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Classy_Katy
11-07-2017, 01:06 PM
Nina, it's ok...there will be many of us who regularly come onto this thread who can see what's what. You're not alone here.
I also get fucked off by patronising posts, posts that try to make people shut up and not share their experiences and feelings. When people work more than one site, it's easy not to realise what is happening on AW. When people work the evenings and nights, they have no idea what it is like to work the graveyard shift 3 or 4 hours during the day. When people live alone with no family, they have no idea what it is like to juggle all the things that come with that. When people are young they have no idea what it's like to cam as an older person. When people are new, they have no idea what's it like to suddenly see their income go down. When people are fit and healthy they have no idea what it is like to cam as someone with health issues.
Generally people are trying to help and do that through their own experiences, which differ a great deal.
LolaLu
11-07-2017, 02:03 PM
I was trying to be helpful. It was taken the complete wrong way. I shan't bother any more.
fetishqueen
11-07-2017, 02:15 PM
I can't remember if it's been mentioned or not but did you know that guys can rate our AW private gallery pics now? I had no idea. Nor can I really see the point seeing as someone needs to buy it before they see whether other people think it's shit or not! A customer mentioned it to me and I know a few other girls have had it mentioned to them too. I don't know how recent it is. Seems odd though...
Classy_Katy
11-07-2017, 02:16 PM
I've always felt that everyone's posts here were made with the best of intentions but the effect can be different from intended because our situations, experiences and needs are different.
Classy_Katy
11-07-2017, 02:25 PM
I can't remember if it's been mentioned or not but did you know that guys can rate our AW private gallery pics now? I had no idea. Nor can I really see the point seeing as someone needs to buy it before they see whether other people think it's shit or not! A customer mentioned it to me and I know a few other girls have had it mentioned to them too. I don't know how recent it is. Seems odd though...
I wasn't aware of that...just had a quick look at mine and can't see any ratings, are we meant to see them?
PhatGirlDynomite!!!
11-07-2017, 02:35 PM
I was trying to be helpful. It was taken the complete wrong way. I shan't bother any more.
You were being incredibly kind to her and helpful. You were not being patronizing at all. Please don't doubt yourself nor avoid sharing your perspective because it's greatly needed around here. :)
fetishqueen
11-07-2017, 02:38 PM
I wasn't aware of that...just had a quick look at mine and can't see any ratings, are we meant to see them?
No we can't see them, only guys when they buy the pg. At least I think they can see the ratings others have left, I'm not sure but they can definitely rate the pictures, individually I think. Seems a bit of a pointless exercise unless the ratings are there for all to see! This wasn't the first guy that told me this but I guess I didn't pay attention before!
Kristen_Krystal
11-07-2017, 02:41 PM
I think they've always been able to rate the pvt galleries. We can't see the ratings so, I don't understand the point of letting the guys rate because if they rate them all 1 star then we're not going to know about it. totally pointless really.
I noticed last night that customers can now search by rates/cost in the search facility & I wondered if this could be affecting some of us because I reckon most of these guys will put that they want to spend a maximum of 1 credits in the search.
Kristen_Krystal
11-07-2017, 03:01 PM
I'm thinking of trying out some pre booked AW TV shows. I've never done these before & I wondered if any of you Ladies had tried these pre booked shows & if they went down well.
I hate to do like a pre booked Strap on worship show & be sat there for an hour wearing my strapon & no -one comes in. I'd feel like it was such a waste :)
fetishqueen
11-07-2017, 03:13 PM
I think they've always been able to rate the pvt galleries. We can't see the ratings so, I don't understand the point of letting the guys rate because if they rate them all 1 star then we're not going to know about it. totally pointless really.
I noticed last night that customers can now search by rates/cost in the search facility & I wondered if this could be affecting some of us because I reckon most of these guys will put that they want to spend a maximum of 1 credits in the search.
Where is this please Krystal I can't see it on the webcam providers page?
