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Ashley_3
08-02-2013, 08:05 PM
Something awful has happened. I just had a guy email me, that he has bought one of my clips, but when hebplayed it it was a totally different clip :( I was thinking how this had happened and I think I know how, but why??? I have uploaded the video he wanted, but later I've uploaded a clip with the same file name accidentally. When I tried to list the clip it didn't let me saying that I already have it. So I changed the file name and uploaded it again. So maybe when I tried to add the new clip somehow the old has changed??? I had no idea that could happen. And the worse thing is that I remember this has happened to me before, like at least 1-2 times more. And it means I might have more messed up clips in my store, but I don't remember which ones amd I have no idea how to find them :(
EphemeronXOXO
08-02-2013, 10:00 PM
swety dont be afraid okay when you click on the list clips sign u can see actually the file name of the clip u originally uploaded that way u can check if u messed up! <3
Ashley_3
08-02-2013, 10:18 PM
No, thats not the case. I have uploaded a clip, which was called "Clip.wmv" for example. Then a month or two later I try to list another clip called "Clip.wmv". The site says that I already have it (it's not the same clip, just the same name) and doesn't let me do it. So I rename the file on my computer to "Clip1.wmv" then upload it again and list it. An I thoght it's ok. But it seems that the second "Clip.wmv" has somehow replaced the first clip I had on my store. They both had the same name and the old clip still has the same file name, but it's another video. A vustomer buys the first clip, but when he downloads it it's that second clip, that I've tried to list. And there is no way for me to know that unless I somehow watch the clips. Which I thought I might be able to do if I try to set a preview, that way it let's me see the clip that actually is on there. But how will I find my old clips I have no idea :( I can't try to run previews for all of my clips :(
EphemeronXOXO
08-02-2013, 10:48 PM
Ashley i get your problem. If u upload a new clip and ur browser is set like to save coockies whenever u upload a new clip with a new name site saves those names for the specific clips. U can check it try to upload a clip and you can click on a small arrow next to clips name and you can see all the clips names there u ve ever uploaded.
If u made that mistake that there might be different clips under different clip names if you click on the list clip icon u can check if the name and the click u uploaded match. If you have clips in the list under the same filename u can actually replace them with the right one.
Or a nother idea to solve ur case
Click on the gifmaker to all the clips u ve ever uploaded. They give u a preview of the clips that u can make snapshots of. thats an even better way to check if you have the right clip under the names because u can see the actual footage. It can be a really long time to check all but it is still the safest way.
Ashley_3
08-02-2013, 11:03 PM
I don't get the first part at all. I don't see arrows when I upload clips, and I'm not sure what do you mean by clip icon.
And yes, I think to create a gif or a preview would do the work as what I need is to see the actual clip, which people download. But that sounds like a lot of work :( And I just had no idea the site might switch the clips like that.
EphemeronXOXO
08-02-2013, 11:08 PM
Im sorry but you asked for an advice. I wanted to help you with options on what to do to fix the problem and if its a lot of work well i think it worth the time to make urself 100% sure that all the clips are fine. And i think how i tried to explain you on what to was quite clear. Im sorry i dont know what else to do. Maybe I should edit the whol answer of mine coz the way it seems its completely useless. Sorry for that.
Ashley_3
08-02-2013, 11:34 PM
It's not useless, but I couldn't quite understand all of it. I've been reading it again and I think I get it now, but some of it just doesn't help my problem. I know where I can check the clip and file name. The thing is the file name is correct and has not changed, so there is no way to know there's something wrong just from looking at the name.
I was just amazed, because I've never thought the site might do something like that without me knowing or have any clue about it. And yeah, I think it's kind of ridiculous to go through all of my clips, that might take me days. Anyway I have an idea how to narrow the number of the clips that I have to check, so I hope it'll take me less time.
FuriousAngel
08-05-2013, 07:56 AM
*squee* Clips started selling. Just opened the studio the other day.
Now, I have to go get ready for my actual teaching job. -.- I don't waannnaaaa... I wanna go crush things with my feet and talk smack to guys on the interwebz. -.-
But, still - yay :D
CreamintheCupcake
08-05-2013, 11:28 AM
When will we be able to open a second store within our studio? I searched around and can't find the answer. I'm really looking forward to that!
maryjaynexo
08-05-2013, 12:17 PM
^^You just have to make another store with the same payment/billing information, and they should be linked with the 'other stores' dropdown automatically. At least, that's how it happened for me.
CreamintheCupcake
08-05-2013, 04:12 PM
^^You just have to make another store with the same payment/billing information, and they should be linked with the 'other stores' dropdown automatically. At least, that's how it happened for me.
so I don't have to create a new account or I do? Like, do I have to create a new studio with a new log in and everything?
