Sunday, April 17, 2011

How foreign girls make money like American girls

As an American Camgirl I have an advantage, as do all my American Camgirl peers, and the advantage is that I speak perfect English and I know the subtle nuances of American culture (in short, I read American magazines, books and watch American TV-unless you count Vicky Cristina Barcelona, which is a super-hot film). Basically, I'm easy to talk to since MOST of my customers, as well as many other Camgirls I know, are American boys. However, if you have some exposure to English then you'll probably do fine like girls in Brazil or Colombia or even Mexico. Canadian girls are essentially American, but with a bit more chic, European culture and a little less tan. They totally rock and their paychecks keep them performing week after week.

Yup. American boys are not necessarily the horniest lads of the land but on average, they have the deepest pockets. And this is the name of the game. After all, nobody REALLY wants to shake their tail-feather for 6 hours straight if you are only making $1.99 a minute! I'll cease my blabbering.

My point is, if you want to make the most money per hour camming then you need to adjust and adapt to a culture that will LIKELY be your biggest set of clients. And these clients speak English and are generally American boys that watch The Simpsons, phart a lot, love watered-down domestic beer, and want to see a big bootie get spanked. In a nutshell, they're brats with money. And for the most part, they are tolerable brats so the excess of $100/hour makes it reasonable to get a bit kinky.

However, as I've mentioned before, you still need to run your chat room how YOU want it, while maintaining that fine balance of alluring the clients into handing over their wallets and credit cards. Camming is so much more mental than physical, when you really notice what the very successful girls do. They are more than just a pretty face.

TTyl...

Cheers:)

Lisa X
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Thursday, February 17, 2011

Charge more per minute as a Camgirl-because you're worth it!

In the human experience, we are constantly adapting and changing and ultimately, bitching about any change that may arise. My nails cost more now and I tried to learn Vietnamese to tell them how upset I was but alas, I accepted the increased price (change). And this automatic resistance to change is the biggest reason why more webcam models don't charge MORE per minute when they are literally baring it all.

Why? Because when a totally awesome Camgirl ups her prices from $3.99 to let's say, $4.59 and SOME (not all) of her "regulars" will complain, and bitch and moan about how the prices ARE TOO HIGH.

BULLSHIT. At the end of the day, most "live models" are getting incredibly freaky and kinky at the request of another male voyeur (or several-which increases profits of course). Essentially, these gentleman are DIRECTING THEIR OWN PORN and they are going to whine about a $0.60 increase per minute? Boo-hoo. Let 'em all cry it out ladies.

"...this automatic resistance to change is the biggest reason why more webcam models don't charge MORE per minute when they are literally baring it all."

You are worth every single cent (or Euro, Pound, Yen, Peso, etc.) and as a driven Camgirl you should be SLOWLY increasing your prices. You are "boiling the frog" as they say in the South. What this saying means is, you can't just simply throw a frog into a pot of boiling water. No, not at all.

You have to START with a nice lukewarm water; something inviting for the gentleman to come join you in (maybe, $2.89 per minute your first week). As you start to get a following and some high-quality regulars that absolutely LOVE your cam sessions you should totally increase your prices by at least 12 cents per week. You are turning up the heat, little-by-little, on these little froggies ;)

Now, I know this sounds like an arbitrary number but I have tried several different "price strategies" over the last 7+ years of me camming and for some reason, 12 cents is just low enough (but high enough) to net some seriously nice profits. After 25 weeks (approximately 6-months that equals a $3.00  increase-um, yes please!) And since most girls should start at around $2-3 a minute, in 6-months of hustling on Streamate or MyFreeCams you can feasibly be making $5-$6 per minute. Personally, I think every single XXX webcam model should make at leat $6-$10 a minute. You can accomplish this by smaller price increases so the "crowd" really doesn't notice the increase enough to be shy with their wallets. Make more money and continue get that consistent paycheck, growing larger as it may be. By smaller, less noticeable bumps in your Camgirl rates you can do this. Easily.

And when you think about it, as gas prices are the HIGHEST IN HISTORY AT THIS TIME OF YEAR in the United States, nobody is really complaining too much in the media about gas prices. Why? Because "oil and gas" has also "boiled the frog" in an effort to make more profits. By small bumps in prices, over the long-haul. (Gas prices are projected to be $4-$5/gallon by summer btw's! Yikes!)

"As you start to get a following and some high-quality regulars that absolutely LOVE your cam sessions you should totally increase your prices by at least 12 cents per week. You are turning up the heat, little-by-little, on these little froggies ;)"

Petroleum and sex happen to be so similar because the average American guy 100% needs BOTH every...single...day. Sex sells and it will always be recession proof and since it's a necessity to gentleman then every single girl should charge AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE per minute.

