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    Angry Streammate- I guess I'm a moron!

    I've finally been approved by Streammate and am ready to get started, but I don't really understand what I need to do. I saw some reference in FAQs or tips to free chat, but I don't know how to get there. I went to My Profile- Start my show and I was being recorded, but I was the only one in there.

    Do I talk to people in free chat and then they decide they want to get a show from me. Is that how this works? Please help!

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    Default Re: Streammate- I guess I'm a moron!

    Are you sure you hit "start my show"? TWICE? You have to hit it twice.

    First you should be on the screen that shows your main pic, your schedule (or where a schedule could be if you havent set one), your profile on the right hand side. Then from there you hit "start my show" under your main pic.

    THEN it should take you to your chatroom with your video in the upper left hand corner. From there a small screen should pop up in the middle asking if they can record your video and audio. Then you have to hit "start my show" a second time to actually begin screening so the guys can see you.

    Hope that helps. I just wanted to walk you through the basic thing, sorry to sound patronizing if you already did all that (if you did, and its still not working then either no one is going in your room or there is some other technical difficulty) but just in case, some people arent good with computers, I dunno. lol.

    Also, if you already connected correctly and everything, how long did you sit there and wait for customers? On busy nights I usually have people in my room instantly but some nights it takes up to 10 mins or so for guys to show up.



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    Default Re: Streammate- I guess I'm a moron!

    Quote Originally Posted by luckischalk View Post
    I've finally been approved by Streammate and am ready to get started, but I don't really understand what I need to do. I saw some reference in FAQs or tips to free chat, but I don't know how to get there. I went to My Profile- Start my show and I was being recorded, but I was the only one in there.

    Do I talk to people in free chat and then they decide they want to get a show from me. Is that how this works? Please help!
    Streamate is one of the easiest sites to use. you make your profile. you chekc your messages, and you broadcast. or you can upload pics to your profile.

    once you click on start my show on the main page for model login. you select your cam then click on start my show. people willc ome in your free chat located at thebottom screen, then if you have a paid chat it will appear in the top.

    there isnt much to it.
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    Default Re: Streammate- I guess I'm a moron!

    With Streamate, they should have all the information available that you need to get started. Don't freak out, it's really easy. I use the Adobe Flash Encoder with Streamate (whatever the current version is). You can get that free from Adobe, although you DO have to create an account to complete the download.

    Streamate's instructions are easy to follow, and they are quite clear about what you need to do to get connected. It's not complicated, but you DO have to read the directions so you know how to set things up according to Streamate's requirements for shows.

    If you like, you can send me a private message on here containing your email address, and I'll forward you the PDF I have about how to get set up for HD shows. Other than that, everything you need to get started should be on the site.

    Also yes, you want to talk to guys in the free chat area. You want them to know you're friendly, and approachable. In my talks with Minnie, she's told me that the most important thing to know about camming is that you need to make yourself available to the customers. Part of that is just shooting the shit with folks in the free chat. There, you're able to flirt and entice guys into taking you to private/premium shows. It really works, and it's a nice feature to have. Take advantage of it. Remember, when you're talking to guys in the free chat, be friendly, but don't "give too much away" in your free chat or they won't have any reason to buy your premium show.

    Good luck.
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    Default Re: Streammate- I guess I'm a moron!

    Quote Originally Posted by Kimbre View Post
    With Streamate, they should have all the information available that you need to get started. Don't freak out, it's really easy. I use the Adobe Flash Encoder with Streamate (whatever the current version is). You can get that free from Adobe, although you DO have to create an account to complete the download.

    Streamate's instructions are easy to follow, and they are quite clear about what you need to do to get connected. It's not complicated, but you DO have to read the directions so you know how to set things up according to Streamate's requirements for shows.

    If you like, you can send me a private message on here containing your email address, and I'll forward you the PDF I have about how to get set up for HD shows. Other than that, everything you need to get started should be on the site.

    Also yes, you want to talk to guys in the free chat area. You want them to know you're friendly, and approachable. In my talks with Minnie, she's told me that the most important thing to know about camming is that you need to make yourself available to the customers. Part of that is just shooting the shit with folks in the free chat. There, you're able to flirt and entice guys into taking you to private/premium shows. It really works, and it's a nice feature to have. Take advantage of it. Remember, when you're talking to guys in the free chat, be friendly, but don't "give too much away" in your free chat or they won't have any reason to buy your premium show.

    Good luck.

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    Default Re: Streammate- I guess I'm a moron!

    I didn't even think about the possibility that she was trying to use the HD encoder thing, good call Kimbre... My computer isn't strong enough to stream HD so it didn't cross my mind.



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    Default Re: Streammate- I guess I'm a moron!

