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a_little_mermaid
02-27-2012, 08:44 PM
Who do we contact on the site to enable the Gold club? Support? Also what kinds of vids are you uploading? Stupid question I know, but didnt know if they could range from tame stuff to toys and stuff. Edit: I emailed support so we shall see if they approve me.

a_little_mermaid
02-29-2012, 07:43 PM
I got approved tonight, now I just cant figure out where to upload content to.

bubblegumbitch
02-29-2012, 07:54 PM
i was given the gold show as well, yes we do have to ask support for it unfortunately. i don't know why they don't just give it to you after you have been there for so long. i would have never known about this gold club if it wasn't mentioned here. for putting content in ur gold club, you could probably record ur privates and just put them in. i am sure that will work out fine, don't let ur private shows go to waste, ya know.

space_cowgirl
02-29-2012, 08:47 PM
I've had mine for a few months and have 28 members right now. I only upload short fetish videos. I wish I could figure out how to record my SM live shows though.

AF camgirl
02-29-2012, 11:16 PM
I want this feature! Yes, it sucks they want so much content that they will ultimately own, but does it say somewhere that you gotta show your face? I could totally deal with 10 videos of toy vids with no face being pirated or used for promo. Also, do they have a limit on what we can charge? 30/mo = $10.5 for content, which if used with a 10% discount, they get a good deal if they buy more then 21mins @ $4.99 HOWEVER, like isobel suggested... raise your prices so people want to join the gold club and offer a larger discount. You're still making money from shows!!

a_little_mermaid
03-01-2012, 01:07 PM
Anyone know how we add content to our Gold Club? I got an email that says mine was activated and I can add content, but cant figure out how/where we add it.

bubblegumbitch
03-01-2012, 02:20 PM
just click on gold club. it should be in the same tab as ur earnings. it should take you right inside and once u do so and it will show u where to go from there.

SarahTime
03-01-2012, 02:24 PM
Anyone know how we add content to our Gold Club? I got an email that says mine was activated and I can add content, but cant figure out how/where we add it.

There should be a new tab that says "My Gold Club". Mine took a day or so to show up after they said I was approved.

It's not in the same tab as earnings... there is a separate tab. It should look like this across the top once you log into your profile:

"My Dashboard" - "My Users" - "My Reports" - "My Gold Club" - "Support"

bubblegumbitch
03-01-2012, 02:57 PM
hmmm that's wierd cuz mine also showed up under my earnings tab.

a_little_mermaid
03-01-2012, 03:03 PM
ok mine hasnt shown up yet.

TXCamgirl
03-01-2012, 03:13 PM
So does anybody use watermarks on your content you put up? If so, what are you allowed to put? Would I be able to use content that is already watermarked with my own url or no?

SarahTime
03-01-2012, 03:41 PM
hmmm that's wierd cuz mine also showed up under my earnings tab.

If I hover over "My Reports" I do see "My club members" but that only shows me stats on how many members I have and what not. It doesn't allow me to add/edit/etc any of my Gold Club content.

Not sure why yours shows under earnings.... leave it to SM to be WEIRD! :)

SarahTime
03-01-2012, 03:43 PM
So does anybody use watermarks on your content you put up? If so, what are you allowed to put? Would I be able to use content that is already watermarked with my own url or no?

I would try something like yourusername.cammodels.com or yourusername @ streamate.com or something like that.... they will reject it if either are not allowed. Worth a try tho!

a_little_mermaid
03-01-2012, 05:54 PM
My tap suddenly appeared a bit ago and I am loading a pic set. What kinds of videos do they expect from us? I am new to making videos and not sure what kinda of content to provide and they dont really get into specifics.

SarahTime
03-01-2012, 06:19 PM
My tap suddenly appeared a bit ago and I am loading a pic set. What kinds of videos do they expect from us? I am new to making videos and not sure what kinda of content to provide and they dont really get into specifics.

I just emailed support about this a few days ago, asking if the content could be NON sexually explicit as well as asking how much content is required to make the Gold Club "live". This is what they said to me:

"Hi Sarah, You can have sexually explicit and non sexually explicit content in
Gold Club. We review Gold Club content each week and if you don't have
enough we send you a email telling you how much content you will need."

Basically, you can upload any type of content you wish. You can even have other people in the photos AS LONG AS they are non explicit photos. So you could upload pictures of you and your friends at a party or whatever.... of course I don't advise that but, you can if you want.

If you go to your Gold Club area and then look mid way down on the right hand side there is a button that says "Need help? click here." and that will give you more info that the "support" button at the top does not provide.

DiamondCupcakes
05-26-2012, 02:49 PM
Knowing how SM is, I'm more concerned about whether SM has right to your content once its uploaded like your pics. I know girls have tried to take their pics down and SM refuses to do so and uses them for promo. I also read somewhere that there is something in the contract saying once you upload stuff like pics, they can use it however they please. Again I am not sure I just read it. If they don't have any rights to the content, don't use it for promo, and we can delete and add as we please....then I might be interested =)

DiamondCupcakes
05-28-2012, 08:09 PM
Bumpity bump.....lol

SweetPinkCupcake
05-28-2012, 08:29 PM
I'm not really concerned about the gold club content for promo. . I've researched where they advertise and I only seem to find privates, not neccesarily gold club videos. I am more concerned about the members of my club leaking my stuff out, but whatever. I have a few guys that are interested, so it seems profitable enough for me. I also think it it will keep me on the ball to shoot more professional pictures, DSLR style.