AureliaC
08-05-2013, 11:15 PM
^Yes, I just went to open a new studio like the first time, but you don't have to send in your paperwork like the bill in your name or anything. Mine automatically linked up as soon as it was fully active.
Ashley_3
08-05-2013, 11:20 PM
I've had a couple of customers writing to me that they can't buy clips from my store, because their credit card has been denied. Has this ever happened to you? The first one even said that he can buy from other stores, but couldn't buy from mine.
AureliaC
08-05-2013, 11:34 PM
I've gotten that a few times, I usually just assume they've been banned from c4s for chargebacks or spreading our videos all over the internet.
Ashley_3
08-05-2013, 11:43 PM
I told him to ask support, there's nothing I can really do. I was just wondering, because he's the second guy who told me that in one week.
Djoser
08-07-2013, 08:30 AM
Ashley the thing to do is keep a copy of every clip you load into your studio in your harddrive--preferably an external harddrive, so you don't fill up your computer with all the clips too fast. You should also keep a backup copy of them in case something goes wrong with your original computer or external harddrive (they break a lot!).
Create a text file with a list of all your clips, with the names and maybe a very short description of what the clips are about.
In your admin area there is a link that will allow you to look at the entire list of clips you have in your studio, which will also give the name of the file you have uploaded for that clip, for each and every clip.
Once you get a system down you will be very glad you did this! And it will get much easier as you add them.
Also, you should be able to rename the files/clips in your own computer, before you load them. That will help you keep them straight.
Ashley_3
08-07-2013, 09:08 AM
Well, thank you, but the damage is done already. I now check if there is another file with the same name before I upload it. The thing is I never thought it might switch my clips, so I didn't think it's a big deal even if I upload a file with the same name. I was just changing the name and thinking it was all ok then.
Djoser
08-07-2013, 09:11 AM
When using the existing 'add clip' page as a basis for adding new ones (or different video file types for the same clip), I keep forgetting to put a check in the box next to 'Future Activation' when I choose the time in future to add new clips. If you don't do that, it doesn't matter what time you put down in the future--if that box next to 'Active' is checked, it will be added immediately. And though you can go back and change it so that it will be taken down and added later instead, I don't think this is necessarily a good idea.
I have to say, the support on C4S is amazing. We had a little problem and they cleared it up within a couple hours or less!
Plus we suggested a new category and wham it's already up there.
Incantatious
08-09-2013, 06:52 AM
How long do bank wire payments from C4S usually take to reach UK banks?
I still haven't received my payment, although my boyfriend (who works images4sale) got his bank wire through a couple days ago... Hmmm. Is this normal? Should I be worrying?
LilMissMuffett
08-09-2013, 07:34 AM
How long do bank wire payments from C4S usually take to reach UK banks?
I still haven't received my payment, although my boyfriend (who works images4sale) got his bank wire through a couple days ago... Hmmm. Is this normal? Should I be worrying?
sorry babe, I don't have wire and I'm in Canada. My checks usually arrive -max- four days after the sent date... I haven't got mine either :( fml. it's the weekend and I'm broke!! ::cries::
Ashley_3
08-09-2013, 09:30 PM
I wanted to ask if you use the send emails feature? I've just tried it and I'm not sure it'll make me more sells, but I had to try. I don't want to spam people and that's my main concern, but maybe one email in like two weeks won't hurt.
AureliaC
08-09-2013, 11:27 PM
People choose to sign up for emails it doesn't just go out to everyone who has bought a clip from you, Ashley_3. They won't mind an update every so often, and my highest earning days are when I send out emails.
Ashley_3
08-09-2013, 11:30 PM
How often do you send emails?
AureliaC
08-10-2013, 12:04 AM
Not as often as i should. I stopped for a bit when i just consolidated my stores since i didnt have all my emails anymore, but im trying to go back to once a week
Incantatious
08-10-2013, 12:17 AM
They told me I should have received my payment by now, so the first time getting paid from C4S has been an issue for me.
They've asked me for my IBAN number.
Ashley_3
08-10-2013, 02:53 AM
Not as often as i should. I stopped for a bit when i just consolidated my stores since i didnt have all my emails anymore, but im trying to go back to once a week
I've just noticed that your fetish store works again.
About the payment I don't know, I've never used wire. I still haven't gotten my check though, but I suppose it'll be here on monday or tuesday.
