MAKE THEM LAUGH: ENHANCE YOUR BRAND

Guide to Camming LaughterWe all like to laugh. Learning how to make customers burst out laughing in the chat room is an invaluable resource. It’s also a resource that could increase both your earning potential as well as the enjoyment you feel after you put in those long “tip filled” hours in front of the computer. So often do we become focused purely on earning, and forget the joy of actual human interaction and what lies behind being an ultra-successful cam model, i.e. caring for your customers and having a good time with them. It’s time for that to change. Chances are that the better time you’re having with your customers, the more you will earn. Make your goals, enjoy the moment, and the tips and the money will come. But enjoying the process has a supreme value in and of itself.

May I Laugh Now?

In an interview, the mega-successful male cam model Izzi once stated, “Watch comedy!” In that same interview he went on to talk openly about how he preps himself into “cam mode” before a cam show. Simply said, he’ll often watch comedy. For Izzi, comedy puts him in the groove (well, that and maybe some sexy adult material, too). He talks about the value of making an audience laugh, and trust me, if you’ve ever seen Izzi on cam, you know he’s all about entertaining his fans (us at GTC among them). There’s something to be said about someone who can woo an entire room with a joke, with a funny dance, with a compelling story, or with a funny antic.

No More Tension

Using humor can also diffuse any tensions that might arise in your room. Let’s say that your fans are staring to fight over you, or at each other for whatever reason. It’ll take a smooth negotiator to quench those angry flames. One solution could be to use humor to deflect the argument, and turn the attention back on what really matters (having a good time!). Another solution is to use humor to shift the tone in the room. The last you want is for everyone to leave because two customers were fighting. Take the high road. Take Izzi’s advice and make your room laugh!

Interested in delving deeper? Check out our article on creating a brand presence with VODs.

ARE YOU OFFERING VODs?

Does your cam site offer you the chance to upload or sell “Video on Demand” content? If so, are you taking advantage of this potentially lucrative angle? Or, are you new to the idea of VODs and how they can work to your advantage?

“Video on Demand” clips and streaming content has been around for years now, but make sure you’re tapping into the possibilities in using them in ways that help you promote your brand and earn you extra income. Some cam sites offer the ability for you to either upload or sell your streamed (and recorded) cam shows.

Either way, these sites tend to give you the ability to create a unique title, write a description, add tags, and even set your own price point. Imagine if you’re a customer who comes to your profile page and wants to have a show, but you’re not online. Maybe that customer will go to another model, or maybe that customer will see that you offer a series of unique VODs for purchase. Interested in seeing you in action, the customer proceeds to purchase a couple VODs. Then, after watching (and loving) them, he/she makes sure to catch you the next time you are online.

Create a VOD Presence

Do you see how that worked? Because of your VOD presence, you were able to gain a new customer who can’t wait to take you into a private show. Pretty cool, right? Now, imagine if you remain consistent and make sure that you upload a few VODs per week and you go on to do that for several months. Pretty soon your VOD catalog will grow and grow, and given the tags that you choose, and what kind of customers you attract, you’ll have a solid chance to gain a ton of new followers and people who want to spend more and more time with your original content.

Interested in increasing your brand presence? Get savvy with social media. 

THREE REASONS WHY ATTENDING INDUSTRY EVENTS IS A GOOD IDEA

Welcome to the business! We’re glad you’re here. As an ever growing industry, you’ll soon find a ton of professional events that are relevant to your career choice. These events can be extremely helpful to your development as a top model. Industry events can be an awesome way to increase your visibility, gain new fans, and get to know the cam platform that you call home. While there are many reasons why attending industry events is a good idea, we’ll give you three hot tips that might help you better see the value of such a decision.

Reason #1: The Strength of Networking

It’s no secret that the world revolves around knowing the right people. The cool thing about industry events — when you participate as a model — is that you’ll be able to really get a feel for the lifestyles of other models as well as get a really useful “behind the scenes” look at how the cam site you cam on operates and treats its models.

Reason #2: Meet the Fans

Meeting fans is fun. Events provide such an opportunity. You won’t only be able to rub shoulders with other industry professionals, you’ll also be able to interact with (and be adored by) the fans who help support you as a cam model. That’s right, I know it might feel a bit intimidating, but trust me, it can be such a great experience. Remember, you truly make a difference in the lives of your fans. While some fans might only be interested in the sexual side of things, there are plenty of fans out there who love spending time with you and getting to know you as a cam personality. Meeting them is a way to say, “Thank you.”

Reason #3: Learn from the Pros

A really cool thing about industry events is that they give you a chance to see the pros in action. For sure, you might already be a pro, so you can value what we’re saying here — industry events are not only great places to network and meet fans, they are also fantastic places to see how professional models interact with other industry professionals. Also, you can see how models interact with their fans. In general, ou can study how they comport themselves among a crowd who connects to their business. Trust me, if you keep your eyes open, there’s so much to learn. And learning is fun. Learning keeps you sharp on your toes. 

