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NatalieCentro
02-16-2015, 12:48 PM
Announced winners of the twitter contest: http://community.modelcentro.com/index.php?p=/discussion/248
SimoneGray
02-17-2015, 01:37 AM
Been watching this thread with keen interest for some time now, I will definitely sign up with your service when I have more fans who will actually buy things off the website etc. 2016 I think will be the year for this.
NatalieCentro
02-17-2015, 04:34 AM
Hey Simone! Great to hear that you are planning on using MC.
Not trying to be pushy, but it might be a good idea to create a site and have it sit and build momentum for a while - uploading some pictures or videos occasionally and not really putting too much work into it in terms of promotion or content, but letting it build SEO juice over the year and also playing with how you want it to look. I know time is an investment and if you just don't have time for it now than it's fine, but it'd do you good to start building out early. The cool part is that it doesn't cost you anything but time - you can have it sit for a year without worrying much about it, then in 2016 when you're ready to promote and have the fan pool, it's a year-old site with some content and good SEO already.
SimoneGray
02-17-2015, 06:56 AM
^^ I actually didn't even think about the SEO aspect of it...I think I might do it this year then. Can one integrate stuff like a c4s store with it, or do those clips and photos have to be unique to the MC site?
hyori
02-17-2015, 06:59 AM
Hey Simone! Great to hear that you are planning on using MC.
Not trying to be pushy, but it might be a good idea to create a site and have it sit and build momentum for a while - uploading some pictures or videos occasionally and not really putting too much work into it in terms of promotion or content, but letting it build SEO juice over the year and also playing with how you want it to look. I know time is an investment and if you just don't have time for it now than it's fine, but it'd do you good to start building out early. The cool part is that it doesn't cost you anything but time - you can have it sit for a year without worrying much about it, then in 2016 when you're ready to promote and have the fan pool, it's a year-old site with some content and good SEO already.
I don't have that many followers and I do alright. I think you will be pleasantly surprised by the passive income and it keeps you motivated to keep producing content.
NatalieCentro
02-17-2015, 08:03 AM
^^ I actually didn't even think about the SEO aspect of it...I think I might do it this year then. Can one integrate stuff like a c4s store with it, or do those clips and photos have to be unique to the MC site?
There are no requirements other than making sure content is legal and 18+. It's your site, your content and your dominion entirely.
SimoneGray
02-17-2015, 10:32 AM
I'm purchasing a domain tonight then and signing up right after its done. I am beyond excited, been wanting my own site for ages :D :D
RaeRae
02-17-2015, 10:37 AM
I got a domain free though ModelCentro, Simone. I'm not sure if it's still going on though. I'm sure Natalie can let us know if that's still the case.
NatalieCentro
02-17-2015, 10:55 AM
I'm purchasing a domain tonight then and signing up right after its done. I am beyond excited, been wanting my own site for ages :D :D
You should get the domain through the system - we have that all integrated and it will configure automatically. The domain will be purchased in your name, just make sure to choose private registration. We buy 1 domain per account as a gift :)
NatalieCentro
02-19-2015, 02:31 AM
So, here's the surprise I've been promising:
Sending content via PM and paid unlock option
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Earn more by spoiling your fans with exclusive content! Not only can you now send content through private messages on ModelCentro, you can set pricing for your fans to unlock the content! Your members will only see a blurred out thumbnail until they purchase access with one-click at the price you set before sending. This is done via the new Uploads section that you might have already noticed on your admin's Home page under “My Content”.
There are many more features in the New Uploads Section!
Read the Detailed Guide on new functionality (http://community.modelcentro.com/index.php?p=/discussion/266)
LaylaLovely
02-26-2015, 02:18 PM
Is there a way to add more to your membership, Other than the vids and pictures?and will there be like a shopping cart page added where we can sell other things /content?
Sam38g
02-26-2015, 02:27 PM
Is there a way to add more to your membership, Other than the vids and pictures?and will there be like a shopping cart page added where we can sell other things /content?
I can understand performers want to do that, but see a problem. If a guy buys a used bra from a performer & never gets it. He would do a charge back. To many charge backs cause a problem with Credit card companies.
Also in the united States it is illegal to sell used underwear, as in Federal law. Now, it is in place for hygiene reason in returns to department stores. Still a federal offense.