Plus I can just buy a domain and say its my 'members site' for my more 'vanilla' persona. :P hah

DiamondCupcakes
05-28-2012, 08:33 PM
Yeah guess your right. I guess I wanna know that if I wanna take some of it or all of it down I can. Still can't take y pics down cause they "own them"

DiamondCupcakes
05-30-2012, 04:28 AM
They said we have the right to take anythinf down and don;t use gold club content for promos via them or white labels. So I signed up. Tried uploading my videos but only 2 of my 5 show as waiting to be approved. IDK =/ I'll keep you ladies posted about the Gold Club as I set it up =)

DiamondCupcakes
06-01-2012, 12:03 PM
Sooo....your videos can have any music that has a copyright. Does any else see this as a red flag for SM using or handing our videos out? I always use copyright music to keep my videos or stream from being put online but I can't in this case. Anywho I found some sweet royalty free music so my videos would not be too boring lol and they still rejected it. I told them the music is does not carry a copyright but no response. Guess we''ll see. I have all the minimums to have my Gold Club go live. Do I need to ask them to make me live now that my blogs, videos, and pic sets are approved? Or do I just wait?

julzgulz
06-02-2012, 02:46 PM
This sounds awesome! Is this a way for us to make money when we are offline? I have been wondering why SM doesn't have something for us to upload content and make money while we are not on. So I am guessing this is it? I just emailed them to see if I can get it!

temptingmodel
06-03-2012, 11:02 AM
Sooo....your videos can have any music that has a copyright. Does any else see this as a red flag for SM using or handing our videos out? I always use copyright music to keep my videos or stream from being put online but I can't in this case. Anywho I found some sweet royalty free music so my videos would not be too boring lol and they still rejected it. I told them the music is does not carry a copyright but no response. Guess we''ll see. I have all the minimums to have my Gold Club go live. Do I need to ask them to make me live now that my blogs, videos, and pic sets are approved? Or do I just wait?
I tried that as well.... They wrote back if it was produced it was copywritten. I have someone to make fresh beats for me and still no. I can have the DJ and turntable behind me in the clip so the know its authentic. :) Ya right

vitatoy21
06-06-2012, 05:19 PM
Hey I'm in the process of signing up for streamate and their saying that their checks have a three week delay so your first check. However I saw on hear that US models only have to wait a week for their first check.Does this just apply to UK models or is this now toward US models too? Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

DiamondCupcakes
06-06-2012, 08:32 PM
Actually they wont even take royalty free music. I found royalty free music an they denied my videos. I explained to situation to them and they said that there is no way to prove it is not copy written. So I forwarded them the information and there response was "Sorry. There isn't anything I can do." I then told them that I wasn't breaking any rules and filmed 3 12 min videos JUST FOR my gold club an I didn't want them to go to waste and they ignored my email. I email back and they respond with the email that talks about Gold Shows. I got frustrated and gave up. Assuming that's what they wanted anyways lol

DiamondCupcakes
06-06-2012, 08:34 PM
Hey I'm in the process of signing up for streamate and their saying that their checks have a three week delay so your first check. However I saw on hear that US models only have to wait a week for their first check.Does this just apply to UK models or is this now toward US models too? Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

This question does not pertain to the Gold Club at all. I think you will be able to find your answer if you post it in the "Streamate Thread" I am pretty sure the question has already been answered there.

vitatoy21
06-09-2012, 05:14 AM
This question does not pertain to the Gold Club at all. I think you will be able to find your answer if you post it in the "Streamate Thread" I am pretty sure the question has already been answered there.
Actually I didn't see that particular question addressed there so I figured I would post it here since its related to streamate in some aspect. I found the answer to the question anyway though but thanks for the direction. :)

CandaceMoon
06-09-2012, 12:56 PM
When I had my gold club, every video and photo I put was watermarked for my members site, and they always approved it. Idk if things have changed since then....

DiamondCupcakes
06-10-2012, 07:07 PM
I added everything and have had it there for over a week yet they haven't made it live yet. I messaged the and they said they review Gold Club stuff once a week.....ok well its been over a week and I have everything they required of me. I may just say screw it and forget it. Unless I have 100+ people join I don't think its worth all this hassle anywho

GlamourRouge
04-29-2014, 02:09 PM
So what is the consensus? Do you guys think having a gold club is worth it? I still haven't made one yet, and am always leery of new things, but I think its been out long enough for me to consider it.

SarahTime
04-29-2014, 05:29 PM
So what is the consensus? Do you guys think having a gold club is worth it? I still haven't made one yet, and am always leery of new things, but I think its been out long enough for me to consider it.

I never ended up using mine but I still have the option in my model admin. I'm wondering the same, is it worth it?

