From what we have figured out over the last couple years, your camscore is only affected while you're streaming. So if you've hit "go online" or broadcast or whatever the button says (I can't remember right now! haha) then it's counting. I don't think we have confirmed if "away" counts for this or not, since it still shows you as "online" while you're away. So the advice would be to not use that feature often/for long.
there's tons of games you can play though, I just don't like playing games that members can actually lose at. Those games can be fun, but often times they can cause drama because members pay to play and they like to get something out of their tokens! hope this helps someone else! Xoxo
Hey everyone! I've been camming for a year now and for a while I was doing okay, but not as good as I would have liked. But the past few months I decided to come up with a legit schedule and I try to get online every night at that time, as if I were going to work at a normal job. And wow, it has helped so much!
You have to be consistent and have a regular schedule (any time that works best for you really) because if you don't, people just don't know what time they can expect to see you online. Being consistent with my schedule has seemed to gain me many new regulars, and my big countdown shows at the end of the night seem to bring in more and more people everyday!
Having people to talk to is a huge part of making your show successful, because no one wants to watch a model that is just sitting there quietly, it's just not entertaining. It can be hard to get people to talk though, it seems that most viewers just want to watch. So to try to get new members into my room, I created a "game" to play on weekends or days that are slow. I basically write down some tip menu items on strips of paper and place them in a bowl. Someone who wants to play tips XX tokens, and then I draw a random piece of paper and do what's on it (flashes, close-ups, BJ with a toy, etc.). The part that brings in new members is the fact that I make the random drawing cost less than anything on my tip menu, so no matter what they draw (even the lowest prize) everyone wins! It's kinda selling myself short I guess, but I only do it on special days (and people get really into it sometimes!). Plus, I usually still have people tip full price for items so they for sure get what they want so it works out
Anyway, that's my 2 cents
Hey everyone! I've been camming for a year now and for a while I was doing okay, but not as good as I would have liked. But the past few months I decided to come up with a legit schedule and I try to get online every night at that time, as if I were going to work at a normal job. And wow, it has helped so much!
You have to be consistent and have a regular schedule (any time that works best for you really) because if you don't, people just don't know what time they can expect to see you online. Being consistent with my schedule has seemed to gain me many new regulars, and my big countdown shows at the end of the night seem to bring in more and more people everyday!
Having people to talk to is a huge part of making your show successful, because no one wants to watch a model that is just sitting there quietly, it's just not entertaining. It can be hard to get people to talk though, it seems that most viewers just want to watch. So to try to get new members into my room, I created a "game" to play on weekends or days that are slow. I basically write down some tip menu items on strips of paper and place them in a bowl. Someone who wants to play tips XX tokens, and then I draw a random piece of paper and do what's on it (flashes, close-ups, BJ with a toy, etc.). The part that brings in new members is the fact that I make the random drawing cost less than anything on my tip menu, so no matter what they draw (even the lowest prize) everyone wins! It's kinda selling myself short I guess, but I only do it on special days (and people get really into it sometimes!). Plus, I usually still have people tip full price for items so they for sure get what they want so it works out
Anyway, that's my 2 cents
Can you share share some of the reliable promo accounts? I've never used twitter at all but I made an account for camming.
Honestly the ones I used then have since been deleted so idk who currently is okay. Basically anyone who asks for anything in return is a scumbag lol
Hey xxamsterdam, I was using my built in mac cam and it worked okay. I decided to buy a new external cam to get a better picture. I did tons of research and found the "Tecknet hd1080p web camera." I bought it on amazon for $24. It has awesome picture. The reviews on it blew the more expensive cams out of the water! The only complaint I have is the mount is shaky if you use your laptop on the bed while your doing your show. I fixed it with some Velcro. I would recommend this to any model that wants an external cam. If you want to see the picture difference, message me and we can go in my room and I'll switch from the built in mac cam and the tecknet.Thanks so much for your replies guys/ladies! Jolene, do you use your built in cam of your Mac? Mine seems to be working fine for now but I think a separate one might come in handy for full body shots, especially if I wanna be able to type.
