How to Become a Cam Girl:
How to Become a Cam Girl: Evaluating the Pros & Cons, and Everything Else You Need to Know!
Money, Freedom, and the Internet:
Chances are if you’re here reading this now, you’re trying to decide if you really want to become a cam girl—like, is cam modeling really for you? Well, for starters, let’s assume one thing: you’re tired of limited earning potential and restrictive schedules, and you seeking a more fulfilling alternative to retail, office work, and food service. Now, not everyone quits their day job to cam full time; in fact, many reports that camming is a fun side hustle or escapist hobby. But if you’re here, we assume that you’re serious about trying to make real money from camming—and we’re happy to help!
Know Before You Start: Caveat Camgirlium!
Before you even make your first dollar online or even go about contemplating how to become a cam girl, it’s important to recognize certain truths about camming as a profession.
Let’s pause for a moment to consider the following caveats:
1) Camming is not a get-rich-quick scheme. You’ll discover very quickly that you get out what you put in, and that camming requires a level of investment. Besides having the equipment for high-quality streams, you’ll likely want to invest in other things: toys, props, lingerie, hair and makeup, and so forth. Most importantly though, camming means investing your time: especially the time you’ll spend engaging in chat and building relationships with regular clients.
2) The Internet is forever. No profession is without risk, and that goes for cam modeling too. The most successful cam models excel at marking themselves. They usually run other social accounts and offer pre-recorded content, photos, and so forth. Now, if you are worried about your boss/family/conservative community/future employers discovering that you once cammed, tread carefully. A successful camming career stands to make a much larger “internet footprint” anyway, but even if this is just your side hustle, we’d be remiss if we didn’t mention this.
3) Modeling requires thick skin. Obviously, you can and should block/mute/ban any and all trolls; however, the truth is, you need to be as confident as possible—and that means not letting the rudeness or craziness of anonymous Internet people get under your skin. In this regard, it’s not so far-fetched to think of cam modeling as customer service on steroids.
Ready, Set, Cam!
Still with us? Great! We have your back and are excited to help you along the journey ahead. Read on to discover more about the pros and cons of becoming a cam girl!
Pro: You have complete creative control! As a cam model, you’re always in charge: everything from your backdrop/camming room, attire, and repertoire is yours to determine. You are in total control of your image/branding, and anything you put out for public consumption—or don’t.
Pro: You don’t always have to have sex or get naked to make money! For many users, the sexy bits are secondary to the real desire for human interaction and intimacy. Ergo, as a model, you need to remember who those regulars and whales are and treat them accordingly!
Con: Sometimes costs can add up quickly, so if you’re on a budget, stick to it! Focus on essentials: good equipment and lighting, interactive toys, and a few basic outfits that make you feel sexy on cam. No one needs expensive designer lingerie to make an impact…and besides that, you should really make an online wishlist to let your fans pay for those shoes or that Agent Provocateur set…
Pro: Cam modeling can open up the doors to some amazing passive income. This is a huge perk that is often an under-utilized tool. If you play your cards right and merchandise your content from day one, you can benefit even when you don’t stream. Additionally, most cam platforms offer rev-share or referral bonuses, which you should definitely take advantage of. Ps. Cherry.tv’s referral program lets models earn up to 15% bonus ON TOP of regular earnings—even if the client buys a show from another model!
Pro: You don’t have to be a “typical” super skinny model in your twenties to be a cam girl! Camming is inclusive to all legal adult age ranges, body types, ethnicities, and so forth. The best part? Camming provides definitive proof that you are definitely someone’s fantasy—and as such, it can help models to hone and affirm their confidence. Don’t shy away from putting those identifying hashtags on display in your model profile either: BBW matures are as welcome as petite Asians, ebony T-girls, and Latina Teens!
Pro: Camming is fetish-friendly! This is another huge pro. Whether you’re already a lifestyle player or just looking to explore kink, cam modeling lets you go as far as you want. Additionally, many clients seek out fetish cam models to get the validation/affirmation for their fantasies that they cannot find in real life, so if you relate at all, you’ll quickly find yourself sought out by other kinky kindred spirits.
Cons: Well, there’ll always be creepers. And lurkers who don’t tip. Again, to remedy this, you need only apply the ‘block’ button liberally and report any incidences of harassment.
Pro: Privacy controls exist on most platforms. What do we mean? Well, if you don’t want people from your country to see your cam room in search results, you can usually configure your model profile settings accordingly. This can definitely help ease your mind if you’re from a small town and don’t want everyone knowing your business.
Pro: You don’t need a partner to cam! If you’re reluctant to rely on any kind of teamwork, camming works out perfectly for individualists or happily “solo proprietors.”
Con: if you’re feeling “out of steam” or depleted, it gets difficult to put on a façade. Unlike that office job, you can’t quite “fake it” entirely when you’re a cam model. Your fans will be quick to pick up it, and also it goes without saying that if you are in a bad mood, you may not capable of the level of social engagement that equals money.
Pro: You can set your schedule AND take breaks whenever you need to! It’s always better to be on cam when you’re fresh-faced and lively anyway.
Pro: Camming is actually fun. Literally, you can make money from orgasming! You definitely won’t get paid to go squirt in the ladies room as a barista, but if you have a wild idea for strip poker or “Lovense Lush roulette,” well, then your regularly scheduled stream just became too hot to handle!
We hope our humble words of wisdom have given you a little perspective as you continue along your camming journey! Now go get ready to take the plunge and start your first live stream…
XOXO,
Team Cherry.tv!