 

TWITTER TIME: GET SAVVY WITH SOCIAL MEDIA!

Twitter offers a fantastic way to advertise your brand online. Many cam models use Twitter and know of its value. For example, are you about to go online? Send a tweet to your fans. Does your cam site have an affiliate link that earns you passive income? Send out that link and don’t forget to put that link in your bio. Or, are you doing a live show and want to draw attention? One method is to post a shot of yourself in your cam space and tweet it out along with the link. And these are just but a few ways that Twitter can help you elevate your online presence from amateur to spectacular top model.

Here are some high-quality examples of webcam models who really know how to use Twitter:

GUYS

Ethan Joy

Logan Cardenas

Helmut Huxley

GIRLS

Nikki Crystal

Hailey Daniels

Olive Ray

If you follow those model accounts, you’ll see really good examples about how to promote yourself on Twitter. The content that these models post is simultaneously sexy and classy, a winning combination that’s sure to attract many new followers to your feed.

TWITTER TIME

And, of course, these examples are just a few. At heart, what will really set you apart from the competition will be how you use your social media on a daily basis to engage with your followers. Put yourself in the shoes of someone who follows a person on Twitter who they admire. How would you feel if a huge celebrity that you admired replied back to you? Or, how would you feel if someone really influential retweeted something that you wrote? I’m sure you would feel amazing. That’s how you want your followers to feel. It’s a process of teasing them with high-quality content and keeping engaged with them. And, yes, I realize that not everyone has time to reply to each and every tweet, but at least trying to do your best will help grow your brand.

Interested in reading more? Check out our “Interactive” article and level-up.

 

 

 

CONFIDENCE IS KEY! THREE TIPS TO GENERATE MORE CONFIDENCE ON CAM

As with other endeavors in life that demand you stepping into a new role, successful camming takes a huge amount of confidence. The good news is that the cam world has become rich with so many high-earning charismatic cam models, all of whom you can learn from. However, it also means that the competition is heating up. But heat’s not a bad thing. Of course, the beauty about camming is that there’s always an air of unpredictability. The model who you would think won’t succeed goes on to attract the right customers who keep him/her going. Conversely, the gorgeous model who you thought would rock day after day gives up after a week of slow sessions. It’s time for YOU to step up and develop the kind of confidence that will put you on par with the best models in the business.

STEP ONE: CONSISTENCY

Being consistent is one of the best ways for you to begin becoming more confident on cam. The more you do it, the more fun it will be. And, quite likely, the more lucrative it will become. Confidence is all about habit-building. We’ve all heard the expression, “Good things come to those who wait,” but I’d like to put it as, “Good things come to those who are consistent and persistent.”

Set a schedule. Be online. Get to know the customers and the culture by participating on a regular basis. Likewise, another word to focus on (one that compliments consistency) is “persistence.” This way of thinking is for those who might be consistent, but aren’t seeing the immediate benefits of consistency. In your case, hang in there. Some days are better than others. Every great top model will tell you that persistence pays. Not everyday can be a goldmine of tips and shows, but rest assured that the more you put yourself out there into the world (i.e. go on cam, prepared and in the right mindset), you’ll start earning. Tackle this profession as a way to enhance yourself. You WILL improve. 

And, at the end of the day, improvement is why you’re here and where you’re heading!

STEP TWO: PUT YOUR BEST SELF FORWARD

Putting your best self forward in order to release more confidence is an ongoing exercise in effort. It’s not easy signing on and always trying to be in a the mood that you know your fans want to see you in. But, is it in your best interest to try and put your best self forward? Yes, we believe so. Here are few pointers as to what not to do, and why it’s worth it for you to continually work on yourself.

First, don’t open your cam show with a large yawn. Or don’t point the camera at the ceiling and let your viewers study the intricacies of your ceiling. When in a rage, because nothing’s going your way, don’t scream and berate your customers. Oh yeah, don’t go on cam and then leave the room for a prolonged length of time, not telling your fans where you’re going or why. Always, put your best self forward. Be the best you can be each and every time you log on. For sure, not ever model “feels” like camming when they log on, but we all know how to put ourselves into the mindset of doing the best we can. So, go online and do the best you can. Be your best self.

STEP THREE: REFLECT AND REVISE

Reflection is the art of thinking over an experience. It’s about taking a step back and considering it. Also, it’s about considering how you acted, reacted, or in how things could have gone differently. The cool thing about camming is that eventually you’ll log off. Upon doing so, you can reflect on the experience and go about revising your performance until the next time you sign back on. Do this over time and you’re sure to improve your game.