I'm thinking of trying out some pre booked AW TV shows. I've never done these before & I wondered if any of you Ladies had tried these pre booked shows & if they went down well.
I hate to do like a pre booked Strap on worship show & be sat there for an hour wearing my strapon & no -one comes in. I'd feel like it was such a waste :)
Do you mean scheduling a show? I've done it a couple of times and was crap, it's just like you are logged in normally and if someone comes into your room they generally have no idea you are doing a show or are meant to be doing a show. Also if you schedule a group show they can still come into group or private, rendering the show a bit pointless. However, we don't mind any paying customers!
When I scheduled a show I didn't get any interest in it. But I have only tried a couple of times. It might be worth trying again after all you will get front page coverage from it, albeit not much. Some seem to be doing continual shows but I think it's more to get free exposure. Which can't be a bad thing...
Kristen_Krystal
11-07-2017, 03:25 PM
If you click on the Search > Search Members it gives the option to search by rate/price at the bottom of the page to the right hand side. I never noticed this till last night so I think its a new opttion.
I probably won't bother scheduling a show then if it's not going to make much difference then - i don't know I might give it a try one day and see what happens.
fetishqueen
11-07-2017, 03:36 PM
If you click on the Search > Search Members it gives the option to search by rate/price at the bottom of the page to the right hand side. I never noticed this till last night so I think its a
I probably won't bother scheduling a show then if it's not going to make much difference then - i don't know I might give it a try one day and see what happens.
Oh I see it now thanks, I think it is new. I don't like it! I wonder how many guys use the search facility though. I think guys are mostly attracted by pictures first, details second which is generally proven by the amount of emails asking questions which are answered very clearly in my profile! But I still don't like it. The default is cheapest too, of course. Not good AW, not good.
I wouldn't use my experience of the shows as a prime example, it's very very limited! :D It's also free publicity which can't be bad.
Kristen_Krystal
11-07-2017, 03:51 PM
Yes - I suppose it a little extra publicity but once you've scheduled the show - you've got to do it then & I'm rubbish at keeping to a set schedual
I imagine some guys will use the search facility - the guys that are used to the site & have been members for a while & I can imagine some of the cheap skate types using that new feature.
CatBBW
11-07-2017, 05:14 PM
Noticed tonight that "Adult Baby Minding" has been removed from the list of "Likes" (or Services) that you can tick under Profile Details and it doesn't show on the right hand side.
sexysusie
11-07-2017, 05:33 PM
Also my group is one of the biggest on AW as you mentioned. I don't want to say who but they are not waffling, they are reputable and they are trustworthy. I don't like complaining or get anything from it, but.. these are facts; traffic is down and earnings are for a lot of girls, there is only one AW thread here and not all of us have technical issues, it seems that unless you want to talk about other things than tech issues then you get greated with hostility or rudeness by certain people on here, that's not cool and actually quite upsetting to be constantly told you are talking shit by the same people time and time again. Try being supportive; it's a redeeming feature. Camming can be quite lonely and some of us don't have personal friends that do the job that understand or can relate. I know negativity is a drag for some but I really think some of he responses here are nothing short of talking down to people.
This is my experience, what I've been told and things that are effecting me; I'm sorry if they aren't to your taste.
Crikey where did this come from? You seem to have blown up very quickly, and over not very much. We talk about all sorts on this thread. Yes some people are finding it dead, others are not. That's the way it always is and doesn't mean the person saying something different to you is deliberately disagreeing with you. Can't see where anyone has said you are talking shit x
sexysusie
11-07-2017, 05:37 PM
I'll happily keep my mouth shut and keep making bank every week.
