Being a cam girl has many benefits. You can join adult cam sites and earn lots of money. Yes, you’re going to be asked to remove your clothes. But since it’s online, you’re not exposed to any immediate danger. Your fans can see you, but they can’t touch you. You can also hide your identity. In fact, you are encouraged to protect your privacy at all costs.
If that sounds great, then it’s time to start searching for camming jobs. But wait—are you sure you’re ready to be a cam girl and compete with more experienced girls in this industry? Here are 14 useful camming tips to help point you in the right direction.
1. It Requires a Lot of Hard Work
Camming requires more work than just sitting and looking pretty in front of a camera after signing up on a cam site. First, you need to find which cam sites provide the best income. You’ll also need to go over their rules and regulations to know how they pay, how much percentage they take from your pay, and what is expected of you.
Setting up a dedicated space for camming and planning your outfits for your performances will also make your job easier. You must also learn how to engage your audience by being flirty, witty, and sexy all at the same time. But first, you need to figure out how to lure viewers into your cam room.
2. Shape Up or Ship Out
Different men indeed prefer different body types. But that doesn’t give you an excuse to neglect your health. Plus, you’ll likely attract more fans when you’re in great shape. When we say ‘in great shape’, we don’t mean thin. You just have to be healthy. There are many low impact exercises you can do at home, such as Pilates or yoga.
3. Understand How Cam Shows Work
The web show cycle starts with captivating viewers with your thumbnail—because this is the only thing they see when browsing through different cam shows. Next, create an intriguing profile that will grab anyone’s attention right away. Give them a taste of what’s to come and a delicious promise of sublime decadence. Additionally, first impressions are important. Look your best and grab your viewers by their balls within the first few seconds after entering your chatroom to keep them there.
If you want to maximize your cam girl earnings, you need to identify who your viewers are and what they want. This way, you’ll know how to advertise yourself to them. Don’t forget to ask them to include your cam girl link to their list of favorite sites. This may seem unimportant now, but it will work to your advantage in the long run.
4. Look Your Viewers in the Eye
When talking to someone online, we tend to look at the screen. But your viewers will only see you looking down. Don’t look at the screen when addressing your audience. Look at the camera. This is the online equivalent of making eye contact. It will feel awkward at first, but you’ll soon get used to it.
5. Don’t Mind the Trolls
Trolls are everywhere on the internet. Now, they’re also infiltrating camming sites. They will say harsh things to you. They will insult and ridicule you. Don’t give them that satisfaction of seeing you get angry. Just ignore them as much as you can. If they become too rowdy and start harassing your other customers, you can always give them the boot. Kick them out of your chatroom.
6. Take Advantage of the Power of Social Media
Post pictures and updates regularly on your social media page. Don’t forget to interact with your fans. Aside from establishing your online presence, it’s also a great opportunity to create a convincing story for your cam girl alter ego.
7. Stay Active on Your Social Media Page
Having a social media profile is another step in the right direction in your camming journey. But that’s just the first step. It doesn’t end there. You also need to keep up with your social media pages. If you stop being active, your followers will not wait around for you. They will soon move on to another more engaging cam model and forget about you.
8. Follow a Regular Schedule for Your Cam Performances
Camming is a flexible job. You can choose what time or how long you wish to work. But if your goal is to gain as many repeat viewers, then you should follow a regular camming schedule. This way, your loyal fans will know when and where to find you.
9. Make Sure You Can Speak English
Most popular cam sites are in English. So if you’re not a native English speaker, make it a point to learn the language—and learn it well. Your looks will have people lining up to enter your chatroom, but they’ll hardly stay there for more than a few minutes if they can’t talk to you.
10. Don’t Show Your Naked Bum for Free
Giving people a free live show is one way to attract more fans. Show them what you’ve got, but not all of them. At least, not yet. Tease them a bit with a strip show, but don’t take everything off. Play with their imagination. Give them something to be excited about. Once you have them hooked, tell them where and when they can see you in your naked glory.
11. Create a Cam Girl Character and Remember Her Details
You should never reveal your real identity. Instead, create a cam girl alter ego you can use for your performances. Be as creative and witty as you can when giving her a name and a background. You can use your own life experiences as inspiration. Just change some sensitive details.
Whatever backstory you give your character, remember every detail of it. You can’t tell people you’re from Chicago and then change your story the next day. People will soon notice these little inconsistencies in your stories. As a result, you’ll lose fans real quick. Everyone knows that cam girls don’t use their real identities on cam, but they still like to believe the girl on their screen is real. Don’t lose their trust because you can’t remember the story of the girl you created.
12. Save Money
Webcamming is a great way to earn. But let’s face it. It’s not a stable source of income. Make sure to save at least a quarter of your earnings in a savings account for rainy days. And if you’re from the U.S., keep a portion of your income for your tax. Yes, cam girls also have to pay their taxes.
13. Maximize Your Income: Earn Money While Offline
A huge chunk of your earnings will come from your private cam shows. But who said it’s the only way to earn money. You can supplement your monthly income by selling your videos and pictures on sites like ManyVids or OnlyFans. You may even sell various stuff like used panties. Yes, there are people who are more than willing to buy dirty underwear. Be creative when taking a picture of your used underwear to entice more buyers.
14. Use Multiple Cameras to Capture Different Angles
You only need one camera to start camming. But you can add more cameras to capture different angles later on. This will give your viewers an option from which viewpoint to see you from. The more options you offer them, the more they’ll appreciate you. Fortunately, most cam sites allow multiple webcams.
Takeaway
There are many things to consider if you want to be a cam girl. But when you do succeed and the money starts rolling in, you’ll look back at all the hardships you’ve been through with a triumphant smile.
The camming tips we’ve shared are your ticket to a successful and prolific cam girl career. Make sure to follow them, and you’ll soon reap the rewards of all your hard work.
