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LeilaB
01-17-2021, 09:11 AM
I would like to ask you about your experiences regarding a few things. I dont know if Im at the right place to ask/write about these things, if Im not, then Im sorry, it willl not happen again.
So I dont know where to start...This is my 3rd month at SM, and in the past 2 weeks my ranking is constantly dropping. Generally I was at the top-middle of the second page, then I dropped to the bottom of 2nd or top of 3rd, but nowadays Im lost at the 6th-8th page, no matter when I go online. Have you ever experienced such a drop in your ranking? And were you able to get back to ur old rankings?
I have no traffic, my Paid % is around 10, and of course the money is really bad too, it comes from some regs.
About my equipment: I have a Logitech c920 webcam, a HyperX Solocast microphone a Lovense Lush 2, toys and outfits, and I think my lighting is fine too.
I use the SMConnect, my stream quality use to be "Excellent" and I usually stream 20-25 hours a week. I have 848 favorites, 18 comments, and a lot of 5 star ratings.
I dont know what can be the problem, when I was at 2nd page, I had a relatively normal traffic, a few times I even reached the middle or the bottom of the first page.
This post is not meant to be a complaint, I just want to ask you if you have ever went through this, and how could you solve this problem. Thank you if you read it, and thank you for all the answers I get. ❤️
MissAdriana
01-17-2021, 09:23 AM
Someone said something about a gift/wishlist option on here? I don’t see it.
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If you dont see it there its not enabled for you yet. Try writing support ?
princess_casual
01-17-2021, 10:03 AM
Weird I don't see a my wishlist option.... maybe it's only available to certain models for now?
I know this topic was already discussed a few pages back, but I was wondering how many of you have pvt rate higher than excl?
I'm toying around with the idea because 1) most of my shows are exclusive 2) I rarely have multiples in pvt 3) I just don't like pvt and feel less comfortable and relaxed with ppl popping in and out, I'm more of a 1-on-1 type of girl. But I'm afraid people will see a 9.99 pvt and be scared off thinking excl is higher, esp newbies who haven't unlocked exclusive yet. Thoughts?
euro_princess
01-17-2021, 10:31 AM
Weird I don't see a my wishlist option.... maybe it's only available to certain models for now?
I know this topic was already discussed a few pages back, but I was wondering how many of you have pvt rate higher than excl?
I'm toying around with the idea because 1) most of my shows are exclusive 2) I rarely have multiples in pvt 3) I just don't like pvt and feel less comfortable and relaxed with ppl popping in and out, I'm more of a 1-on-1 type of girl. But I'm afraid people will see a 9.99 pvt and be scared off thinking excl is higher, esp newbies who haven't unlocked exclusive yet. Thoughts?
Not sure what feedback to give, cause I never tried that strategy, but when you click on a model, you see both prices (pvt and exclusive). So people will see excl is cheaper right away.
As for that sort of newbies, I wouldn’t worry much with brand new people that haven’t even spent $5, that’s the amount you need to unlock exclusive. It just doesn’t seem like the type of client that would go banging with money left and right. Plus the daily limit is quite low for new users.
MissAdriana
01-17-2021, 11:14 AM
I'm toying around with the idea because 1) most of my shows are exclusive 2) I rarely have multiples in pvt 3) I just don't like pvt and feel less comfortable and relaxed with ppl popping in and out, I'm more of a 1-on-1 type of girl. But I'm afraid people will see a 9.99 pvt and be scared off thinking excl is higher, esp newbies who haven't unlocked exclusive yet. Thoughts?
