were making goal!

MrsHollyDDD
06-23-2011, 04:34 PM
I am a little confused... how much money, realistically and honestly, is there to be made in camming? I've been looking at Streamate rooms lately and some of these girls look like hell! No offense but I have seen a few unibrows!!!! If I were making up to $2000 *eye roll* per week, you wouldn't see a hair out of place on me! I get it though, a lot of the other models are single moms and have children and expenses and stuff like that... but still.... I have seen some fugly stuff. An eyebrow wax at a salon is like $8... just sayin.

TouringGirlfriend
06-23-2011, 04:37 PM
Welcome Ms. Holly, I like you. :)

RedShoes
06-24-2011, 10:13 AM
I am thinking about trying camming, I did it for free back before I met my boyfriend, and did a couple of artistic nude photo shoots. I have been unemployed for a year with little to no interviews or prospects.

I finished my bachelors and have started on MY MBA and I still can't get interviews the market that I am in is tough, unless I want to make like $9 an hour which is less than my unemployment. My unemployment is about to run out so I need to do something.

My question is should I specialize to try to get a more niche set of clients, bondage, dom, tattoos, piercings that sort of thing? Does it make a difference in the amount that you make? I am into bdsm and always wanted to get a piercing or tattoo but couldn't justify the money on it, but if it is for abusiness that would be different.

AngelCummings
06-24-2011, 12:10 PM
I am thinking about trying camming, I did it for free back before I met my boyfriend, and did a couple of artistic nude photo shoots. I have been unemployed for a year with little to no interviews or prospects.

I finished my bachelors and have started on MY MBA and I still can't get interviews the market that I am in is tough, unless I want to make like $9 an hour which is less than my unemployment. My unemployment is about to run out so I need to do something.

My question is should I specialize to try to get a more niche set of clients, bondage, dom, tattoos, piercings that sort of thing? Does it make a difference in the amount that you make? I am into bdsm and always wanted to get a piercing or tattoo but couldn't justify the money on it, but if it is for abusiness that would be different.


Hi Redhoes and welcome! To answer your question, I think you will make the most money doing what YOU feel comfortable with. If you are naturally into bdsm and domination, than go for it! Most likely guys will be able to tell that you truly enjoy it, and that it's natural for you and it will be more profitable than if you hid your personality and natural tendencies to become more cookie cutter/vanilla . There is definitely a niche for this out there :)

CamGirlServices
07-05-2011, 10:33 AM
I just wanted to say: It was awesome of you to take the time to post this. You took a lot of time and put a lot of thought into being very informative, honest and direct. Major Kudos to you!!!



I know this is a lot to read, but it's all VERY important information from the pros!

Security
-Make up a fake name and tell NO ONE your real name ever - make up a fake real name if you want.

-If you don't want family / friends to find out, cam on sites where you can block locations.

-Never use PayPal. If you set it up incorrectly, you're giving the guys your full name. No matter how you set it up, PayPal could find out, freeze your account, seize the money, and block you from ever having a PayPal account again. Guys can also easily get refunds that you cannot dispute, or even worse - they could reveal that the transaction is adult-related. Not worth the risk.

-When signing up for a site, upload an ID that doesn't have your address on it (such as a passport) or use a PO Box on a state/province ID. More info on this in the links below.

-If you decide to get a domain with your cam name, make sure to get the privacy protection when ordering a domain. Without it people can search the domain (under "whois") and it will reveal your real name/address. Do research about adding 2257 compliance, trademark, copyrights and anything relates to having a website with adult content.


Cam Sites
-There is no "best site" - everyone has different shows and personalities, so everyone will do differently on sites.

-Popular cam sites: Streamate, AdultWork, MyFreeCams, ifriends, ImLive, cams.com, webcams.com, LiveJasmin

-Sign up *directly* with the cam site - do not sign up with a studio, because they rarely do anything to help you, and leech off your income.

-Beware of camsites that do not protect models against chargebacks (customers get a refund from the shows they purchase - sometimes the reason for the refund is over fraud, stolen credit card, and the other times they're just assholes and just want to get money back). Do a search on here about chargebacks and which sites are highly known for allowing lots of them.

