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AmaraWaters
03-27-2019, 07:56 PM
Have you tried working different shifts? Changing profile pic? Are you Geo-restricted? Sometimes it is best to log off for a bit, often I give myself a mini timer when it is slow, like I will stay on for 10 more minutes and if nothing exciting happens I will log off.
You can dm me your name and I could take a look.
Hey! I changed my pic the other day and haven’t noticed any change from it.
I have no geo restrictions on either
I’ve been staying on later the last few days but I’m just struggling to find times that work. Being in Australia makes it hard because I think the ‘peak’ times are at like 3am my time :/
Would anyone be able to give me an idea of times that work well for them? I’m willing to try out some random times
Anastazia
03-27-2019, 07:59 PM
Me too Kami. 10 minutes + no $ = log off. If NO one comes in my room, 5 minutes tops.
AmaraWaters
03-27-2019, 08:03 PM
Yeah this is what I’ve been doing but unfortunately that’s leading to me having terrible hours haha. I take breaks usually if it’s really slow. But when it’s ALWAYS slow it’s harder
AmaraWaters
03-27-2019, 08:31 PM
Also, do you girls prefer to talk to the room or do you type to each person? Coming from places like MFC I’m used to always talking but I’ve seen through this thread that a lot of girls type to each customer.
Do you used party chat?
Which do you think works best, talking or typing?
kamiliam
03-27-2019, 08:41 PM
Yeah this is what I’ve been doing but unfortunately that’s leading to me having terrible hours haha. I take breaks usually if it’s really slow. But when it’s ALWAYS slow it’s harder
Yeah the trick is to have a hours/$ goal. You can log off but you need to finish up even if it sucks. SM rewards consistency. Don't worry about what you think are peak times for others it is about you and who you attract.
Blovely
03-27-2019, 11:52 PM
Hey guys!
So I discovered this thread the other day and have been reading through different areas an it’s been super useful!!
I’ve been on streamate about 2 months now (been camming 2-3 years on other sites) and ever since losing my ‘new’ model tag I’ve been having so much trouble getting anyone in my room.
My hours aren’t the best right now (doing my best to step it up, I’ve just always had trouble hanging around for hours in a dead room haha)
So basically I have two questions
1. What do you do when its really really dead (literally 0 people coming into the room) to keep yourself online? I’ve tried doing uni work, dancing, trying to keep myself occupied. But it’s honestly killing me
2. How do you get more people to come in? I’ve got super good tech, good internet speeds (for Australia at least haha) and I mean using a good cam. I’ll get one guest user come in every 10 minutes or something. It’s literally DEAD. I can be online for an hour and get maybe 6 messages in the chat
My gold shows almost always flop too.
I’m not too sure of the rules but if it’s allowed now I can attach my profile so you guys can possibly give me stuff to work on?? I’m going crazy haha
When you loose the new model tag its kind of like you're starting all over again. You've basically been thrown to whatever page and now you have to work your way up to a decent ranking and keep that ranking amongst all of the veteran models. I don't cam much anymore because I just don't have the patience anymore and it started to feel like it was a waste of my time but it def helps to develop a consistent schedule even if its only 2-5 hours a day or every other day. Consistency is key. The only way get more people in your room besides being consistent and doing gold shows is to self promote yourself, here's (https://www.stripperweb.com/forum/showthread.php?182501-Promoting-Yourself-Advertising-Getting-More-Traffic-101) a great thread on that.
Splitcamming (https://www.stripperweb.com/forum/showthread.php?175218-Splitcam-Guide-for-newbies) with a few sites (https://www.stripperweb.com/forum/showthread.php?159919-Updated-List-Of-Camsites-2019) helps during slow times but sometimes its just dead all around. Some fawn upon multitasking but it helped me and I do whats needs to be done to save/maintain my sanity. I have become the queen of multitasking, lol. When I cammed I'd splitcam and when it got deadly slow I'd watch tv (youtube, netflix, kodi), browse the net....mainly researching other ways to make money, edit videos, etc. When I watched tv I'd either turn the sound down really low and keep my mic on, mute the tv and keep my mic on, or mute my mic and keep the tv sound on....when I'd mute my mic I'd keep the tv remote right next to my keyboard and would just mute the tv and unmute my mic whenever I got a show.