No please don't. This thread is very guilty sometimes of being a constant barrage of "aw is so dead"... it's nice to have positive comments in here. English girls are way too sensitive in regards to money ;)
SylvySinclair
11-07-2017, 05:58 PM
I dont think that this thread is a "barrage" of "aw is so dead", what i think is that girls often complain more abt when is dead than brag when its good and thats understandable: they are busy and they dont want others to feel bad when its slow for them. On the other hand, i think that if if aw is dead, then focus on another thing, maybe clips like i have been doing and making daily goals...its not like it was 10 yrs ago, now you need to improve your sales with other than cam shows alone.
Blue-Velvet
11-08-2017, 03:56 AM
Hmm so that's that theory blown then, if both of you are experiencing more customers but with opposite settings :/ Tonight I explored the app on my phone and noticed that all the IM chatters are mixed in with the cammers with no distinction. I was able to go into my own free chat room and it only took a few seconds at the loading screen. I was able to stay for 3 out of the 5 free minute with no issue at all. I tried another few ladies too so there doesn't seem to be an issue accessing IM from a phone. I noticed every single guy who came through on IM paid tonight just said "no cam/ i can't see you" etc and left, so obviously they're expecting cam, which is cutting those potential customers down grr. There must be something about cam though that we're just not seeing, cause there has most definitely been a change in the last year/few months with far less traffic and guys unable to stay connected for more than 10 seconds or so. Then again my regulars haven't reported any issues so i am at a loss..
This annoys the shit out of me. I've written a suggestion to AW about separating the IM from cam on the app, but they didn't respond. I'm on IM much more lately and it's just one guy after another saying they can't see me. I wastes their time and guys who genuinely want IM can't find those of us who provide it.
SylvySinclair
11-08-2017, 04:19 AM
I agree with u Velvet, I have had guys coming to my chat and saying they cant see me and then leaving abruptly. Ive been on IM a bit more the past few days when I cant cam and found out that guys are getting very frustrated with this.
Blonde-Ambition
11-09-2017, 05:32 AM
DEAD DEAD DEAD!
WHERE THE HELL IS ALL THE TRAFFIC AT!?
xx
Kristen_Krystal
11-09-2017, 06:19 AM
Don't say that! I'm going to get on cam this afternoon - I think it's quieter because there seems a lot more on-line recently probably due to xmas. A lot of them are new providers probably just wanting extra money for xmas & they'll be gone by January.
I don't cam much these days so I don't take much interest in what others charge for cam - I check the rates probably every 6 months & I'm noticing a big drop in rates over all too which is quite worrying.
I do think it will pick up nearer to xmas when they've all got their bonuses & by January it will be getting back to normal x
Also - Black friday is coming up so a lot of guys might be saving their money for that & may well pick up quite a bit after that
Princess_ki
11-10-2017, 06:49 AM
Does anyone know if there is a technical problem on AW ? Iv been on there all week and has hardly rang ? Not just quiet but unusually not ringing like there is a problem ? Has anyone else had this ?
SylvySinclair
11-10-2017, 08:35 AM
Its being like that for a month now (for me, at least). Had no traffic at all, except for one day this week. I lowered my rates to see if this is the issue and will post here later today or tomorrow to tell if there is any difference.
Rubyfloozy
11-10-2017, 08:42 AM
I've been off for a couple of weeks. Will be interesting to see how it goes when I start again on Monday.
I'm thinking I might have to put on my big girl pants and brave the free chat!... perhaps even switch SM on too for the first time in months!
Kristen_Krystal
11-10-2017, 11:40 AM
Its being like that for a month now (for me, at least). Had no traffic at all, except for one day this week. I lowered my rates to see if this is the issue and will post here later today or tomorrow to tell if there is any difference.
I've been trying out different phone chat rates recently & I'm not noticing any difference at all in calls - most of my regs call whether its 1.50 - 1.75 - 1.95 - 1.99. I actually seem to get slightly more calls when its above 1.5.
IM is different though but I find doing free intro chat can help x
SylvySinclair
11-10-2017, 12:27 PM
I dont do free whatsoever, is just not what i can do, i hate it and guys can feel that, so i stick with private and group and skype shows....these days im focusing more on videos and clips as they pay my bills and i dont need to be in front of the cam. But yes, for girls who like free, its a nice thing.
