View Full Version : Raise Your Rates - Challenge!
IvyRose
07-30-2020, 01:04 AM
I upped my SkyPrivate to $9 and some manchild lost his mind. He had made a huge deal out of my cheaper rate of $4 so yeah, I knew he wasnt going to buy. I blocked him after chewing his cheap ass out. Go ahead and say it's too high for you but don't you dare insult me and call me names. What a peice of shit. $9 is cheaper than my SM price! Lol.
I found out self employment taxes are 15.3% and there is no way in hell I am looking at cock for $1 my cut. At my current income and US state tax, I will make 51% of my income. Yes, i will itemize and am looking for an accountant (help?). Now I see why so many girls take gift cards and cashapp but in reality finding a site that takes 75% of $10-$15 just makes more sense. I am sticking to it. ALL of my sites will be $10-$15 within a few weeks. I don't have a ton of regulars with the pandemic happening so i am not worried about "losing" any custies. Why do men think they should see a naked woman for free or pennies? I will never understand this entitlement to our bodies.
Also. . . I am new to camming since January. I charge $7/12 on SM and make 70+ hourly. I tripled my income after I asked for higher prices on SM, did so as soon new status was over. For those of you who balk at it. . . seriously, do it. I have less experience than most of you, dont do anal, small tits and I am rude or just plain ignore people. There is NO reason I make more than you except that I charge more. I am nervous to up my prices and I am waiting to finish my PH account and my white label site. As soon as they are done you can bet your ass I will add $2 to my SM prices.
My pricing model is simple: after taxes, how much do I want to get paid to see a cock?
What is your least favorite type of show? How much do you want to get paid after taxes to do that type of show? Charge that much.
Male entitlement :tired::yikes: ughhhh .... well i guess good riddance
Yes to all of the rest!!!
Also sidenote to my own previews post
Skype is not my only source of income, if it would be i would be prob to scared to do those insane price raises, and clearing mind def wont work. I think having more sites to work on makes it easier to be ballsy (if one fails, or takes time to develop you will still have the other income sources)
I started out skype bec a really good reg from big box begged me too. He waa a high spender and wanted me to keep more $. He also encouraged me to do a high price on skype from the start (almost same as sm back than)... I never thought i would get more custies than that original one, but i did.
I hated skyping at first and didnt really gave a damn about getting more custies
Thats how it started, and for past 1.5/2 year it has been my highest income source
bigbum
08-01-2020, 10:42 PM
I upped my SkyPrivate to $9 and some manchild lost his mind. He had made a huge deal out of my cheaper rate of $4 so yeah, I knew he wasnt going to buy. I blocked him after chewing his cheap ass out. Go ahead and say it's too high for you but don't you dare insult me and call me names. What a peice of shit. $9 is cheaper than my SM price! Lol.
I found out self employment taxes are 15.3% and there is no way in hell I am looking at cock for $1 my cut. At my current income and US state tax, I will make 51% of my income. Yes, i will itemize and am looking for an accountant (help?). Now I see why so many girls take gift cards and cashapp but in reality finding a site that takes 75% of $10-$15 just makes more sense. I am sticking to it. ALL of my sites will be $10-$15 within a few weeks. I don't have a ton of regulars with the pandemic happening so i am not worried about "losing" any custies. Why do men think they should see a naked woman for free or pennies? I will never understand this entitlement to our bodies.
Also. . . I am new to camming since January. I charge $7/12 on SM and make 70+ hourly. I tripled my income after I asked for higher prices on SM, did so as soon new status was over. For those of you who balk at it. . . seriously, do it. I have less experience than most of you, dont do anal, small tits and I am rude or just plain ignore people. There is NO reason I make more than you except that I charge more. I am nervous to up my prices and I am waiting to finish my PH account and my white label site. As soon as they are done you can bet your ass I will add $2 to my SM prices.
My pricing model is simple: after taxes, how much do I want to get paid to see a cock?
