10 Tips to Become a Successful Cam Model
Whether you’ve already streamed a few times, or you still have yet to take the plunge, at Cherry.tv understand that newbie cam models are almost always singlehandedly focused on money, namely: how much money they can make, and what are the fastest ways to ensure earnings during the stream. Of course, both of these concerns make sense—but, believe it or not, success as a cam model isn’t just about money AND you can actually earn money in several different ways when you cam.
Indeed, when it comes to setting yourself up for long-term success as a cam model, it is important to realize that many factors can impact your earning potential. As such, we have compiled these ten tips for cam models in order to set you up for success right out of the gate, help you avoid major pitfalls, and also get you thinking about ways you can maximize your earning potential.\
1) Invest in what actually matters!
And in the case of camming “what matters” most, especially for practical purposes is having a good webcam, speakers for sound, and decent lighting. If you’re on a tight budget, just get a ring light to start out. Get the tech sorted first, THEN worry about the accessories. After all, no one will pay for a private show if they can’t see or hear anything. However, the next thing you should invest in after your tech is yourself—and we don’t just mean hair and makeup, or sex toys—those are all important though! However, you also definitely need some professional photographs for your modeling profile and/or any other social media you will be using; when you’re offline, these help to “sell” you too.
2) Confidence is key!
There is no singular “cookie-cutter” look for a model, but you should be well-groomed (don’t skimp on hair and makeup!) and otherwise looking and feeling your best when you cam. Pick outfits and lingerie that flatter your body NOW—not “when you do xyz.” Whether you are petite or plus-sized, it’s important to embrace your body as it is, and exude confidence. Remember: you are someone’s fantasy!
3) Leave “real life” behind when you cam.
Make sure your cam room is private and secure so you have no interruptions: no one wants to hear random household noises, barking dogs, or see kids running around. (Also any depiction of minors on your live stream could get you in trouble/banned). Additionally, when you cam you need to stay focused on your fans: if something offline is stressing you out, or you can’t stop checking your phone, then you’ll surely miss out on potential clients.
4) Stream consistently on schedule.
Even though camming is totally flexible and lets you set your own hours, we say it’s always more effective to have a set schedule for streams. This way, not only do your regulars know when to find you, but you are also more likely to attract a larger following if you are online regularly—and this is true regardless of time zone!
5) Drive traffic to your cam room.
Marketing for adult models is really its own Ted Talk, but in this condensed space, we say you should have multiple mainstream social profiles for your camming persona. Engaging with fans elsewhere (like on Twitter) and letting others catch a glimpse of your content = more people showing up when you are live. And ps. Keep your Twitter/Insta/Discord strictly PG—don’t solicit as an escort (if you do that), and in general, don’t go showing nudes for free—make those clients pay, and don’t give big tech a reason to boot you.
6) Engage with fans.
Make. Eye. Contact. Really. It’s that simple! It’s the simplest things that make a difference to fans. Look him in the eye and speak. Use his preferred name. Ask how his day went. Ask about x game or y movie. Remember that people are coming to your room for both the social and sexual elements—so don’t neglect the former!
7) Save at least 25% of all earnings.
The taxman comes for us all, so you’ll want to get into the habit of saving your earnings to ensure you don’t get walloped with a terrible tax bill. Additionally, saving is yet another way of investing in yourself; once you create a little nest egg, the dividends are immeasurable.
8) Set yourself up for passive income.
Many cam models sell their own recorded movie content or photosets. Additionally, if you’re a fetish worker, there’s a good chance that you have fans seeking out novelty items like worn panties or used stockings. Also, don’t neglect the revenue sharing or referral bonuses that most cam platforms offer. Cherry.tv especially has some sweet referral bonus potential!
9) Protect your privacy and IP
Always guard your privacy online and keep anything with sensitive personal info out of view of the camera. Be careful also what you disclose to fans. It’s totally fine to have a “cover story” of sorts for your persona. Additionally, if you sell content (see above), and you put it on tube sites (or see it there), you’ll want to acquaint yourself with digital fingerprinting technology. Oh, and always be sure to read the fine print in the privacy policy if you do upload content to any platform!
10) Have fun!
Really, we mean this! Cam modeling is definitely hard work at times, but this is work that should be so much fun that you orgasm. Fans who are watching your stream can definitely pick up on it if you’re not “feeling it,” so keep the vibes high and positive!
Good luck & happy camming!
XOXOX,
Team Cherry
