First day on MFC: almost no earnings

[DanniSynn]

Hi!

I thought long about being a cam girl, and before I did I started reading on this forum, to get some more information about camming. Finally, I decided to sign up and yesterday I had my first day on MFC. But I did not make any money. Got in 2 shifts like 60 tokens on tips, and no privates. What I had, were a lot of free loaders, and people asking about c2c, people who were trying to trick me and a lot of PMs. I disabled the PMs and I muted the guests and basics, but still, freeloaders. I put on some count downs, but for me it is difficult to start because I do not know what to charge for example for a boob flash or panties off, or something like that. I also find it difficult to make people go into a private show with me.

When I started camming, ofcourse I was not expecting to make a lot of money from the beginning. Everything has a learning curve, but I read those stories on here about girls making at least 1000 tokens on their first day. My camscore is now around 850, and this is too low ofcourse. What could I be doing wrong? Maybe it is the time I go on, I am from Holland and when I got on yesterday, it was like morning in the US.

I expected to do a lot of cumshows, and this kind of things when on cam, but it seems MFC is more about socializing and a lot of freeloaders. I am starting to think Streamate may be a better fit for me? I am comfortable with nudity and sexuality, I have done glamour modeling in the past so this would not be a big deal for me.

Last question, are there any other Dutch girls around here? Just curious

I am now going to try camming again, and I look forward to receiving some tips about camming,I hope it turns out better this time

 

[marlasinger]

The time thing is a valid point. Do you have a twitter account and promote yourself on there? Most of the things on MFC happen in the free chat. If you're looking to do more privates and cumshows streamate may be a better fit.

 

[LaceyRoyce]

It may be too late now but MFC is NOT the best site to get your 'feet wet' on because its make or break in regards to camscore. You can find yourself in a downward spiral very easily based on one bad shift (even I have had 60tk shifts..)

I'd really suggest that you start out out on another site to begin with.

 

[KrabbyPatty]

Realistic expectations would be good. It was not realistic to expect a ton of privates on your first day. Your prices seem very fair so I don't think that is the problem. That's a problem for some girls overpricing themselves. I wouldn't worry about who is or isn't tipping so early in your cam days don't allow that to influence you so early. Focus on the guys who are interested in you. Build up relationships with them so they will want to comeback and tip you and take you private. Honestly I don't see anything wrong with the room. Good lighting, cute girl who is friendly with good music and is talkative. The only real problem I see is lack of possible tippers. I would keep up a public goal and have a game that works towards that goal. That way they can have incentives for flashes, public show and privates. Be it a card game, spin the wheel game or drinking game. Whatever you are comfortable with. A few things I noticed in your profile. You are bi-curious so maybe having another friend sign up and cam with you could get you more traffic. A lot of girls will say they are single when they are not. Many girls will move the ring off the finger. That's up to you but the illusion could help.

 

[Snowie1969]

There are some Dutch girls on MFC, and like you, they tend to immediately block the Netherlands.. Wildestkitten is even quite succesfull, reaching 2 last year in June (I think).

Most Dutch ladies do tend to stick to Dutch pay-per-minute sites though

 

[DanniSynn]

Hi you everybody, thanks for the feedback. It is appreciated, and I am camiming now almost everyday, but my camscore is now around 500... I am having my Streamate application reviewed now and I am also thinking about joining Chaturbate. What are your experiences with these sites? I am promoting myself on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dannisynnxx and I have a few regulars now, from who my tips indeed come. I completely agree with Miss_Lollipop about MFC not being the best beginners' camsite. Camming can be quite overwhelming the first time you do it, and this took me indeed in a downward spiral... maybe I am going to close my account and make another one when I am more experienced. I will always have realistic expectations but I am totally determined to make this my full time job. I think camming is so much fun! I am also going to sell some pic sets soon

I do not really know about Dutch pay-per-minute sites... but they pay like 50c/minute I think? Thats not so much, but probably something to look into. Also I can't stand the Dutch language, especially when they are starting to talk about sex

Just one more question. Everybody asks for Skype privates. But on Skype, you automatically have to view the other persons' cam too, right? Or can you disable this? I am asking because I am not really comfortable with cam2cam

Thank you for the feedback and I can't wait to hear some more

 

[shylurkerdude]