What is your least favorite type of show? How much do you want to get paid after taxes to do that type of show? Charge that much.
you are a boss lady. you do whatever the fuck you want with your rates. its his loss thats why he was so upset. because it shows that he actually. CARED.
so trust me its his loss. if he didnt care he would have just clicked on to someone else instead. but no.. he HAD to say something and throw a man fit. so this shows it is literally his loss.
therefore it shows that you are def worth that and more for someone to be come so "passionate" about your rates, when he could have just moved on without saying 1 word.
oh and as for seeing cocks. yeah fuck that. for me all of these "men" are just literally a user name.
ive never seen a single cock on cam making 70 plus an hour.
i accidentally forgot to reject the c2c a few days ago first time EVER. i instantly turned the whole computer off and restarted it. i dont want to see their stupid cocks. not even for 1 second.
i just pretend its not working on SM. they fall for it. and those who dont give up with the c2c .. waste time with their cam, thinking the error is on their end. that its "not working". and then eventually give up.. usually $10 into a show where i have literally not taken off 1 piece of clothing.. and i always get repeat clients and good reviews. or often they just do the show without c2c. and often they even think its working . lol never had a single complaint or 1 star.
so you can always consider not doing c2c if you dont want to, so much so , you dont even need to tell them that its not working that you dont do audio.
do whatever you feel comfortable with . and at the prices that you want.
you said you just started in January? you are wayyy ahead of the curve. good for you!!!!!
everythingiscake
08-02-2020, 06:18 PM
you are a boss lady. you do whatever the fuck you want with your rates. its his loss thats why he was so upset. because it shows that he actually. CARED.
so trust me its his loss. if he didnt care he would have just clicked on to someone else instead. but no.. he HAD to say something and throw a man fit. so this shows it is literally his loss.
therefore it shows that you are def worth that and more for someone to be come so "passionate" about your rates, when he could have just moved on without saying 1 word.
oh and as for seeing cocks. yeah fuck that. for me all of these "men" are just literally a user name.
ive never seen a single cock on cam making 70 plus an hour.
i accidentally forgot to reject the c2c a few days ago first time EVER. i instantly turned the whole computer off and restarted it. i dont want to see their stupid cocks. not even for 1 second.
i just pretend its not working on SM. they fall for it. and those who dont give up with the c2c .. waste time with their cam, thinking the error is on their end. that its "not working". and then eventually give up.. usually $10 into a show where i have literally not taken off 1 piece of clothing.. and i always get repeat clients and good reviews. or often they just do the show without c2c. and often they even think its working . lol never had a single complaint or 1 star.
so you can always consider not doing c2c if you dont want to, so much so , you dont even need to tell them that its not working that you dont do audio.
do whatever you feel comfortable with . and at the prices that you want.
you said you just started in January? you are wayyy ahead of the curve. good for you!!!!!
Thank you for the validation! I am only ahead of the curve because of this forum and google. I read and read and read and ask questions. I watched cam rooms for years before trying. I am bisexual so it was enjoyable ;)
I totally do the "its not working" thing when I am not in the mood for male BS. I do NOT allow anyone to turn their camera on before they get charged. With more new users on SM, popping in and showing a random girl your cock seems to be a thing. I have since stopped accepting exc from people who haven't even "entered" the free chat. 99% of immediate exclusives have been these idiots.
bigbum
08-02-2020, 07:37 PM
Thank you for the validation! I am only ahead of the curve because of this forum and google. I read and read and read and ask questions. I watched cam rooms for years before trying. I am bisexual so it was enjoyable ;)
I totally do the "its not working" thing when I am not in the mood for male BS. I do NOT allow anyone to turn their camera on before they get charged. With more new users on SM, popping in and showing a random girl your cock seems to be a thing. I have since stopped accepting exc from people who haven't even "enetered" the free chat. 99% of imjmediate exclusives have beeen these idiots.
oh yes the ones who just instantly take you exclusive and pound on the c2c button right away for the 30 seconds for free.. lol
i loves those ones..
i just pretend that i am trying to get the c2c to work.
i just pretent to be on my computer to "click the c2c"
they usually try 3 times before they give up..
by that point i have made $3 or $4 for literally pretending to click a button.