It sounds like alot but it became a system for me, it became so simple to do all of those things at the same time. The key is though is to still look like you're enthused on a cam and to still pay attention to your rooms. Again for me it was easy. I found that the slightest bit of energy felt really draining when traffic is really slow. So I stopped smiling all the time because it took way too much energy. Instead I just kept it neutral with a very slight smile.
Using only 1 or 2 monitors made it hard to focus on everything and sometimes I'd loose out on a show because of having to tab through tons of windows. I got multiple monitors and also utilized windows splitscreen so that I could easily see and get to everything. I kept my camrooms open on a few screens, browsed the web and edit videos on another screen and watched tv on another screen. I also made sure I sat up straight and kept my body facing the direction of the camera and would sexily look at the camera if and when someone cam into my room so that I didn't look bored.
Doing all of that allowed me to work more hours without going batshit or feeling completely drained. If I didn't do all of that I probably would've logged off within the first 30min-60mins because it was so painfully slow even with camming on 3+ sites.
AmaraWaters
03-28-2019, 01:39 AM
When you loose the new model tag its kind of like you're starting all over again. You've basically been thrown to whatever page and now you have to work your way up to a decent ranking and keep that ranking amongst all of the veteran models. I don't cam much anymore because I just don't have the patience anymore and it started to feel like it was a waste of my time but it def helps to develop a consistent schedule even if its only 2-5 hours a day or every other day. Consistency is key. The only way get more people in your room besides being consistent and doing gold shows is to self promote yourself, a great thread on that.
with a few helps during slow times but sometimes its just dead all around. Some fawn upon multitasking but it helped me and I do whats needs to be done to save/maintain my sanity. I have become the queen of multitasking, lol. When I cammed I'd splitcam and when it got deadly slow I'd watch tv (youtube, netflix, kodi), browse the net....mainly researching other ways to make money, edit videos, etc. When I watched tv I'd either turn the sound down really low and keep my mic on, mute the tv and keep my mic on, or mute my mic and keep the tv sound on....when I'd mute my mic I'd keep the tv remote right next to my keyboard and would just mute the tv and unmute my mic whenever I got a show.
Its sounds like alot but it became a system for me, it become so simple to do all of those things at the same time. The key is though is to still look like you're enthused on a cam and to still pay attention to your rooms. Again for me it was easy. I found that the slightest bit of energy feels really draining when traffic is really slow. So I stopped smile all the time because it took way too much energy. Instead I just kept it neutral with a very slight smile. I got multiple monitors and also utilized windows splitscreen so that I could easily see and get to everything instead of possible loosing a show because of having to tab through tons of tabs on 1 or 2 monitors. I kept my camrooms open on a few screens, browsed the web and edit videos on another screen and watched tv on another screen. I'd also made sure I sat up straight and keep my body facing the direction of the camera and would sexily look at the camera if and when someone cam into my room. Doing all of that allowed me to work more hours without going batshit or feeling completely drained. If I didn't do all of that I probably would've logged off within the first 30min-60mins because it was so painfully slow even with camming on 3+ sites.
wow thank you so much for this 💕💕
with regards to split camming, which sites do you use? I get a bit confused doing split camming because if I go into a private on SM, what do I do with the other site? Do they just get a free show? I’m sorry I sound so dumb haha, I always got told split camming was bad and shouldn’t be done
laurielegs
03-28-2019, 02:14 AM
wow thank you so much for this
with regards to split camming, which sites do you use? I get a bit confused doing split camming because if I go into a private on SM, what do I do with the other site? Do they just get a free show? I’m sorry I sound so dumb haha, I always got told split camming was bad and shouldn’t be done
No free shows! (At least not for myself).
