How to become a webcam model?

Despite doubts about whether working as a webcam model is worth it, the trend is gaining popularity: more and more girls and men want to become part of the webcam industry. It is explainable:

• flexible schedule – no work shifts of 8 or 12 hours 5/2 and 2/2;
• the ability to work from home – no need to get up early, go somewhere and waste valuable time;
• no control – there are no bosses and directors to whom you need to report on working hours, errors, lateness;
• high earnings – experienced models earn 150-200 thousand rubles per month, beginners – from 30-40.

Model doubts have 3 bases:

• They think that it is obligatory to undress – this is not so, it all depends on the category of broadcast and the needs of the audience.
• They think that webcam is illegal – this is also not true. Webcams do not contradict Russian legislation. The only possible violation is if a minor starts working. We do not hire minors, and neither do other studios.
• They are afraid that they might be recognized – models work under nicknames, and your region of residence can be removed from the coverage of the broadcast. If the fear is really big, you can remove all CIS countries, this will ensure maximum confidentiality.

We have prepared a small guide on how to become a webcam model and finally start working for yourself.

Webcam – where to start?

How to get a job as a webcam model? It’s simple. First, you should understand what a webcam is. What kind of webcam sites are there, what are the criteria for broadcasts, what do viewers pay for and what are the approximate earnings. If you have questions, google thematic forums and chat with live webcam models. In short, webcam is video communication with people for money, erotica is not required.

The model’s task is to listen to the viewer’s wishes – to have a heart-to-heart talk, play a game together, sing or tell a life story. Most of the members (viewers) come to webcams precisely for communication – they are lonely in real life.

If you are confident in your understanding of webcam and are ready to start building a career, decide exactly how you will work. There are two options – independent work and work for a studio (remote or offline):

• The main advantage of working in a studio is training. The studio takes a fixed commission from the model’s earnings and is interested in its promotion. Therefore, the studio assigns personal managers, organizes forums for models to communicate, and holds motivating competitions. The downside is that you pay a commission to both the studio and the webcam platform.
• The main advantage of working independently is higher income. The model pays a commission only to the webcam platform, so the daily income is higher. The downside is that you will have to figure out on your own the specifics of the work, the sites, and the needs of the members.
• Now the question of technology arises. If you work in a studio, equipment will be provided. If the work is independent, you will have to solve the problem yourself.

Requirements for webcam broadcasts:

• Good picture quality. The optimal webcam resolution is 1920×1080 pixels. Instead of a webcam, you can use a phone, tablet or laptop with comparable image quality.
• High illumination. It is necessary to test different options for placing light sources (regular or ring lamps), to make the picture visually clear and illuminated.
• Adequate background. There should be no clutter, everything should look neat and clean.
• Stable connection. If the broadcast breaks down, users get annoyed. Irritated users will not donate or pay for a private conversation.
• Image quality is one of the broadcast ranking criteria. Blurry broadcasts do not occupy top positions; webcam platforms automatically lower them.

So: you represent the webcam industry, you have decided where to work (studio or home); figured out the technology. The next stage is registration on webcam sites. Before registering, it is advisable to read reviews and rules.

Broadcasting platforms

There are a huge number of webcam platforms on the Internet. Some are of high quality, some are not so good. Working with a studio makes the search easier – they already understand the platforms and types of broadcasts, so they have a proven database of partner sites. When working on your own, be sure to read the reviews.

There are several types of cam sites:

With mass broadcasts. A member (viewer) goes to the site and views the top broadcasts. All users see the broadcasts: some watch for free, some donate in dollars and tokens, and some invite the model to a private meeting. Private is paid per minute, on average $2-7.
With private broadcasts. The viewer goes to the top profiles of models, selects the one they like and immediately pays for private communication.
Webcam platforms distribute broadcasts of models based on earned ratings. The rating depends on various factors:

frequency of broadcasts – if the model does not broadcast daily, the place is omitted;
member ratings – services ask members’ opinions about models in points;
number of viewers – the more viewers, the higher the quality of the content.
Popular webcam sites among models:

• Bongacams is the largest video broadcasting service, with erotic content at the top. Publishes the earnings of the best models – about $20,000 per month. There are public and private chats, a peek function – the viewer can connect to the model’s private chat without the ability to respond. Girls, boys and couples participate.
• Chaturbate is a service primarily for erotic content. Models earn money from donations in the general chat. In addition to girls, guys, couples and trans girls also participate.
• LiveJasmin is a service for working with English-speaking audiences. There are public and private chats. In the general chat, the viewer sees only part of the broadcast; the full part is available for a fee. Photo shoots of models are published in the public domain. Girls and boys participate.
• CooMeet is a service with a Russian-speaking audience. The unique offer of the service is based on high image quality, so it is not suitable for models with poor technology. The main difference from other platforms is that communication takes place in the format of a video call, the model sees the viewer. The first video call is free for the client.
• CamContacts – working with an English-speaking audience, interface in English, no mobile application. The service pays salaries every two weeks, supports forums for communication – for everyone, only for viewers and technical (which cameras are better to take, USB, etc.).

Webcam broadcasts are divided into 2 categories:

Flirting – models are not allowed to undress when communicating; light flirting is allowed.
Passionate flirting (also called erotica) – undressing is allowed, models often use erotic toys.

Which category should a beginner model choose?

The choice of category depends on the desires and capabilities of the model. Erotica implies liberation, a willingness to experiment and high earnings.

In flirting, liberation requires less, more imagination – you need to come up with content that you will like even without an erotic context. But the earnings are also lower: most of the viewers are men who buy erotica well. It is important for a model to build an interesting dialogue – so you will have to study English more carefully, because English-speaking clients are more solvent.

How much do web models earn?

The earnings of a webcam model depend on various factors:

• broadcast time (morning, afternoon, night), duration and frequency;
• the number of viewers of the total broadcast (more viewers – more donations);
• the number of regular members (stable per-minute orders for private communication);
• knowledge of English (especially important in private chats, where you need to communicate with clients personally and not always in an erotic way);
• experience and creativity in approach (ability to interest members, stand out among other models, appearance).

Broadcasts are not the only income a successful webcam model makes. Experienced participants begin to sell photo and video content through social networks and Onlyfans, advertise products, and receive monetary and non-monetary gifts from members.

Our studio team periodically holds motivating competitions for models with cash prizes. Join and influence your earnings with us!

Working as a web model from home or studio?

Offline studios ask girls for more commission than online studios. Working with remote studios is more profitable: you just need to buy suitable equipment – the costs will pay off in the first month of work.

In addition to the high commission, offline models are forced to coordinate work schedules in the studio with managers, and sometimes even have to pay fines. We ask models how much they are willing to work per day and workdays, and we give them complete freedom of action with minimal supervision.

We carry out control through a developed personal account, which records your broadcast output and earnings (we retain a small percentage of the commission from it).