I've definitely already written my absolute DON'TS on my profile and turned the private message thing off cause it was driving me nuts. Definitely reading a lot but I'm glad to be on this forum so I can hopefully prevent some beginner's mistakes
P.S.
It's kinda nice to have something naughty to 'come home to'
i think the game i mentioned could help on MFC especially in rooms without a lot of high tippers (but even my high tippers get into it). It can be hard to get people into it sometimes, but when the game starts going well, you are constantly doing something to keep viewers interested, which will also draw in new viewers when they see you having fun in your chat. but i know, sometimes MFC can be like pulling teeth trying to get viewers to join in the conversation. and i still struggle with that, but everyday i gain more and more regulars. i guess you just have to be persistent, cam often with a regular schedule so people know when to expect you to be online, make your viewers feel welcome, but know when to take a break from MFC so you don't lose too much of your CamScore. I know you probably hear all that a lot on here, but it really can help, sometimes it just takes time
Hey everyone! I've been camming for a year now and for a while I was doing okay, but not as good as I would have liked. But the past few months I decided to come up with a legit schedule and I try to get online every night at that time, as if I were going to work at a normal job. And wow, it has helped so much!
You have to be consistent and have a regular schedule (any time that works best for you really) because if you don't, people just don't know what time they can expect to see you online. Being consistent with my schedule has seemed to gain me many new regulars, and my big countdown shows at the end of the night seem to bring in more and more people everyday!
Having people to talk to is a huge part of making your show successful, because no one wants to watch a model that is just sitting there quietly, it's just not entertaining. It can be hard to get people to talk though, it seems that most viewers just want to watch. So to try to get new members into my room, I created a "game" to play on weekends or days that are slow. I basically write down some tip menu items on strips of paper and place them in a bowl. Someone who wants to play tips XX tokens, and then I draw a random piece of paper and do what's on it (flashes, close-ups, BJ with a toy, etc.). The part that brings in new members is the fact that I make the random drawing cost less than anything on my tip menu, so no matter what they draw (even the lowest prize) everyone wins! It's kinda selling myself short I guess, but I only do it on special days (and people get really into it sometimes!). Plus, I usually still have people tip full price for items so they for sure get what they want so it works out
Anyway, that's my 2 cents
I've been considering camming on chaturbate and have a few questions
1. Should I play music? Does it matter what kind of music I play? I've been thinking about playing 60's British rock music (The Kinks, The Hollies, Manfred Mann, The Who, The Beatles...) but I don't know if that's very suitable for camming.
2. What should I do in my first cam show? Should I start fully clothed, in my underwear or naked?
3. How low should I set my prices? I've read that new cam models should set their prices a bit low which makes sense. So how many tokens should I charge, for example, for a boob flash?
4. Should I build a fanbase before I start camming? Or will I do alright if I just get on and start broadcasting?
Don't be afraid of taking risks, of shooting for what you want. I know other models have said it, I'm just pitching in.
If you don't want to get topless for less than 2,000 tokens, don't do it. If you don't want to get topless period end, don't.
When I first started camming (on another site, then progressing to MFC), I had people asking for things all the time. I
later came to realize that all it was, in fact, was begging. That's something I don't really tolerate any longer in my room.
I was setting really low room goals, thinking that I couldn't achieve more than that because nobody was willing to meet
anything higher. If they're not? Tough luck for them, someone else will come along who WILL be willing to meet your
requests, in return for their own requests.
"I am disinclined to acquiesce to your request."
It's from Pirates of the Caribbean, but it's totally true, so don't underestimate yourself.
If you're setting low goals all the time for a public "show" or getting you naked for the internet to see, people are going to
see that as the norm for your room. So why will they want to give you a private or tip you higher, if they know that with a
few 10 token tips from other guests, you'll be naked shortly enough and without much effort on your part.
You're worth more, so make them think it and know it for yourself. It may take some time, but you will gain a following, and
you won't have to feel cheap, or seem cheap to the MFC'ers who like to pinch their tokens. Trust me, holding out for your
token goal, or chatting up a room until you get someone who has enjoyed your conversation and takes you private for 30
minutes, is a lot better than sitting naked in your room for a grand total of 600 tokens while people stop tipping because
they've already got what they want.