The more Camgirls that adopt higher prices, slowly but surely, will drive up the AVERAGE PRICE that every single webcam model enjoys. This means American girls, Brazilian, Russian-every single model should make more by this global effort to charge more per minute, every week.

You are beautiful and you are worth it. And those hairy bastards need it. LOL!

Now go charge more for that next solo show and boil your frogs as you wish:)

Cheers:)

Lisa X

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Friday, February 4, 2011

Using Google Alerts to make more Camgirl profits

The majority of my posts on the Camgirl tips and advice blog are mainly to do with the mental side of taking your clothes off for strangers, albeit for a lot of money, it's still a psychological roller-coaster sometimes and I have been lacking a bit on the technical side of camming. The reason why, is that most people are successful because they simply have the "mental toughness" to not shy away from challenges, or rude, money-deficient, grumpy boys to make that money. With this all said, we live in a technological world and it's time for more articles on the tech side of being a naught webcam model. Here is something that I use a lot to my benefit for free. (Google really does rock.)

Let's take a peek:)

I give you, www.Google.com/alerts

And it's a beauty! Let me explain: whenever you type in some search data like "Big booty blonde's" or something specific (because it applies to you, hypothetically) into Google Alerts you will get an update EVERY TIME anything on the net is published with the text of "Big booty blonde's" for example.

Why is this a big deal? Well, there seems to be A LOT of heartache over webcam sessions being stolen and put-up on a "Tube site" so some jobless goober can whack his hog. Boo that. So...if you enter your camgirl name like, "Lisa X" into the aforementioned Google Alerts then every time something NEW on the net with this text criteria (which applies to images and videos nowadays according to my SEO camgirl vixens) shows up, then I get an email (so convenient) with the link and textual information. I can then take action to take down illegal material. Or just simply defend my pretty little reputation! :) But I digress...

At the very least, you can more easily find out if some other camgirl is talking inappropriately about you due to this monitoring/search service. Oh, and you can set-up as many "alerts" as you fancy. This is definitely a helpful research tool. What do you think?? Let me know in a comment below:)

Bottom-line: it's automated, it's free, it's a monitoring service (instead of deep-Googling for hours during a slow cam night) and it can also help your search engine optimization for your newfound camgirl career, which later helps when/if you decide to make a members-site or even a blog. We should all be so tech savvy. SEO article coming soon...thanks for stopping by:)

Cheers:)

Lisa X
http://www.camgirl-advice.blogspot.com/
www.twitter.com/CamgirlAdvice
Camgirl.Advice@gmail.com

Thursday, January 6, 2011

Girls that LOVE camming make the most money at home

In this new year that we have all been inevitably pushed-through may hold the key to happiness, financial independence or just a camgirl emergency fund like my friend British Brooke wrote about recently. Either way, most of the happiness that you will ever garner will be because YOU made the decision to do so. For some, it's a squeeky-clean, architecturally structured, cubicle, sandwich-in-a-bag, legalistic kind of life. For some, they prefer making as much money as possible in 20 hours through a week-and spending the rest of the week LIVING LIFE. So, for some camming IS only about money but for most, it is the flexibility that ensues when you work for yourself. I am so, so proud of all these empowered, hard-working, beautiful girls that DRAIN wallets of unsuspecting sex addicts. LOL! But seriously, because a job that can make you $50-$75 an hour at home can be the difference between losing a home, custody of a child or even normal healthcare for family members.

But of course, there are the camgirls that spend everything on blow and taxi fare but that's the minority.

My point is, doing live shows at the casa for MORE money than an escort will make in the same time-period can truly be a pretty-cool time IF (and only if) you really love what you do.

The best pornstars are the models that TRULY enjoy sex and what they're doing. This same fact holds true for girls that are basically making custom porns for their clients-15 minutes at a time.

The girls that just kinda LAY there and look angry (because they haven't had a private session in a while) are the girls that OBVIOUSLY don't love what they do.

If you love what you do, the fantasy is so much more REAL. I mean, guys KNOW that they are paying to achieve an orgasm over the Internet-however, if the camgirls is able to find something enjoyable about the show THEN the guy actually thinks that you are turned on by him.

If you can accomplish that, you might as well start looking for a bigger apartment or house because this is the "magic sauce" for most of your online patrons.

All this has to be stated so the importance of what I'm about to say will fully sink-in: if you're being FORCED to be a camgirl online then QUIT! This is not an angry attempt to weed-out girls from the ever-growing industry that Streamate has built (especially with those commercials-traffic BUT more competition). It is simply a girl-to-girl talk so that if you're a struggling camgirl (because it's just not your thing and you hate it) then you should seriously pursue something that makes you HAPPY and pays the bills. For a lot of girls, camming for five days and making $1,000 actually DOES make them happy. But if you're the former, then life is way too short. Plus, if you're being forced by some lazy dude then kick 'em to the curb, buy some cute office attire and find a good gig.

