
Originally Posted by
amanda36c
Of course I've Googled my handle. I know about niches. I have evolved through several of them online since 1997. I know exactly what I'm talking about when I say that traffic is different from one girl to the next. There's always going to be one girl who's got bigger melons, is prettier, offers more, shows it all in free chat, etc. I understand that there are always going to be girls with way more to offer to the masses than myself and other girls in the listings.
We're giving them 65%. Any girl who feels she has to promote herself, when she's only taking home 35% of it, plainly ... can't be very wise. The reason we give them 65% is for the traffic, platform, features, etc. Yes, traffic is a huge part of that percentage. Even the girls who use Mtree are making money with that affiliate program and it doesn't matter where the members spend their money, she gets her cut, regardless. So none of that is relevant to her 35% and why on earth she would work her ass off to bring in traffic to a site that takes so much of her earnings. I do my part, which is to work the free room and satisfy members in the pay rooms, but I'll be damned if I'm going to do it ALL for 35%; bring in the guests, convert them, service them, retain them ... all for a measly 35%? lol So seriously ... who brings their own traffic to the site? I mean, we're talking Streamate here, who pay 35% right? Just want to make sure we're on the same page, Sarah.
Next month, I will be celebrating my 15th year as a camgirl. If anyone has been around this long, you know there have been major changes around these woods and I am not just talking about increase in performers, competing sites. Sites are taking way more than they used to and providing less. I entered into this industry when there were just 2 camsites on the planet. I've seen algorhythms put into place, the creation of fan clubs, even been part of some of that stuff. Then, I got majorly screwed over (but that's a story for another day perhaps, lol). Been there, done that. None of that is news to me Sarah. Sorry. I could probably elaborate on every point you've made though some I disagree with. I'm not going to pick though. Your experiences are your experiences and I'm sure you're richer for them , as we all tend to learn and grow from our experiences.
Whoever thinks traffic doesn't matter - is living in a dream world. Wait and you'll see. It's a numbers game. If the numbers are no longer there (in the way of traffic), the numbers in revenue will decline, as well. If you have to work harder, offer more to your members just to keep up with your revenues, then it's something you could have done all along, even when you had a boatload of members in your room. You would have earned more before. If you have to work harder, more hours, then you're not truly earning what you did before. You're worker harder now just to keep afloat. Damn right traffic matters.
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