Most sites I use have a pause button. If they don't have that I go ahead and quickly sign off as soon as my private begins and sign back on after.
caramelcraze
03-28-2019, 03:16 AM
wow thank you so much for this
with regards to split camming, which sites do you use? I get a bit confused doing split camming because if I go into a private on SM, what do I do with the other site? Do they just get a free show? I’m sorry I sound so dumb haha, I always got told split camming was bad and shouldn’t be done
or just run non-live stream skype show sites (like skyprivate) in the background. if you get a show on there, stop your live stream and move to skype
JoyKitten
03-28-2019, 05:20 AM
wow thank you so much for this
with regards to split camming, which sites do you use? I get a bit confused doing split camming because if I go into a private on SM, what do I do with the other site? Do they just get a free show? I’m sorry I sound so dumb haha, I always got told split camming was bad and shouldn’t be done
Because I can only do one thing at once I don't split cam. But I have seen models who actually appear to be running 2 different computers & cams at the same time on 2 sites (or does split camming run 2 cams?). It appeared that when she went into a paid show on the other site, she would turn the SM cam toward the ceiling, so the viewers on SM could hear the show (moaning & such) but not see what was going on. If a SM custie wanted to see the action, he could jump into private (& I presume) she'd lower the cam so he could see too (thereby making 2 shows for the price of one).
Using one cam, it makes sense you'd have to use the SM 'taking a break' button. OR if you're a Gold Show person, could you have your settings worked out that you can begin a GS at the touch of a button so your SM customers can watch too? I think I've seen models do that while camming on 2 sites.
Though that seems like a lot of work & multi-tasking. But like anything, if it's paying off financially, you'll get used to it.
JoyKitten
03-28-2019, 05:35 AM
Also, do you girls prefer to talk to the room or do you type to each person? Coming from places like MFC I’m used to always talking but I’ve seen through this thread that a lot of girls type to each customer.
Do you used party chat?
Which do you think works best, talking or typing?
Always live chat!
We're in the entertainment industry, so using both visual & audio is really important! Today few people want to read (that's why youTube is now the largest search engine) They type to us because they HAVE to during public free chat. But they'd rather chat one to one with us (which of course is phone or c2c options....for MONEY, so advertise them!)
Plus, the best models are not just doing insert toy in pussy/anal or bj shows, but actually building rapport with the guys in their rooms. Building repeat customers. Speaking, hearing your voice, saying their name (I always take the time to ask the 1st guy into my room, 'What would you like me to call you?.... which he has to type, so I can add it to a note on his profile after the session is over, AND it burns up part of that 60secs we're not getting paid for! Then, the next time I see him in public free chat I can call him by that....and they're pretty impressed!) THAT is how I keep customers coming back for repeated paid sessions.
“Remember that a person’s name is to that person the sweetest and most important sound in any language” ~ Dale Carnegie
Anastazia
03-28-2019, 12:10 PM
I'm a talker. Hardly ever type. If they can't have the volume on to hear me then they are most likely not going into a show either. So why waste my time typing to 1 when I have dozens in my room.
Anastazia
03-28-2019, 12:11 PM
YESSSSSSS!! The notes are vital in repeated guests.
PixiieGirl
03-28-2019, 01:04 PM
joykitten you might wanna remove the specific timing you wrote - some guys may not know that rule and this is an open forum
Anastazia
03-28-2019, 01:31 PM
"taking a break" button?? NO IDEA???? Where is it
Anastazia
03-28-2019, 01:39 PM
NO PUSSY IN FREE CHAT! Although I think you could show a preview of the bush with undies on.
luna93
03-28-2019, 07:50 PM
Wait. Is free chat optional or no?
Blovely
03-28-2019, 08:07 PM
wow thank you so much for this ����
with regards to split camming, which sites do you use? I get a bit confused doing split camming because if I go into a private on SM, what do I do with the other site? Do they just get a free show? I’m sorry I sound so dumb haha, I always got told split camming was bad and shouldn’t be done
I splitted on a lot of sites but my main ones were SM, Cams and Imlive. No free shows for me, I'm a stingy "bitch". Cams and Imlive (after the 90 minutes of freechat) have an option where you can put yourself in pvt. Whenever I got a show on SM I'd put myself in pvt on the other sites. If I got a pvt on Imlive or Cams or even both I'd push the pause button on SM. Sometimes I would use 2 cameras. SM would have one camera and all the other sites would get the other camera. So instead of using the pause or pvt button I'd just turn the camera towards the wall or ceiling.