Ive tried it before quite a few times. I prefer lower private higher exclusive because I make more $ that way. I get multiple people in pvt tho. You have to weigh what you are doing, for me I only do certain things in EXCL ONLY, what justifies the higher private price if your attention was spread out across multiple guys? Are you offering toys in both etc? I would personally consider offering something *only in pvt* to pitch to them why private is worth doing at all. And as far as 'scaring' people off - isnt that what you want (in a sense)? You are pushing the excl, looking for a certain type of customer (who likes 1 on 1s) maybe you want to push certain things in block sessions also. Do you want new users? You can EASILY get users to spend $5 to unlock the excl option if you push it. TRY IT! HAVE FUN Let us know how it goes
tashiepuck
01-17-2021, 11:31 AM
Hi everyone,
Is anyone having issues with private messenger? When I try to inbox certain customers, this message keeps popping up.
Thanks for you help !
waogtrain
01-17-2021, 11:59 AM
Reminder to check your tags! Someone recently tagged me with a bunch of race play related tags when I never have and never will do race play. I was wondering why a bunch of people were asking me about it Friday.
Genoveve
01-17-2021, 12:16 PM
^Messenger has been doing exactly that for random members for the past few days!
It’s been doing it to me for like 2 weeks.
Erika_Xstacy
01-17-2021, 08:58 PM
I would like to ask you about your experiences regarding a few things. I dont know if Im at the right place to ask/write about these things, if Im not, then Im sorry, it willl not happen again.
So I dont know where to start...This is my 3rd month at SM, and in the past 2 weeks my ranking is constantly dropping. Generally I was at the top-middle of the second page, then I dropped to the bottom of 2nd or top of 3rd, but nowadays Im lost at the 6th-8th page, no matter when I go online. Have you ever experienced such a drop in your ranking? And were you able to get back to ur old rankings?
I have no traffic, my Paid % is around 10, and of course the money is really bad too, it comes from some regs.
About my equipment: I have a Logitech c920 webcam, a HyperX Solocast microphone a Lovense Lush 2, toys and outfits, and I think my lighting is fine too.
I use the SMConnect, my stream quality use to be "Excellent" and I usually stream 20-25 hours a week. I have 848 favorites, 18 comments, and a lot of 5 star ratings.
I dont know what can be the problem, when I was at 2nd page, I had a relatively normal traffic, a few times I even reached the middle or the bottom of the first page.
This post is not meant to be a complaint, I just want to ask you if you have ever went through this, and how could you solve this problem. Thank you if you read it, and thank you for all the answers I get. ❤️
its hard for us to say what your problem could be, i think all of us mess up somewhere that makes us fall
to answer your question, yes, you can come back.
you can look at your time online and rate analysis report to help gauge if income dropped. i do this by pulling week charts individually bc it makes more sense if my prices havent changed in that time
consistency is key with everything
i overthink things and want to see every day tbh
new girls get the new girl status, when that fell off you couldve dropped. guys love new girls
but thats ok bc they love everyday models heads too :D
caramelcraze
01-18-2021, 01:25 AM
I am beyond frustrated. Had to restart my account and SM won't take my flipping phone bill as proof of address even though it's on the front of the uploaded image with my name. all of my utilities are in my landlord's name, so I'm a bit stumped as to what I should do. Like if they won't take a phone bill, what are my alternative options? think a health insurance bill would work?
pippapippa
01-18-2021, 02:05 AM
I am beyond frustrated. Had to restart my account and SM won't take my flipping phone bill as proof of address even though it's on the front of the uploaded image with my name. all of my utilities are in my landlord's name, so I'm a bit stumped as to what I should do. Like if they won't take a phone bill, what are my alternative options? think a health insurance bill would work?
Maybe bank statement?
fetishqueen
01-18-2021, 02:21 AM
I've seen a couple of ladies mention that guys need to spend $5 to unlock the exclusive option, I'd never heard of that! I've had some newbies recently and honestly got fed up of them trying to use me as technical support when I don't even know what they are looking at.
