Written by Miss Ego on Stripper Web 03/04/11
I know this is a lot to read, but it's all VERY important information from the pros!
Security
-Make up a fake name and tell NO ONE your real name ever - make up a fake real name if you want.
-If you don't want family / friends to find out, Good Luck! Geo Blocking Does NOT WORK. The longer you do this line of work the more likely you are to be found. It happens to all of us eventually. Yes, your shows will probably be recorded; no, there is nothing you can do to prevent this. The only thing you really can do is download a paid program like VerySoft or Manyvids, and watermark your video with your cam name, so that if someone does record you and post your vid somewhere, they are promoting you.
-Never use PayPal. If you set it up incorrectly, you're giving the guys your full name. No matter how you set it up, PayPal could find out, freeze your account, seize the money, and block you from ever having a PayPal account again. Guys can also easily get refunds that you cannot dispute, or even worse - they could reveal that the transaction is adult-related. Not worth the risk.
-When signing up for a site, upload an ID that doesn't have your address on it (such as a passport) or use a PO Box on a state/province ID. More info on this in the links below.
-If you decide to get a domain with your cam name, make sure to get the privacy protection when ordering a domain. Without it people can search the domain (under "whois") and it will reveal your real name/address. Do research about adding 2257 compliance, trademark, copyrights and anything relates to having a website with adult content.
-Set up a Google Alert - http://www.google.com/alerts - for your real name, so you can see how often (and where) it shows up on the internet.
-There are a few threads about keeping yourself safe; I've linked to them at the bottom of this post.
Click HERE For >>>
THE COMPLETE LIST OF CAMSITES THREAD
Cam Sites
-There is no "best site" - everyone has different shows and personalities, so everyone will do differently on sites.
UPDATED LIST 4/20/2017
Adultwork:https://www.stripperweb.com/forum/sh...ultWork-Thread
Camcontacts
Cams:https://www.stripperweb.com/forum/sh...m-or-streamray
CamWithHer:
ChatRecruit/ XXXpanded:https://www.stripperweb.com/forum/sh...rsal-Talk-Cams
Clubsense (but you must speak dutch)
Extasycams
Flirt4Free:https://www.stripperweb.com/forum/sh...ets-Flirt4free
ImLive:https://www.stripperweb.com/forum/sh...-ImLive-Thread
Ifriends:https://www.stripperweb.com/forum/sh...friends-thread
Big7 in Germanyhttps://www.big7.com
IsLive / Islivecammodel.com
LiveJasmin:https://www.stripperweb.com/forum/sh...asmin-That-bad
MyGirlFundhttps://www.stripperweb.com/forum/sh...in-quot-thread
Naked:https://www.stripperweb.com/forum/sh...ed-com-Camster
NiteFlirt: https://www.stripperweb.com/forum/sh...teflirt-Thread
OnHerCam
Rude https://www.stripperweb.com/forum/sh...ude-com-Thread
SkinVideo
Streamate:https://www.stripperweb.com/forum/sh...reamate-Thread
Venting About Streamate:https://www.stripperweb.com/forum/sh...ng-site-issues
Webcams:https://www.stripperweb.com/forum/sh...98-webcams-com
XLove: European https://www.stripperweb.com/forum/sh...-70-commission!
x-modelling.com
XModels
European Camsites:https://www.stripperweb.com/forum/sh...pean-cam-sites
European Texting:https://www.stripperweb.com/forum/sh...european-girls
Token Sites
MyFreeCams:https://www.stripperweb.com/forum/sh...reeCams-Thread
Chaturbate:https://www.stripperweb.com/forum/sh...turbate-thread
Cam4: https://www.stripperweb.com/forum/sh...hp?161209-Cam4
Camsoda:https://www.stripperweb.com/forum/sh...207198-CamSoda
Camsites For Selling Skype Shows
SkyPrivate: https://www.stripperweb.com/forum/sh...Payment-Option
Cammodel Directory AKA CMD:https://www.stripperweb.com/forum/sh...rectory-Thread
LiveCammodelShows AKA LCMD: https://www.stripperweb.com/forum/sh...ndent-Camgirls
Threads On Creating A Cammodel Fanclub/Membership Site:
OnlyFanshttps://www.stripperweb.com/forum/sh...witter-content
IWantFanClub:https://www.stripperweb.com/forum/sh...s-Finally-Here
Nexocams/Clips4Sale:https://www.stripperweb.com/forum/sh...-By-Clips4Sale[B]
FanCentro Operated By ModelCentro:https://www.stripperweb.com/forum/sh...ight=fancentro
ModelCentro:https://www.stripperweb.com/forum/sh...ht=adultcentro
-Sign up *directly* with the cam site - do not sign up with a studio, because they rarely do anything to help you, and leech off your income. How To Avoid Studios: https://www.stripperweb.com/forum/sh...avoid-studios)
-Beware of camsites that do not protect models against chargebacks (customers get a refund from the shows they purchase - sometimes the reason for the refund is over fraud, stolen credit card, and the other times they're just assholes and just want to get money back). Do a search on here about chargebacks and which sites are highly known for allowing lots of them.