Kristen_Krystal
11-11-2017, 11:16 AM
How do you get the referrals? Do you allow visitors that are not members to chat? Mine is just set to members only so I'll change my settings to see if I can get some referrals too. Good idea Susie :)
I did a couple of hours on Direct Cam on Thursday late afternoon I think it was & I don't seem to encounter the same tech issues that others have but then I've not really been on all that much this year but Thursday was ok.
Definitely doing free IM can help though if you can stand all the time wasters.
Do you give them your referral link @Susie or is it just automatically just credited to us? I've no idea how would work that through Cam or Direct IM.
Kristen_Krystal
11-11-2017, 01:15 PM
I think there has been an issue with the Direct Chat Pins not showing on the profiles. I just had a customer tell me mine wasn't showing so I left my pin for him in his feedback & then my pin & numbers just miraculously reappeared on my profile in big bold letters.
Check your profiles Ladies - It must be a glitch.
SylvySinclair
11-11-2017, 02:28 PM
I was on a IM, for hrs i didnt have anyone in my room even being in free chat (thought i would try). Finally had a guy willing to play truth or dare....lol and his BW was 0!!!! He was charged and all, just weird that he had a 0 BW and more weird was to be in free and not having anyone in.
LolaLu
11-11-2017, 03:39 PM
Sylvy they will never show as using bw in IM because they aren't receiving any stream.
SylvySinclair
11-11-2017, 04:48 PM
Oh ok, ty love!
Blonde-Ambition
11-13-2017, 11:14 AM
seriously, what is going on with it! it's just not picking up! hours are passing with no1 coming in!
goddesslouboutin
11-14-2017, 01:40 AM
You say no one is coming in? Are you doing free chat or not? Have you tried paying for positioning?
I find it hard to believe no one is coming in for hours if your doing free chat. And if your not doing free and no one is coming in try doing free chat. I know everyone hates it but u will be better off money wise doing free if your not banking atm.
*in reply to blonde*
beauvoir
11-14-2017, 05:22 AM
Hey, is there a way I can see a breakdown of my movies? I sell solo and duo stuff and want to pay my working partner fairly to see how many of what has been sold
fetishqueen
11-14-2017, 05:44 AM
Hey, is there a way I can see a breakdown of my movies? I sell solo and duo stuff and want to pay my working partner fairly to see how many of what has been sold
I don't think there is, I wish there was. You can see the total for all movies sold if you go to My Details - Credits and Vouchers - Credits Activity but I don't think there is a breakdown of how many of which movie has sold. Annoying really.
beauvoir
11-14-2017, 05:51 AM
So annoying! Thank u anyway, baby x
Blonde-Ambition
11-14-2017, 06:22 AM
yep, pay for positioning every hour! can't do free chat, wouldn't be able to handle it!
do the usual new pics/movies, nothing is making a difference!
xx
LolaLu
11-14-2017, 06:50 AM
I don't think there is, I wish there was. You can see the total for all movies sold if you go to My Details - Credits and Vouchers - Credits Activity but I don't think there is a breakdown of how many of which movie has sold. Annoying really.
If you go through your Statement you will see what clip has sold. Its the only way to keep an eye on exactly what clips sell
fetishqueen
11-14-2017, 07:39 AM
If you go through your Statement you will see what clip has sold. Its the only way to keep an eye on exactly what clips sell
There should be a way to see an actual breakdown of how many of each clip has sold, rather than trawling through the statement. AW must have the information? I mean I can see which clips sell more but to actually see it in numbers would help when deciding what to make more of.
goddesslouboutin
11-14-2017, 08:25 AM
why cant you do free what do you mean you cant handle it? Sorry to say but if your not doing free and not getting any people in then do free beggers cannot be choosers when its quiet. If your not making money doing it one way try the other otherwise you cannot really moan.
