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TIPS TO SUCCEED AS A CAM NOOB!

There are a lot of advice blogs for cam models, and it follows that there is a lot of advice, a lot of tips. Most is helpful. Some is subjective. Before getting into the subtle nuances of why we do what we do, I thought I’d boil it all down to some basic policies that work for me. Adopting these practices helped me a lot when I was starting out, and continue to serve me well as time goes on. I’d like to think this is geared specifically toward men, but I hope it helps girls too.

BEWARE THE STARE

Staring at your chat screen in silence is one of the first things what will drive customers out of your room. In radio broadcasting, they call it dead air. There will be days your customers will be talkative, conversational, and make requests of you. There will be days they hang on your every word. But there will also be quiet first-timers looking for a way to get to know you. In times like these, it’s important to remember you’re an entertainer. You must entertain. Tell a sexy story. Ask them questions. The best cam sites have a “whisper” feature in chat. Use it, and don’t be afraid to be intimate! It’s a great tool for getting shy customers to open up. They’ve come to engage with you. Invite them to and you’ll be surprised by the results.

ONE THING AT A TIME

Don’t text or make calls while camming. Don’t do your homework. Keep your music at a level where customers can still hear you talk. Customers will not feel engaged if you aren’t paying attention to them. We’re human. Stuff comes up. If something pressing needs your attention, tell your viewers you’ll be back soon and log out to take care of it. If you don’t think this is a big deal, check out the review sections of Chaturbate or Flirt4Free and see how much customers like a distracted model.

HONESTY IS THE BEST… WELL, YOU KNOW

This is a 2-parter. First, be as honest as you can (without risking your safety and privacy) about yourself, your likes and dislikes. While the sexy stuff is a big part of camming, the personal connections you make are equally important. Your repeat customers (aka your biggest tippers) will inevitably be the ones who feel close to you both inside and out. But you should also be honest about your limits. If a customer asks you to do something you’re not ready to do, tell them you can’t politely and apologetically. Don’t lead them on! Even if they go elsewhere to meet those needs, you’ve established a non-judgmental trust that could bring them back for many tips to come.

KEEP YOUR “TOOLS” HANDY

Yeah, yeah. Laugh it up. I mean to say, if you keep toys, costumes, and fetish stuff nearby, it’s right there when someone asks you to use it. When someone in chat says “do you have duct tape and nipple clamps?” and you say: “yeah, I’ve got them right here,” a couple of things happen. First, they know they’ve come to the right place. Second, they feel safe in sharing their desires with you. Trust is huge in getting repeat customers. And it’ll net you nice tips.

SURE, I’LL DO THAT RIGHT AWAY

On the subject of repeat customers who ask you to do stuff: when someone asks you to do something, get to it right away. Especially when doing a paid show. This is a time-is-money environment. Dragging out your strip routine when a paying customer is asking for more actually risks you losing that customer. Short term gain, long term loss.  Customers who come away from your show feeling satisfied will come back. Customers who think you teased too much, or they had to overspend to see that cockring will probably go elsewhere. It’s simple math. You earn less from one 45 minute show on Monday than you do from Three 25 minute shows over the course of a week.

I-C-U

I’ll get into this at length in another post, but one tip is to always ask your customers if they have a cam too. Most of the big cam sites have a camera-to-camera feature, and I’ve found that this is one of the best ways to make your customers feel engaged, and let them know you’re interested in more than their money. Some will be too shy to try it, so don’t push. But it’s always good to let them know they have the option. Interactive toys that respond to tips can also be a big draw. I’ll have some more in-depth write-ups on these in another post as well. But think of it like this. Cam modeling is to porn as video games are to watching TV. One is passive, where the viewer just watches. The other attempts to immerse you, and make your thoughts and decisions feel important. The more immersive you cam show is, the more customers will return for its “replay value.”

HAVE FUN ON CAM!

Here’s our final tip. Yeah. It’s a job. Yeah.  We’re in it to make a living, first and foremost. But I find a lot of customers get turned off when you get too financial about things. This doesn’t mean you should give away the goods for free. It means, you have to entice them into spending money, entice them to tip, instead of asking for or demanding it. It’s a skill. You can learn it. Flash. Tease. Play games. Part of what they’re paying for is the fantasy your friendship and money grubbing breaks what actors call “the fourth wall.”

Of course, there’s a lot more to doing this successfully than what I wrote here, but I hope this is a good jumping off point. Stay tuned, as I plan on elaborating on all this and more very soon. Thanks for reading!

Interested in reading more? Check out our article on “Cam Modeling Basics,” which will definitely help you as you progress down this exciting cam model path.

 

Guide to Camming

BE THE DIRECTOR OF YOUR OWN CAM SHOWS

Modeling on cam can be one of the most lucrative and rewarding opportunities around these days. It’s sexy. It’s fun. And, it speaks to those among us who love to pick up extra income at home as well as foster an entrepreneurial spirit that can soar as high as you’d like. Today, one thing that I’ll talk about is the importance of framing yourself on camera, especially in terms of being a webcam model. A good, well-chosen, camera angle can make or break a cam performance.

Imagine…

Guide to Camming

Imagine you’re a cam model and you fire up your computer, go into some kind of private show, but your camera is angled too high for the customer to really see the more enticing areas of your body. Maybe the action is happening at one spot, but your camera is focused elsewhere. This would not be considered good modeling. Of course, sometimes, it’s good to tease out a show, and NOT give customers what they are looking for until the right moment, but other times you want to bare all and make sure you’re properly framed. Be aware of how you look in the camera. You as a cam model are performing. Your cam angles always make a difference. Your modeling career is contingent upon your ability to be the best director you can.

Guide to Webcam Modeling

Or, imagine, if you will, a car chase in a movie. Where do you want the camera to be? Well, you want to really see the cars racing down the road, don’t you? What if the camera, instead of following the cars, focused on one mailbox. A mailbox? That’s not interesting! We want to see the action! Exactly. It’s the same with camming. Ensure that your camera is exactly where you want it to be. If you have a remote controller and can control the angle, then even better! Use it to your advantage. Your customers will love it and it’ll keep them coming back for more.

Choose Your Position

In particular, it is always a wise move to position yourself properly in relation to where you are camming from. For example, if you are camming from a bed, you’ll want to place the camera in relation to your body. If you wish to give the viewer a powerful angle, see if you can’t elevate the camera so that it looks down on you. You’ll feel more powerful if you place the camera at a lower angle, so it looks up at you. If you wish to maintain an equal view from you and the customer, place the camera directly in front of you, or at a horizontal angle that is level with you.

In Conclusion

Finally, it is wise to pay attention to the difference between looking at yourself in the camera and gazing into the camera with an attention to the viewers. Modeling on cam is a skill that demands attention and focus. As long as your mind is focused on the viewers, the feeling you give off to customers will be that you are looking directly at them, which is what you want when modeling.