Hi you everybody, thanks for the feedback. It is appreciated, and I am camiming now almost everyday, but my camscore is now around 500... I am having my Streamate application reviewed now and I am also thinking about joining Chaturbate. What are your experiences with these sites? I am promoting myself on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dannisynnxx and I have a few regulars now, from who my tips indeed come. I completely agree with Miss_Lollipop about MFC not being the best beginners' camsite. Camming can be quite overwhelming the first time you do it, and this took me indeed in a downward spiral... maybe I am going to close my account and make another one when I am more experienced. I will always have realistic expectations but I am totally determined to make this my full time job. I think camming is so much fun! I am also going to sell some pic sets soon

I do not really know about Dutch pay-per-minute sites... but they pay like 50c/minute I think? Thats not so much, but probably something to look into. Also I can't stand the Dutch language, especially when they are starting to talk about sex

Just one more question. Everybody asks for Skype privates. But on Skype, you automatically have to view the other persons' cam too, right? Or can you disable this? I am asking because I am not really comfortable with cam2cam

Thank you for the feedback and I can't wait to hear some more

RE Skype: You can close the camera of the other person. But in a lot of cases the guy wants the c2c experience, so he may not be very happy if you aren't watching. So I would suggest don't offer Skype at this time.

 

[CrazyCatLady]

RE Skype: You can close the camera of the other person. But in a lot of cases the guy wants the c2c experience, so he may not be very happy if you aren't watching. So I would suggest don't offer Skype at this time.

AND the guys asking for Skype from new models are usually scamming them.

I would hold off on starting SM and Chaterbate at the same time. Maybe try SM...get some experience and then show up as "New" on Chaterbate once you are experienced enough to take advantage of it.

 

[shylurkerdude]

I would hold off on starting SM and Chaterbate at the same time. Maybe try SM...get some experience and then show up as "New" on Chaterbate once you are experienced enough to take advantage of it.

If you decide to try another site, I would suggest you spend a lot of time there as a member before you decide to broadcast. Really get to know the site and how the members interact with the model, I only know CB and MFC and while they are similar, they also are very different in many ways.

 

[CrazyCatLady]

If you decide to try another site, I would suggest you spend a lot of time there as a member before you decide to broadcast. Really get to know the site and how the members interact with the model, I only know CB and MFC and while they are similar, they also are very different in many ways.

Agreed. This is great advice!

 

[DanniSynn]

Really? How do I see if someone is scamming me then? I will only Skype for tokens, thats what I already decided.

Yes, Ive been watching Streamate, MFC and CB streams of another models a lot. SM: a lot of studio girls, pornstars? And a lot more about sex than MFC/CB. And I think that would be a better fit for me, personally I will continue with MFC, start SM soon. I keep having confidence in myself, and thank you for the help you guys are giving me, thats amazing!

AND the guys asking for Skype from new models are usually scamming them.

I would hold off on starting SM and Chaterbate at the same time. Maybe try SM...get some experience and then show up as "New" on Chaterbate once you are experienced enough to take advantage of it.

 

[CrazyCatLady]

Really? How do I see if someone is scamming me then? I will only Skype for tokens, thats what I already decided.

Yes, Ive been watching Streamate, MFC and CB streams of another models a lot. SM: a lot of studio girls, pornstars? And a lot more about sex than MFC/CB. And I think that would be a better fit for me, personally I will continue with MFC, start SM soon. I keep having confidence in myself, and thank you for the help you guys are giving me, thats amazing!

As long as you get the tokens prior then you are good. But some of these guys are masters at convincing you to stay longer. By either over talking...promising to tip more...etc etc. I also don't trust the safety of Skype. But that's ultimately your decision.

SM is more private show focused for sure. Less drama. Less freeloaders. I think it's a great place to get your feet wet. The rules are very different so be careful on that. You can't exchange any off site info. No Twitter. No wishlist. No email. You can't state that you are also on another site. Etc.

Another thing you might consider is offering a video if anyone stays in private with you for 5+ minutes. It's a good way to get tokens and you can make it a teaser video. Maybe just a sensual nude teasing video. You can also offer a "Part 2" where you actually get off for the 2nd 5+ minutes show they do with you. It's a good way to get repeat customers/regs

 

[DanniSynn]

Yes, yes understood I will always get the tokens prior. I am always friendly but when it comes to money and business I can be an fucking bitch if someone tries to screw me over. So they can not convince me. Every Skype minute is paid, every picture will be paid for, no freebies (for no good reason) because I cam to earn a living and to get out of a uncomfortable financial situation that I am now in, like a lot of girls. I do not cam only because it is fun. I want to make money. Its a job.