AureliaC
08-10-2013, 09:26 AM
Yeah support finally got back to me and were like "oh yeah, your store was supposed to be active. Oops" but by that time I had already gotten most of my clips into one store and wasn't about to move 300+ videos again.
maryjaynexo
08-11-2013, 07:23 PM
@Incantatious, that happened to me when I first switched to wire (I'm in Canada) but it got sorted very quickly, I hope you get paid soon!
Incantatious
08-14-2013, 10:53 AM
^ At the weekend, they said I should get paid "sometime" this week.. :/
chloemay
08-14-2013, 11:04 AM
^ At the weekend, they said I should get paid "sometime" this week.. :/
Mine was messed up too, instead of direct deposit they are sending a check.
I'll post when it comes.
Incantatious
08-14-2013, 12:27 PM
Mine was messed up too, instead of direct deposit they are sending a check.
I'll post when it comes.
OH FUCK, what?!
O_o
Did they say what the problem with your bank wire was?
Ah shit I hope I get my pay soon.. SMH. I could kiiinda do with it last week, lol.
chloemay
08-14-2013, 12:34 PM
OH FUCK, what?!
O_o
Did they say what the problem with your bank wire was?
Ah shit I hope I get my pay soon.. SMH. I could kiiinda do with it last week, lol.
I emailed Gia, the payroll person I was directed to via the answer to my support ticket. She said some payouts didn't go through like they were supposed to this month and offered me a wire or check by mail. I took the check to avoid the wire fees. Yeah, I could use mine too!
Incantatious
08-15-2013, 06:33 AM
I emailed Gia, the payroll person I was directed to via the answer to my support ticket. She said some payouts didn't go through like they were supposed to this month and offered me a wire or check by mail. I took the check to avoid the wire fees. Yeah, I could use mine too!
That's... infuriating.
About to check my bank today to see if my pay has finally come through. I swear support are so useless sometimes.. it took me ages just to get through to them that I didn't get paid because they were too busy ignoring my actual question, and too busy dealing out a pointless copy+pasted comment to me about "We send payments on the 7th of each month". Oh my god.
EphemeronXOXO
08-15-2013, 06:39 AM
Last month I didnt upload many clips only five. No wonder I got 170 dollars. Bout I was like its okay no worries i will do more clips and earn more next month. But!
As far as I know wire fee is 45 dollars. From the 170 dollars even after i deduct the 45 dollar fee I got only 93 dollars!!!!
:(
Can any of you lovely ladies explain me why?
Incantatious
08-15-2013, 09:28 AM
I still don't have my pay for last month.
That leaves tomorrow and maybe Saturday? I'm not getting my hopes up.
Jesus.. I didn't think there'd be such a problem just wiring me my money.
[ETA] - I got it Friday. pheww
Jinja
08-22-2013, 11:23 AM
Did anyone else have their top selling clips list disappear? Mine are suddenly blank in both of my stores.
EphemeronXOXO
08-22-2013, 11:25 AM
I dont know why it happends with me too but all u have to do is to refresh the page if not once then twice and it goes back to normal. Or try different browsers.
But gosh when I saw it first it freaked me out!
janeuk
08-27-2013, 10:15 AM
Hello,
does anyone know if there is a way to block certain countries on your c4s studio?
thanks
Ashley_3
08-27-2013, 10:35 AM
I don't think it's possible.
janeuk
08-27-2013, 12:04 PM
thanks Ashley,
*sigh*
I wrote in to c4s to ask them, as always they were super quick to reply but they said:
'No, we do not have a way to ban/block countries per studio, so we can not do this for you. As the merchant we allow all countries except the ones we (Clips4Sale.com) chooses not to sell content to.'
BUM! I was hoping they were the same as aw and I could just check a box, I've noticed a couple of clips sell very close to home recently and have cringed... hmmm, no solution to that one as far as I can see.
Aurora14
08-27-2013, 09:09 PM
This is kind of a threadjack. I just wanted others to see my experience and see if there is anything they can take from it.
So I'm uploading 1 clip a day now. I was doing 2, but that was getting overwhelming. Another member said "Why not make a longer clip that you make more money off of instead of having to sell 3 or 4 little clips to equal the same amount?" I'm focusing on making longer, better quality (not rushed) videos that are fun to make. I'm not really comfortable talking in my clips, but I figure that will come in time. I also think the description is key! I used to put a basic description because I was afraid guys might wank to a great description. God I was wrong. It probably still happens, but I changed all the descriptions and now older clips are selling. I totally overhauled my store. Made it more appealing. I added my contact info to my site, e-mail, twitter, tumblr, and if someone contacts me, I send them a short reply thanking them and telling them to keep visiting my store. Or send my custom rates if they seem really interested, to try and get them to bite. I've noticed that doing these things has brought in additional traffic. And I've paid attention to whats selling, and making more in that category. Getting repeat customers!