If I get someone new and get them to tip me $5 will that allow them to see the Exclusive option straight away? So I could get some Gold as well as a show? I might have been missing out not knowing this...
kortneykay
01-18-2021, 03:00 AM
I think they need to spend at least $5 total sitewide to see exl. ^^^
fetishqueen
01-18-2021, 03:14 AM
I think they need to spend at least $5 total sitewide to see exl. ^^^
Thank you, I guess what I meant was that if they spend $5 or more on anything, do they get Exclusive unlocked immediately? I would hate to get them to spend $5 and then they STILL can't see exclusive! They would think I'd misled them.
^^^ Yes, they will see excl. option right away, maybe after a page refresh that is.
fetishqueen
01-18-2021, 04:00 AM
Thank you Kat I shall try that!
bigbum
01-18-2021, 08:17 AM
streamate.... i love you!
princess_casual
01-18-2021, 08:30 AM
My exact same rates but flipped. They eat up my $6.99 EXL. clearly because it's cheaper. Also, they don't have to share and I feel they stay longer when it's 1 on 1. Of course I get the few IDGAF guys in my $9.99 pvt but then all the peepers try me so I go even slower. }:D I know of a few ladies that have very high rates. Men will pay for anything if they have it. Plus they're dumb when they're horny so seduction for the win.
Hey I know this is a bit old but I'm curious what you do in pvt vs exclusive? Thinking of trying out higher pvt and lower excl
Strawberryblonde
01-18-2021, 08:49 AM
Hi everyone just wondering how people in the UK get paid, I messed this up with Niteflirt so do not want to mess it up with SM!
I have an account set up with SM not started yet, just in final steps. I do cam for Vivastreet, AW and have private clients too.
HollyD
01-18-2021, 09:29 AM
Hi everyone just wondering how people in the UK get paid, I messed this up with Niteflirt so do not want to mess it up with SM!
I have an account set up with SM not started yet, just in final steps. I do cam for Vivastreet, AW and have private clients too.
I get paid by wire transfer and recieve it every Friday.Had no problems with it at all so far.
fetishqueen
01-18-2021, 09:37 AM
Hi everyone just wondering how people in the UK get paid, I messed this up with Niteflirt so do not want to mess it up with SM!
I have an account set up with SM not started yet, just in final steps. I do cam for Vivastreet, AW and have private clients too.
I use wire transfer and it's great. There is a $25 fee which isn't so great but you can set a minimum for payout so it won't pay until you reach a set amount. Without a minimum it's a weekly payout. I started in October and was a bit confused about how long I'd need to wait to actually get any money. It wasn't long, I started on a Tuesday and everything I earned that week up to the Saturday was in my bank the following Friday.
There are other ways too I know some ladies get a cheque so maybe they can help with that.
HTH!
whirlerz
01-18-2021, 09:40 AM
Ok, for the Wish List ?'s here's what I got:
Thanks for reaching out about wishlist payouts. You can find this category on your Dashboard after logging in.
Each category has a set cost which members can use their credits to purchase. You'll receive your regular payment percentage of this value in a future payment, and can spend the gift any way you wish.
Edit: I see nothing about this, back to support.
Miss_ShaSha
01-18-2021, 10:16 AM
Ok, for the Wish List ?'s here's what I got:
Thanks for reaching out about wishlist payouts. You can find this category on your Dashboard after logging in.
Each category has a set cost which members can use their credits to purchase. You'll receive your regular payment percentage of this value in a future payment, and can spend the gift any way you wish.
Edit: I see nothing about this, back to support.
You have to opt in for new features here:
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Strawberryblonde
01-18-2021, 10:17 AM
I use wire transfer and it's great. There is a $25 fee which isn't so great but you can set a minimum for payout so it won't pay until you reach a set amount. Without a minimum it's a weekly payout. I started in October and was a bit confused about how long I'd need to wait to actually get any money. It wasn't long, I started on a Tuesday and everything I earned that week up to the Saturday was in my bank the following Friday.
There are other ways too I know some ladies get a cheque so maybe they can help with that.
HTH!
Thank you that's great.