A lot of things indeed happen in the free chat on MFC. What would be good to charge for a public cum show? Like 1000 or 1200 tokens? I really do not know

 

[LaceyRoyce]

Yes, yes understood I will always get the tokens prior. I always friendly but when it comes to money and business I can be an fucking bitch if someone tries to screw me over. So they can not convince me. Every Skype minute is paid, every picture will be paid for, no freebies (for no good reason) because I cam to earn a living and to get out of a uncomfortable financial situation that I am now in, like a lot of girls. I do not cam only because it is fun. I want to make money. Its a job.

A lot of things indeed happen in the free chat on MFC. What would be good to charge for a public cum show? Like 1000 or 1200 tokens? I really do not know

Camgirls charge anywhere from 100tks to 10,000 tokens for a public cum show.

Most girls with higher countdowns break up theri countdown. For example, I personally won't do a cumshow for less than 3000tks in most situations. However, I'm never going to post a 3k countdown. Instead i Post 900tks till topless, 900 till naked, 1200 till cum show - for example. At the end, i have 3k. It also allows members who maybe cant stay the full hour or so that it will take me to accomplish that goal, to get something for their tips.


Things to think about when setting your cum countdowns:

-What do other girls with my camscore set theirs at?
-How much do I feel my public orgasms are worth?
-How much can i reasonably make in an hour or two? (in my opinion running a single countdown that is likely to run for more than 2 hours is a bad idea)
-Are there people in my room who are likely to clear a high count
-How long will my cum show be? How explicit?

 

[DanniSynn]

Then I will do it for 1200 tks I think. I just started camming and I can't afford it to charge higher prices ofcourse. Had a group show last night and now I am at a 500 camscore... I think it's best to make a new account someday and delete this one , def something to think about...

Is it possible to pump up my cam score from 500 to 1000+, in a short span? Are there girls here who have done so?

 

[LaceyRoyce]

Then I will do it for 1200 tks I think. I just started camming and I can't afford it to charge higher prices ofcourse. Had a group show last night and now I am at a 500 camscore... I think it's best to make a new account someday and delete this one , def something to think about...

Is it possible to pump up my cam score from 500 to 1000+, in a short span? Are there girls here who have done so?

I believe JoleneBrody (currently has a 10or 12 k score last time I looked) was in the 500s years ago when she started. I know she's always mentioned it was a LOT of hardwork to get her score back up but it's paid off. It can be done, but I don't know that it's a 'short span' thing unless you get lucky and get a bigggg spender in fast.

 

[DanniSynn]

Oh yeah, good to know it is possible. I have a few regulars with like 10000+ reward points... so maybeeee.... things will work out. But I ofcourse still have to learn a lot

 

[ANA_K]

Since, you're new, I feel like it would be a lot easier for you to raise your score right now. With that said, I know girls with camscores ranging 5 to 700 who say they are close to the top 250 every month. They put in a ton of hours though.

 

[TacoBelle]

Since, you're new, I feel like it would be a lot easier for you to raise your score right now. With that said, I know girls with camscores ranging 5 to 700 who say they are close to the top 250 every month. They put in a ton of hours though.

Wait, what? You know a girl who has a camscore of five-hundred that is almost in the top 250? That's not physically possible. Even if she cammed 24 hours for every day of the month, she still wouldn't be able to make anywhere near the top 250 with a camscore that low.

I'm not trying to discourage anyone from reaching for the stars (or a high MissMFC rank), but I don't want girls reading this thinking that they're failures or killing themselves putting in insane hours for a goal that is impossible to meet.



Push yourself to do better than yourself. Try to make more money than you did the month before. Try to put in more hours. Try to plan more interesting and creative shows. But never try to set goals that are unreachable because that will only lead to burnout, depression, and (more than likely) less money... cause guys can pick up on when a model is tired/overworked/cranky/agitated. And that's not the sort of girl they want to be around. They'd rather hang out with a happy, bubbly model for 2 hours a week than a grumpy one for 100 hours a week.

 

[ANA_K]

Wait, what? You know a girl who has a camscore of five-hundred that is almost in the top 250? That's not physically possible. Even if she cammed 24 hours for every day of the month, she still wouldn't be able to make anywhere near the top 250 with a camscore that low.

I'm not trying to discourage anyone from reaching for the stars (or a high MissMFC rank), but I don't want girls reading this thinking that they're failures or killing themselves putting in insane hours for a goal that is impossible to meet.