they are trying to scam you with the c2c .. so i just scam them right back.
then i just block them using the link for this forum.
they never leave a star rating, they never say anything . so its just free money.
i always take those "exclusives" unless my room is full or a reg is about to do a show.
but when the room is empty or in between buyers.. its free money there.
beat them at their own game. thats what i always say.
that $4 will buy my starbucks hahaahahhaha
izshadow
08-04-2020, 11:01 AM
Now that I'm back on page one of SM with 5 stars again, I went up from $4.99/$6.99 to $5.99/$7.99 and will see how I do even though I dropped to the bottom for not being on much the past few weeks due to health issues.
Upped my NF cam listing to $3.49 but keeping CMD at $3 for now.
EmPea
09-16-2020, 09:52 PM
Oof, I started too low. Honestly, I intended to raise my rate before I started, but left it on the low one by accident, but it worked, kept my room full and got me lots of privates and exceeded my goal to the point that I raised it. I have only been back a few days and have been gaining regulars quickly, but today I worked way too hard am exhausted and only got 60% of my goal and I do not want to keep doing that and am pretty sure that happened cause my rate was too low cause I was getting privates and exclusives. I am going to raise my rates $1 each I think. Hopefully, someone sees this to answer my questions: $2.99/pvt and $3.99 exclusive too high? Too low? Average. Do I have room move up more without my regs freaking out? I have a few good ones, that like long shows and I would hate to lose them.
sexysusie
09-17-2020, 02:22 AM
Oof, I started too low. Honestly, I intended to raise my rate before I started, but left it on the low one by accident, but it worked, kept my room full and got me lots of privates and exceeded my goal to the point that I raised it. I have only been back a few days and have been gaining regulars quickly, but today I worked way too hard am exhausted and only got 60% of my goal and I do not want to keep doing that and am pretty sure that happened cause my rate was too low cause I was getting privates and exclusives. I am going to raise my rates $1 each I think. Hopefully, someone sees this to answer my questions: $2.99/pvt and $3.99 exclusive too high? Too low? Average. Do I have room move up more without my regs freaking out? I have a few good ones, that like long shows and I would hate to lose them.
For SM that would is super incredibly low. Most models charge 5.99+. Don't forget they take nearly all of that! You're walking away with literally pennies.
EmPea
09-17-2020, 01:34 PM
Okay thank you I will definitely make adjustments accordingly. Honestly I would have started a lot higher except for my forgetfulness.and then I just kind of felt stuck cuz I was already working like this.
For SM that would is super incredibly low. Most models charge 5.99+. Don't forget they take nearly all of that! You're walking away with literally pennies.
sexysusie
09-17-2020, 01:51 PM
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laurielegs
09-17-2020, 06:45 PM
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OMG I didn't realize Lola Davina had a column - I'm reading through all of them, they are golden advice. Also didn't realize her new book is out!
Its on kindle too, I'm getting it today.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08H7YXKNG/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0
I loved her first book so much.
moneybags
09-17-2020, 07:49 PM
I’m as high as I can be on SM I’m ready to raise me rates. I e-mailed SM? I wish they’d just let us change it.
EmPea
09-17-2020, 08:32 PM
The change doesn't take affect on it's own? That is the one thing I am not liking about this site. Every update is at a snails pace for the simplest things.
I’m as high as I can be on SM I’m ready to raise me rates. I e-mailed SM? I wish they’d just let us change it.
everythingiscake
09-18-2020, 08:47 AM
I just bought all her books lol
Thanks for the tip!
OMG I didn't realize Lola Davina had a column - I'm reading through all of them, they are golden advice. Also didn't realize her new book is out!
Its on kindle too, I'm getting it today.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08H7YXKNG/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0
I loved her first book so much.
EmPea
09-18-2020, 06:11 PM
Ok, so everyone, even BoylenModels advised me to raise my rate $4.99/$5.99 and now I am having the worst performing night I have since I started back. I don't want to drop my rate but I also don't want to be hella cheap. Plus the old rate was exhausting. I just saw a Black model charging $7.99, so these guys need to quit playing with me. If you have it for someone else you have it for me. However, getting only one exclusive in 2 hours, that was minute long cause his connection dropped sucked. Anyway, I guess I need a pep talk.