So I went off to set this up, only to find it's all frozen and that I initially indicated I am a business not an individual for the documents upload. I have contacted their customer service.
fetishqueen
01-18-2021, 10:47 AM
I am opted in for new features but don't have the wishlist option :(
whirlerz
01-18-2021, 11:24 AM
I am opted in for new features but don't have the wishlist option :(
Yep! Same here, kinda crappy.
Miss_ShaSha
01-18-2021, 01:01 PM
I love excl blocks at my $9.99 rate and when they tip 25 GOLD on top, FUCK...great shit!!!
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Carmel57
01-18-2021, 03:32 PM
Hi everyone just wondering how people in the UK get paid, I messed this up with Niteflirt so do not want to mess it up with SM!
I have an account set up with SM not started yet, just in final steps. I do cam for Vivastreet, AW and have private clients too.
I get paid direct into my bank, wire transfer. As has been said it’s in Friday around 2pm. I set my payout at my weekly low goal and that’s what I work towards so I get paid every week.
fetishqueen
01-18-2021, 03:49 PM
Loving the blatant below the belt nudity in free tonight...not even trying to hide it.
gbjenna
01-18-2021, 04:08 PM
Loving the blatant below the belt nudity in free tonight...not even trying to hide it.
I've noticed a considerable increase in people asking me how much gold for pussy flashes recently and begging me to get naked in free. Someone said 'other girls do it'. So I had a nosey in people's rooms and there were a few fully nude and offering pussy flashes for $10 in their room topic. Makes sense why they suddenly keep pestering for it.
bigbum
01-18-2021, 04:46 PM
I've noticed a considerable increase in people asking me how much gold for pussy flashes recently and begging me to get naked in free. Someone said 'other girls do it'. So I had a nosey in people's rooms and there were a few fully nude and offering pussy flashes for $10 in their room topic. Makes sense why they suddenly keep pestering for it.
Some girls just sit there spread waiting for I don’t know what... I don’t know how they don’t get banned. But the ban hammer will strike eventually.
bigbum
01-18-2021, 04:51 PM
The lush toy is killing my earnings I try to set it to minimum 3 gold but some how they are tipping 1 and it’s buzzing.
Anyone else have this problem ? I tried to adjust the settings but it still reacts to 1 gold.
I’ve got 10 lurkers in my room watching 1 , 1,
Instead of going private. Damn
minibagel
01-18-2021, 05:06 PM
Yep! Same here, kinda crappy.
The wishlist sounds interesting but if we only get 35% it's kind of crappy anyway, isn't it? Maybe there's more to it but I don't have the feature yet either
SoloDesire
01-18-2021, 05:31 PM
The wishlist sounds interesting but if we only get 35% it's kind of crappy anyway, isn't it? Maybe there's more to it but I don't have the feature yet either
Yep, it's useless. The most you can get from it is $105 if you get the full 35%...and the customer would be using 120,000 of his points lol. They aren't going to pay mind to that shit...they just want to log on, cum and leave. I'd be surprised if that's even worth the effort their putting into adding it.
caramelcraze
01-18-2021, 11:41 PM
Question about ACH payouts: What days do they pull from and then which day do they send payment? Like is it sunday-sat they pull from with payout the following monday? Just trying to get an idea of when to expect payment from them since I was with a studio before.
Erika_Xstacy
01-18-2021, 11:55 PM
Question about ACH payouts: What days do they pull from and then which day do they send payment? Like is it sunday-sat they pull from with payout the following monday? Just trying to get an idea of when to expect payment from them since I was with a studio before.
I receive it on Friday
Ambercat
01-19-2021, 12:54 AM
The lush toy is killing my earnings I try to set it to minimum 3 gold but some how they are tipping 1 and it’s buzzing.
Anyone else have this problem ? I tried to adjust the settings but it still reacts to 1 gold.