-Read the Terms Of Service. Will the site be recording your shows? Will the site be posting some of those recorded shows for their own profit? It happens. Make sure you know what the Terms Of Service are.


Techy Stuff
-Yes, you will need an actual webcam; the built-in cam on your computer will not suffice. If you can't afford one, you might be able to get away with using your built-in cam as long as you have lots of good lighting.

-Logitech Pro 9000 or c910 HD are the most recommended cams.

-Laptop vs pc... it depends on your personal preference. Having a laptop gives you more range - cam from the bedroom, the kitchen, the car, etc.


Using a Mac
-Always check out the site to see if it's Mac compatible and if not; get yourself "bootcamp" or "parallel" and Windows software to run it from your Mac. Make sure to get webcam that is Win compatible to run it.

-If you're using an external webcam, using Mac platform, and have built in i-sight, you might experience i-sight loading up on the flash site and not detecting the external webcam. If this happens just open up i-sight in another application - such as photobooth - keep it on, and then when you go back to the site the external webcam should then load up.

-i-glasses is a good add-on tool if will be caming on Mac platform and don't have a webcam with zoom. i-glasses can be used from apple remote to zoom and adjust colors features. It's basic type software and you can get by using it. http://www.ecamm.com/mac/iglasses/


Your Show
-Decide on your shows before you start! Keeping your boundaries is easier when you've already set them. Another point that goes along with this is: if you are going to be doing nude shows, decide before you even start if you will be doing nude in public shows or in private only! Don't flip back and forth.

-Free chat should generally be used to show that you're not a bot and that you have a personality; use paid chat to do the bulk of your show (after all, you're doing this to make money, correct?)

-Don't ever do things for free. Ever.

-Smile! Always!

-Yes, your shows will probably be recorded; no, there is nothing you can do to prevent this. The only thing you really can do is download a program like ManyCam and watermark your video with your cam name, so that if someone does record you and post your vid somewhere, they are promoting you.

-Don't give up! Whatever you do, don't. There's a girl for EVERYONE.

-Make sure your cam space is neat and clean. Nothing distracts a potentional client more than dirty clothes on the ground or over-flowing garbage!

-It's generally believed to be a good idea to 'train' these cam customers to not expect too much attention from you, ie: holding their hand through free chat. Give them some attention, be polite, but if they want one-on-one, they should be paying for you.

-Check out what other girls are doing in their roooms to get advice on what you can do (especially on myfreecams.com) but don't copy it, take pointers and make in your own! Guys come to your room to see YOU, not anybody else! If you're doing the same thing as everyone else, why would guys watch YOU?

-Unless you're super mindblowingly hot, just sitting around and looking bored will NOT work for you. It will NOT drive people to your room and it will make them think you're also that boring in a private show. Never go on cam without putting in AT LEAST 3 minutes worth of thought into your show.

-Don't turn on your cam for free; make sure you have been paid first! Guys will also try to trick you by asking you to verify you're not a robot. Someone on here mentioned they give the guy the finger.

-Try to be strong; do not let rude and insulting customers get to you. You will get visitors that will make insulting comments to you. This isn't always the case, but it does happen. If it gets very out of hand with them, do not put up with it; you can block them out of your room.

-Watching porn is now considered "research". Do it. Lots. It's a great way to get ideas.

-Buying other girls' videos and pic sets is totally fine. Telling her you're a newbie and want some ideas for free is definitely not okay.

-You might need to invest in some outfits, makeup, and supplies. Think about your *character*, not you. What would she wear? What would she use? DO NOT buy things right away. Make do with what you have until you are sure that camming is an income, not an expense.


Behind the Scenes
-Promote, Promote, Promote!! After you choose your cam name / persona, make a Twitter, Facebook, Skype, Email, Blogger, etc.
Twitter especially is very useful - tweet when you will be going online or when you have special offers; if people know what's going on, they're more likely to participate!