LolaLu
11-14-2017, 08:53 AM
There should be a way to see an actual breakdown of how many of each clip has sold, rather than trawling through the statement. AW must have the information? I mean I can see which clips sell more but to actually see it in numbers would help when deciding what to make more of.
I agree it would be easier to see numbers but at present AW doesnt have the facility for us to see the sales figures for each individual movie. Without trawling through statements and working it out yourself. I've fedback that its a feature that would be awesome but whether they implement it is anyones guess
LolaLu
11-14-2017, 08:54 AM
why cant you do free what do you mean you cant handle it? Sorry to say but if your not doing free and not getting any people in then do free beggers cannot be choosers when its quiet. If your not making money doing it one way try the other otherwise you cannot really moan.
I am with you. I dont particularly enjoy free but needs must sometimes. Some people just like to complain but not DO anything to change it. They say the definition of insanity is to keep doing the same thing but expecting a different outcome.
goddesslouboutin
11-14-2017, 09:13 AM
I couldn't agree more with you LOLA! It does annoy me at times when it gets quiet but if your not prepared to do the most basic things to change it then put up and shut up. Regardless of how quiet it is sometimes I always feel so lucky that I get to sit in front of my pc all day and make money apposed to some people who have to be out in the freezing cold like roofers etc. AW is still a fantastic site and where I get 90 pc of my income from in relation to cam earnings. And this is coming from someone who is finding it quieter.
SylvySinclair
11-14-2017, 09:40 AM
Im on free IM and yes, slow as fuck...had one guy this am but then cam is totally more dead than IM in free....so i will stick with free IM till cam gets better....or not....lol
Classy_Katy
11-14-2017, 09:40 AM
yep, pay for positioning every hour! can't do free chat, wouldn't be able to handle it!
do the usual new pics/movies, nothing is making a difference!
xx
How about doing "now you see me, now you don't"? I usually start with doing free then go into paid only for a while until I feel like going into free again. 30 minutes at a time can be all it needs...then you'll see some coming into paid because they can't see you in free anymore. It also gives guys a chance to see you and the quality of your video without it being too painful. I don't face the screen the whole time, only when I am checking who is coming in, what they are saying and when I am responding...I busy myself on another laptop in front of me, that way I'm not hurting my face smiling at a screen when the guys are sitting there wanking and not talking to me.
Classy_Katy
11-14-2017, 09:44 AM
Im on free IM and yes, slow as fuck...had one guy this am but then cam is totally more dead than IM in free....so i will stick with free IM till cam gets better....or not....lol
At least that way they can ask you to cam if they want a show and you haven't had to make the effort of dressing up etc. I have regulars who will contact me for a show as I'm not camming regularly and they're happy to take me as they find me.
goddesslouboutin
11-14-2017, 09:47 AM
I also do this and it can work now u see me now u dont
fetishqueen
11-14-2017, 10:06 AM
Also what I found most draining in free chat is the constant smiling, after all if you look miserable they aren't going to pay! So to change this I set my cam up so they could only see me from the neck down, if they want more they have to pay... sometimes works sometimes not but saves you from losing the plot a little!
Classy_Katy
11-14-2017, 10:48 AM
Because I'm not facing the camera all the time, I don't have to smile all the time...I'm facing another laptop and doing stuff on there, the webcam is sitting on my laptop slightly to side of me. They can see my face in profile and some of my body but I only smile when I turn to them, and I can turn away again so I'm not stuck facing them whatever they're saying or doing.
LolaLu
11-14-2017, 11:47 AM
I do now you see me as well....and the idea came from you Katy so thankyou for that.
If I sat with the camera below my face they'd all get off for free. Lol My boobs are one of my selling points so that wouldn't work for me. For me when I'm in free chat I am very interactive and chatty. Upselling clips/gallery and Skype all the time. So I feel I've earned it when I switch it off.