Like I said some people frown upon splitting and or multitasking but you gotta do what works for you. If I listened to all of the things that people told me not to do or said were bad I would've either been broke, miserable or both.
Do you used party chat?
Which do you think works best, talking or typing?
I preferred to talk because it was easier. I use to type to each guy but then I realized how draining that was and how easy it was for a guy to take up too much of my time and attention. I only typed if the guy didn't have sound and even then I kept the typing limited and mostly used my saved messages.
I feel the type of chat you use depends on what kind of vibe/persona you have. For example if you're more of an extrovert and like to entertain a group it makes more sense to use party chat. If you're more of an introvert and like to do 1on1 shows it makes more sense to use classic chat.
"taking a break" button?? NO IDEA???? Where is it
You have to request the break button through support.
Wait. Is free chat optional or no?
I wish lol but no its not optional.
JackAlexander
03-29-2019, 02:46 AM
[Splitcam] ...Sometimes I would use 2 cameras.
[optional freechat] I wish lol but no its not optional.
Wonderful answers to these questions and I have a tiny contribution to add.
When Blovely says she sometimes uses 2 cams, I concur. From what I found in the fine print is SM frowns on splitcam (unless this has changed in recent years) but if you use 1 cam solely for SM and point it elsewhere or break, you are not breaking rules. I love splitcam because there seems to be more action when you are on several sites at once and makes the time go by faster.
and get a break button, if you point the cam somewhere else they may get a free show listening to you even if they cannot see you...maybe mute SM? I have never tried to mute myself, not sure if you can.
I have been able to get around free chat with the external show option. However, I do not recommend this if you are just starting out without a dedicated fan base.
JackAlexander
03-29-2019, 02:50 AM
I'm a talker. Hardly ever type. If they can't have the volume on to hear me then they are most likely not going into a show either. So why waste my time typing to 1 when I have dozens in my room.
My voice is my lure, unfortunately typing decreases my earnings. There have been many many times I wish I could just type because of a living situation I was in.
Anastazia
03-29-2019, 09:08 PM
free chat is your public chat room
Ladybuggie
03-30-2019, 12:13 PM
Please think about what you're saying and who are you saying it to, given that this is a public forum open to customers. I'd delete that message if I were you x
PixiieGirl
03-30-2019, 12:29 PM
Is this an answer to my question? :-) And tell me why is my message harmful?
Because not all guys know about the rule, may displaying it publically you’re telling these guys who can then use it
Ladybuggie
03-30-2019, 12:34 PM
Because not all guys know about the rule, may displaying it publically you’re telling these guys who can then use it
Exactly, just because of this.
PixiieGirl
03-30-2019, 01:00 PM
I’ve PMed you the answer but yeah best delete
Halo88
03-30-2019, 09:53 PM
and get a break button
Off topic, but girls be cautious of the Break Button. Once a few years ago, I hit break button to grab a quick snack. While I was eating, members were sitting in free chat and one mentioned exactly what I was eating. Some could see and hear everything, with the button on and the countdown running. I never used that button again!
Logging off for quick breaks just messes my stream up, so I figured out it was best to just point the camera away and mute the mic for a few minutes instead.
Shanda1836
03-30-2019, 10:10 PM
I have no clue what I'm doing on Streamate. I've read everything and watched videos. But they sure did not answer my questions. So, What is the difference between free chat and guest chat? I think that no show below the waist is for both free and guest chat? If I disable free chat, can I show below the waist? Or is there no way to flash for extra tips unless you are in exclusively paid chat? What are Gold Shows? How do get to where you do them? Is that something that you have earn in order for Streamate to let you do them? Thank you in advance for your help.