I just can't stand the idea that some women are being pimped for lack of a better word when the Internet and camming was supposed to remove the control of males in the sex industry (although virtual, it's still a part of the sex industry) and empower women to NOT be mistreated and to make MORE money. After all, since the dawn of time, there have been a multitude of women that did most of the work while one alpha male decided to take all the loot. Not anymore:)

Make that money girls and empower yourself every single day! You are beautiful and you can do much more than you ever thought possible.

Cheers:)

Lisa X
www.camgirl-advice.blogspot.com
www.twitter.com/CamgirlAdvice
Camgirl.Advice@gmail.com

Monday, December 27, 2010

Making money with Adultwork.com

The wide wonderful world of camming is so appealing to women in today's down-trodden economy where many of the cam models are supporting an out of work boyfriend or husband. Though we find this an alarming trend to be true, we also see a significant portion of girls that just cannot risk showing their face but DESPERATELY need the extra cash. I completely understand. Read further for the solution for any American hottie that wants to make really good money at home.

www.Adultwork.com

And check it out...there is no referral link. Just the regular link to show that I'm NOT making money off any of my recommendations. I just simply find myself, and lots of other girls, making very nice amounts of dough from (mostly) polite, well-healed English blokes that love to have fun. Easy as pie.

SAME DAY PAY
Yes, through the majesty of PrincessJenny via AW, and a 5% fee, you can have your earnings from Adultwork transferred to a Paypal account, which can be really beneficial at certain times (especially if you get a Paypal credit/debit card so no need to transfer). Otherwise, it's just 3-4 days later you can have the funds in your account but a lot of girls will "leave" all their Paypal funds to form a nice-size savings. I personally suggest at least $5,000 as a general rule of thumb, however this can be bigger or smaller depending on your expenses and where you live (in L.A. you might as well double-that and add a sugardaddy in order to have a cushion:) This personal finance can be a later topic for sure.

YOU CAN BLOCK AMERICA
Now, I know most American live cam models don't care if their face is shown but for the select few that are especially shy about anyone finding out their identity this is an easy way to still participate in camming while not having anyone in the States find out your naughty little $ecret:) So rest easy Madame, the mortgage bill can be handled and you'll still get to go to your PTA meeting and no one will know a thing. Of course, many girls still cam in the U.S.A. but maybe don't show all of their face but perhaps some sexy, luscious lips. It works for some girls that know how to pull it off (and most can learn) so this is an option too. If you don't like that idea, then block America and start camming during the day (when it's nighttime in the UK-where MOST of the sex chat clients are from) and maybe do a bunch of "Indy sites" or MyFreeCams where you can block individual states. The obvious point: most any type of girl can be a cam model is she REALLY wants to be, while minimizing any chance of people you know finding out your identity. Some girls don't care so it's all up to you and your personal preferences.

60% PAYOUT-SAMEDAY
Even after the PrincessJenny same-day fee of 5%, you still take home 60% of all the camming proceeds for the day. So, this is roughly double what Streamate's cut to the model is (and you have to wait a week for a check-but to be fair, they are very timely with their payments). So yeah, any camgirl can potentially have a second life in an underground scene across the pond with guys that ABSOLUTELY LOVE American accents. So flattering!

TRAFFIC IS BIG
While the traffic at Adultwork.com isn't as fast as say, a giant like Streamate.com, it's still very easy to snag privates with really cool guys that love to shower you with "credits" (money) and compliments. And an easy way to boost revenues when you're slaving away with a dildo is to sign-in to a bunch of other "Indy sites" like camwealth.com and several others. You get a bunch of exposure and with a bit of relatively easy multi-tasking you can have A LOT of traffic that is willing to pay you DOUBLE the percentage than at other sites. Plus, as I said earlier, the anonymity is pretty appealing to the sexy soccer mom that must maintain a status-quo. I get it and by all means, shake that tail-feather to make the money that you need. If it works for you then RUN with it and don't listen to anyone else that is being rude and just HOPING they you'll fail (like they obviously did). Camming is not hard if you are even half-way decent looking and willing to be consistent on some the best webcam sites. Yes, you have to get naked but alternatives such as GameCrush.com is something to consider for the hottie trying to bend some dollar bills:) Basically, if you're a bit of an exhibitionist then there's someway for you to make money at YOUR level of comfort. Some cam models are in it to make $100k a year while others like something to do and maybe only do it part-time and make a relatively meager $10k-$20k.