Ambercat
09-18-2020, 06:36 PM
Brave it out Em, you'll get there!! Every day is different, one shift isn't long enough to test out a rate. And stop comparing yourself to other model, we're all unique, we all take different amounts of time to hit the sweet spot rates wise. Give it time, give it patience. Smile even when they're making you feel crazy, block them but don't let the room see you're getting annoyed.
EmPea
09-18-2020, 06:38 PM
Ok, imma keep a stiff upper lip and hold out. I'm not really hurting for money. I tell ya, you gotta be braver than a Marine in this biz, lol. I'm gonna eat some dinner and finish out my shift strong.
EmPea
09-18-2020, 06:47 PM
Also, it is good sometimes to see what other people are charging. I also noticed that people with lower rates, closer to my old one had empty rooms. :shrug:
Ambercat
09-18-2020, 07:03 PM
I had empty for 45 mins followed by a guy who took my in a 10min excl +$40 my cut in tips. It's a very unsteady night for me tonight x
PixiieGirl
09-19-2020, 03:17 AM
I've raised by indie rates as Im cutting back on the amount I cam, so if they want it - they have to pay more for it! Means I need to raise my SM to as I like my take home to be the same across the board haha
EmPea
09-19-2020, 08:16 PM
I know it's only been a couple of days, but it seems $4.99/$5.99 is scaring everyone off. Sitting in free is not fun. Also, working for $1.99/2.99 isn't either so I am still gonna raise it, but not as high as that. Kinda bummed that these guys are being so cheap with me, but I can't just sit there not getting any shows either. I'm not going to go lower than about $3/$4 though. Anything lower than that, and I am guaranteed to make $10/hr..and I might as well get a job at the point it would pay better.
sexysusie
09-19-2020, 08:45 PM
I know it's only been a couple of days, but it seems $4.99/$5.99 is scaring everyone off. Sitting in free is not fun. Also, working for $1.99/2.99 isn't either so I am still gonna raise it, but not as high as that. Kinda bummed that these guys are being so cheap with me, but I can't just sit there not getting any shows either. I'm not going to go lower than about $3/$4 though. Anything lower than that, and I am guaranteed to make $10/hr..and I might as well get a job at the point it would pay better.
It's not scaring them off. The majority of models are higher than that.
EmPea
09-19-2020, 09:02 PM
No offense Suzie, and I don't want to seem like I am arguing or defensive, but why is my room dead now then when the only thing that has changed is my pricing? Totally dead, for two days for hours...from back-to-back sessions? This is a sincere question I want the answer to cause I would love for it to not be my new rates. All my regs came and bounced out. Not sarcasm or arguing, just in case my intent is lost in text.
And don't get me wrong, I would prefer to have longer sessions that are more spaced out, but I really don't want to be in free chat not making anything. Seriously, how long do I need to be sitting before I know this isn't working?
If you have any other suggestions, I am all ears, but it seems like $4.99/$5.99 was just too big a jump. I'll get there probably, but not right now. Plus my overhead isn't high at all so it's not like I need to make $1000/wk...$500 is fine for me in the beginning.
It's not scaring them off. The majority of models are higher than that.
kamiliam
09-19-2020, 09:22 PM
You will lose most of your regs when you raise your prices. I’m not sure why no one mentions this. People do have budgets, but there are a variety of budgets. New people find you, it will be all good.
EmPea
09-19-2020, 09:34 PM
In my other irl sw business--which I am fully retired from fyi--this didn't happen...I went up a whole $100 dollars and kept regs...I guess camming is different.
And yeah no one mentions that, I have read not the entire thread here, but many of the posts. People only brag about how they went ahead and paid or advised me that they wouldn't balk or just pay. Occasionally, they talk about a cheapo that they were glad left...No one say that all your regulars will bounce and you have to build a whole new group at a new level. There are also alot of posts from people saying higher rates didn't work for them and slowed down their biz. Also, in this business you can't grandfather people in if you like them and they don't have money for the new rate, and I used to do that with my irl regs too.
