4 Best webcams for webcam models

 I recently got a question from a reader and beginning Camgirl that wanted me to get to some of the fundamental topics of being a profitable webcam model. Of course, I knew that I had been blowing off certain article topics MAINLY because I was wanting to educate my fellow Camgirls on the psychological side of rearing your naked body in front of all to see-which can be a daunting task when you consider some of the weirdo's out there that we have to deal with. Geesh!

With this being said though, one of my biggest tips for making more money online is to have a high-quality show and this can be greatly improved with a really good webcam, since this is the portal that makes us girls so much money. It would make sense NOT to skimp here, lest our shows be blurry with crappy sound and streaming issues, which can SERIOUSLY happen with a cheap webcam. Granted, some girls do just fine with a cheaper webcam while others seem to have nightmarish issues.


When in doubt, spend a bit more money for a high quality webcam. Luckily, in this day-and-age of technological improvement it seems like webcams and personal computers are getting more affordable.

Without further adieu, the following are the Top 4 Best Webcams for Webcam Models to improve the quality of your shows and increase your paychecks!



Microsoft LifeCam Cinema 720p HD Webcam





The video quality and sound seem to do really well on Microsoft's attempt at entering the webcam world. In a recent, unofficial poll I conducted with some of my girlfriends that also do webcam modeling, several of them enjoyed using this surveillance-looking webcam because of its high-quality video feed and clear sound. Of course, this webcam works seamlessly with instant-messengers and Skype, which is great for the independent  Camgirls and anyone that simply want to have a better chat with their mum or Bff! The software can be challenging, but overall, I give this an A- grade for this particular webcam. For roughly $50 or so, you can get one of Bill Gate's latest contributions to the tech world. Enjoy!




Logitech WEBCAM C910 FULL HD 1080P




I think I will always be pretty partial to Logitech, mainly because developing webcams is their MAIN business, which makes me a bit more confident in their technological claims. I must say, this is my happiest purchase (roughly $70-$75 online) and I use this specific webcam on a regular basis with work and even personal use for overseas conversations via Skype. The picture is very nice, crisp and clear and the sound is solid as well. This model seems to be pretty quick and "smooth" at re-focusing when I get blurry during late-night sessions, etc. so consider that a plus, too! It seems like I have issues using HD, but I rarely us high-definition since it almost seems redundant if you have a good webcam. For the price, I have to rate my personal webcam an "A". It definitely does the job.

Logitech 720p Webcam C905





This is another great Logitech webcam with impeccable video quality and good sound. I cannot say enough about SOUND when you are doing a private webcam session with a gentleman! It is so pivotal to be able to hear what the fellow is saying so that a smooth conversation is enjoyed. This sleek, webcam at around $75 definitely does the audio portion of a webcam session pretty well. I wish the cord of this webcam would be a bit longer and securing this webcam on top of your computer can be difficult, but where there is a Will, there is a way. If you already have this webcam, go ahead and make it work to your needs. Just pay close attention to the video quality and audio more than anything. I don't care what the webcam LOOKS like as long as the streaming quality is crisp and high-quality. Overall, I rate this webcam as a B+ unless you have a laptop (for the shorter cord) and then I rate it as an A-.


Logitech QuickCam Orbit AF USB Webcam

Yes, I have a total of THREE of the top 4 webcams as Logitech, but I have used this brand the most out of any other webcam, and so have my friends in the camming world, and much of my tech advice is solicited from them. And they all seem to get a long well with Logitech webcams. Now, if you have been a Camgirl for a while and you are looking to make an upgrade purchase, the "Orbit" is the "Mercedes of webcams" at a price-tag of just under $100. However, the image quality and some of the cooler things you can do on this webcam (advanced features, etc.) are pretty cool. Like most Logitech's out there, it easily transitions into Skype calls BUT it cannot "clip" to your computer screen and must be placed on a flat-surface for optimal performance. I also have to rate this particular webcam as an "A".

In most cases, if you have compatible equipment (i.e. the right computer for your webcam-which is mostly all new computers) then you shouldn't have too many issues. However, the high-quality streaming video and audio quality can "make or break" some phone calls with impatient clients. My rule of thumb is, the more you charge per minute, the more likely it's a decent idea to "splurge" for the extra features that might add a little something "extra" to the late-night sessions.

Did I miss some great webcams? Then, please, by all means comment below and give me your webcam picks that you have had success with. Or, just say HI or offer any topic ideas for future Camgirl Advice and Tips that you would like to see explored!

Now go make that cash from those silly boys...;)



Cheers:)

Lisa X
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Camgirl advice is back for good! Yay!

 As soon as the plane touched down TODAY I was itching to write again on my blog. I was out of the country for miscellaneous business and the internet I had access was the crummiest dial-up access. BOO! I'm also back to camming and I absolutely love it! Doing a "normal" job is just that: normal! So boring, but I learned a lot of things that I will be able to bring to the Camgirl Advice and Tips blog.

While I was away for the last few months, I had this ONE major question in my head. It bugged me to no end, and so in my spare time I spent time talking with experts via Skype and email and doing a lot of reading to find my answer. I wanted to know more about the Entrepreneur spirit that the really successful Camgirls had in order to make MORE money instead of always being online or in front of a camcorder. Of course, both aforementioned activities can be sexy and AWESOME but I wanted all the girls that read my blog to make more money during the day, with comparatively less work.

I think I have learned what I need to know and will be divulging these details in the very next blog post and all future posts. Yes, I will still address the psychology of a Sextress in the camming industry and how to mind-fuck silly boys for the most money, while being as subtle about it as possible. And yes, I am going to do more "Tech" articles that many girls should be aware of, something which I did not emphasize very much at first. This was largely due to the fact that if your "mind is right, then your pay is right".

I am so excited to be back and I'm staying FOREVER! Let me know if you have any questions or suggestions for future articles...or just to say hi! Leave your links ladies! Cross-promotion rocks!

Kisses!

Cheers:)

Lisa X
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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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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
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