why am i sucking at this?
I am sucking so bad at camming. I dont know what im doing wrong. I checked out the strstreamate thread because thats mainly where i cam. I'm online for hours with guys hopping in and out of my room. Im lucky if i get one 5 min pvt per hour.. maybe its because im bbw. i just feel like im sucking :(
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Stop it. Stop it right now.
Its NOT because you're a BBW. There are BBW cam girls making lots of money out there! Your avatar is stunning, love!
Since your weight was the first thing you came up with (not traffic trends, hustle skills, etc), could it be a confidence issue? I think men can tell when a girl is feeling less than fabulous about herself and it DOES come off in her camming unless she's damn good at faking it.
Don't sweat it. Keep trying, hon. I personally believe that if you have the ambition to make the money, you're mostly there!
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Guys can come under a minute flat.
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That doesn't sound right! How's your stream and lighting when you cam?! It's definitely not because you're a BBW. Confidence has no weight limit on AND off cam!
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I just want to say, as a small bbw, that i really dont thinknit is entirely anything you are or not doing. I have been on SM consistently for 5 years, AND IVE NEVER experienced the constant ins and outs in both chat and prvts., as i have the last month or so.
I know there has been mention of mobilee users not being able to stay connected,so not realy sure if this is most of it.
I have hundreds of repeats that cant stay connected, which makes me sad, since my camming hpurs are vety limited these days.
My other sites never have any issues like SM.
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Well, sorry I don't have a lotta cam exp. but from your avatar you're Gorj. Have you read thru some of the threads here? Kortneykay is most helpful, as are most all the ladies
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Sometimes the traffic just sucks! I've had plenty of nights & hours where guys pop in then leave. If you've let the lack of traffic get to you, take a break and remind yourself that it isn't you- both BBW & non-BBW girls have bad nights. Maybe try splitcamming so you aren't depending on one site or camming somewhere else in the mean time. Keep your head up, you can make money no matter what you weigh!
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It could be my cam. Right now im stuck with the built in webcam so i cant get the angles i want..
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Built-in cams are generally not of good quality. If you can, I'd recommend getting the Logitech C920. Do you see how your stream is when you're online? Is it clear or choppy?
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SexyBBWShay
It could be my cam. Right now im stuck with the built in webcam so i cant get the angles i want..
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it is not because your are a bbw or your equipaments aren't advanced enough
I'm not a bbw, have the best computer-webcam-internet connection
and be 3 hours or more connected on sm without a single pv while hundreds of guys get in and out
no, it is not your fault, I believe sm is on one of it worst low traffic and we are victims of that
I was panic days ago because of that, beliving it was my fault, but it is not
I'll try another sites and you should do i as well
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Most of the guys say its ok quality. i want to upgrade so that they can see my face and body and i can play with the angles... im also awkward and i think that mqybe has something to do with it. I just cant figure out how to get guys to take me pvt.. sometimes they will sit in my room and talk for ages and nothing
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^^ive used a built in cam for 4 yrs up until 2 weeks ago. Its not that. I even used to use a non hd xp computer, and made great money. Just maybe keep your chat in classic,and talk and laugh a lot...like youre talking to guys in your room. I do that to bring more guys in.
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if you are new to SM, then it does take a little bit to get yourself out there and find people that you click with. Also, lighting (just a standard 3 point lighting), patience, and figuring out how to feel good on cam, relax on cam, and figuring out the right times to be online are super super key!!
(i am also a bbw and you do make money!!!)
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Keep your head up. It's certainly not because your a bbw. I am one and I make money albeit not as much as I used to. Seems that something is going on with SM site which is resulting in inconsistent money.. I would do like everyone has mentioned and try to add more eggs to your basket and try split canning and making clips as well as pso work to give you multiple streams of income. Sometimes it takes awhile to get a good following of spenders. You have what it takes just stay consistent and keep a positive mindset.
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I heard SM is kind of sucking right now. Im signed up with mfc But didnt do too well there either. Are there any other cam sites where bbws do well
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SexyBBWShay
It could be my cam. Right now im stuck with the built in webcam so i cant get the angles i want..
Fellow BBW here and let me tell you, I switched from a built in cam to a logitech C920 and my camming experience got a million times better. I'm not saying a better cam will fix all your problems but it will definitely help! I thought it was because of my weight at first too but I've found that dudes just dig a really confident girl and the nights I'm feeling most confident are usually the nights I make the most money.
Now, sometimes the traffic does just suck. If you're able to cam when it sucks and keep coming back you'll be just fine.
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I'm also having an issue where the guys log in and leave immediately. Glad its finally being addressed!
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I agree with all that's been said...confidence, decent webcam (I use the Logitech c920 too), good lighting and also a wired connection is definitely a good idea.
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SexyBBWShay
Most of the guys say its ok quality. i want to upgrade so that they can see my face and body and i can play with the angles... im also awkward and i think that mqybe has something to do with it. I just cant figure out how to get guys to take me pvt.. sometimes they will sit in my room and talk for ages and nothing
I recommend reading books and researching about marketing and sales. Camming is sales, and it's your job to convert every guy in your room into one of those sales. They all have money in their wallet that they don't know what to do with. It's your job to make them realize that their best choice is to spend it on you. I highly recommend the book "Ho Tactics: How to mind fuck a man into spending, spoiling and sponsoring" by G.L Lambert. Research, research, research. Learn how to brand yourself and market yourself as a product and then learn how to sell your product to anyone.
If you don't already, become active in Social Media. MARKET yourself and spend 1-2 hours a day loading pics, retweeting, networking with other cam models and promoters and then post every time you get online. Post every time you do a gold show or run a special of some sort. If you build it they will come. :)
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While it looks easy, camming is a highly skilled sales job. Sitting there & expect men to spend money doesn't work. It is your JOB to convert them into a SALE. It is your job to make them want you enough to spend money & come back for more. Are you doing that? Many can complain about no money & blame the site but never do their own marketing to keep their ability to earn day after day. Since you are now in sales, have you done what you can on the marketing end?
Over 75% of new performers do NOT last more than 2 weeks & don't make money at it. So you are not the exception but the rule, but the norm. Also I find many think they have high speed internet but really don't. Call your provider & check. There are many threads on this site on how to hustle, how to improve your lighting, cam area and such.
Did you do your homework? Did you read up on about 50 different threads related to camming & hustle? Did you study the top girls on each cam site? Did you study each cam site to see if it would be the right fit for you? Cam companies don't tutor us on how to be good at camming, so you have to train yourself. Did you? Before you open a catering biz, shouldn't you know how to cook?
You may think it is your weight, but many bbw's do make money at it. If being skinnier makes you feel more confident & a money maker then lose weight. Of course, this is a job based upon looks, but also PERSONALITY! There are many parts to the equation that makes for a successful career in camming. Are you a Star? Do you want to be a Star? Do you shine on camera? Do you live for the camera?
The camera not only transmits your image, but what is inside. If you feel fat & not attractive then that is what it picks up, you have to fake it till you make it. Change your thoughts before logging on & while camming to positive happy you can't resist me ones.
I am shocked at how many want success but don't do the ground work it takes to be a success. :) It takes way more work than any of us expect when first going into this. I am grateful for stripperweb & the performers here cause it helped me reach the level I wanted in camming & onto the next level I want to be at.
Sam