Thank you for that feedback. I will take that into consideration. May take tomorrow off to regroup. Nothing makes me feel shittier than spending hours in free chat staring at people pop in and out.
You will lose most of your regs when you raise your prices. I’m not sure why no one mentions this. People do have budgets, but there are a variety of budgets. New people find you, it will be all good.
kamiliam
09-19-2020, 10:31 PM
I mean you won't lose them all. Some will come by less often, shorter shows, no shows only tips. The ride or dies will stay on as long as they can. The higher your rate is before the raise, the more wiggle room you have.
Where you started is not a reliable reg base (same with guys who only like new models), it is below market value and only attracts those who simply don't have a ton of money to spend or believe we are not worth money. But yeah they spend. From your posts it seems like you have a pretty good idea of how to hustle, you deserve to see a reward for that. Once you get a longer show at your new rate you won't miss those old regs. Total up your highest spender for the week and compare once the increase settles in.
I actually think that you made some good points about rate increases. There is a methodology to it and the answer to success is not just to charge the most...but your customer base at that rate isn't the one to judge that on.
EmPea
09-19-2020, 10:55 PM
Ok, thank you for the pep talk. I have worked very hard for a few years, just to feel like I CAN DO THIS, so it was really scary to have some success and feel like I am starting from square one again--empty room with no one talking to me. I'm really glad that I have you all to keep me from doing something ignorant. Honestly, I feel a lot better and I believe that will be my last freakout about this. Imma just ride it out. Cause you're right, those guys are looking to take advantage of someone new who doesn't know how to price themselves. Which, I don't lol, but I'm trying.
Also, jokes on them they all gave me 5* ratings that I will use to get better-paying clients.
Thank you for not letting me be a chicken guys!
I mean you won't lose them all. Some will come by less often, shorter shows, no shows only tips. The ride or dies will stay on as long as they can. The higher your rate is before the raise, the more wiggle room you have.
Where you started is not a reliable reg base (same with guys who only like new models), it is below market value and only attracts those who simply don't have a ton of money to spend or believe we are not worth money. But yeah they spend. From your posts it seems like you have a pretty good idea of how to hustle, you deserve to see a reward for that. Once you get a longer show at your new rate you won't miss those old regs. Total up your highest spender for the week and compare once the increase settles in.
I actually think that you made some good points about rate increases. There is a methodology to it and the answer to success is not just to charge the most...but your customer base at that rate isn't the one to judge that on.
moneybags
09-19-2020, 11:03 PM
Streamate still hasn’t gotten back to me? I just e-mailed support. Is there a special email or something? Who knows. I’ll just wait...lol
EmPea
09-19-2020, 11:07 PM
How long has it been? They been telling me wait up to 3 days for stuff. That has proven to be accurate.
moneybags
09-20-2020, 11:11 AM
How long has it been? They been telling me wait up to 3 days for stuff. That has proven to be accurate.
Yep it’s been over 3 days. I’ll reach out again.
princess_casual
09-21-2020, 01:19 PM
How long would you give it after raising rates to see if they are your best rates?
I was having a good week and raised my rates from 3.99 / 5.99 to 4.99 / 6.99 early July and it was going well.... then hit a rough patch and raised them again to 5.99 / 7.99 early/mid august.
Since then it's been really really rough. Granted it was summer and we are in a pandemic, but it's still. I had one of my best days ever on cam as well as one of my best weeks, but overall when looking at the average rate analysis my hourly has gone down by nearly 10$, I lost some regs, and overall people seem less willing to do shows.
