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    Default Feeling like a bit of a failure

    So i decided to try my hand a camming. I started last week on Streamate (M-TH with a posted schedule) i made $100 Thusday but not much of anything the rest of the week. So today i've been on about 3 hours and have made all of about a dollar, I'm starting to think i'm just not cut out for it, I know this is too soon to throw in the towel but I'm just super frustrated.
    Apparently i have no game lol.

    Last week I did have a few people wanting repeat shows so hopefully one of them will show me up and make me feel better. -.-

    Sorry about complaining

    Also i had a guy with a special request for a show (will take some work to set up) hes willing to pay extras and offered to paypal (After reading the forums i'd use a different service) for the extras and a private show on msn/yahoo cams.

    3 questions -
    1 - do you charge a lower rate per min for off site stuff because you get a larger portion of the profit?
    2 - am i going to get kicked off sm for agreeing and stealing him away (he asked via their mail server)
    3 - I'm pretty sure your not suppose to advertise your website/other sites/ect on sm, what do you do when people ask if you have a site/twitter/fb other place for them to check out your content?

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    Default Re: Feeling like a bit of a failure

    SM is a very easy site to make money on. Most likely there is something wrong with your webcam feed, maybe it's overly choppy or grainy or something and that's why you're not getting privates. Check your feed on another browser. Are you using an external or internal camera? Is your sound on? Do you have a good upload speed? Are you using the Adobe Flash Encoder? Using it brings in WAY more traffic & privates.

    Yes, SM will kick you off for advertising other sites or mentioning Paypal/Yahoo/etc. The only way to get away with it is to speak it OUT LOUD, if you type it they'll find out and you'll be in trouble.

    Don't use Paypal for adult transactions! It's against their TOS and you can have your account terminated & funds withheld. Use a different payment method like Payoneer or AlertPay. I admit I've used Paypal for webcam shows on occasion but ONLY with long-term regulars who I trust and who I chat with on a regular basis. It's still not a very good idea though.

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    Thanks Smurfette,
    I think your right and its my video feed. I am using an external webcam, a logtech that's at least 2 years old and definatly not the 900/910, that i want to upgrade to as soon as i make some money. I'm also super fair skinned and feel that i get washed out no mater what settings i change. Lights just seem to reflect off me.

    I'm not using the encoder (seems to cause issues with my sound) but I'll force it to work.

    Thanks for verifying the typing thing, I've been putting off emailing the guy back because i didnt want to type anything questionable.

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    streamate is a bit slow also than usual but spring might be better and for the cam it is important to get a good cam I have 2 hd cams one I split cam and other I use.

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    sign up to an Indy site that you can hae running in the background while you are on SM - realgirlsoncam is my favourite. You just get yahoo'd by guys who spend money and book time up front. Maybe also sign up to another site which doesn't require such challenging tech (ie the encoder) to work well. You can check your image/feed by going in to another browser (such as googlechrome or firefox) while you are online to see what the problem is. You might be able to set the bandwidth settings on your encoder lower to get it work better. Having said that, my 'main' computer has now decided it's randomnly slowed down so it's not able to run the encoder anymore despite the fact that it was running it perfectly for months. The encoder is a pain!
    I'm also really really pale. I use a mix of white lights and yellow lights to dry and get less 'glare' Also, I use a heavier coloured foundation than I would wear in public and cover large parts of my body (ie stockings) to limit the amount of white out the custies get
    Good luck! Hope it works out for you
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    Smurfette, again just wanted to say thanks. You made me get off my butt and sign back in, this time with the stupid encoder which did up my traffic and was going awesome until it crashed out lol.

    BritishBecky,
    I'm deff going to look into getting on to some other sites. I didnt think of changing out the color spectrum on my lights, I'm so retarded lol. My bf does picture faming and we always talk about how to properly light his art to make the colors stand out, not i got to get him to work his magic on me.

    But it brought in guys saying they were 'models' on the site one gave a performer name and a guy saying he was scouting for adult talent. Am i right to guess, they are all full of it lol?

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    Default Re: Feeling like a bit of a failure

    I am very pale and use a bright light but throw an almost see through black hankerchief over the lamp (think pantyhose). It diffuses the glare. I do keep an eye on it though, I don't think it would catch fire, but just in case.

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    Whatever you do DON'T GIVE UP!! It may seem like its not worth it,but trust me,it is. Maybe change something about your show? Perhaps your backdrop or your private show. How low(or high) are your rates? I know my first night,I set my premium at 1.99 and exclusive at 2.49.I know thats considered low to a lot of the veterans on this site,but I made 75.00 in 2hr. You have to sometimes adjust your rates to how fast/slow it is. I'm sure the other girls will be able to offer a lot more useful advice. As far as guys sending emails,I don't answer them because I know that SM is watching/reading

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    Default Re: Feeling like a bit of a failure

    Another thing to note is the speed of your internet connection. If you're on cable make sure to connect over wire instead of wifi and if your roommates are doing bandwidth intensive things like streaming movies or playing WoW ask them to hold off or do it when they're not around.


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    Default Re: Feeling like a bit of a failure

    I read somewhere on these boards about pink lightbulbs also making people look 'better' on cam mabye search it on here, I think it might help add some color into the mix.

    britishbecky the darker foundation tip is and awesome idea, that's what I started doing and it makes a BIG difference!

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    Default Re: Feeling like a bit of a failure

    I would also really recommend trying other sites--Adultwork.com, for instance. I heard about it from these forums, and could not be more grateful. Working free chat for a bunch of (largely) beggars made me miserable, tired, burnt out--and fast. On AW, you have the option of just turning off free chat, setting your price as high or (almost) as low as you like, and capitalizing on any number of other money-making tools the community offers (selling erotica, photosets, used panties, et cetera).

    This is not to say that AW will work for everyone--far from it. But it's also important to recognize that SM will not work for everyone. Nor will MFC. Nor will going indy. It's been said before--and many times over, in fact--but you have to just look around until you find your niche. If this is really the work you want to do, and if you're determined to bank doing it, I guarantee you will find it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by sexandgrammar View Post
    and capitalizing on any number of other money-making tools the community offers (selling erotica, photosets, used panties, et cetera).

    I know its stupid putting all my eggs in one basket so to speak. I plan on branching out and making a brand for myself. I'm going to continue on SM this week and try out the different suggestions everyone gave. I know when i get my first paycheck it will remind me its all worth while.


    THANKS Everyone - this forum has been a godsent

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