-Don't expect money to be thrown at you. We are performers, social-network-fiends, webmasters, promoters, photographers, picture/video editors, ... the list goes on. If you put the time and effort into this job, you will do much better than someone who just turns on their cam and expects guys to drop hundreds of dollars on them.

-If you aren't feeling motivated to get on cam, just get ready anyways. Most of us find that by the time we're all sexified, we are motivated enough to get on cam. Another easy motivator is money, obviously - if you aren't online, guys cannot spend their money on you!

-Having a set schedule is very helpful for your fans; if you are unable to keep a routine schedule, you should definitely have a Twitter account where you tweet when you're going online. Regular customers need to know when they can spend money on you!


Wishlists
-To summarize the guidelines about using Amazon Wishlists - if you don't want your address displayed, don't put anything from third party distributors (which means don't use that fancy Universal Wish List button) and you should look into getting a p.o. box. If you have more questions, search "amazon wishlist" on this forum.


StripperWeb
-PleasePleasePlease use the Search function on this site. We talk about just about everything, so if you have a question, five people have probably already asked it. Put aside a few hours to go through the Other Work section; there's really great information here, and if you've put some time into doing your own research before asking the more experienced girls, it'll do wonders for how much help you get.

-Read up / research a few different fetishes, so that you know what to expect customers to ask of you. You should also set your boundaries on these fetishes ahead of time.


Helpful SW threads:
-How to make money on myfreecams: http://forum.stripperweb.com/showthread.php?t=147639
-Tools of the camgirl trade: http://forum.stripperweb.com/showthread.php?t=150422
-Uploading IDs to camsites: http://forum.stripperweb.com/showthread.php?t=147389
-Promotion locations: http://forum.stripperweb.com/showthread.php?t=151178
-Disguising yourself on cam: http://forum.stripperweb.com/showthread.php?t=154667


That's all I've got so far. I'm already guessing there will be some dissent with certain points, but, every girl is different.

(to you newbies reading this... welcome to the circus we call sw)

SybilVain
07-12-2011, 10:55 AM
Hi, I've been lurking for a bit here and had tried to introduce myself... but while in the bathroom my husband decided it was a good time to install a mike in my pc and restart it, killing my post :-\
At any rate, I just wanted to say I started camming a couple weeks ago and it was an overwhelming experience (I didn't *want* to do it, it was just the best option to get me out of a financial hellhole, guess you girls know what I'm talking about!) until I came across this site and found, even in just reading up, an immense amount of support and help that pulled me through the hardest parts with a laugh and sense of connection.
So I wanted to thank everyone who posts here with tips and humor and rants, you ladies rock and truly changed my spirits - I'll stop lurking and hope to someday contribute in the same way ;D

MissEgo
07-12-2011, 02:17 PM
Welcome to SW!
Also - love the name ;) such a good book, and I love the twist you put on the name haha

That"MODEL"Chick
07-13-2011, 10:56 AM
Yep welcome :)

Arialandre
07-14-2011, 10:43 AM
Yaaaaay! Welcome to the site! :D

SkinNBonez19
07-21-2011, 04:50 PM
Is it normal for guys to be almost overly sweet at first? I had an "I love you" right away... should I play along but keep an extra guard up? Since I'm new I'm not used to these situations. Could he just be living out a fantasy?

Lady Xplicit18
07-25-2011, 01:38 AM
^^^
You always need to keep a guard up in this industry... DON'T TRUST ANYONE.

MissEgo
07-25-2011, 08:47 AM
Is it normal for guys to be almost overly sweet at first? I had an "I love you" right away... should I play along but keep an extra guard up? Since I'm new I'm not used to these situations. Could he just be living out a fantasy?

I think all of us have had (at least) a few "I love you" guys. Play along but never trust anyone.

Electric Barbarella
07-28-2011, 08:51 PM
I am thinking about trying camming, I did it for free back before I met my boyfriend, and did a couple of artistic nude photo shoots. I have been unemployed for a year with little to no interviews or prospects.