    Quote Originally Posted by MsClaireVoyant View Post
    I didn't even think about the possibility that she was trying to use the HD encoder thing, good call Kimbre... My computer isn't strong enough to stream HD so it didn't cross my mind.
    Sometimes the HD format is not worth it. just because it takes too much bandwidth to run.
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    Default Re: Streammate- I guess I'm a moron!

    There are always lots of people in my room so I don't know if it really matters... then again I can't tell how many people the HD girls have, so I don't know.



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    Default Re: Streammate- I guess I'm a moron!

    Thanks for your help everyone, I got it working but I haven't really done much with it yet. I was only on so far for about 30 min and everyone wanted audio so I went and brought a microphone today. So there isn't really a lot of money to be made on streammate? I guess I signed up for it because I thought it was one of the better sights.

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    There is money to be made. You just need to find your niche and get some regulars. Give it time. Yes a lot of guys will ask for audio but you don't have to have audio to make money. I tell guys I only do audio in exclusive and a lot of them buy exclusive just for audio, which is stupid because I barely even talk. Don't give up yet! Maybe you are just working weird hours or something because I ALWAYS make money on streamate. I've never had a time I have logged on and not make something. It might be one shitty pvt that earns me 12 bucks but I always make SOMETHING. Seriously, streamate is good. Don't give up.



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    I agree, the money is definitely there if you have the time to put into it. I had guys who wanted audio, and I didn't have it when I first started but they still bought my premium show. Don't get discouraged. $80 is a lot of money for just sitting around your house talking to guys for a couple hours. As with anything, you have to put in the time, and be available to make the money.

    I know that as soon as I sign in I have guys in my room almost immediately. Maybe adjust the times when you're working as MSCV suggested, and you will start seeing results. Again, be sure you're taking advantage of the free chat feature, because most guys are still skeptical as to whether or not the girl they're trying to view is real or not. Chatting with them lets them know you're real, and that yes, you ARE live. It takes some time. As I mentioned before, I just started, and I'm pretty satisfied with the money I've made for the time I've put in.

    Now that you've got it working, you just have to work on your hustle, and you'll be making money in no time.

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    ^^^ Is there an option NOT to do free chat on streamate?



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    Quote Originally Posted by MsClaireVoyant View Post
    ^^^ Is there an option NOT to do free chat on streamate?
    No pretty sure not. I know that imlive offers it once you convert 5 guys over (easier said than done lol) but streamate no.

    I joined streamate 2 weeks ago after hearing the success that some of you ladies had with it actually. After being on myfreecams its a big step up! The money has been pretty consistent but like the other girls said try out different hours, find what works best, and stick with it. Consistency is key!

    And as for hd. Doesnt hurt my business at all. Then again maybe it depends on the section your in. Like i'm in the ebony section, theres about 50-70 girls on at any given time, but less than 10 normally have HD. If youre in a section where its more popular maybe it can hurt you not having it. But I have tried both and same amount of money. I perfer regular style bc close up I worry they may notice My fingers arent really in me lol I'm such a faker hahaha

    Good luck sweetie =)

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    Like I said streamate is one of the easiest sites to work on. I have been on there since 2004. Plus I posted a video clip I got a pay check from them today..
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    Default Re: Streammate- I guess I'm a moron!

    How did you get paid today? My check didn't come today. I guess it depends where you are. lol



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    ::Eagerly checking for the postal carrier::

    I'm trying the HD thing because I was told that it's there to help the girls make more money. I'm going to try a night without it to see if it really does make any difference, but I started out streaming in HD my first night ever.

    I actually had a guy who specifically said that he liked the fact that I was making use of the HD feature, and spent enough time in my premium chat to prove it. But that WAS just ONE guy.

    We'll see how it goes.

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    The HD and the regular does not make a difference for me. The HD you do look better on the video but that is about it.

    The HD format takes alot of pc power for me to run. even though I meet the requirements for it.
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    Default Re: Streammate- I guess I'm a moron!

    I've gotten everything figure out, finally. Thanks for all of your help! I've even got a mic and am streaming in HD. However, I was shocked by only making 35% of the money. I've only worked for a few hours so far and I did 78 mins of private chat so I thought I was banking, however, I've only made $78. It just seems to me like it will be really hard to make a lot of money. Even if I charge $4.99/min I'm still only going to be getting $1.75. I think I may try that though because if I get an hour of private chat at the regular rate I will at least have earned over a hundred dollars. Such is life!

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    Can I ask how much you charge for minute? I'm at 2.49 a minute but I've never been able to raise it above that and have guys still buy shows. Do you still get shows charging 4.99 a minute???? How do you do it?



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    I'm at $2.59/min. I haven't really been on that much lately to play around with the prices.

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