Sam
NatalieCentro
02-26-2015, 03:06 PM
Is there a way to add more to your membership, Other than the vids and pictures?and will there be like a shopping cart page added where we can sell other things /content?
Thanks for reaching out. We are working on a content store and hard goods store, so it will be added soon. At this time a lot of models use the tip option for sales like that - signed photos, DVDs etc. Sam is right also - we will have to impose thay all such sales are within the legal boundaries. Being the site operator, abiding the law is primarily your responsibility.
NatalieCentro
02-26-2015, 03:13 PM
I can understand performers want to do that, but see a problem. If a guy buys a used bra from a performer & never gets it. He would do a charge back. To many charge backs cause a problem with Credit card companies.
Also in the united States it is illegal to sell used underwear, as in Federal law. Now, it is in place for hygiene reason in returns to department stores. Still a federal offense.
Sam
Thanks Sam. You are, as always, absolutely correct that issues might arise. There is more to it as well. I.e. Dude ordering a bra and then realizing his wife might be home to pick it up. They tend to forget about wives when ordering :) we do work in a high-risk industry overall, but being cautious about what services to offer is always a good idea. MC tries to always impose as little restrictions as possible on those who use the platform, but sometimes it could be necessary. We will make sure to publish ample info on different restictions on hard goods sales all around the world.
LaylaLovely
02-26-2015, 03:29 PM
^^ thank you, I wasthinking offering Kik/text with the memberships also some girls offer weekly/monthly shows with here members does mc offer that? I notice they have a live cam option but it looks like it might be not up for use yet?
NatalieCentro
02-27-2015, 03:45 AM
^^ thank you, I wasthinking offering Kik/text with the memberships also some girls offer weekly/monthly shows with here members does mc offer that? I notice they have a live cam option but it looks like it might be not up for use yet?
The CMS lets you send and receive text messages to fans, send fans content via the itnternal messaging system - either ready to view or locked, meaning they have to pay for watching the video/photos. (See how this works in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smXfq8_jXgc#t=23)
Many models do free shows for all their paid members once a week/month, especially if they don't have too much content as it adds value to the membership and also entices the members to tip and request private shows. So that is readily available. Private shows are currently prepaid (via tips) so there is no pay-per-minute option.
Once a show is scheduled, a countdown showing when the show will be on appears on the site automatically. The system records your live streams and you can choose to publish or delete them later. If there are no published or scheduled shows, the system will automatically hide the live show tab on the site (as it would be empty and you might not want to even make known that this functionality exists).
You are also free to promote any outside services that you offer - your cams, pay-per-minute phone calls etc.
LaylaLovely
02-27-2015, 08:23 AM
^^ thnk u, I feel so lost setting up the site I'll have to dig deeper today and study it more
NatalieCentro
03-02-2015, 03:04 AM
^^ thnk u, I feel so lost setting up the site I'll have to dig deeper today and study it more
We do have a great support team, so if anything is confusing make sure to reach out to support at modelcentro dot com, they're great guys who will walk you through and handhold when necessary.
NatalieCentro
03-04-2015, 10:15 AM
Ladies, I just watched the latest "new feats" demo and... you're gonna LOVE this :) Can't spill any secrets till updates go live, and don't want to jinx it (lest they go back into endless quality assurance), but there's lots of stuff you've been asking about.
IvyAdams
03-04-2015, 10:17 AM
ladies, i just watched the latest "new feats" demo and... You're gonna love this :) can't spill any secrets till updates go live, and don't want to jinx it (lest they go back into endless quality assurance), but there's lots of stuff you've been asking about.
the anticipationnnn!!!! :)
NatalieCentro
03-04-2015, 10:19 AM
If you use the system and like it, please vote for us at the Live Cam Awards:
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I really hope we win this!
To vote, go to http://livecamawards.com/
Voting link: http://vote.livecamawards.com/
hyori
03-04-2015, 10:23 AM
^^ I keep trying to register on this site but it ends up with an error and then I can't reuse my username anymore and it becomes invalid to vote.
NatalieCentro
03-04-2015, 10:46 AM
I'll hit up the organizer and let her know, thanks @hyori!