I’ve got 10 lurkers in my room watching 1 , 1,
Instead of going private. Damn
For 1gold I have mine set on the lowest speed for the minimum time and barely react to it besides saying thanks. If there are lurkers not joining in and tipping who haven't had a show before I suggest they join in and boot them if they ignore me. It tends to encourage my L3s to join in and buzz or take me into a show to get my attention back, bruises their ego if I'm not chatting to them I guess.
Last week a guy tip me 1g at a time for about 10 minutes then all of a sudden $50, $50, $100 all in party chat so you can never tell who's going to spend big even if they just start with 1. Also, I had a guy before xmas who liked to take me into excl and buzz a dollar at a time while I read a book.
Jodyjensen
01-19-2021, 12:57 AM
The arseholes are out to play this morning, jeeez. Entitled knobs who think they can sit and wank over me in guest and get all offended when I kick them. Bye bye broke loser x
Jodyjensen
01-19-2021, 01:01 AM
For 1gold I have mine set on the lowest speed for the minimum time and barely react to it besides saying thanks. If there are lurkers not joining in and tipping who haven't had a show before I suggest they join in and boot them if they ignore me. It tends to encourage my L3s to join in and buzz or take me into a show to get my attention back, bruises their ego if I'm not chatting to them I guess.
Last week a guy tip me 1g at a time for about 10 minutes then all of a sudden $50, $50, $100 all in party chat so you can never tell who's going to spend big even if they just start with 1. Also, I had a guy before xmas who liked to take me into excl and buzz a dollar at a time while I read a book.
I do the same and find the same with a lot of 1g tippers. I have an auto response letting them know the levels (I just make them up tbh) and once I’ve sent that out a few times, they usually start tipping more. Even better if I have multiple people in and tipping as I tell them it’s a competition for the winning buzz so they compete with each other with bigger and bigger tips haha, or like you say, snatch me away into a show.
I did just kick a guy out for tipping 1g twice as he let me know he was wanking over me and I warned him to keep tipping if he wanted to stay in guest and he said no hahah
Ambercat
01-19-2021, 01:07 AM
I hate it when guys are sat in free chat and tell me that. It immediately gets my back up and my mouth moves before my brain when I tell them what I think about it. I need to practice something to encourage them into a show instead of telling them they're cheap and annoying
Another thought @bigbum, if someone is buzzing small amounts I sometimes start a goldshow countdown so the room has got something to work towards together.
xxxGothBarbie
01-19-2021, 01:22 AM
Do some of you just sit there with the cam on your face & address everyone that pops in or?
I've just started back on it & I'll literally sit there for hours sometimes without a show. I'm not rude nor do I show anything in free chat but I do almost immedietly ask what are they in the mood for & sometimes they'll leave when I say it other times not, they'll go straight to excl.
Am I doing something wrong here?
fetishqueen
01-19-2021, 01:25 AM
Some girls just sit there spread waiting for I don’t know what... I don’t know how they don’t get banned. But the ban hammer will strike eventually.
The worst thing is, it's not new girls who might not know any different. This was long term girls, certainly experienced.
A quick question please for ladies who have a member account, at what point do guys see our prices? Is it as they click to come into our room or do they actually need to click on the Go Private button to see them? I'd love to know whether they already know prices when they start talking or not.
fetishqueen
01-19-2021, 01:28 AM
Do some of you just sit there with the cam on your face & address everyone that pops in or?
I've just started back on it & I'll literally sit there for hours sometimes without a show. I'm not rude nor do I show anything in free chat but I do almost immedietly ask what are they in the mood for & sometimes they'll leave when I say it other times not, they'll go straight to excl.
Am I doing something wrong here?
I don't show my face and I wait for them to talk to me first. When I tried addressing all of them as they came in I got bored and exhausted as most say nothing. I think if they want to talk or ask something they will. I see some girls really lively and chatting away and I juts can't work like that!