Push yourself to do better than yourself. Try to make more money than you did the month before. Try to put in more hours. Try to plan more interesting and creative shows. But never try to set goals that are unreachable because that will only lead to burnout, depression, and (more than likely) less money... cause guys can pick up on when a model is tired/overworked/cranky/agitated. And that's not the sort of girl they want to be around. They'd rather hang out with a happy, bubbly model for 2 hours a week than a grumpy one for 100 hours a week.

Oh, I totally think it's a lie but I give the benefit of the doubt too often. I just think, maybe it's possible if you're camming for 12 - 16 hours straight all the time because, even if you get big tips from one or two people, you're still on enough to kill your camscore. Believe me, that's why I said it's what they say because I wasn't about to state that as a fact. lol

 

[DanniSynn]

I do no think its possible to make so much with a camscore <500... I am making now about 100$ every 1,5 weeks on MFC. Streamate verification can take so long... I am selling Snapchat now and working on Skype but having a bit of technical difficulties; my cam doesnt work on Skype... I hate technical difficulties

 

[caireen]

Really? How do I see if someone is scamming me then? I will only Skype for tokens, thats what I already decided.

Yes, Ive been watching Streamate, MFC and CB streams of another models a lot. SM: a lot of studio girls, pornstars? And a lot more about sex than MFC/CB. And I think that would be a better fit for me, personally I will continue with MFC, start SM soon. I keep having confidence in myself, and thank you for the help you guys are giving me, thats amazing!

I don't know if they are necessarily scamming you. Most just want to pay less than private rates, I think. If you're okay with making less per minute then Skype shows could be a great way to get your camscore up (accept tokens only). You can say you don't offer cam-to-cam on Skype and require them to turn their cam and mic off. I know girls that do that.

 

[DanniSynn]

Yes yes I made a Skype account. I thought like: 20m Skype for 900 tokens, 40m for 1680 and 1h for 2400... that way you can get a discount by taking more time, and this is probably a incentive to take more Skype time. But isn't this a bit on the low side? I am also selling Snapchat now, 500t Snapchat 4life

 

[Empress Mika]

It may be too late now but MFC is NOT the best site to get your 'feet wet' on because its make or break in regards to camscore. You can find yourself in a downward spiral very easily based on one bad shift (even I have had 60tk shifts..)

I'd really suggest that you start out out on another site to begin with.

I completely agree that MFC is absolutely the wrong place to start camming for the majority of cam girls.

As others have stated, SM may be a better fit if you are looking for privates. If you want to try a token site, I'd like to shamelessly promote Bonga Cams. Once you're an approved model, you can view the thread here: https://www.ambercutie.com/forums/threads/bonga-cams-questions-information.23182/

Otherwise, feel free to PM me and I can tell you more about it ^_^

Best of luck with whatever you decide!

 

[HiGirlsRHot]

Yes yes I made a Skype account. I thought like: 20m Skype for 900 tokens, 40m for 1680 and 1h for 2400... that way you can get a discount by taking more time, and this is probably a incentive to take more Skype time. But isn't this a bit on the low side? I am also selling Snapchat now, 500t Snapchat 4life

I think those are perfectly reasonable rates, although I'm sure some models will disagree. One of the problems with MFC, as opposed to CB, is that rates are fixed for all girls, so a camgirl with a camscore 500 has to charge the same as camgirl with 5,000, or 10,000. Since a True private cost the members more $380/hour (well more than any lawyer I've paid), we tend to be pretty pick about who that kind of money, and gravitate toward higher camscore models, making harder for lower camscore model to pick up privates. 2400 tokens= $120/hour which well more than a living wage.

 

[DanniSynn]

Been online every day now and I still cant figure out what I am doing wrong. I looked at all the troubleshooting guides but nothing is working..
- I talk. I do not type, except if someone puts me on mute or they ask 'how much is this or that': I type that, so that other people can read it as well. Although I have an accent I can talk English pretty well. I have the C920, a good PC, good internet, I stream in HD.
- I pay attention to my appearance: hair, makeup, bikini's, lingerie, my scenery: candles, good lighting, a little bit of decoration...
- I have regulars and fun conversations. When it drops dead. I do a little dance or I tease a bit. I do not give away shows or flashes for free
- My prices are not the lowest, but they are good. Although I have seen some girls with my camscore giving away a lot, almost for free... They put dildos up their ass for 50t, but I do not go that way! Where I come from you can 't even buy a cup of coffee for that.
- I am selling a lifetime Snapchat subscription and more content is coming up, also Skype shows. I also talk about my (upcoming) content, refer guys to my Twitter, use Twitter as a promotion tool, and I charge 100t for PM's
- I greet everyone who comes into my room, ask how and I thank everybody for a tip, doesnt matter if it is 5t or 150t Do they want to be greeted the second they come in the room?
- In group (have not had any privates yet) I like to put on a hardcore show, with toys, fingers and penetrations. I am more the hardcore kind of girl, I like these shows and I hate that I cant do that every day..