I finished my bachelors and have started on MY MBA and I still can't get interviews the market that I am in is tough, unless I want to make like $9 an hour which is less than my unemployment. My unemployment is about to run out so I need to do something.

My question is should I specialize to try to get a more niche set of clients, bondage, dom, tattoos, piercings that sort of thing? Does it make a difference in the amount that you make? I am into bdsm and always wanted to get a piercing or tattoo but couldn't justify the money on it, but if it is for abusiness that would be different.

The cheesy but honest answer is just do what you want to do and be yourself. I have found some of the strangest things are selling points for me. I'm almost 30 now but I love comics and horror and sci fi and when I was younger wore a lot of little boys star wars T's and stuff. I now wear this stuff to bed or around the house and just logging on one night when I was tired wearing a pair of boyshorts and a little boy's transformers shirt i was gonna sleep in I found I got a whole new client base out of. I also like lingerie and other girly things but when I am feeling really lazy I can throw on a pair of panties and a t-shirt from Hot Topic and get paid to talk about comics and videogames. This probably would not sell if I didn't actually enjoy the convos and it's also not all encompassing of me or my sexuality so I make it just a part of what I do but it's there. I had an ex who was into foot fetishism and light fem dom so I picked up a bit of an appetite for that from him so I work that with some clients but the ones who want to be really completely dominated and treated like shit 100% of the time I just can't do because I start acting and they can sense it so I don't even try anymore. Treat it like you would a date - play up characteristics you already have but don't try to become something you completely are not it just won't work.

That said if it's an excuse to spend money on something you wanted anyway then go for it! This week I bought myself a Chewbacca shirt and socks with hot dogs on that I thought were adorable but way too childish for my 9 to 5 life but knowing I could recoup some of the loss on cam took away the shopping guilt :) If you want a tattoo and know that it will generate enough money on cam to pay for itself then do it! Chewbacca will be paying for himself within 15 minutes on cam tonight so why say no?

sultering
08-16-2011, 01:31 PM
ok, I'm ready for the spanking by posting a question that may have already been asked. But I'm just about to start camming and I'm having trouble deciding on which place to start at. I've checked out Webcamriches, which by the promos sound pretty good. I have the bare minimums to start with. Just a web cam and an old slow computer, but I'm determined to make this work and earn enough to first get caught up with my overdue bills and then upgrade my equipt. So please have mercy and if you are inclined point me in the right direction. I don't have a bank account, and read the warning about paypal, so that's another concern I have, about how I'd get paid. Any and all advice will be greatly appreciated! muhuuwah :-*

MissEgo
08-17-2011, 08:20 PM
MyFreeCams, Streamate, AdultWork.
MyGirlFund, SupportMyWish.

Cheque.

LeahBabii
08-19-2011, 07:49 PM
Hey there! I'm extremely new to this Cam world, this week was my first week!! Reading this post & others definitively gave me a "heads up" on everything & was a lifesaver!! I didn't quite understand some of the things mentioned beforehand like what "beggars" were till I was bombarded with them!LOL I just wanted to say thanks for all the advice along with humor of reading others experiences. I look forward to being a part of this awesome community!!

LilithAmadea
08-26-2011, 06:19 PM
I have not seen anything yet, but I'm probably not looking hard enough. I heard that having customers send gift cards to your e-mail doesn't involve releasing mailing information. Can someone rectify this for me? I want to know if this is true or false before I actually do anything yet.

roast
08-27-2011, 01:38 PM
^That is correct in the cases I have direct experience with (which are mostly amazon, clothes, sex toy & lingerie sites), your address will not be given to the provider of the code

I usually still use the code on an anonymized account in case - basically where my info reads as

1st line: Resident
2nd line: c/o [my intials or part of my name]
Rest actual address or I use my PO Box (note, I dont use an actual USPS PO Box since all of the paperwork the USPS gives out seems onerous and invasive - I bought a box from a local packaging place)

But that is all over the top - once the gift card code is generated it is like actual money and in my experience, is not ever given to the provider. Some cases they will confirm the code was used but this is even rare.