Lola4u
01-19-2021, 01:57 AM
Hey girls,
I am the only one that i complain about the placement ? Into the general placement list , "All girls" , i have been somewhere into the up middle . Into the US/CA/UK/Australia placement list ,i have been , as well , somewhere into the up middle ,into the 5th-6 th row . As soon as the contest started, so Sunday , i am placed to the bottom of the pages. Into the US/CA/UK/Australia page i have two streamates boots ( the recorded accounts) on top of me , lots of other ladies that are usually behind me ( sorry ladies ) , even the famous model that is always sleeping on cam is on top of my placement . A line under me is starting the transgenders category , that down im placed . I didnt changed anything, i spent the usual hours , if not even more then usual, i made my usual target of money . What could be that ? Of course i have zero trafic, i do some money only if there are my regulars around .I have never , ever been placed that low on the pages . Any idea why is that happening and what can i do to get my usual placement ?
kamiliam
01-19-2021, 02:12 AM
The worst thing is, it's not new girls who might not know any different. This was long term girls, certainly experienced.
A quick question please for ladies who have a member account, at what point do guys see our prices? Is it as they click to come into our room or do they actually need to click on the Go Private button to see them? I'd love to know whether they already know prices when they start talking or not.
they need to hit the button to see.
honestly I really get annoyed with the guys who want me to go over my prices verbally. Never been surprised with a show when I do tell them after they ask five times. I think most are other models
moneybags
01-19-2021, 02:18 AM
I’m making my intention to ask for more gold. Anyone want to share what they say? I making it my mission to get more gold.
Miss_ShaSha
01-19-2021, 02:24 AM
I’m making my intention to ask for more gold. Anyone want to share what they say? I making it my mission to get more gold.
I just sweetly say "tickle my pussy with GOLD baby" or when I do a JOI I say "it'd be nice if you tease me while I tease you". If they give GOLD without prompt I say "damn that feels good. Can you do that again?"
This is a usual day of asking for GOLD. Just finesse it. This was yesterday. I don't make it a point to ask all, but most of the time I do. They know I have a tip vibe. I even get ballsy enough to ask for 25 GOLD and about 8 out of 10 times they will.
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Miss_ShaSha
01-19-2021, 02:33 AM
Do some of you just sit there with the cam on your face & address everyone that pops in or?
I've just started back on it & I'll literally sit there for hours sometimes without a show. I'm not rude nor do I show anything in free chat but I do almost immedietly ask what are they in the mood for & sometimes they'll leave when I say it other times not, they'll go straight to excl.
Am I doing something wrong here?
I used to show my full face and smile at everyone that came in and even tried saying hi to everyone, but that got tiring real fast as I do long hours (6-8 hrs). Now I do exactly what fetishqueen does. I don't show my eyes and keep a half smile on my face.
I don't show my face and I wait for them to talk to me first. When I tried addressing all of them as they came in I got bored and exhausted as most say nothing. I think if they want to talk or ask something they will. I see some girls really lively and chatting away and I juts can't work like that!
Yeah, this. I sit and wait. I'm very pleasant when they do say hello, but keep my interaction to a "hello", "how are you?", "so what brings you by today? You don't happen to have a foot fetish, do you?" This usually leads to a sale.
xxxGothBarbie
01-19-2021, 02:39 AM
I used to show my full face and smile at everyone that came in and even tried saying hi to everyone, but that got tiring real fast as I do long hours (6-8 hrs). Now I do exactly what fetishqueen does. I don't show my eyes and keep a half smile on my face.
Yeah, this. I sit and wait. I'm very pleasant when they do say hello, but keep my interaction to a "hello", "how are you?", "so what brings you by today? You don't happen to have a foot fetish, do you?" This usually leads to a sale.
Thanks ladies I will try this tonight :)
Jodyjensen
01-19-2021, 03:24 AM
Really don’t know what’s going on today but the trolls and broke losers are out in full force. Just got a 1* rating for a 1minute private because the guy repeatedly ignored me telling him I don’t take requests in pvt. Hopefully get it removed. Fucking annoyed today, guys getting on my nerves. Huge contrast to Sunday when I can’t remember a single bad client.