MissJu
03-04-2015, 12:19 PM
Natalie, can you explain for a person like me. How livechat works on MC? Cuz i thought you can only use SM.
If lets say i want to make a show only for my fans and i dont want to be viewed by anybody else but them is it possible?
NatalieCentro
03-04-2015, 03:58 PM
Hi MissJu! Thanks for reaching out. We do have our own live cam app. You can use it to do free shows for your fans (while collecting tips) or private pre paid shows. We don't offer pay-per-minute at the moment. The shows are restricted to subscribers only. You can start a show through the "live show" menu item from your home screen.
To see examples of sites on the platform and how upcoming shows are advertised, visit our newly released directory site - http://models.xxx
MissQuirk
03-05-2015, 05:03 PM
Okay so I'm just clarifying
It's 100% okay for me to be on SM in a gold show or whatever and say
"And you can join my membership site!" and then give my modelcentro url or type it out or something?
They're not going to shut me down? :P
I just have to make sure!
smaddy
03-05-2015, 07:08 PM
Okay so I'm just clarifying
It's 100% okay for me to be on SM in a gold show or whatever and say
"And you can join my membership site!" and then give my modelcentro url or type it out or something?
They're not going to shut me down? :P
I just have to make sure!
If I understand correctly, they have to click the "join my site" button on your streamate profile because that's the only way streamate would get a cut of your membership.
NatalieCentro
03-06-2015, 02:23 AM
HI MissQuirk, yep, smaddy is correct. You can direct SM users to join your site and get a discount on the membership (set % yourself when you connect SM to ModelCentro). Once the connection is in place, you get a "Join my site at X% off" button on the profile and SM lets you direct their users to join your site that way.
MissQuirk
03-06-2015, 12:25 PM
Awesome. Thanks so much! <3
NatalieCentro
03-12-2015, 09:05 AM
The New Autumn Skin, rebuilt based on your requests and tailored to your needs!
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One of the new features in this layout, which will soon hit all other skins is: Content Sorting Filters!
Besides sorting by custom tags, the skin's features include a bigger welcome trailer, new awesome color schemes, pictures on the warning page, home page updates re-worked, cool likes and comments counters and so much more!
Watch the video in the ModelCentro Community and see for yourself (http://community.modelcentro.com/index.php?p=/discussion/300)!
hyori
03-12-2015, 12:07 PM
I'm so switching to this skin. It's sooooo gorgeaus. Free flashes to the designer from me! (Hopefully they don't mind, it's very possible the designer is a straight female).
NatalieCentro
03-12-2015, 12:14 PM
Thanks Hyori! Glad you like it :)
This particular one was done by a straight guy, so no worries. His gf would be thrilled (I know her), but I'm sure it wouldn't be that bad :)
Okies, just found out one thing so might need to hold our horses: The events calendar on this skin has been completely re-worked, and looks really awesome, but it's still in its testing stage. So for about a week more this skin won't have an events calendar (temporary, but had to put this out there so you know). The good news is - once published, it will be an absolute doll!
Sasha Green
03-17-2015, 01:45 AM
We are proud and honored to assume the title of Best CMS Platform at Live Cam Awards (http://livecamawards.com/)! Thank you for your votes!
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IvyAdams
03-22-2015, 09:38 AM
So, I have been waiting for my connection with my site and Streamate to go through since I set it up back in Feb., it still says "setup in progress" Does it normally take this long? I'd really like to start advertising my website when I'm streaming.
sexysusie
03-22-2015, 06:29 PM
Do you have any UK girls with this service? Trying to work out if it would help or hinder me as I don't have much content and someone quite rightly pointed out to me that it's best to have Wordpress for the seo rather than a CMD which is not built on this. I'm extremely tempted to use a service like this, however my main priority is attracting indie cam customers so would it lessen my ability to do that? Thanks
RebeccaT
03-23-2015, 12:10 AM
Do you have any UK girls with this service? Trying to work out if it would help or hinder me as I don't have much content and someone quite rightly pointed out to me that it's best to have Wordpress for the seo rather than a CMD which is not built on this. I'm extremely tempted to use a service like this, however my main priority is attracting indie cam customers so would it lessen my ability to do that? Thanks
I use Blogger for my website but make sure that it is compliant with UK content laws...anything which isn't, I upload to a members only area which is hosted on Model Centro. This way, guys have to pay to see which proves they are 18+
sexysusie
03-23-2015, 02:38 AM
Thanks Rebecca that sounds like a great idea. Do you make much from your members area? I'd really love to move all the clips I have on aw for example into my site as well.