I tried once to contact Amazon as the account of the person who gave me the gift card code before redeeming it and asked if I could confirm the user received it (they weirded me out so I wanted to check), they said since it wasnt used they had no info. When I used it, I contacted them again and could only confirm that the code had been partially redeemed but could not say by who or how. So, you should be good.

PrinsessClassy1
08-28-2011, 04:27 PM
I am a plus size girl can i make it doing this? I wasnt sure if I should cause didnt think I get to many customers?

MissEgo
08-29-2011, 09:58 PM
"I am too ____ to cam" is pretty much a nonexistent statement.
Everyone appeals to someone.
If you have something that makes you different than the average camgirl, WORK it. Make it your niche, your specialty.

roast
09-04-2011, 11:18 AM
ok, I'm ready for the spanking by posting a question that may have already been asked. But I'm just about to start camming and I'm having trouble deciding on which place to start at. I've checked out Webcamriches, which by the promos sound pretty good. I have the bare minimums to start with. Just a web cam and an old slow computer, but I'm determined to make this work and earn enough to first get caught up with my overdue bills and then upgrade my equipt. So please have mercy and if you are inclined point me in the right direction. I don't have a bank account, and read the warning about paypal, so that's another concern I have, about how I'd get paid. Any and all advice will be greatly appreciated! muhuuwah :-*

WebcamRiches appears to be a studio (http://www.stripperweb.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2195817&postcount=1). If your goal is to build $ to upgrade your stuff and catch up on bills - MissEgo's list of sites has paying traffic already and may be a starting place (except "SupportMyWish (http://www.stripperweb.com/forum/showthread.php?t=159853)". I'd throw in Cams.com, ImLive.com, Webcams.com, basically any 'megasite'. People's success on each site varies, but having many options helps). Particularly if you sign up directly. Those places you can go to a check cashing place, sign up for Payoneer (as long as you have a SSN), and you should be good. Most cam sites aren't actually very banking friendly (very very few offer free direct deposit) so you should be ok in getting around this.

There are a few financial support threads in the forum too if you're interested - here (http://www.stripperweb.com/forum/showthread.php?t=157922)and here (http://www.stripperweb.com/forum/showthread.php?t=157296)

Not making any assumptions - anybody of any income can use financial advice. Seriously.

Welcome.

BrigitteBarbie
09-06-2011, 06:10 PM
Hello, girls!

I decided to cam some months ago, but I had the opportunity to increase my earns working as hostess. And I just let it go. But now I'm in financial problems, and I need to do it. A hostess always earns the same amount every month!!! I don't wanna wait my dreams come true anymore... Money is the way!

The question is: a friend of mine is a "spiritualist medium", and she told me that there's a bad spiritual influence over me, and promiscuity is one of the things it does, and it can destroy me. So, she knows about my decision before this "revelation" - only her and another very close friend on mine do it, but from first try, not this new one, and I won't tell about it for anyone.

I like sex, this is something natural. Fantasies, art, desire, love, etc. Religion is something that doesn't affect me. But I dunno why I'm a little worried.

Maybe this girlfriend is just a moralist that does not want to have a friend working with sex. She told me that it is easy money: "What comes easily, goes easily..." But we all here know that it is NOT easy! It could be anything, but "easy" definetely is not the right word.

Have you ever heard something like this? Do you care when religion is the issue? This is SO weird! ¬¬

MissEgo
09-09-2011, 11:49 PM
I'm not religious, so other peoples' religious beliefs don't phase me. I do what I need to do. I don't have many religious friends, as a result, but I wouldn't tell any religious friends about my job. Not out of shame, but because they'd be so damn annoying about the whole thing, and "saving my soul" and whatnot.

Lord Byron has a quote, something like "I have a mind to believe in Christianity for the mere pleasure of fancying I may be damned." Always felt like that applied to me.

roast
09-10-2011, 09:14 PM
brigitte there are a few threads where people discuss their religion both here and in other work. there is even someone in the forum who is a spiritualist and a sex worker - the two aren't mutually exclusive. Ive met a sex worker who considers sex work to be a healing profession - and calls herself a healer. I mean, it is all how you interpret it.

but if the idea of getting on cam will bother you in a larger metaphysical sense + you are concerned about having reliable income... that may be a question you'll have to answer yourself, you know? No one would want you to get into this and be emotionally and spiritually distraught over your choice.