MAKE YOUR OWN PORN STORE
Another really cool thing about Adultwork.com is that you can basically set-up a virtual porn store where you can sell your celebritized dildos, panties, amateur XXX clips, and even cigarettes and other fetish items. It's an easy way to vastly increase your exposure and to sell more schwag, plain and simple! And with some guys paying upwards of $50+ per pair of panties it's no wonder MORE girls aren't flocking here to make even more money camming. It takes a small time investment to fully learn and utilize Adultwork but it's definitely worth it.

Ultimately, it's your world and you can do WHAT you want with the right knowledge. Hopefully, I can contribute to this quest with every blog post. Thank you to the readership.

Cheers:)

Lisa X
www.camgirl-advice.blogspot.com
www.twitter.com/CamgirlAdvice
Camgirl.Advice@gmail.com

Thursday, December 16, 2010

As with anything, strike while the iron is hot: emergency Holiday Camgirl profits

It is Christmas (and Hanukkah) time and it's a lovely time of year but there is one minor problem: the gifts.

Yes, the gifts are what the problem is, at least if you're a Camgirl. I mean think about it: there is always a "lull" of guys spending money during the Holidays in the Camgirl industry. The obvious reason is that guys are spending LESS of their discretionary income on private shows on Streamate, LiveJasmin, MFC, Adultwork, Yahoo Camgirls, etc. Yes, apparently guys spend money on gifts too so it is not totally shocking that this time of the year there is less cash coming to the chat models. BOO!!!

And the worst thing about this "Holiday stinginess" is that there is also a sudden glut of chat models getting on Streamate/LJ/MFC ALL at the same time to make THEIR extra money for Christmas shopping. Yes, many virtual models don't necessarily do this type of work "full time" but they are definitely going to try to make some extra cash for Christmas gifts. So here you see the problem. Economically speaking, there is a sudden INCREASE in supply (Camgirls getting on hoping to make a C-note in a few hours) while simultaneously there is an instant "wallet-closing" phase (LOWER DEMAND) of the guys that normally visit a Camgirls chat room. That is a problem, to say the least. All...because of gifts. :(

I see the REAL reason for Santa's motivation....;)


With all this said, there is a way to combat such a situation (actually a few ways). The main thing a Camgirl model needs to do is to "ride the wave of privates" on good nights. Basically, if you can't STAY out of private because you're THAT busy then by all means, try to get as much money as possible, potentially stretching your normal camming shifts an hour or two. This way, instead of a decent night at say, $120, you could have a much better night at say $240 or so. Why this is important is because you MAY try again the NEXT night to duplicate good earnings (even during the "lean" Holiday times) and may only make $60 or so. I have seen this so many times in my own personal experience and many of the cam models tell me they experience the same "seasonal spending dip".

With this said, a way to insulate from the post-Thanksgiving purse-synching from the guys is to get your popularity UP and to constantly be networking when you're NOT on cam. It's easier said than done (there is a bit of effort involved of course) but it's also NOT that hard to be courteous to a Tweet from a fan (that could potentially lead to a really good, consistent-spending "regular"). This is a perfect example of how it is relatively easy to turn FREE marketing of Twitter, Facebook, etc. into CASH in your bank account. Being a Camgirl is like running your own small business. And some girls get obsessed with it and totally rape dudes of their paychecks! It's glorious! My point is, all aspiring young businesswomen (Camgirls or otherwise) really have to have their eye on the long-term of their business and how simple cordial exchanges with fans can really get you a lot of extra "privates" (hopefully through your OWN AlertPay and on Skype so you receive MUCH more of the earnings-this is called "Indy" and we'll get into that a bit later) in the long-term scope of things.

One last tip on how to get more guys spending cash on that A$$ during the Holidays: be consistent. I have definitely touched on the need to be consistent as a live nude chat model before, but it bears repeating because it is THAT crucial. When you are consistent you will get MORE guys coming into your room. Now, there's nothing wrong with occasionally doing an afternoon show or something to garner NEW fans, but you're "Happy Hour(s)" should be a consistent thing. Why? Simple. Guys are creatures of habit. And if they like what they see, they'll probably log in the next night and are more likely to succumb to the pressure to well, cum;)

Quick update: I have been super-busy the last few months so I apologize for my lack of Camgirl tips and advice but I promise I have many more profitable techniques to be disclosed sooner, rather than later. It was hell when I first learned how to be a Camgirl but was amazed at the immediate cash available once I learned a few basic principles. And I knew a lot of other girls were sure to be in the same situation, so yeah, this is where this blog was born. To help other girls like me. Oh by the way, check out this super hot British blonde with super nice tits and ass: British Brooke. She is so hot! I can't stop staring! Muah!


Need I say more? And yes, I support the whip-cream industry too!!!

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and...Cheers:)

Lisa X
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www.twitter.com/CamgirlAdvice
Camgirl.Advice@gmail.com