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    I been on streamate more because I have daily pay there and need to make money quick to have enough to move out my place by next month. I was on for 7 hours and made $24 wtf. I was on yesterday for 3 hours and made $7. I am so frustrated I logged off crying yesterday because I been putting so many hours and only making $30 at the most. I need to have my deposit together soon because I have to move. Im using the encoder I have sound and phone. I just dont understamd this why cant I make anything there? They just come in and out of my room. I tried dancing and just sitting I'm just venting I feel so bad. The building I live in is now in foreclosure thanks to my landlord so I need to make money fast

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    Wow, I'm sorry to hear that! Youre using the encoder but how is your video feed? Do you have fast Internet connection?! I hope the girls on here can chime in. If you're making that little then something is not right that may or may not have anything to do with you!
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    I'm sorry to hear that hun. I don't know if this is a drop for you and you used to make more, but if not then i'd suggest signing up on another site. I find both sm and mfc just far too unreliable when you need instant cash. It's mostly beggars and 2 min men unless you have a good fan base which you will mostly get through having good placement (good placement relies on fast connection/ having the encoder) x
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    My upload speed is 3.39

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    I am sorry things are not going so well... Take a look at your internet speed... maybe it is too slow for SM and that is making your video choppy and that's why guys don't stay in the room... I know it is very very very hard when you are in this situation, but while on can try to smile all the time, do not look upset, frustrated, mad, disappointed... guys feel that... As I always say, if you like send me a PM with your name for SM and when you are on, I could take a look at your room and give you an honest opinion of what I see...

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    Quote Originally Posted by sexysusie View Post
    I'm sorry to hear that hun. I don't know if this is a drop for you and you used to make more, but if not then i'd suggest signing up on another site. I find both sm and mfc just far too unreliable when you need instant cash. It's mostly beggars and 2 min men unless you have a good fan base which you will mostly get through having good placement (good placement relies on fast connection/ having the encoder) x
    I usually work on mfc but I been putting more hours into streamate because of the daily pay. I never have done great on sm I'm just wondering why. I do ok on mfc somedays but it sucks that I can't stay online because it messes up my cam score if I'm not making enough. I wish I was able to work long hours on mfc without my score falling.

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    If you don't have Geo-blocking on, when you stream, open a new window with your cammodels.com URL and see what your feed looks like. I always do that a couple times throughout my shift to make sure things are looking good because you can never expect custies or another cam girl to tell you. You gotta inspect and be your own advocate

    Your internet should be fine, that's what I have. Can your computer handle the encoder?
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    Camming is not for everyone. Streamate is not for everyone. Camming is not get rich quick. If you have decent internet, a decent computer & webcam, and you offer a lot, I don't think theres anything else you can really do to bring in more $$$ except try other sites.

    I'd personally look into dancing again if I were in that situation.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Marina Starr View Post
    If you don't have Geo-blocking on, when you stream, open a new window with your cammodels.com URL and see what your feed looks like. I always do that a couple times throughout my shift to make sure things are looking good because you can never expect custies or another cam girl to tell you. You gotta inspect and be your own advocate

    Your internet should be fine, that's what I have. Can your computer handle the encoder?

    Yes my laptop can handle the encoder. I do have geo-blocking on so I cant see myself which sucks but I have to keep it on there.

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    Quote Originally Posted by GlamourRouge View Post
    Camming is not for everyone. Streamate is not for everyone. Camming is not get rich quick. If you have decent internet, a decent computer & webcam, and you offer a lot, I don't think theres anything else you can really do to bring in more $$$ except try other sites.

    I'd personally look into dancing again if I were in that situation.


    I did mfc today and made over 100 in 3 hours I like mfc better but I was doing more time on sm because of the daily pay and the urgency to make money quick. I been camming for a year I do better on mfc but sometimes its inconsistent. I never danced before.

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    I say take the geo-blocking off. Actually, I always say this. I had it up for the longest time and barely made anything. Then the day I turned it off my earnings got SO much better.



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    Quote Originally Posted by PrincessLuna View Post
    I say take the geo-blocking off. Actually, I always say this. I had it up for the longest time and barely made anything. Then the day I turned it off my earnings got SO much better.
    Scarey but I'm going to try it and see what happens.

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    Just took the geo-blocking off I'm going to go on tomorrow and see what happens.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DigiLuv View Post
    Just took the geo-blocking off I'm going to go on tomorrow and see what happens.
    Yeah, it takes a day to go into affect. The thing is, is that SM geo-blocking isn't effective, so I don't see a point in it at all. It doesn't actually block anyone from that region; as long as they find your link, they find you. Might as well make that money; you know?



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    your frustration is more than likely showing when you cam. it is really hard to keep a straight face on cam when you are rock bottom, but men have a sixth sense to this and if you dont seem fun and friendly, then you wont have fun or make new friends. i know its tough...like REALLY tough but you have to REALLY lighten up, forget about your worries and pretend youre having the time of your life on cam and you will attract viewers like bees to honey.