I have been a bit inconsistant- working like crazy one week and then not at all the next- but I'm wondering if my new rates are hurting more than helping? How long do y'all think I should stick it out before throwing in the towel?
thanks for your advice ladies <3
princess_casual
09-21-2020, 01:23 PM
Ok, so everyone, even BoylenModels advised me to raise my rate $4.99/$5.99 and now I am having the worst performing night I have since I started back. I don't want to drop my rate but I also don't want to be hella cheap. Plus the old rate was exhausting. I just saw a Black model charging $7.99, so these guys need to quit playing with me. If you have it for someone else you have it for me. However, getting only one exclusive in 2 hours, that was minute long cause his connection dropped sucked. Anyway, I guess I need a pep talk.
I second everyone else but I'm not sure what you mean by "a black model is charging $7.99, so these guys need to quit playing with me"
Not gonna lie, that reads like you think black models are worth less, which is honestly pretty racist....
ETA: It looks like I maybe read that wrong. My apologies!
Cutie101
09-21-2020, 01:38 PM
I second everyone else but I'm not sure what you mean by "a black model is charging $7.99, so these guys need to quit playing with me"
Not gonna lie, that reads like you think black models are worth less, which is honestly pretty racist....
I got quite the opposite, she sounds like she's also black...
I guess she can answer better, tho...
Cutie101
09-21-2020, 02:10 PM
I did lower my rates by the end of the month. I didn't really work lately and kinda dropped on pages.
I gotta do, what I gotta do :))
princess_casual
09-21-2020, 03:29 PM
I got quite the opposite, she sounds like she's also black...
I guess she can answer better, tho...
Ahh, I can see that perspective. I sure hope that's the case! Perhaps it was rude of me to jump the gun and assume... I think the political tension in the US has me a bit tense -__-
I did lower my rates by the end of the month. I didn't really work lately and kinda dropped on pages.
I gotta do, what I gotta do :))
I told myself I would give it til the end of this month... I feel like I have to be more consistent before I can really determine if I should lower or not. I know sometimes there are just bad days/weeks, and who knows, maybe the week I worked literally 1 day would have been good.
EmPea
09-21-2020, 03:38 PM
I'm Black so I was comparing her to my own rates. Not being racist, I was looking at what similar models were charging, I did when I did irl sw too.
And that meant that I did have room to charge way more....
Y'all gotta stop jumping on people and assuming the worst. This really made me feel some type of way, that anyone would think after seeing me write on here that I would ever say anything like that.
I second everyone else but I'm not sure what you mean by "a black model is charging $7.99, so these guys need to quit playing with me"
Not gonna lie, that reads like you think black models are worth less, which is honestly pretty racist....
ETA: It looks like I maybe read that wrong. My apologies!
princess_casual
09-22-2020, 04:52 AM
I'm Black so I was comparing her to my own rates. Not being racist, I was looking at what similar models were charging, I did when I did irl sw too.
And that meant that I did have room to charge way more....
Y'all gotta stop jumping on people and assuming the worst. This really made me feel some type of way, that anyone would think after seeing me write on here that I would ever say anything like that.
I apologize for that; you're absolutely right- I shouldn't have assumed the worst. I have seen some discriminatory stuff on here from some models but I shouldn't let that taint my perception. Thinking before reacting is something I could definitely improve on.
As for your rates- I totally understand that feeling of when you just raise them and suddenly it's dead. But I've done that about a new haircut, certain outfit that I think maybe is more or less flattering. it's easy to think people aren't spending because of x or y reason- I do it too (and have been feeling the same way recently) but one thing about camming is that can really fluctuate. I have had absolutely horrible days that make me quesiton raising my rates, but the next day might be so amazing I could never consider going back.
It seems like you may lose some regulars but you will also get new ones. I'm going to tell you what I've been telling myself lately: get it into your head that you are worth it. Embody it. Higher rates will require more patience it seems like. It's a different hustle than the quick bucks but the clientele does seem better overall.
hotmodel
09-30-2020, 02:24 AM
Are there girls still making decent money on streamate at 9.99/12.99? seems exhausting after this covid crap =(. Just checking in to see if maybe its been slow because my rates are too high now?
gbjenna
09-30-2020, 05:29 AM
Are there girls still making decent money on streamate at 9.99/12.99? seems exhausting after this covid crap =(. Just checking in to see if maybe its been slow because my rates are too high now?
