Knowing when to take advantage of the different paid show types a site offers is vital to making money on cam as a model. Private pay-per-minute shows can be very profitable, but is there ever a time when you should not go into a private show?
Read Your Room
The answer lies in your room’s current makeup. Are you busy or slow? Are your regulars online? Are there multiple users already engaged, having fun and tipping? Reading a room is an important skill for all kinds of live entertainers. For a cam model, knowing your audience can help you choose the type of show that will help you make more money on cam!
The Public Chat Numbers Game
Doing a little math will help you profit in the long run. The average private cam show lasts 5 minutes. If you do a 5 minute private for 60 credits per minute, you’ve made 300 credits. But what happens to the 20 active customers who may have tipped you 10 credits each in that same span of time? Chances are, when you left open chat, they found their way into another model’s chatroom. You made 300 credits for your private show, but left 200 on the table and have now come back to an empty room. How can you make more money on cam in this situation?
Who Wants to go Private?
Is it a regular customer or someone new? If they have a history of taking you into long private shows, chances are, this is the most profitable option. You’ll make money for this private and maintain the relationship for future privates. If it’s a customer you don’t know, you may be in for an average-length show (5 minutes). Keep a record of your regular customers and their habits so you know what you may be in for.
Helpful Links for Improving Your Private Show Game and Making More Money On Cam:
Private Shows: Make them Memorable Part 1
Private Shows: Make them Memorable Part 2
What should I be doing in private?
Invite Voyeurs
Allowing voyeurs in your private shows is a great way to make other customers stick around while you’re in private. For a fraction of the cost, they can watch your steamy private action, and you make extra money on cam for the same performance. Just keep in mind that the customer taking you private must approve of it.
Multi-User Shows or Tip-based Shows
If you get a private request and your room is already active, engaged, and tipping, then you have a decision to make. Make sure you’re familiar with all the show types your site offers. You may want to offer a multi-user show or a tips-only show instead. On a site like Flirt4Free, customers can choose semi-private shows at a reduced rate. If your private show rate is 60 credits per minute, and your multi-user rate is 30, you only need 3 viewers to enter the multi-user show to make more money on cam!
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Flirt4Free’s Glossary of Show Types
Go With Your Strengths
While you consider your show options, it’s important to note which show type you’re most comfortable with. If you shine in one-on-one sessions, or have trouble balancing requests in a group show, then your decision is easier. Offering a customer your best performance in whatever show-type has the best chance of turning them into regulars. And having a solid list of regulars is always the best way to make money on cam.
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Webcamming has evolved a lot since its humble origins twenty years ago. In the current climate, cam models are expected to engage customers with interactive devices, be active on social media platforms, attend industry events, and even take on a niche celebrity appeal. But certain fundamentals haven’t changed. The most important being… “Use your voice.” The act of customer to model camming works so well because of the personal bond that can arise when both parties are actively engaged in the moment. The more real you can make the experience, the better of an experience it will be, and using your voice is one key way to increase the illusion of closeness. 
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again — having a well-maintained profile will greatly help you out in the long run. Remember, the Internet doesn’t sleep. People are coming to your profile at all hours of the night and day. Just because you aren’t online, doesn’t mean people aren’t going to somehow find you. So, what happens when they arrive at your offline profile? Are you going to let them get away or do you want to catch them and make it so that they are absolutely eager to return to your room when you are online? I think the answer is obvious. 
We all know that you are more than just a talking head on cam. You are a real flesh and blood human being. And, you know all about yourself. But does a customer who has never once met you in person really know who you are? No, of course not. So, your profile is the best way to lay the foundation of what they can expect to see in your room. You could also tell them other things about yourself that could lure them in for time to meet you. Ultimately, meeting you will be a great experience, and it’s what can lead you one step closer to gaining a new fan. 
Giving thanks on cam for a tip is always the right move. Imagine that you are a customer. Maybe you work three jobs. Or, maybe you work one very laborious full-time job. Your money counts. Every dollar counts. As a treat to yourself, you choose to spend time at your cam site of choice. There, you find a model who really gets you jazzed up. You want to tip. So, when the mood hits you, you drop a tip to show the model how much you care. But… the model doesn’t reply. It seems like the model really doesn’t care. And, suddenly, more customers start tipping. The model says nothing. He or she just carries on. Did they see your tip? Did they notice it? Maybe they were just too busy. So, you wait until a different day, a slower day, and drop another tip. But, even then, upon tipping, the model says nothing. You know that they saw the tip. You know that they felt the tip (it was a nice-sized tip!) yet, they said nothing. If you were that customer, do you think you’d want to keep visiting that model? I’d guess not. People like to be a part of something that they desire. If you receive a tip, please show your appreciation to the tipper. That one act of appreciation could keep that customer coming back for a long time. 
are. Everyone likes to know that they are special. Customers are no different. Show your appreciation to them and that appreciation will keep them coming back. It’s the simplest truth, but believe me, it is a truth to be reckoned with. 
Is your room well-lit? Always ensure that you are properly lit while on cam. Unless its an essential part of your aesthetic, keep your room well-lit. Accentuate those parts of yourself that you want to show off. Make sure that the customer can actually see what’s going on without it being too dark. 
If you’re not enjoying yourself, you’re probably not doing it right. Change up your game. Let loose and, most importantly, have fun. Camming is a performative industry. That is, you are at your peak when you are performing on cam. Therefore, it makes sense that you should focus on your well-being. Letting loose and having fun is the name of the game. The more fun you are having, the more your room will enjoy the experience.