NatalieCentro
03-23-2015, 05:42 AM
So, I have been waiting for my connection with my site and Streamate to go through since I set it up back in Feb., it still says "setup in progress" Does it normally take this long? I'd really like to start advertising my website when I'm streaming.
Hi Ivy,
Elly will reach out to you right now to sort this out. I shouldn't take more than 3 days.
NatalieCentro
03-23-2015, 07:15 AM
Thanks Rebecca that sounds like a great idea. Do you make much from your members area? I'd really love to move all the clips I have on aw for example into my site as well.
I think it won't hurt for sure. Worst comes to worse it won't be very popular, but I think that since the site is not primarily for content - it is rather a chance for the user to get close to you - to be part of your "real fans", to send you messages and comment on your blogs - to be a part of your life - and that should inspire joins by itself, content is a bonus (a nice one for sure, but I see sites with very little content doing well with just the interaction happening as opposed to sites with loads of content where a model logs on once in a blue moon to answer 2 out of 10 messages)
IvyAdams
03-23-2015, 07:45 AM
Hi Ivy,
Elly will reach out to you right now to sort this out. I shouldn't take more than 3 days.
Thanks Natalie! :) Have fun in Phoenix!!!
SoloDesire
03-24-2015, 09:34 AM
I have a question about linking Streamate with my ModelCentro site. Does the 3-5 days start once the site is launched or from the time I connected them? I connected them last week, but didn't launch my site until yesterday. Just curious as to how long it will take or if I should message support.
Also, I've noticed my Twitter feed doesn't update on my site. Is this a glitch with the template I chose or just something that doesn't work right altogether?
Thanks in advance! I'm loving working with ModelCentro so far! Amazing service!!
NatalieCentro
03-24-2015, 09:39 AM
Hey SoloDesire! Thanks for reaching out. In order to avoid user dissatisfaction, the sm integration is not enabled till the site is launchedand has at least a bit of content and customization.
As for the twitter feed, please reach out to support at modelcentro.com, they should be able to fix it easily.
PrincessLavender
03-25-2015, 07:43 PM
So, I have been waiting for my connection with my site and Streamate to go through since I set it up back in Feb., it still says "setup in progress" Does it normally take this long? I'd really like to start advertising my website when I'm streaming.
I was just coming here to say the same thing. I set up profile awhile but never did anything with it. I didn't realize we could advertise this on SM. But if I'm reading correctly we're not allowed to give out the link in chat? But we will get a link on our SM profile and we can direct them to that?
SoloDesire
03-25-2015, 07:46 PM
Mine got connected to Streamate and I have the external drop down but don't have a button to link it on my Streamate profile. Am I wrong that I should have the join button on Streamate so that guys can join my site?
PrincessLavender
03-25-2015, 07:46 PM
Oh, and I noticed today under tips it says "gist" instead of "gift" for the $50 one.
SoloDesire
03-25-2015, 07:47 PM
Oh, and I noticed today under tips it says "gist" instead of "gift" for the $50 one.
Yeah, but you can delete that and redo it.
PrincessLavender
03-25-2015, 08:05 PM
Yeah, but you can delete that and redo it.
I don't see an option to change that text.
NatalieCentro
03-25-2015, 09:09 PM
PrincessLavender, you can hit delete and add new. For security reasons you can't edit existing ones. Please reach out to support about the missing button. Did you set up "Promotion" when connecting SM, SoloDesire?
SoloDesire
03-26-2015, 05:16 AM
PrincessLavender, you can hit delete and add new. For security reasons you can't edit existing ones. Please reach out to support about the missing button. Did you set up "Promotion" when connecting SM, SoloDesire?
Yes I did. I set the membership price at $19.99 and gave SM members a 20% discount. I just don't have the button on Streamates side.
NatalieCentro
03-26-2015, 07:07 AM
Ok I'll ask support to check. I'd need your site or email, but for more security please kick open a ticket from your registration email about that. Tracked requests are completed much quicker. Just email support at modelcentro.com