AmaraWaters
03-30-2019, 10:13 PM
I have no clue what I'm doing on Streamate. I've read everything and watched videos. But they sure did not answer my questions. So, What is the difference between free chat and guest chat? I think that no show below the waist is for both free and guest chat? If I disable free chat, can I show below the waist? Or is there no way to flash for extra tips unless you are in exclusively paid chat? What are Gold Shows? How do get to where you do them? Is that something that you have earn in order for Streamate to let you do them? Thank you in advance for your help.
So free chat is users who have signed up but not connected a bank card. Don’t pay much attention to them. Guest chat are the people who have cards connected and MAY spend money. You can charge gold to flash boobs in the open chat, but you can’t show below the waist. For that they have to go into paid chat or exclusive. When someone goes into paid chat you’ll know, if they go exclusive you get a request and you can either accept or deny.
Gold shows are something you get once you’ve started earning decent. (Not sure exactly how much. I think I’d earned a few hundred dollars). You’ll get a message when they become available to you :)
Anastazia
03-30-2019, 10:36 PM
So free chat is users who have signed up but not connected a bank card. Don’t pay much attention to them. Guest chat are the people who have cards connected and MAY spend money. You can charge gold to flash boobs in the open chat, but you can’t show below the waist. For that they have to go into paid chat or exclusive. When someone goes into paid chat you’ll know, if they go exclusive you get a request and you can either accept or deny.
Gold shows are something you get once you’ve started earning decent. (Not sure exactly how much. I think I’d earned a few hundred dollars). You’ll get a message when they become available to you :)
you HAVE to have a credit card to sign up
Anastazia
03-30-2019, 10:42 PM
Wait. Is free chat optional or no?
NO, anyone with an account can enter your free chat room
Anastazia
03-30-2019, 10:44 PM
off topic, but girls be cautious of the break button. once a few years ago, i hit break button to grab a quick snack. While i was eating, members were sitting in free chat and one mentioned exactly what i was eating. Some could see and hear everything, with the button on and the countdown running. I never used that button again!
Logging off for quick breaks just messes my stream up, so i figured out it was best to just point the camera away and mute the mic for a few minutes instead.
where is this break button???
Shanda1836
03-30-2019, 11:03 PM
Thanks a lot y'all for the quick answers! That helps a lot. I guess because I am new, these guys were trying to make me flash them. I said no too many times before I kicked them out.
I did find out in settings that I can disable free chat. Maybe it doesn't work. (like the break button doesn't work) But, you go to the setttings tab at the top left over your stream window, click settings, look under the User Settings in the right column, see Allow Free Chat (no credit card), click the dropdown menu and check no.
AmaraWaters
03-30-2019, 11:07 PM
you HAVE to have a credit card to sign up
I thought this, but streamate’s explanation of free chat is that it’s users with no card. What is the difference if not the card?
AmaraWaters
03-30-2019, 11:08 PM
Thanks a lot y'all for the quick answers! That helps a lot. I guess because I am new, these guys were trying to make me flash them. I said no too many times before I kicked them out.
I did find out in settings that I can disable free chat. Maybe it doesn't work. (like the break button doesn't work) But, you go to the setttings tab at the top left over your stream window, click settings, look under the User Settings in the right column, see Allow Free Chat (no credit card), click the dropdown menu and check no.
Yep! You definitely don’t have to have free chat. They used to require you to use free chat for ‘Top Spot GOld Shows’ but they’ve just stopped offering those so there’s basically no reason to have free chat
kamiliam
03-31-2019, 12:02 AM
I thought this, but streamate’s explanation of free chat is that it’s users with no card. What is the difference if not the card?
some white labels don't require cc for initial sign up
AmaraWaters
03-31-2019, 01:49 AM
Am I the only person that wasn't aware that pornhub live is literally just streamate cams embedded into pornhub???
euro_princess
03-31-2019, 02:32 AM
Just disable Free Chat (no card required). Before it used to be a requirement for doing TV shows/Top Spot. But now they gave up on those, so why bother?