But can I say that probably one of the hardest things I've ever had to learn is how to have better friends. you have to be extremely discriminating about having non-industry friends - especially if you actually tell them what you do (either PT, FT, or in your past). Or they will wear you down with the stigma that we've all been indoctrinated by. Why keep an anti-sex-work friend around - you get enough of that hogwash from the mainstream (and even your customers half the time).

If she is coding promiscuity as an evil thing and that you're covered by a dark cloud because of it --- sh eis projecting her own sh!t. I really don't think promiscuity is a bad word - but it also isn't even relevant because most sex work has nothing to do with promiscuity. Camming especially isn't promiscuity. When you get on cam its more than likely just you and a camera in a room by yourself.... maybe with a fan and some music playing. Scandalous. That is a far cry from some debauched multi-cock sex orgy.

I went on a tangent - there are some decent threads about religion here, really feel free to check them out. I can't vouch for them since I tended to skip them, but people were definitely pouring their hearts out in a few. You may be able to relate.

BrigitteBarbie
09-13-2011, 12:13 PM
I'm not religious, so other peoples' religious beliefs don't phase me. I do what I need to do. I don't have many religious friends, as a result, but I wouldn't tell any religious friends about my job. Not out of shame, but because they'd be so damn annoying about the whole thing, and "saving my soul" and whatnot.

Lord Byron has a quote, something like "I have a mind to believe in Christianity for the mere pleasure of fancying I may be damned." Always felt like that applied to me.

That's what I want to do now. But not even my non-religious friends don't know about it now. I'm sure about don't tell it to anyone of them!

Thanks! ;)



brigitte there are a few threads where people discuss their religion both here and in other work. there is even someone in the forum who is a spiritualist and a sex worker - the two aren't mutually exclusive. Ive met a sex worker who considers sex work to be a healing profession - and calls herself a healer. I mean, it is all how you interpret it.

but if the idea of getting on cam will bother you in a larger metaphysical sense + you are concerned about having reliable income... that may be a question you'll have to answer yourself, you know? No one would want you to get into this and be emotionally and spiritually distraught over your choice.

But can I say that probably one of the hardest things I've ever had to learn is how to have better friends. you have to be extremely discriminating about having non-industry friends - especially if you actually tell them what you do (either PT, FT, or in your past). Or they will wear you down with the stigma that we've all been indoctrinated by. Why keep an anti-sex-work friend around - you get enough of that hogwash from the mainstream (and even your customers half the time).

If she is coding promiscuity as an evil thing and that you're covered by a dark cloud because of it --- sh eis projecting her own sh!t. I really don't think promiscuity is a bad word - but it also isn't even relevant because most sex work has nothing to do with promiscuity. Camming especially isn't promiscuity. When you get on cam its more than likely just you and a camera in a room by yourself.... maybe with a fan and some music playing. Scandalous. That is a far cry from some debauched multi-cock sex orgy.

I went on a tangent - there are some decent threads about religion here, really feel free to check them out. I can't vouch for them since I tended to skip them, but people were definitely pouring their hearts out in a few. You may be able to relate.

Wow! Sex is really a heal. I believe it is.

I was thinking about the finantial situation of this girlfriend of mine. She has a huge debt (bigger than mine) with two or three banks and it won't be easy to be payed. She isn't totally worried about it. And her debt is becomming a snowball. I really don't want to use the "envy" word. envying who has courage to be exposed. I don't know. I don't wanna think about it being an jealousy thing.

We have different ways to see life and the world. Money is really important to me. And being a cam girl is the only way to pay my expensive studies and other bills.

I don't see camming as a way of promiscuity too. There's no risk of violence, pregnancy or SDTs. And there's a lot of ways to don't be recognized - I think that most of the cam girls is worried about it than another issue.

Thanks! ;)