SophiaSylvan
04-29-2014, 08:09 PM
I think it's so not worth it. I was reluctant to start it, uploaded a few clips, set it as high as possible, I think 19.99 and discount as low as possible because it's ridiculous to get $7 for a monthly membership and have to deal with a further discount off only getting 35%. No one has joined mine but I never mention it or push it. I'm not adding anything else to it.

space_cowgirl
04-29-2014, 08:55 PM
I used to use it, but was finding the pain in the ass factor of creating teaser clips too high. Also, some of my regulars joined and stopped doing privates with me.

temptingmodel
04-29-2014, 10:00 PM
lol i enjoy mine

Raina Shine
07-24-2014, 10:36 PM
Bumpsies...Kinda wondering about this myself. It seems everyone has different opinions on Gold Club, but that could be due to different hustle/promo styles etc. I thought I saw someone say the highest was $19.99 you could do for membership but am curious if that changed, cuz I'm sure I've seen girls have it at $25, and maybe even $50 (but that might've been something different). Anyone still doing this??? I doubt I would even qualify right now as I've been away for awhile but I figure since I'll be making content anyways.....any thoughts or new opinions ladies?

takiaya
07-25-2014, 01:01 AM
Bumpsies...Kinda wondering about this myself. It seems everyone has different opinions on Gold Club, but that could be due to different hustle/promo styles etc. I thought I saw someone say the highest was $19.99 you could do for membership but am curious if that changed, cuz I'm sure I've seen girls have it at $25, and maybe even $50 (but that might've been something different). Anyone still doing this??? I doubt I would even qualify right now as I've been away for awhile but I figure since I'll be making content anyways.....any thoughts or new opinions ladies?

Mine is at $24.99 with 15% discount, and I've only logged in streamate like twice so far total so I dont think its something you have to qualify for. I emailed support and asked if I could sell videos via mediafire and they told me yes but offered me the gold club as well.

Raina Shine
07-25-2014, 02:00 AM
Thanks Takiaya, that's good to know. I guess it's a little early for you to know if it's worthwhile yet, but good luck! I'll probably look into it and hope it works well for you too! :)

takiaya
07-25-2014, 02:29 AM
Lol yeah I have no clue if its worth it or not yet, I'll let you know

minniesoporno
07-25-2014, 11:21 AM
Gold Club is not new I found out about it by watching another model.

When I emailed SM about it they couldn't answer my question they kept giving me responses on the External Site thing. and Gold Shows - when clearly in my email said GOLD CLUB. After serval emails to Vanessa and SM they finally put the Gold club feature on my site. then as soon as I started uploading videos and picture and trying to get online to use it and get guys to join it. it was gone.

So the gold club isn't worth it because across the board models do not have it only a few models have it and it's not like they are only giving to top models. I Think depending on how the model signed up on the site they have it. Because it is only known if you are following the streamate recruiting blog, emailing Vanessa or hear it word of mouth.

Basically this gold club is another place for SM to give out incorrect information and take %65 if you are lucky enough to survive having it.

Raina Shine
07-25-2014, 01:23 PM
Thanks for sharing your experience Minnie, definitely throws in another perspective. I generally avoid hassle at all costs, I like to keep things easy breezy! I've been fortunate thus far to not have had many issues with SM in the last year and a half *knocks on wood ferociously* but I couldn't be bothered to deal with a mess like that either. Did they ever give you any indication as to why yours was just closed? If I do end up trying it out I will be sure to update with my experience, but as such will proceed with caution.

minniesoporno
07-25-2014, 01:36 PM
Thanks for sharing your experience Minnie, definitely throws in another perspective. I generally avoid hassle at all costs, I like to keep things easy breezy! I've been fortunate thus far to not have had many issues with SM in the last year and a half *knocks on wood ferociously* but I couldn't be bothered to deal with a mess like that either. Did they ever give you any indication as to why yours was just closed? If I do end up trying it out I will be sure to update with my experience, but as such will proceed with caution.

They said it was before i had no members, but if they don't give fan club to all models then guys won't understand what it is like gold shows not every model has it, but guys are asking for it since majority of models have it.

IF they are going to roll out a new feature they need to give it to all models for it to make any impact or money on the whole site. since SM has been around over 10 years they should know how to add in things correctly on their site, like look how long it took to get ranking stats, rate analysis and payment history, some sites have these things from day one i.e cams.com

Raina Shine
07-25-2014, 01:51 PM
I totally agree with you Minnie. That's a good comparison with Gold shows. But the way I see it, if no one tries it then it will likely never be rolled out. I think having a Gold Club would definitely rely on self promotion but its all in how you market/sell it. And that's one part of the job I quite enjoy is marketing and I like that I have that control. You can never truly rely on "provided" traffic. But it would definitely require some hard promo by the model at this point. Just thinking aloud, again I appreciate your response.

Missbeth
09-15-2014, 12:10 PM
BUMMPPPP
A question to the girls who have a gold club
-Does it automatically charge guys or do they have to re up each month?
Just wondering bc I know a lot of my regs will join but I don't want to have to keep pushing it super hard all the time once I get it to the point I want