As seasoned cam models, we've seen it time and time again - new models making the mistake of not logging in and broadcasting enough. It's a cliche at this point, but it's a critical issue that needs to be addressed.
The reality is, in the cam world, you only truly "exist" when you're online and broadcasting. Building a persona, a stage name, and social media presence is important, but at the end of the day, if you're not consistently putting in the hours in front of the camera, you might as well not exist as far as customers are concerned.
Customers on camming sites tend to gravitate towards two types of models - those who are brand new (seen as naive and easier to take advantage of, we've all seen these grifters), and those who have proven their commitment by being online regularly. The customers who are looking to develop real relationships with models? They'll often ignore new models entirely, knowing the high likelihood they'll only last a day or two before quitting.
To be successful in camming, you need to be logging in and broadcasting for 20 hours a week, or more. It's not easy, and it requires making camming one of the primary focuses of your daily existence. But that consistent presence is crucial.
When you first start out, the first 100 hours or so of broadcasting can be really tough. You'll feel uncertain, uncomfortable, and may even be tempted to give up. But push through that initial hump. Once you get those first 100 hours under your belt, things start to click. You'll begin to understand the different types of customers, how to get private shows, and start developing regulars. Especially on Chaturbate (but really all camming platforms) where you get the "new" tag to boost your traffic for the first 7 days, this time is extremely important to build the foundation to your presence on the platform.
Consistency is key. Pick a schedule - whether it's 15, 20, or 30 hours a week - and stick to it, no matter what. Even if you miss a day here and there due to life getting in the way, as long as you're hitting that schedule most of the time, you'll be miles ahead of the models who only log on sporadically. Charts of the top growing models are a case in point here - the first couple weeks are crucial. On the flip side, most models are never able to make it past 1,000 followers on Chaturbate.
The difference in earnings between the models who put in 200-300 hours per year versus those who hit 800-1000 hours is staggering - we're talking $10,000 vs. $100,000. Customers crave that consistency and loyalty, and they'll reward the models who provide it with their business.
So if you're serious about succeeding in the cam world, don't make the mistake of not logging in enough. Put in the hours, be a reliable and consistent presence, and you'll start to see the rewards. It's hard work, but the payoff can be life-changing.