There was a really recent post on the Streamate thread from another model about her experience lowering her rates recently, it’s worth a look if you haven’t seen it already.
hotmodel
09-30-2020, 12:57 PM
There was a really recent post on the Streamate thread from another model about her experience lowering her rates recently, it’s worth a look if you haven’t seen it already.
Thank you! yea, I saw that but she was pretty low in rates in general. Normally I stick it out but ever since covid hit it seems like its been super slow for awhile now but maybe its just the sign of the times right now and things will eventually get better :) trying to stay positive :)
laurielegs
09-30-2020, 01:13 PM
Thank you! yea, I saw that but she was pretty low in rates in general. Normally I stick it out but ever since covid hit it seems like its been super slow for awhile now but maybe its just the sign of the times right now and things will eventually get better :) trying to stay positive :)
Yep that was me.
My rates for the last few months have been $6.99/9.99 so nowhere near $9.99/12.99.
$4.99 definitely was not good, ugh... working too hard for too little and unpleasant guys.
I'd like to charge more but keep losing my nerve. Might try it again after this contest ends this week, but for now I'm back to my $6.99/9.99.
sexysusie
09-30-2020, 02:56 PM
I raised my onlyfans sub price from $13 to $25 and made in the last week what i made all month last month!
Are there girls still making decent money on streamate at 9.99/12.99? seems exhausting after this covid crap =(. Just checking in to see if maybe its been slow because my rates are too high now?
My rates are 9.99/11.99 on Streamate, and I was considering the same thing. I was thinking about maybe lowering my private rate but keeping exclusive the same. However, I've noticed since this contest started that I'm starting to slip into a scarcity mindset, so I want to wait a week or two, get my head clear, and then assess it. I know that a lot of top models charge a lower private rate than me, but I try not to compare myself to other girls. I haven't been a camgirl for long, but July was my best month, August was the worst, and only beginning in September did my hourly average start to pick up again. It's still not where I want it to be though. I swear I have it in me to figure this camgirl thing out and make at least as much as I was when I was a stripper!
sexysusie
09-30-2020, 07:49 PM
Raised my phone rate to £4/$5 and made £100 in less than 20 mins tonight!
Don't quit ladies, keep em high/higher. Stick it out, it's worth it. Just add more income streams to keep yourself from becoming panicked if your main site is slow. It's nearly always NOT your rates but something else.
gbjenna
10-01-2020, 12:48 AM
My rates are 9.99/11.99 on Streamate, and I was considering the same thing. I was thinking about maybe lowering my private rate but keeping exclusive the same. However, I've noticed since this contest started that I'm starting to slip into a scarcity mindset, so I want to wait a week or two, get my head clear, and then assess it. I know that a lot of top models charge a lower private rate than me, but I try not to compare myself to other girls. I haven't been a camgirl for long, but July was my best month, August was the worst, and only beginning in September did my hourly average start to pick up again. It's still not where I want it to be though. I swear I have it in me to figure this camgirl thing out and make at least as much as I was when I was a stripper!
I’ve noticed this re the private and exclusive rates too and considered the same thing. I’ve never done it though. I don’t often enjoy private’s as much as I do exclusives, cause I seem to get loads of domineering guys who start barking orders and try to take over, which is particularly annoying when someone else is being nice and trying to enjoy themselves. 9/10 they pick private to behave like that aswell. So if I lowered my private then I’m probably just going to invite loads of those types!!
I personally think you’d regret lowering your rates, I’d keep them where they are and work on bringing in regulars at that rate.
Arwen25
10-02-2020, 02:07 AM
Raised my phone rate to £4/$5 and made £100 in less than 20 mins tonight!
Don't quit ladies, keep em high/higher. Stick it out, it's worth it. Just add more income streams to keep yourself from becoming panicked if your main site is slow. It's nearly always NOT your rates but something else.
