Results 1 to 16 of 16

Thread: "What Am I Doing Wrong" - A Checklist

  1. #1
    God/dess ManyRoses's Avatar
    Joined
    Sep 2009
    Location
    Canada
    Posts
    3,103
    Thanks
    1,297
    Thanked 7,598 Times in 1,955 Posts
    Blog Entries
    8
    My Mood
    Breezy

    Default "What Am I Doing Wrong" - A Checklist

    I have seen quite a few recent threads along the same lines of "why aren't I making more money", and thought that it would be a good idea to give people a list of things to double-check before they get really concerned/decided camming isn't for them/give up/cry/drink/throw things.

    Please feel free to expand or add to the stuff that I can think of, especially for non SM sites, as I am primarily a SM girl.

    1. What is your upload speed? If you are under 2, this is going to cause you problems. Make sure that you have the highest speed you can reasonably afford - it makes a huge difference!
    2. Are you actually streaming/visible/audible? On SM, you can check your cammodels link, otherwise you can check your site through a proxy, on your phone, or get a friend to check it for you. Make sure that you are actually streaming, can hear yourself and see yourself clearly.
    3. Are you well-lit? You don't need crazy studio lighting, just make sure that you are nicely visible!! You can use clip-on lights from the hardware store, ikea lamps, or just play with the settings on your webcam!
    4. Do you promote? Do you have a twitter, at the very least? Are you tweeting when you are going on cam? Are you pimping out your cammodels.com link or other affiliate links?
    5. Are you paying attention to the camera? Or are you reading SW/watching movies while the camsite is open in the background? Guys can see porn for free - pay them attention, because that is why they are paying you.
    6. Are your rates reasonable? Have a look at the "raise your rates" thread for more detail, but the basic principle is that is it pretty difficult to make good money if you are ridiculously cheap. No need to leap to $50 a minute, but do yourself a favor, and get up to $3 a minute as a bare minimum. Preferably more. Ideally much more.
    7. Are you working enough hours? If you are working 2 hours a week, you aren't going to start banking any time soon! Work as many hours as you comfortably can, or ideally want to (i.e, if you just want to work a couple hours a night in the evening, make sure you are working at least 10 hours a week, every week). The fewer hours that you work, the more important it is that you work the same schedule every week to allow regs to come back and find you!
    8. Have you been working long enough? Yes, it is possible to do fairly well as a newbie, but don't expect a grand a night on your first night. Can't say it enough - camming is a marathon, not a sprint. Give yourself a bit of time to build up, and keep upping those goals.
    9.Is your computer able to handle the programmes that you are running? Check your CPU while you stream - if it is off the charts, you will be laggy and prone to crashes. The encoder, splitcamming, running recording programs/other streams/etc is great - but not if it completely overwhelms your hardware. Update as soon as possible.
    10. Have you muted basics/free members? Most sites have tiers of members - ignore/minimize/mute the most basic level. They will drive you insane.
    11. Do you have a semi-decent cam? Built-in equipment usually won't cut it.
    I take cash, debit or credit. I just don't take shit.


    OnlyFans.com/ScarlettMoore

    Follow me on twitter! @MissScarlettM

    Hear me ramble about random things:


  2. #2
    Newbie windwalker's Avatar
    Joined
    Nov 2012
    Location
    Where the corn comes from
    Posts
    14
    Thanks
    1
    Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts

    Default Re: "What Am I Doing Wrong" - A Checklist

    Ugh, I so needed to see this post. My biggest problem right now is that my usual personality seems to be great for having conversations with potential custies, but not for actually making money...I only just broke $200 after 3 weeks of camming, which just seems VERY unimpressive to me...but it's probably because I can't seem to stick to one site. Anyone have any thoughts?

  3. #3
    God/dess Nikki_Fox's Avatar
    Joined
    Aug 2011
    Location
    USA
    Posts
    3,292
    Thanks
    7,542
    Thanked 4,306 Times in 1,672 Posts
    My Mood
    Inspired

    Default Re: "What Am I Doing Wrong" - A Checklist

    _____ bump

  4. #4
    God/dess justanothercamgirl's Avatar
    Joined
    Mar 2012
    Posts
    5,198
    Thanks
    17,219
    Thanked 19,858 Times in 4,131 Posts
    My Mood
    Lurking

    Default Re: "What Am I Doing Wrong" - A Checklist

    Epic idea for a thread ManyRoses!

    The one I learned recently is 'Do I have enough free space on my computer?' I didn't have access to my server for a while to upload my video files that I had made for C4S.

    I work SM and my encoder started to get REALLY laggy and I was like WTF? I know I have a great computer and upload speeds!

    Turns out that you also need a computer with a shit ton of free space on it so the encoder runs smoothly too.