Now I'm far from a top selling store. But I'm doing about $20 a day, this doesn't include the customs I'm doing. Might not sound like a lot, but over a whole month that's $600, a year it's $7,200, for only working 2 days a week. So what if I'm making minimum wage. That's only what I'm making now, without leaving my house!
Good luck and keep selling ladies!
Snowy0Star
08-27-2013, 10:51 PM
This is kind of a threadjack. I just wanted others to see my experience and see if there is anything they can take from it.
So I'm uploading 1 clip a day now. I was doing 2, but that was getting overwhelming. Another member said "Why not make a longer clip that you make more money off of instead of having to sell 3 or 4 little clips to equal the same amount?" I'm focusing on making longer, better quality (not rushed) videos that are fun to make. I'm not really comfortable talking in my clips, but I figure that will come in time. I also think the description is key! I used to put a basic description because I was afraid guys might wank to a great description. God I was wrong. It probably still happens, but I changed all the descriptions and now older clips are selling. I totally overhauled my store. Made it more appealing. I added my contact info to my site, e-mail, twitter, tumblr, and if someone contacts me, I send them a short reply thanking them and telling them to keep visiting my store. Or send my custom rates if they seem really interested, to try and get them to bite. I've noticed that doing these things has brought in additional traffic. And I've paid attention to whats selling, and making more in that category. Getting repeat customers!
Now I'm far from a top selling store. But I'm doing about $20 a day, this doesn't include the customs I'm doing. Might not sound like a lot, but over a whole month that's $600, a year it's $7,200, for only working 2 days a week. So what if I'm making minimum wage. That's only what I'm making now, without leaving my house!
Good luck and keep selling ladies!
no sweetie thats not a thread jack that GOLDEN been there done that advice im copying this and saving it in my notes.
but i had a question. do guys like it when u talk A LOT in ur clips? im a bit of a dork and i tend to babbler and go on about stuff. will guys find that a huge turn off like im talking too much and just killing time making the clip run longer and upping the price or do u guys like to 'get to know you' thru ur personality and what u say in the clips? tomorrow is my first day at making clips so i wanna know if i should just be "me" or just kinda go straight to the point with what im doing and ONLY talk focus on that ?
AureliaC
08-28-2013, 12:12 AM
@Snowy0Star
I know the question wasn't directed at me, but if I can stick my oar in, guys love talking for the most part. I only do a very few clips with no talking. There's no way they will think you're babbling. With clips it isn't the direct interaction that camming is, and in most cases talking enough for the two of you is the only real way to try and make that kind of a connection with whoever is watching. Definitely describe what you're doing, but let your personality shine!
@Aurora14 congratulations on your store taking off! Glad to see you've found some stuff that works. I've personally found that my shorter clips sell a bit better, I know some people think "well they're going to buy it anyways, I might as well milk it" but I really don't think that's the case. If a guy has a say $10 budget, he may very well want to buy two videos instead of one. I try to hit around the six minute mark, give or take. But my shorter ones sell better, and my extended versions do about half as well. It's pretty easy to rewind a bit and watch again if you need more time, and they may just not want to spend $10 on a video if they aren't going to last through the whole thing. Just what I've noticed though, definitely not trying to put down anything you do!
Snowy0Star
08-28-2013, 12:24 AM
@Snowy0Star
I know the question wasn't directed at me, but if I can stick my oar in, guys love talking for the most part. I only do a very few clips with no talking. There's no way they will think you're babbling. With clips it isn't the direct interaction that camming is, and in most cases talking enough for the two of you is the only real way to try and make that kind of a connection with whoever is watching. Definitely describe what you're doing, but let your personality shine!
@Aurora14 congratulations on your store taking off! Glad to see you've found some stuff that works. I've personally found that my shorter clips sell a bit better, I know some people think "well they're going to buy it anyways, I might as well milk it" but I really don't think that's the case. If a guy has a say $10 budget, he may very well want to buy two videos instead of one. I try to hit around the six minute mark, give or take. But my shorter ones sell better, and my extended versions do about half as well. It's pretty easy to rewind a bit and watch again if you need more time, and they may just not want to spend $10 on a video if they aren't going to last through the whole thing. Just what I've noticed though, definitely not trying to put down anything you do!
actually the question was directed at anyone who had some some advice on that so thax =^y^=
Ashley_3
08-28-2013, 12:29 AM
I also don't think longer clip is a better selling everytime. At least for me. I've made some longer clips, like 10 minutes or more and I really think the clips were good and worth the money. But they're not selling that good. I think people just don't want to spend much everytime. But also I think it varies for different people and categories. If you have a lot followers who just want to buy everything with you yes, you can make longer clips and make more money. So as everything else I think it depends and you just have to try it to see what works best for you.
ashley jane
08-28-2013, 05:56 AM
I suck at this site but I keep uploading since I have made some money and want it. Today I woke up to emails with two clips being sold meaning I finally made payout!! It's not a lot but still I have to quit my vanilla job so every lil bit helps right now.