This is so true! I do get the panic and wanting to lower, I do, but it's rarely what is causing it to be quiet. Whenever I've dropped my group (or private on SM) rate, I've just attracted the kind of CRETINS I do not want in my room. I've also started tracking this to see if it pays off to work with lower rates. Now, I am lower in some places but still a rate I am *comfortable* charging. If I go too low, I put on a rubbish show as I don't want to be there. I earn more with higher rates across the board and have been tracking this a few months now. I've dropped the site which only allowed to me to charge rock bottom rates and it's paid off as I'm making the same amount with even a quick 2-minute show on any of my other sites. Thank you for that btw Susie, as it was you who encouraged me to do so. x
hotmodel
10-02-2020, 05:32 AM
Yep that was me.
My rates for the last few months have been $6.99/9.99 so nowhere near $9.99/12.99.
$4.99 definitely was not good, ugh... working too hard for too little and unpleasant guys.
I'd like to charge more but keep losing my nerve. Might try it again after this contest ends this week, but for now I'm back to my $6.99/9.99.
Thank you Laurie :) gonna try to stick it out with my rates on streamate. I signed up with camcontacts (I splitcam to) and normally my rates are high on every site but wondering if 9.99 is too high on this site? Sucks because majority of private based sites are gone. Imlive was the last one but that 12% is a joke and I just can't do it anymore. So, camcontacts is really the only private based site left :( just hoping that 9.99 on this site is ok? I tried reaching out to LCMD but she never responded about signing up on that site. I love how you could sell skype shows on there without a limit. I think the limit to skype shows is killing my earnings overall. But I guess will see. Trying to be more consistent but ugh that streamate free chat after so long makes me want to shoot my brains out lol
hotmodel
10-02-2020, 05:34 AM
Thanks ladies for chiming in :) I really appreciate it :) I'll stick it out and keep the rates up!
SuperPookie
10-02-2020, 09:09 AM
Thank you Laurie :) gonna try to stick it out with my rates on streamate. I signed up with camcontacts (I splitcam to) and normally my rates are high on every site but wondering if 9.99 is too high on this site? Sucks because majority of private based sites are gone. Imlive was the last one but that 12% is a joke and I just can't do it anymore. So, camcontacts is really the only private based site left :( just hoping that 9.99 on this site is ok? I tried reaching out to LCMD but she never responded about signing up on that site. I love how you could sell skype shows on there without a limit. I think the limit to skype shows is killing my earnings overall. But I guess will see. Trying to be more consistent but ugh that streamate free chat after so long makes me want to shoot my brains out lol
Talk to HotWifeJollee? (spelling?) on Skype. She runs lCMS sister site GirlsPrivateCam so can help you sign up. You might as well sign up to GPC while you are at it as they combine payout.
xxxGothBarbie
10-02-2020, 03:43 PM
What rates would you ladies suggest for me since i haven't been camming on there very much in the last 2 years or so? I'd be split camming with it. I def don't wanna be sitting in a dead room but def don't wanna be only making pennies for each show either.
sexysusie
10-02-2020, 04:16 PM
Thank you Laurie :) gonna try to stick it out with my rates on streamate. I signed up with camcontacts (I splitcam to) and normally my rates are high on every site but wondering if 9.99 is too high on this site? Sucks because majority of private based sites are gone. Imlive was the last one but that 12% is a joke and I just can't do it anymore. So, camcontacts is really the only private based site left :( just hoping that 9.99 on this site is ok? I tried reaching out to LCMD but she never responded about signing up on that site. I love how you could sell skype shows on there without a limit. I think the limit to skype shows is killing my earnings overall. But I guess will see. Trying to be more consistent but ugh that streamate free chat after so long makes me want to shoot my brains out lol
Adult work and niteflirt are private based sites, and there are others like cam model directory, indiebill, and a few more I can't remember right now. You can also advertise shows through iwantclips and manyvids and other content sites . The key with all sites but ESPECIALLY non free chat ones is is you need to be bringing in your own clients. Work on marketing yourself and getting in front of as many eyes as possible. Whether you're higher or lower priced, you'll only earn if people find you. If you're directing traffic to yourself with social media, your website, and other funnels, that should be targeted traffic that is looking for you and will pay whatever you're charging :)