Waiting fo my Streamate verification. Its taking like 10+ days now... Also joining Chaturbate soon...

 

[ComicOzzie]

Keep in mind that you are competing against thousands of other models. Sometimes the difference between success and failure boils down to luck. Seems like your luck has not been very good so far.

 

[sexyvanessa4u]

- I greet everyone who comes into my room

When you greet everyone, do you call them out by their username? This can scare people away. Some people are shy, or they like to read a profile or quietly sit in the room for a minute or two before chatting in order to get a feel for the vibe of the room. But when you call them out by username, they feel put on the spot, feel obligated to talk or tip, and end up leaving because they're uncomfortable. A general "How are you guys doing today?" addressed to the room as a whole when it's quiet is better in my opinion. Everything else that you're doing sounds good.

Just because you're not making much on MFC doesn't mean you're a bad camgirl or not cut out for camming. It could be you need to give it more time (lots of top models had low camscores at one point) or try other websites, which you are going to be doing, as well. On MFC, you really need to be patient and stick to a consistent time schedule to build regulars. It can take months to start doing well to the point where you are satisfied. There are a few girls who do well right off the bat, but it takes the majority of successful camgirls a while to build up a following.

 

[EdenUk]

I also agree with the other ladies, MFC isn't the best place to start.
I started on AW first and then moved to MFC after about a year. When you start on MFC it's terrifying, guys telling you all sorts of things and the freeloaders will try and take advantage. Trying to figure out what makes tokens on MFC is a mindfield and still can be and I have been camming on MFC for 3 years in April.

I would say cam elsewhere for at least 6 months whilst spending a few hours a day watching MFC models (both high camscore and lower camscore models) many girls (including me in the past) made the mistake of watching the top models on MFC, thinking oh check them out sitting there having a laugh with guys and earning a ton of money, I can do that!

Little did I realise the hard work, hours, tears, stress and headaches they went through to get to that stage where they can chill out a bit more.

When starting on MFC it is important to be prepared as possible. Some picture sets, some videos and some clubs for your profile.
And even after all that, MFC isn't always the right place for some girls. I have learnt that MFC changes every 3-6 months, trends appear to happen there. I have seen phases on MFC where drama filled rooms, crying on cam and emotional manipulation will work in several rooms to earn tips, yet a year ago you would rarely find that happening in rooms. It goes through phases where girls get super creative, and will put on awesome creative shows which guys will tip for. It seems to change every 6 months or so and you need to be watching and keeping an eye to see what direction things are flowing in.

(What ever happens please do not become one of the drama filled, crying, bratty cam girls of MFC)

 

[Puffin]

I also agree with the other ladies, MFC isn't the best place to start.
I started on AW first and then moved to MFC after about a year. When you start on MFC it's terrifying, guys telling you all sorts of things and the freeloaders will try and take advantage. Trying to figure out what makes tokens on MFC is a mindfield and still can be and I have been camming on MFC for 3 years in April.

I would say cam elsewhere for at least 6 months whilst spending a few hours a day watching MFC models (both high camscore and lower camscore models) many girls (including me in the past) made the mistake of watching the top models on MFC, thinking oh check them out sitting there having a laugh with guys and earning a ton of money, I can do that!

Little did I realise the hard work, hours, tears, stress and headaches they went through to get to that stage where they can chill out a bit more.

When starting on MFC it is important to be prepared as possible. Some picture sets, some videos and some clubs for your profile.
And even after all that, MFC isn't always the right place for some girls. I have learnt that MFC changes every 3-6 months, trends appear to happen there. I have seen phases on MFC where drama filled rooms, crying on cam and emotional manipulation will work in several rooms to earn tips, yet a year ago you would rarely find that happening in rooms. It goes through phases where girls get super creative, and will put on awesome creative shows which guys will tip for. It seems to change every 6 months or so and you need to be watching and keeping an eye to see what direction things are flowing in.

(What ever happens please do not become one of the drama filled, crying, bratty cam girls of MFC)

Above is a very good post and well worth rereading. I never read on AFC anyone say that before.
You can NOT just watch a top model and assume it's all like that. To me MFC has many levels, rooms have different members types and it takes different abilities to be a success at different levels.