RandyBell
08-28-2013, 09:45 AM
I also don't think longer clip is a better selling everytime. At least for me. I've made some longer clips, like 10 minutes or more and I really think the clips were good and worth the money. But they're not selling that good. I think people just don't want to spend much everytime. But also I think it varies for different people and categories. If you have a lot followers who just want to buy everything with you yes, you can make longer clips and make more money. So as everything else I think it depends and you just have to try it to see what works best for you.
I think there are a couple of variables that need to be taken into consideration: are your clips personality-driven or content driven? Why are people buying your clips? Is it because they like your face/body/personality or is it because of what you are doing?
For example - I produce clips - I don't appear in them. So my clips are content driven - although I have one model who outsells everyone else because (I'm guessing) her looks and on-screen persona.
But let me get to my point. I shot in 6 different categories my first go-round, and 80% of my sales came from 1 category. And when I "bundled" that one category with 3 different models, guess what? I no longer sold the 7 minute version for $7.99, but rather the 21 minute version for $19.99. People will spend when you produce something they want.
I'm in the process of shooting right now and I'm only shooting in the one category, but two different styles. One is 15 minutes of just action inside an apartment, and the other is a 40 minute clip with storyline, costume and outdoor location shooting. I will sell the 15 minute clip for 19.99 and the 40 minute for 29.99. It will be interesting to see which is more profitable and I'll report back here.
EphemeronXOXO
08-28-2013, 10:07 AM
I successfully sold a 93 min clip and a 56 min clip:)))) and for a dollar a min.+1 I am really happy plus someone else also bought the 56 min clip so i erned 104 dollars on 2 clips:) But thats just lucky lol:)
Anyway I never do clips under 4 mins. I just cant I tried, because i see the potential in smaller ones but i always talk in my clips and I cant do anything great in 2 or 3 mins.
I always do 1 scene shots in many different categories. But I plan tu make real videos too like where i use editing and lots of extra features. My thing is that I just cant do clips when I am not in the mood. That sucks I know.
Snowy! Dont do what u do in freechat! Be yourself and for example make a clip in the confessions category and talk about how much you love anime. Another on how much you love gaming. SImply just talk they will love it if they see that there is a girl who adores stuff that usually boys like.
do the foot thing like choose different things what u can grab with your toes and make a compliation of it.
Or talk about how much u love your belly and massage lotion on it while u do that.
But first and foremost chose different fetishes. The ones you like or interested in. I think its important ta first to try different categories because thats the way to find out which suits u the most which ones sell the most. And if u got that make more clips in that.
Dont forget to upload 11 vids. 10 is the must have to be able to open your store and the plus one is for u to be able to appear on c4s` main site.
Dont forget to choose ur stores main category like BBW.
At first until u get fully verified you wont be able to accept payments only by the gozmo thing. Thats why u need to look ovr all the application details to make sure ur store gets opened fast, Do u have the w9 form?
contact the supports tooif u have questions they r supehelpful.
hmm what else.... oh yeah check the logitech software before u start to shoot. With ur new comp it wont be a problem, but if i dont reboot thr pc before i shoot the software gets lagging after 10 mins of recording and it sucks when u do something cool u watch it back and well the recording sucks because its oiut of sybnc or whatever.
at first do not overprice clips stick with the average like a 5 min clip for 5,99 8 min for 8,99 average okay? Later when u find your way u can charge way more or if the clips is longer like 20 mins + you can charge less its all about experiencing things,
ans if i have something else in my mind i will check back. Best of luck!
Snowy0Star
08-28-2013, 10:10 AM
Ok im about to making clips and i just remembered no music i cant imagine sitting here all day and not having music on would it look odd to have my ipod and headphones in theyre not dj style theyre little buds
RandyBell
08-28-2013, 10:15 AM
I successfully sold a 93 min clip and a 56 min clip:)))) and for a dollar a min.+1 I am really happy plus someone else also bought the 56 min clip so i erned 104 dollars on 2 clips:) But thats just lucky!
That's awesome! Did those two clips start as customs?
Also, if you sold the clips twice, that's not luck - that's having a good product that someone wants to buy - you should be very proud!
I firmly believe people will pay $20 and up a clip - if it's in the right category.