If you don't want to do something in public chat... for instance, last night I had people screaming up a storm for a public squirt
show, and I hadn't met a single goal yet that night (only been on for an hour), I simply asked, "Why? Because you begged for it?
I'll tell ya what, kids, give me a free cum show and I'll give you one." MFC guests can be nice, funny, and sweet... but they can
also just be horndogs who want to get off without effort. They've probably (I can safely assume) never had the job that you do,
and some don't understand that it IS a job (even though it's a fun one), thinking that you're there just to get off like they are.
So be patient, find your own limits, and don't let other people set them for you. You'll find your camming experience much more
enjoyable, and you'll also find that a majority of your regulars are the 'good guys' who can carry on a conversation, play your room
games, and also tip you without a "please, bb, i will has tkns l8er if u gimme a show now".
Hope that wasn't too long or too repetetive of other posts... it's just something that I used to experience all the time, and I didn't
really enjoy camming until I found my own boundaries, limits, and goals. So... yeah. [hides in a corner]
The best advice I can think to give is just be you. If you don't feel comfortable doing something, don't hold back saying it simply because you are afraid to hurt a guys feelings. There a million more guys that will come along, and like you for you.
Definitely start charging for PMs. Some girls, most girls charge 100-200 for friends list and then allow only friends to PM you. I personally don't think this is fair to the tippers and people chatting in public, not to mention PMs can get very overwhelming and time consuming, so I charge for day passes. Some guys complain, and I tell them that maybe I am not the model for them. And others are respectful and don't try and push my boundaries.
As far as privates go, make sure to set the rules up front so both people know what they are getting into. You can set a minimum token amount in your settings (under advanced) to prevent people from lying about the amount of tokens they have. And make sure if you decide to start accepting skype shows, that you are firm when the time is up but most importantly be aware that offline tips are pink in MFC mail.
Just like in the real world, there will always be rotten people trying to take advantage and upset you, ignore them, ban them, mock them if you please. Just don't let them drag you down.
You're beautiful, you seem super friendly, let that shine through!!
And of course, welcome to the gang
@Bia a few things that helped me were putting my Twitter account on my profile here, interacting on the forum (so both models and members get to know you & follow you), following lots of models, using hashtags like #thongThursday or whatever. If you cam on MFC post your Twitter link often and ask people to follow you!! Interact with other models and members on Twitter, & be personable. Don't just post "logging on now" tweets -- show your personality
Hi everybody,
First of all I am so glad to have found this forum with all these gorgeous and sweet girls! I hope you don't mind my questions.
I am very new to camming. I've thought about it for a long time but never did it (was married, had a baby and was uncomfortable with my body for a while etc. etc.), and now that I'm newly single and could use some extra $$$ next to my part time bartending job I thought why the hell not? It seems like fun
So I signed up for MFC, got accepted and went online last night to kinda see what the drill is and how this stuff works, and I found myself a little overwhelmed and not really knowing what to do, so I'm hoping you girls can help me out!
A lot of guys started privately chatting to me, and most of them wanted Skype sessions to which I declined, I'm not doing Skype sessions, or at least not yet. So how do you get someone to go into private session with you? How do you politely discuss before hand what you do and don't do? And how far did you go when you started out? It made me a little nervous to have all these guys talking to me. I don't have any sextoys, and I'd love to hear some experiences because it seems so weird/different to suddenly play with myself in front of a cam. How do you set/find your boundaries?
Also, when I was chatting the mic kept going in between no volume/low volume, I can't seem to find what the problem is because I have a Mac with an automatic built in cam and mic so it should just work?
Sorry for all these super basic questions but I'd really love to hear your first time experiences, so that I can develop myself a little more in this webcamming world
Thanks so much! I look forward to your answers
but know when to take a break from MFC so you don't lose too much of your CamScore. I know you probably hear all that a lot on here, but it really can help, sometimes it just takes time
Any advice is much appreciated!! TIA