-Read the Terms Of Service. Will the site be recording your shows? Will the site be posting some of those recorded shows for their own profit? It happens. Make sure you know what the Terms Of Service are.
Techy Stuff
CAMMODEL TECHNOLOGY 2019 THREAD
-Yes, you will need an actual webcam; the built-in cam on your computer will not suffice. If you can't afford one, you might be able to get away with using your built-in cam as long as you have lots of good lighting.
-Logitech C920 HD are the most recommended cams.
-Laptop vs pc... it depends on your personal preference. Having a laptop gives you more range - cam from the bedroom, the kitchen, the car, etc. But desktops are better for longer shifts because they don't overheat and desktops can be upgraded. 2016 Computer Shopping Guide For Cammodels
Using a Mac
-Always check out the site to see if it's Mac compatible and if not; get yourself "bootcamp" or "parallel" and Windows software to run it from your Mac. Make sure to get webcam that is Win compatible to run it.
-If you're using an external webcam, using Mac platform, and have built in i-sight, you might experience i-sight loading up on the flash site and not detecting the external webcam. If this happens just open up i-sight in another application - such as photobooth - keep it on, and then when you go back to the site the external webcam should then load up.
-i-glasses is a good add-on tool if will be caming on Mac platform and don't have a webcam with zoom. i-glasses can be used from apple remote to zoom and adjust colors features. It's basic type software and you can get by using it. http://www.ecamm.com/mac/iglasses/
Your Show
-Don't turn on your cam for free; make sure you have been paid first! Guys will also try to trick you by asking you to verify you're not a robot. Someone on here mentioned they give the guy the middle finger.
-Try to be strong; do not let rude and insulting customers get to you. You will get visitors that will make insulting comments to you. This isn't always the case, but it does happen. If it gets very out of hand with them, do not put up with it; you can block them out of your room.
-Watching porn is now considered "research". Do it. Lots. It's a great way to get ideas.
-Buying other girls' videos and pic sets is totally fine. Telling her you're a newbie and want some ideas for free is definitely not okay.
-You might need to invest in some outfits, makeup, and supplies. Think about your *character*, not you. What would she wear? What would she use? DO NOT buy things right away. Make do with what you have until you are sure that camming is an income, not an expense.
Behind the Scenes
-Promote, Promote, Promote!! After you choose your cam name / persona, make a Twitter, Facebook, Skype, Email, Blogger, etc.
Twitter especially is very useful - tweet when you will be going online or when you have special offers; if people know what's going on, they're more likely to participate!
-Don't expect money to be thrown at you. We are performers, social-network-fiends, webmasters, promoters, photographers, picture/video editors, ... the list goes on. If you put the time and effort into this job, you will do much better than someone who just turns on their cam and expects guys to drop hundreds of dollars on them.
-If you aren't feeling motivated to get on cam, just get ready anyways. Most of us find that by the time we're all sexified, we are motivated enough to get on cam. Another easy motivator is money, obviously - if you aren't online, guys cannot spend their money on you!
-Having a set schedule is very helpful for your fans; if you are unable to keep a routine schedule, you should definitely have a Twitter account where you tweet when you're going online. Regular customers need to know when they can spend money on you!
-Set up a Google Alert - http://www.google.com/alerts - for your cam name(s) to see what search results featuring your name appear in Google.
Wishlists
-To summarize the guidelines about using Amazon Wishlists - if you don't want your address displayed, don't put anything from third party distributors (which means don't use that fancy Universal Wish List button) and you should look into getting a p.o. box. If you have more questions, search "amazon wishlist" on this forum.
StripperWeb
-PleasePleasePlease use the Search function on this site. We talk about just about everything, so if you have a question, five people have probably already asked it. Put aside a few hours to go through the Other Work section; there's really great information here, and if you've put some time into doing your own research before asking the more experienced girls, it'll do wonders for how much help you get.
-Read up / research a few different fetishes, so that you know what to expect customers to ask of you. You should also set your boundaries on these fetishes ahead of time.