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    Quote Originally Posted by PrincessLuna View Post
    Yeah, it takes a day to go into affect. The thing is, is that SM geo-blocking isn't effective, so I don't see a point in it at all. It doesn't actually block anyone from that region; as long as they find your link, they find you. Might as well make that money; you know?
    yeah thats true hope it works.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JoJoX View Post
    your frustration is more than likely showing when you cam. it is really hard to keep a straight face on cam when you are rock bottom, but men have a sixth sense to this and if you dont seem fun and friendly, then you wont have fun or make new friends. i know its tough...like REALLY tough but you have to REALLY lighten up, forget about your worries and pretend youre having the time of your life on cam and you will attract viewers like bees to honey.
    Good point when I log on to mfc I'm usually upbeat and most of the time happy because I like the site better than sm. On sm I just sit I'm not sure what i should be doing because its a different type of site than mfc. After a while I do notice I get that look on my face and just move the cam down to my lips on down lol. I've tried to stay positive but after 2 hours of nothing it gets hard but I will try again tomorrow. After I move I might just stick to what I do better on mfc.

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    attitude is sooooo important. its really difficult to smile and be bubbly and friendly, but you dont have a choice if you wanna make money. when i have at least 4 guys in my room, i dance to my music and try to instigate conversation. Whenever the countdown begins, make sure you get in sexy positions and smile and appear to be having fun. this stuff could make the difference between 7 an hour to 30 - 40 an hour. also a great thing to do what marina always says, whenever a guy comes in your room, smile and greet them by name. this stuff could make the difference between 7 an hour to 30 - 40 an hour. just stop trying so hard , and relax and be fun, and the money will start being thrown at you. literally

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    ^^^What JoJo said. I bet we've all had those days when you either log off and cry because you had a shitty cam day or you atleast wanted to. (I know I have so don't feel bad.) However, with that being said, $24 in 7 hours, something is definitely going on. You should be able to make more than that atleast for 7 hours that's not normal even on the low end. I find that when I'm stressed about money I don't really make shit, but when I'm easy breezy I make more. I know it's hard when you have bills to pay and guys are coming in asking dumb questions and wanting you to show for free and you want to scream out pay me or leave you fucking troll!... Try changing it up, try engaging in conversation (not too long, a simple hi, where you from, how's your day going, etc...and let it flow from there) with guys that come in your room if you don't already. There's been plenty of times I've had to speak to a guy first and scored a private just by engaging him a little in free chat, when if I hadn't said anything to him he would have just left my room without speaking. Some guys are shy and want you to take the lead. Do what makes you feel comfortable and have control of your room. It needs to look exciting when they come in. Remember you only have a few seconds to keep their attention so you need to look like your happy to be there. There's always exceptions so you just have to experiment and see what works for you. I've seen camgirls that are chatty cathys and bank and camgirls that don't talk at all in freechat and still make $$$. I find I personally make more when I'm chatting and interacting with the guys than when I'm not. Most guys will jump in and out so that is to be expected. With practice you will start to get a feel for the guys that are just time wasters and the ones that will spend. I hope things get better and like everyone else said experiment with different sites. Sm can be so hit and miss and I find that with sm if you are consistent you will start to build up regulars and things should start looking up.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JoJoX View Post
    your frustration is more than likely showing when you cam. it is really hard to keep a straight face on cam when you are rock bottom, but men have a sixth sense to this and if you dont seem fun and friendly, then you wont have fun or make new friends. i know its tough...like REALLY tough but you have to REALLY lighten up, forget about your worries and pretend youre having the time of your life on cam and you will attract viewers like bees to honey.
    Agreed.

    I say "hi" to every person who says "hi" to me and I keep a very friendly, positive attitude. I answer every single person who says something to me (unless it's rude or a "show tits" guy) and it's worked for me.

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    Quote Originally Posted by PrincessLuna View Post
    I say take the geo-blocking off. Actually, I always say this. I had it up for the longest time and barely made anything. Then the day I turned it off my earnings got SO much better.

    Totally agree!

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    I definitely would recommend that you check your cam feed on SM in another window while your streaming. I have a good computer and upload speed but sometimes I wouldn't be listed as being in HD on the site. My placement would go from the first couple rows on the first page to like the bottom of page 4. Everything looked fine on my end, the only reason I suspected something was wrong was because my traffic all of a sudden took a nosedive. Another model I know had the same problem and she had to adjust her encoder settings. She helped me adjust mine and problem solved.
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    Well everyday, more and more girls are signing up on the most talked site right now, and its getting harder and harder to be on the first page where the money is.
    That's the truth.. And lately it sucked anyway, so it's not just you, keep at it and you'll have good days. And be happy for that 30, it will ad up.
    Unfortunately the gold shows cheapened the site, and rose the guys exceptions and cam girls are offering more and more, for less and less.
    Save that 30 you made and make that money work for you in the future. It's not about how much you earn , it's how much you save girl, chin up

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    Quote Originally Posted by BlakeDahlia View Post
    I definitely would recommend that you check your cam feed on SM in another window while your streaming. I have a good computer and upload speed but sometimes I wouldn't be listed as being in HD on the site. My placement would go from the first couple rows on the first page to like the bottom of page 4. Everything looked fine on my end, the only reason I suspected something was wrong was because my traffic all of a sudden took a nosedive. Another model I know had the same problem and she had to adjust her encoder settings. She helped me adjust mine and problem solved.
    Ok so I took the geo-block off and saw myself today and omg I'm in the 3rd row of my category but my feed looks super slow and the HD is not even showing up. My upload speed is high enough so I dont understand whats going on.

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    Have so much traffic in my room but the stream sucks.

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