  5. #5
    Veteran Member Jaana's Avatar
    Joined
    Aug 2012
    Location
    tahiti
    Posts
    712
    Thanks
    103
    Thanked 2,283 Times in 464 Posts
    My Mood
    Cheerful

    Default Re: "What Am I Doing Wrong" - A Checklist

    I think another one is "Am i n a good enough mood to be on cam?" if you're having a bad day, take the day off. If you feel like you're either going to cry or flip out at any given moment, just don't get on cam that day. make some fetish clips and relax.


  6. #6
    Moderator IsobelWren's Avatar
    Joined
    May 2008
    Posts
    3,042
    Thanks
    6,061
    Thanked 9,946 Times in 1,854 Posts
    Blog Entries
    3
    My Mood
    Cheeky

    Default Re: "What Am I Doing Wrong" - A Checklist

    Two things that I've noticed effecting my earnings more than anything else:

    1)Making a schedule and sticking to it. If the guys know they can see you at a particular time, they WILL come to see you. "Hm. I like Isobel and I want to jerk off. She's my favorite. Her schedule says she'll be on in 20 minutes. I'll go make dinner and come back." v. "Hm. I don't know when Isobel will be on. Her schedule is blank (or it's filled out but she never sticks to it). I guess I'll just go check out this cheap $1 gold show!"

    2)Appearing to be cheerful while not letting them stomp on me. Smile, be nice, put them in their place when they get overly demanding or start being annoying.


    I

    Quote Originally Posted by Renton View Post
    Him: we could meet... im 5ft 9 sexy italian with a 8 inch love stick...imagine playing with me... how would you do it
    Me: I would cut off your dick and feed it to the pigs


  7. #7
    God/dess SarahTime's Avatar
    Joined
    Jul 2011
    Location
    Texas
    Posts
    3,681
    Thanks
    8,041
    Thanked 13,685 Times in 2,854 Posts
    My Mood
    Inspired

    Default Re: "What Am I Doing Wrong" - A Checklist

    Quote Originally Posted by windwalker View Post
    Ugh, I so needed to see this post. My biggest problem right now is that my usual personality seems to be great for having conversations with potential custies, but not for actually making money...I only just broke $200 after 3 weeks of camming, which just seems VERY unimpressive to me...but it's probably because I can't seem to stick to one site. Anyone have any thoughts?
    I think this is probably your problem. It's better to stick with one or two sites instead of jumping around to many different ones. You need to be able to build up a presence on the site and you can't do that if you are trying to work a bunch of different ones. Pick your favorite one or two and concentrate on those, then see how you do.
    xoxo ~ Sarah




  8. The Following 13 Users Say Thank You to SarahTime For This Useful Post:


  9. #8
    Veteran Member VoluptiousBriadda's Avatar
    Joined
    Sep 2012
    Location
    My Cam Castle
    Posts
    508
    Thanks
    2,427
    Thanked 1,594 Times in 409 Posts
    My Mood
    Inspired

    Default Re: "What Am I Doing Wrong" - A Checklist

    I LOVE the title of this thread-when I first signed up here and started camming,I remember searching those exact words in a panic "what am I doing wrong?!?!!" lol its a great idea especially if someone doesn't have enough time to read some of the other similar threads that are much much larger,although I HIGHLY recommend that EVERY camgirl,or anyone considering becoming one,read those monster threads as well,i know they've helped me TREMENDOUSLY

  10. The Following User Says Thank You to VoluptiousBriadda For This Useful Post:


  11. #9
    God/dess whirlerz's Avatar
    Joined
    May 2004
    Location
    Midwest
    Posts
    27,134
    Thanks
    55,898
    Thanked 26,027 Times in 13,270 Posts
    Blog Entries
    1
    My Mood
    Aggressive

    Default Re: "What Am I Doing Wrong" - A Checklist

    Great thread/posts, many thanks!


    MANY MEN WANTED TO LAY ME DOWN, BUT FEW WANTED TO LIFT ME UP

    -Eartha Kitt

  12. #10
    Senior Member Sugarmama's Avatar
    Joined
    Oct 2008
    Location
    Vegas
    Posts
    109
    Thanks
    270
    Thanked 184 Times in 61 Posts
    My Mood
    Cheerful

    Default Re: "What Am I Doing Wrong" - A Checklist

    I need help with keeping the guys in my room it is like they peak at my prices regular's and newbies then run off.

  13. #11
    God/dess kortneykay's Avatar
    Joined
    Jan 2012
    Location
    In Private Chat Making $
    Posts
    6,059
    Thanks
    13,676
    Thanked 21,933 Times in 4,881 Posts
    My Mood
    Amazed

    Default Re: "What Am I Doing Wrong" - A Checklist

    Quote Originally Posted by Sugarmama View Post
    I need help with keeping the guys in my room it is like they peak at my prices regular's and newbies then run off.
    If your prices aren't insanely high, I don't see this being to accurate? I've heard of guys paying $12 per min (some didn't realize but still) It may be other reasons.