If I'm putting my time and energy to make people sign up, you bet it won't be for that commission (and you can't mention cammodels link on SM). So yeah, no thank you.
LullaBelle
03-31-2019, 05:51 PM
I am curious in regards to what the criteria is for a User to give us tags on our profiles? I recently received a 'blocksfornoreason' tag after I blocked several Users who were repeat peepers, never did shows, and never said anything in free chat. I thought only Users who have done shows with us or spent x amount of money were able to give SM Models tags on our profiles? I specifically went back and checked my blocked users from the day and none had ever spent anything in my room before.
anonamiss
03-31-2019, 05:57 PM
I am curious in regards to what the criteria is for a User to give us tags on our profiles? I recently received a 'blocksfornoreason' tag after I blocked several Users who were repeat peepers, never did shows, and never said anything in free chat. I thought only Users who have done shows with us or spent x amount of money were able to give SM Models tags on our profiles? I specifically went back and checked my blocked users from the day and none had ever spent anything in my room before.
nope, unfortunately anyone with a regular account can leave us tags. Comments/reviews/star ratings are only available to those who have spent money in private or exclusive. Thankfully you can monitor and block your negative tags. I have about 200 positive tags visible on my profile, and also about 60 negative tags that I've blocked. Apparently I have a lot of haters, lol.
Quinn.Addams
03-31-2019, 06:08 PM
Am I the only person that wasn't aware that pornhub live is literally just streamate cams embedded into pornhub???
I had no idea until a guy told me he found me on pornhub live
alexiarose22
03-31-2019, 06:18 PM
how much does time online affect placement? I'm on page 3 but my time online has been horrible..
anonamiss
03-31-2019, 06:56 PM
Am I the only person that wasn't aware that pornhub live is literally just streamate cams embedded into pornhub???
yeah pornhub is just another white label. occasionally in free chat I'll ask everyone what site they're watching from and I get responses I've never heard of. There are literally hundreds of white labels/affiliate sites and it's always interesting to learn where people found us.
anonamiss
03-31-2019, 06:57 PM
how much does time online affect placement? I'm on page 3 but my time online has been horrible..
a lot in my experience. My placement and earnings always improve the most when my time online is "excellent."
AmaraWaters
03-31-2019, 08:49 PM
I had no idea until a guy told me he found me on pornhub live
Yeah I had a look at PH live and it seems like it’s all streamate cams haha
euro_princess
03-31-2019, 11:38 PM
how much does time online affect placement? I'm on page 3 but my time online has been horrible..
A lot. Same goes for ration time online vs time in paid chat. Consistency is key on SM.
Some girls are averaging less than me (based on their usual earnings in contests), but are placed higher, because they actually stick to a weekly schedule and don't log in just once in a blue moon. :))
Put in those hours and you'll be able to improve your placement.
PixiieGirl
04-01-2019, 02:41 AM
Interesting to hear about time online being important, I need to up my streaming game
euro_princess
04-01-2019, 07:03 AM
I have to note that placement on SM is pretty customized. For your best clients, you'll always show first. For new people you'll need to fight for your placement. Or for a better spot in your category (people who usually spend with similar girls).
Miss_ShaSha
04-01-2019, 08:38 AM
A lot. Same goes for ration time online vs time in paid chat. Consistency is key on SM.
Some girls are averaging less than me (based on their usual earnings in contests), but are placed higher, because they actually stick to a weekly schedule and don't log in just once in a blue moon. :))
Put in those hours and you'll be able to improve your placement.
I can attest to this. Since camming a consistent 8 hrs a day 5 days a week I'm on the first page of my category. Stick to a schedule and you'll definitely see yourself placing better.
PixiieGirl
04-01-2019, 09:17 AM
I can attest to this. Since camming a consistent 8 hrs a day 5 days a week I'm on the first page of my category. Stick to a schedule and you'll definitely see yourself placing better.
Do you think it’s number of hours or working the same hours that matters? With working around my boyfriend my schedule changes weekly :(