  14. The Following User Says Thank You to kortneykay For This Useful Post:


  15. #12
    Veteran Member domino.damoiselle's Avatar
    Joined
    Jul 2010
    Location
    Wisconsin
    Posts
    425
    Thanks
    333
    Thanked 762 Times in 239 Posts

    Default Re: "What Am I Doing Wrong" - A Checklist

    A few things from a business standpoint (these may pertain to indie girls only):

    Does my stage name make me stand out?
    Are there other popular, well-known girls with a similar name?
    Do I own the first page of Google?
    Are my rates competitive?
    Is what I'm charging and receiving after the cam site's cut really worth it to me?
    Am I utilizing as many free services as I can? (Twitter, Tumblr, StumbleUpon, Instagram, etc)

  16. The Following 6 Users Say Thank You to domino.damoiselle For This Useful Post:


  17. #13
    Senior Member Sugarmama's Avatar
    Joined
    Oct 2008
    Location
    Vegas
    Posts
    109
    Thanks
    270
    Thanked 184 Times in 61 Posts
    My Mood
    Cheerful

    Default Re: "What Am I Doing Wrong" - A Checklist

    Quote Originally Posted by kortneykay View Post
    If your prices aren't insanely high, I don't see this being to accurate? I've heard of guys paying $12 per min (some didn't realize but still) It may be other reasons.
    I know one thing it is making me be more bitchy with them lol some like it.

  18. #14
    Veteran Member LolaBohemia's Avatar
    Joined
    Feb 2012
    Location
    Dirty South
    Posts
    331
    Thanks
    135
    Thanked 862 Times in 233 Posts
    My Mood
    Tired

    Default Re: "What Am I Doing Wrong" - A Checklist

    I had to get REALLY creative for myself in order to make money in the camming world. At first, I felt I blended in...I may not have. Honestly, I wasn't putting enough time in.
    This is the question I asked myself that really helped:
    "What can I provide that no one else could? What sets me apart in a positive, sexy way?"

    It was finding that out that "fixed" whatever it was I was doing wrong which was basically not highlighting my strengths. It was over time that I realized what made me awesome as a camgirl.

    When you start camming, treat it like a "real" full time job. Pretend you have a boss. Don't relax and just assume you have few responsibilities. It's your customers that pay you so you do have to impress. That's the mistake a lot of newbies make I've realized as well as seeing all these crazy expectations of income that just won't happen when you start.
    Camgirl Vigilante & Model Supporter -- BDSM/Domination Specialist and Educator & Kinky Fetish Extraordinaire!
    Graphic Designer & Website Developer for Cam/Web Girls BY a Cam Girl!


  19. The Following User Says Thank You to LolaBohemia For This Useful Post:


  20. #15
    Banned
    Joined
    Aug 2011
    Location
    Aboard The Spaceship
    Posts
    4,787
    Thanks
    3,183
    Thanked 10,142 Times in 3,290 Posts
    My Mood
    Breezy

    Default Re: "What Am I Doing Wrong" - A Checklist

    Honestly, I do think a lot of the "OMG IM NOT MAKING $$$$" threads have to do with there being next to no competition when we started on these sites, but now there are so many other newbies, many get lost deep in the pages. I know several established girls on SW recently closed their accounts and made new ones and it took them months of full time camming to get their placement back... compared to before (namely pre-gold show era) where they could get to the top rows in a day or 2. Same with MFC.

    But anyone who gets into something before its prime always ends up making the most money 80/20 rule definitely applies.

  21. #16
    Featured Member Tsani's Avatar
    Joined
    Sep 2011
    Location
    California
    Posts
    1,767
    Thanks
    3,881
    Thanked 4,181 Times in 1,173 Posts
    My Mood
    Confused

    Default Re: "What Am I Doing Wrong" - A Checklist

    This should be a sticky IMO. Awesome thread, ManyRoses! So helpful!

Similar Threads

  1. "Hun," "Baby," "Darlin'" and other endearing terms
    By Chicagoeditor in forum Customer Conversation
    Replies: 74
    Last Post: 10-29-2013, 04:02 PM
  2. Replies: 26
    Last Post: 06-16-2012, 10:21 AM
  3. SM: "Last Performance" on profile page wrong?
    By CinnimonKiss in forum Camming Connection
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 04-20-2012, 01:39 PM
  4. Replies: 6
    Last Post: 01-24-2012, 05:34 PM
  5. Replies: 26
    Last Post: 07-30-2008, 03:32 PM

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •