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=WHAT DOES WEBCAM MODELING OFFER YOU?=
 
=WHAT DOES WEBCAM MODELING OFFER YOU?=
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Webcam modeling means chatting live using your webcam on your computer and earning '''incredible money doing it'''.
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Anyone can be a great webcam model. No experience is required. But being attractive with a nice personality is a plus! '''Nudity is not a must''' and your privacy is guaranteed. Our site allows webcam models to be themselves and have fun.
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'''Earn money from the comfort of Your home''', even as a full-time job! This website contains ''' tips and tricks on how to become a successful webcam model''' and how to earn incredible money as a chat host.
  
Webcam modeling means chatting live on webcam on your computer, and earning '''incredible money''' for it.<br />     
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=WHY TO CHOOSE SOULCAMS.COM?=
Anyone can be a great webcam model. No experience is required. But being attractive with a nice personality is a plus! '''Nudity is not a must''' and your privacy is guaranteed. Our site allows webcam models to be themselves and have fun.<br /> 
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'''Earn money from the comfort of Your home''', even as a full-time job!<br />           
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Here are the main reasons why it is good to work with us: https://wiki.soulcams.com/index.php?title=Work_with_us
This website contains ''' tips and trick on how to become a successful webcam model''' and how you can earn incredible money as a chat host.
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=MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SOULCAMS - THE BASICS=
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We accept webcam models from all over the world, so you're welcome to sign up anytime, no matter where you are from. The registration is completely free. Use the [https://studio.soulcams.com/studiosignup/step0.php?referersite=wiki_marketing following link] to sign up as a webcam model on SoulCams.com!
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SoulCams has a very good member base, however it is essential to advertise yourself in order to become successful on the site. Our most popular models utilize social media like Twitter to collect more fans, or they have a personal website where they advertise themselves. Find more tips, suggestions on how to advertise yourself [https://wiki.soulcams.com/index.php?title=Social_Media,_Camming_Communities,_Forums on this page]
  
=WHY TO CHOOSE SOULCAMS.COM?=
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Here are the main reasons why it is good to work with us:
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Please read the following guide to get a broader picture about the many different ways you can earn money at SoulCams: [https://wiki.soulcams.com/index.php?title=Guide_for_newbie_models#HOW_YOU_EARN_MONEY_ON_SOULCAMS How to earn money at SoulCams]
* '''Competitive payment with up to 70% share'''.[http://wiki.soulcams.com/index.php?title=Performer_Share_System#PERFORMER_SHARE_SYSTEM Read more about the performer share system here]
 
* '''+20% share after referred members lifetime'''.  Read more about our member referral system [http://wiki.soulcams.com/index.php?title=Performer_Share_System#MEMBER_REFERRAL_SYSTEM on this page]
 
* '''Fast payouts''': receive your payment in 8 days after the period end.
 
* '''Bi-weekly payouts by FirstChoice Pay''' (prepaid card or wire transfer) (regarding the earning periods, payout dates, payment methods, minimum payout limit, FirstChoice Pay check out [http://wiki.soulcams.com/index.php?title=Payment_method this link])
 
* '''Performer Loyalty Program''': receive $1000 bonus from us! Read more about the Loyalty Program [http://wiki.soulcams.com/index.php?title=Performer_loyalty_program on this page]
 
* '''Sell your contents to members''': models can sell their videos, images, audio files (read more about content sales [http://wiki.soulcams.com/index.php?title=Content_sale here])
 
* '''Constant Model Awards''' with more than 1700 USD total prize per month (more information about the SoulCams Model Awards [http://wiki.soulcams.com/index.php?title=Model_Awards here])
 
* '''Performer Contests with serious money prizes''' to boost your earnings
 
* '''Inbuilt Message system''' to keep contact with members
 
* '''Unique private session system''' (Group private, 1-on-1 private, Voyeur) (you can check out the show types [http://wiki.soulcams.com/index.php?title=Private_Show_Types on this page])
 
* '''Professional country banning option''' (more information [http://wiki.soulcams.com/index.php?title=Performer_area#BAN_COUNTRIES here])
 
* '''Easy-to-use model application''' (no special software needed, the model application is a pop-up window from browser)
 
* '''Friendly and helpful site support''': our support team offers personalized help for each and every webcam models. Never hestiate to ask for help from our professional team, we assist you gladly
 
  
 
=GETTING STARTED, BASICS ON SOULCAMS.COM=
 
=GETTING STARTED, BASICS ON SOULCAMS.COM=
  
 
==REGISTRATION==
 
==REGISTRATION==
 
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You can register as a studio or as a solo model, the main difference is the number of persons who may work under the account.
You can register as a studio or a solo model, the main difference is the number of persons who may work under the account.
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* ''' Solo (standalone) account: only one registered person may work. You can sign up as a solo performer here: [https://studio.soulcams.com/studiosignup/single_step1.php Click here]
* ''' Under a Solo (standalone) account only one registered person may work. Start here the registration: [https://studio.soulcams.com/studiosignup/step0.php Click here]
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* ''' Studio account: one or more registered persons may perform, duo or group accounts are also available. <span>You can sign up as a studio here</span>: [https://studio.soulcams.com/studiosignup/step1.php Click here]
* ''' With a Studio account one or more registered persons may perform and multi personal accounts are also available. Start here the registration: [https://studio.soulcams.com/studiosignup/step0.php Click here]
 
 
Both accounts have access to detailed payment Statistics.
 
Both accounts have access to detailed payment Statistics.
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===How to register?===
 
  
You can begin a registration by clicking on the [https://studio.soulcams.com/studiosignup/step0.php Work with us] link at the bottom of the main page where you will find the registration buttons both for Solo models and Studios.
 
You need to fill the registrations form step by step.
 
  
'''If you’ve just registered''': Please mind, that we can check your registration only if all the necessary information is provided and requested documents are uploaded!
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===How to register?===
  
Once you have completed the registration process, please be patient. The registration and the documents you uploaded are now waiting for approval.  
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You can start the sign up process by clicking on the [https://studio.soulcams.com/studiosignup/step0.php Work with us] link at the bottom of the main page where you will find the registration buttons for both Solo models and Studios.
Our Registration Department checks all registrations in the order of reception within a maximum of 24 hours.  
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You need to fill out the registration form step by step.
  
In case your registration is rejected, the exact reason is sent out to your registered email address. Please read carefully the reason of rejection and our requested changes in order to successfully register.
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'''If you’ve just registered''': Please keep in mind, that we can check your registration only if all the necessary information is provided and '''all''' the required documents are uploaded!
  
==TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS==
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Once you have completed the registration process, please be patient. Your model application along with the documents you uploaded are now pending approval.
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Our support checks all applications in the order of reception within 24 hours.
  
With the minimum configurations you can use the site on a normal or medium level, while with the recommended configuration full HD quality can be achieved.
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In case your application is rejected, the exact reason is sent out to your registered email address. Please examine thoroughly the reason of rejection and our requested changes in order to be accepted as a performer.
We strongly recommend you using a desktop PC instead of a notebook for your work because of performance and heat issues (notebooks will often downgrade performance in order to prevent damaging due to heat), also a desktop PC will most likely provide you a wider range of possibilities (e.g. upgrading hardware).
 
  
* '''Operating System''':  Windows 7 or above recommended (Windows 8, Windows 10). Note: Microsoft does not support Windows XP any more so it is strongly recommended to update your PC with a newer operation system). SoulCams model application works with MACs as well
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==TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS and RECOMMENDED CAMERAS==
* '''CPU''': Intel Core i5 or Intel Core i7, at least Quad Core Processor with 2 Ghz or higher; AMD Athlon™ Quad Core Processor with 2 Ghz, AMD FX(tm)-8350 Eight-Core Processor with 4 Ghz or higher
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For the recommended equipment required for live streaming on Soulcams, check out this page: https://wiki.soulcams.com/index.php?title=Recommended_hardware
* Minimum 1024x768 screen resolution with 32-bit video card
 
* 4 GB RAM memory or above recommended
 
* Broadband connection with 1.5 Mbps international uploading and 2 Mbps downloading speed
 
* Minimum 100 MB free space on local hard drive
 
* Audio card and microphone for voice
 
* Flash  Player 11 or above installed within Internet Explorer
 
* Microsoft DirectX End-User Runtime version 9.0c or above
 
  
====The Adobe Flash Player====
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====Hints and tips====  
 
 
SoulCams.com uses flash technology to stream live camera feeds and to operate the Chat interface on the site. For this reason, it is crucial to have the latest Adobe Flash Player installed on your computer. Chrome comes with a built-in flash player but for other browsers, you may install or update it if necessary from here: http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/
 
 
 
====Recommended cameras===
 
 
 
''' Requirements''':
 
 
 
We recommend the use of cameras with 800x600 pixels resolution or better which can register at a 30 frames per second (FPS) rate or higher and connect through USB 2.0.
 
With the introduction of the 16:9 aspect ratio you can use the best camcorders on the market to provide crystal clear image quality which is superior to the webcams' quality.
 
If you use a camcorder, it should have a digital port (HDMI, FireWire) for better image quality.)
 
 
 
''' Recommended products''':
 
 
 
* '''Panasonic HC-V720''' (camcorder)
 
The Panasonic HC-V720 is one of the best HD camcorders on the market not only because of the gorgeous full HD video it can capture, but also because it includes many special features. An integrated memory, built-in Wi-Fi and NFC sharing technology are the paramount features on this camcorder that set it apart from the pack. Panasonic offers a customer service that can help you through questions you may have, and the lightweight design of the camcorder allows you to pack it around with little problems.It is remote controlled by a smartphone application through Wifi.
 
 
 
* '''Canon Legria HF-M56''' (camcorder)
 
Canon has updated its Legria HF M-series with the addition of the new HF M56 Full HD AVCHD camcorder.HF M56 comes equipped with an advanced Canon HD CMOS Pro sensor, a 10x zoom lens with an iris diaphragm, intelligent optical image stabilisation, “instant” AF, audio scene selector, a 3” touchscreen. SDXC support and a range of creative cinematic features. The Canon Legria HF M56 feature wireless connectivity and on-board memory (8GB for the HF M56). WL-D89 remote control can be purchased separately.
 
 
 
* '''Panasonic HC-V500M''' (camcorder)
 
The Panasonic V500M Full HD Camcorder is capable of shooting 1920 x 1080/60p high-definition video using the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format. It's also capable of shooting digital still JPEG images in a range of resolutions and megapixels. You can record your footage to the camcorder's 16GB built-in Flash memory or its SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card slot, which can support up to 64GB memory cards. The V500M features a convenient 3.0" LCD touch screen display with intuitive touch control features for recording and playback. It also features a mini HDMI output for playing back footage in Full HD on your compatible HDTV.
 
 
 
* '''Canon Legria HF''' (camcorder)
 
The LEGRIA HF R406 features a Full HD CMOS sensor and powerful image processing that combined, produces high-resolution video in any light, with dynamic colour. With 53x advanced zoom and optical image stabilisation you're free to move around and shoot detailed footage that's far away, without suffering from distortion or blur. Capture everything in outstanding AVCHD or MP4 quality and Dolby Digital audio.
 
 
 
* '''Sony CX220e''' (camcorder)
 
The Sony CX220E mixes power and simplicity to create a reliable, portable camcorder. Picture life as you see it, in clear, smooth Full High Definition. It’s easy to capture every detail with a wide-angle lens, powerful zoom and the ability to shoot in low light. Along with an 27x optical zoom (32x with digital extension), there’s nothing to get in the way of capturing the moment at parties and sporting events.
 
 
 
* '''Logitech C920''' (webcam)
 
H.264 videoformat, 1080p record (2 Mbit/sec upload recommended), Autofocus, Stereo microphone, Crystal clear image, Lighting correction, Face and movement detection , Video effects, Software included, Stand or clamp, 360 degree
 
 
 
* '''Logitech C930e''' (webcam)
 
H.264 / SVC videoformat, 1080p record (2 Mbit/sec upload recommended), 90 degree field of view, Autofocus, Stereo microphone, Crystal clear image, Lighting correction, Face and movement detection, Video effects, Software included, Stand or clamp, 360 degree
 
 
 
*''' Note''': Many camera has built-in microphone. With audio you can further enhance the experience for your customers.
 
  
====Hints and tips====
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Turn off any other application that utilizes your Internet connection while you're streaming (such as instant messaging applications, YouTube, torrent clients etc.).
  
Turn off all other applications which use your Internet connection (such as messengers, YouTube, torrents, etc.).
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We recommend wired connections for live streaming in order to avoid any data loss and delays, that are a common occurrence with wireless connections.
If you need to use a camera splitter we recommend SplitCam as a camera splitter software which you may download here: http://splitcamera.com.
 
We recommend wired, as opposed to wireless Internet connections, to avoid any data loss and delays.
 
If your download speed is less than 2Mb/sec and/or upload speed is less than 1024 Kb/sec, then please call your Internet service provider for more information. Most likely you’ll have to upgrade your Internet connection.
 
  
 
=SOME BASIC SUGGESTIONS FOR WEBCAM MODELS=
 
=SOME BASIC SUGGESTIONS FOR WEBCAM MODELS=
  
* Showing no interest to the site and ignoring visitors is not recommended. If you are not well or you are not in the mood to be online then rather go offline and only come back if you feel all right. If guests often see that you ignore them then they will not return. Please mind and remember that the visitors come to the site for fun and to see smiling and happy models.
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* Not paying attention to the site and ignoring visitors is not recommended. If you're not feeling well, or you're not in the mood to perform online, then it's best if you go offline and only come back once your mood improves. If visiting guests often see that you ignore them, they will not return. Please keep in mind that the visitors come to the site to relax, to have fun, and to see upbeat, smiling models.
  
* If you are a chat host it is really important to look at the camera while you chat with guests. Eye contact with users is essential, visitors like to feel you look at them, staring at your screen is not recommended so please try to place your cam above or really close to your screen and always try to look straight at the camera when you type to viewers.
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* If you are a chat host, it is really important to look at the camera while you chat with guests. Eye contact with users is essential. Staring at the screen is not recommended, so please try and place your camera above or really close to your screen, and always try to look straight into the camera when you're interacting with your guests.
  
* Leaving your camera picture empty is really not recommended. Even if you need to leave the camera for some seconds you have to go offline until you are away from cam. Users opening your chat room and seeing nobody in the camera will leave your room immediately and also may not come to your any more!'''
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* Leaving your camera while online is really not recommended. If you need to leave the camera even for a few seconds, you have to go offline or utilize the hidden cam feature until your return. Users opening your chat room only to find it empty will usually leave your room immediately.
  
* Chat hosts who do not show their face to visitors usually get less attention from viewers. It is important to always look at the camera, eye contact with members is a key element of being  a successful chat host!'''
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* Chat hosts who do not show their face to visitors usually get less attention from viewers. It is important to always look at the camera, and maintaining eye contact with members is a key element in becoming a successful chat host!'''
  
* Be sure to have proper lighting because the more light you use the better your camera picture will be. Also note that the higher you put the light, the more shadows will fall on your face (see the illustration picture above), which is not recommended. Natural light (windows) has a bad effect on your camera picture quality so we advise you to use indoor lighting always.
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* Be sure to have proper lighting in your room, because the better lit your room is, the better your camera picture will be. Also, note that the higher up you place the light source, the more shadows will fall on your face (see the illustration above), which is unflattering and not recommended to do. Natural light (windows) has an undesired effect on your camera picture, so we advise you to use artificial lighting at all times.
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=CHATTING WITH VIEWERS - HOW IT WORKS=
 
=CHATTING WITH VIEWERS - HOW IT WORKS=
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First of all, you have to understand that you as a webcam model '''always need to be nice with visitors.''' You start out in free chat, it means that users can watch your free camera picture until one or more users take you to a private show (paid chat).  All sorts of people will join your room, but '''most of them are really nice''' and friendly and would like to get to know you better. If you see users typing offensive things to you then do not take it to heart, you have to learn to ignore such users and focus only on the ones that are  interested in you. Basically, the users will ask questions like your '''name, location (country), likes, dislikes, sexual preferences,''' etc. It is up to you to decide what you share with them. The goal is to '''persuade users to enter your private show''' to get to know you better or see more of you. It is important to note that if you do not communicate with visitors in free chat and/or keep repeatedly telling them to take you private will come across as greedy and unoriginal, and it creates an impression that you're only here for the money. Instead, try engaging your viewers in creative or seductive ways to encourage them to join your private show. Ask them questions, keep the conversation going. If you keep doing that, one of them will eventually join your private show!
  
First of all you have to understand that you as an online webcam model '''always need to be nice with visitors.''' First you are in free chat, it means that users can watch your free camera picture until one or more users take you to private show (payed chat).  All types of people may join your room, but '''most of them are really nice''' and friendly and would like to know you better. If you see any users typing unkind things to you then do not take it upon yourself, you have to learn to ignore such users and concentrate only on those who are  interested in you. Basically the users will ask questions from you like your '''name, location (country), likes, dislikes,''' etc, it is all up to you what information you share with them.  You have to '''persuade users to enter your private show''' to know you better or see more of you. It is important to note that if you do not really communicate with visitors in free chat and you always tell them to come to your private session then users may feel you are only online for money. Chat with them in a sloppy way, be creative, feel free to ask them questions you too, you will see that one from them will take you to private session!
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<span style="font-size: 17.92px; font-weight: bold;">TYPES OF VISITORS</span>
 
===TYPES OF VISITORS===
 
 
 
'''There are several types of visitors who will join your room, you should treat each viewer like kings, any of them can be your potential private show partner!'''
 
 
==== Guests ====
 
  
They are not registered members yet but they are '''potential customers'''. All paying members used to be guests first so guests really require high attention from webcam models. As a chat host you should encourage guests to register on the site and to visit your private show. If you can make a guest register as a member then he surely will visit you often as it was you who brought the pleasure of private shows to his attention. If you keep continuous contact with the member (who registered because of your effort) then you have a high chance that the user will be loyal to you and he will not check other webcam models but will enjoy only your company.
 
  
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'''There are several types of visitors who will join your room. You should treat each viewer like a potential customer!'''
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====Guests====
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They are not registered members yet but they are '''potential customers'''. All paying members used to be guests first so guests require high attention from models. As a chat host you should encourage guests to register as a member on the site, and to visit your private show. If you can make a guest sign up as a member then they surely will visit you often as it was you who introduced them to the features the site can offer to members! If you keep continuous contact with the member (who signed up because of your effort) then you have a high chance that the user will be loyal to you and will enjoy your company exclusively.
 
====Registered (active) members====
 
====Registered (active) members====
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They are viewers who '''bought tokens at least once.''' They can turn out to be loyal members too but it is also possible that the member registered only recently, and was only a guest a couple of days ago.
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====Fan Club members and VIP members====
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Fan Club members and VIP members are usually '''loyal members on the site''' who deserve special care and attention. Most of them spend '''serious amounts''' on the site, and they can decide to support you regularly. You can build up a stable fanbase by regularly uploading exclusive content to your Fan Club.
  
They are viewers who '''bought credits at least once.''' They can be loyal members but it is also possible that the member registered lately so he might have been a quest a day ago for example.
 
 
====VIP members====
 
  
The highest level of membership, VIP members are usually '''loyal members on the site''' who deserve really special care. Most of them spend '''serious amounts''' on the site.
 
 
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===VISITOR ATTITUDES===
 
===VISITOR ATTITUDES===
 
   
 
   
There are several types of people with different intentions who you may meet while chatting with visitors. We can basically say that there are two main types of people who visit adult webcam chat sites: the lonely ones and the horny ones.
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There are several types of people with different intentions that you will meet while broadcasting. It's safe to say that there's two main types of people who visit adult webcam sites regularly: the lonely ones and the horny ones.  
 
====The lonely ones====
 
====The lonely ones====
 
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Lonely people look for online models to have a conversation or flirt with. Many of them are too shy to chat up or meet a girl in real life, some of them are married and they're thinking that if they talk/flirt with an online model then it doesn't count as cheating. We can generally say that the majority of these people are not interested in nude cam shows. They just need '''some attention''', they feel lonely or bored and they want someone to share their thoughts and opinions with, or to listen to someone else's thoughts and opinion on all sorts of topics. These type of people usually stay much longer in a private show (paid chat) than those who only came to watch a nude show. Members with such a mindset keep returning to chat hosts regularly, they consider a model as their friend and soul mate. They usually are curious and genuinely interested in the chat hosts' real personality. The lonely type of guest wants to know what is behind the curtain: your plans for the future, your favourite music, films, etc. They keep returning not only to spend time with you, but to support you with their votes in a contest. Always aim to make each customer feel special, keep continuous contact with them, send messages, pictures etc.
Lonely people look for online webcam models to have some talk or flirt with. Some of them are '''shy to meet a girl in real''', some of them are married and they guess that if they talk / flirt with an online webcam model then they do not cheat on their wife. We can generally say that these type of people are not mostly here for seeing a nude live model show. They just need '''special attention''', they feel lonely or bored and they want someone to share their good or bad things with and to listen to someone' s opinion about everyday things. The lonely type of people stay '''much longer in private show (payed chat)''' than those who come to see only a naked model show. It frequently happens that the webcam model even does not need to get naked at all during the private show. Members with such attitude usually '''return to chat hosts regularly''', they mostly consider a webcam model as their friend and soul mate. They are usually curious about the chat hosts' real personality, the lonely type of people would like to know what is behind the curtain: your plans for the future, your favourite musics, films, etc. They usually return and support their favourite webcam models with voting, helping them to win on special webcam model contests. '''Always try to make each customer feel special, keep continuous contact with them, sending messages, pictures etc will lead to a long-time friendship and will make you a successful webcam model!
 
  
 
====The horny ones====
 
====The horny ones====
 
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These type of people visit adult live webcam sites driven by strong sexual desires,''' they want to see naked girls doing nude shows'''. It also means that '''they do not talk much''' with chat hosts and horny visitors usually spend less time in a private show than the lonely ones. Of course, there are exceptions so a horny vistor can still spend a substantial amount of time in private. You need to handle such visitors the same way as you would handle a lonely type of visitor. It often happens that horny guys first ask for a naked show but later they do not leave the private show and would like to get to know the webcam model better. We know of many examples where the visitor joined the chat host's private show to watch a nude performance, but later the user returned and wanted to know more about the model as a person. In the end it all comes down to how engaging, how much fun, how interesting you are as a model. If you can achieve this then you are on the right path to becoming a successful webcam model''',''' and you will make serious money working as a chat host!
These type of people visit adult live webcam chat sites mostly '''for fun and to see girls getting naked and giving a nude show''' for them. It also means that '''they do not talk much''' with chat hosts and horny visitors mostly stay less in private show than the lonely ones. Of course there are exceptions so a horny guy also can stay really much in your payed chat. Please consider that you need to handle such visitors in the same way as you do with the lonely type of viewers!  It often happens that horny guys first ask for a naked show but later they do not leave the private show and would like to know the webcam model better. We know about a lot of examples when the visitor joint the chat host's private show first only to see a nude show but later the user returned and wanted to know more about the model as a person. The key is in your hand, if you can make users feel you are different from other webcam girls and you have a great personality then the horny type of men will also be interested in you and will visit you again and again! If you can achieve this then you are on the right way for '''becoming a successful webcam model''' and you will make serious money from working as a chat host!
 
  
 
===TALKING WITH VIEWERS===
 
===TALKING WITH VIEWERS===
 
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Free chat is the place where you can '''encourage visitors to take you to a private show'''. If you do not interact in any meaningful way other than keep telling guests to join your private show, they will feel like you're only after their money, and that's a major turnoff. Guests visit adult live sex chat sites to interact with webcam models. Try to '''respond to most visitors''' in your room, ask questions of your own etc. When you chat with them, address them on their names (viewer ID)  like this: ''Hello charlie123, how are you today?'' Some viewers do not believe they're watching a live cam girl due to the lack of interaction in a models room. Wave your hands to them, send them kisses and do not forget to '''look into the camera and maintain eye contact with the visitors!'''Refrain from using words like BUY or MONEY while chatting with a user, also try to avoid using offensive expressions like ASSHOLE, IDIOT, BASTARD, WASTE, etc. Viewers come to live webcam sites to let some steam off, to chill, to have fun - you should always be nice and '''you should not let negative remarks drag you down!'''
The free chat is the place where you can '''encourage guys to take you to private show'''. If you do not chat but you always ask them to join your private show then they will feel you only want their money. Viwers come to adult live sex chat sites to interact with webcam models, if it wouldn't be so then they would watch a simple porn movie. Try to '''respond to the most of the visitors''' in your room, you can ask questions from them too. When you chat with them call them on '''their name''' (viewer ID)  like this: ''Hello charlie123, how are you today?'' Some viewers do not believe they really watch a live cam girl so prove them sometimes that you are really '''live and real''', wave your hands to them, send them kisses and do not forget to '''look into the camera to keep eye contact with the visitors!''' Remember using the right words when you chat with viewers, words like MONEY, BUY etc can make visitors think you do webcam job only for money. Also try to avoid using negative meaning words like ASSHOLE, IDIOT, BASTARD, WASTE, etc, viewers come to live webcam sites for fun, even if some users may make you frustrated you should always be nice and '''you should not let negative viewers make your mood go down!'''
 
  
 
=TIPS & TRICKS - HOW TO BE A SUCCESSFUL WEBCAM MODEL=
 
=TIPS & TRICKS - HOW TO BE A SUCCESSFUL WEBCAM MODEL=
  
'''Let us share our experiences on how you can earn a lot of  money as a webcam model. These proven methods are worth considering, our top earning webcam models earning 3000 USD / two weeks are using the same methods to be successful. Remember that our site is not all about sex or nudity. You can be very sexy and never even remove your clothes while you earn money with us!
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For tips and tricks please read the following guide: [https://wiki.soulcams.com/index.php?title=How_to_be_more_successful How to be more successful]
Always be kind and friendly with users, even in freechat. Try to interact as much as possible, as a webcam model you need to smile, have fun, enjoy the work - viewers are not here to see sad and bored girls. Don't make users wait once they are in private, treat them like kings and they will return to you. Try to create a group of regular viewers and keep in touch with them by using our email system. Send them jokes, funny movies, or pictures of yourself and don't ask them all the time to go private, they surely will if they think so. If visitors have any special wishes and even want more from you then you first planned, just adapt your price, and choose one that you think is more convenient for you.'''
 
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*'''Make your room attractive'''
 
Use decoration to make your live cam picture visually more enjoyable. Curtains, pictures on the wall, mascots etc make your room more attractive and you will have more visitors.
 
  
*'''Lighting'''
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=FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT WEBCAM MODELING=
Avoid natural lighting so do not create your workplace close to the window. Natural light will make your cam picture quality bad. Use lamps, neon light to light your room, also mind that light is really important, dark rooms where the models cannot be seen well will not be enjoyable for visitors and you will not be interesting for them.
 
  
*'''Proper equipment'''
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===How does adult webcam modeling work?===
Be sure to use proper equipment(webcam or camcorder, microphone, high-speed internet access). Broadcast a high quality live stream with crisp and clear picture. Older webcams might be out of date, use a newer one or buy a digital cam instead! Users do look for quality, blurry images and dark rooms will not attract them.
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If you went through the model signup process, then you are ready to go online and earn an incredible amount of money as a chathost. When you start broadcasting, you are in freechat. Here you can chat with the visitors, and encourage them to take you to a private show (paid chat), or send you tips. When a visitor takes you to a private show, he is alone with you, the other guests in your room cannot see you anymore in freechat, and this also means that you start earning money. From this point it's up to you how long the paying member stays in your chatroom. Be creative, engaging, interesting! As a webcam model you need to put emphasis on establishing long-term relationships with your members, regular customers visiting you day by day will result in becoming a successful webcam model in the long run.
  
*'''Be online, be accessible'''
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===I have never done this before, can I start camming without any experience?===
As a webcam model you should be online at least 5-6 hours a day and at least 5 days a week to earn serious amount of money. Chat hosts working regular hours usually have more returning members and more private shows. If you work by a schedule, users will know the exact time to catch you online. TIP: Members who marked you as favorite will get an e-mail notification when you go online.
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Yes, of course! Webcam modeling is not a complicated job at all. If you chat sometimes with friends on live messenger for example, then chatting with members as a webcam model is not much different. Just be open-minded, nice, creative, sensual and captivating! Viewers visit adult chat sites not just for fun, but to find a friend or somebody to share their thoughts and feelings with. It even happens that paying members talk about everyday things (family, music, weather, etc) with chat hosts so you surely will find a way to share your point of view, ideas with the visitors. It's up to the model to get a conversation going.
  
*'''Mind what you do while you are online'''
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===Who will visit my chatroom?===
Remember that when you are online you are broadcasting your live camera picture on the internet, several users will be watching your moves so please try to avoid doing things that members may find uninteresting or boring. If they see you are biting your nails, eating, drinking, telephoning then they will leave your room and look for other webcam models.
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Visitors come from all over the world, but we can generally say that most of the viewers are from the USA, Canada, Australia and Western-Europe. Visitors from these countries spend serious amounts of money on live chat. The visitors are usually adults so they are above 18 years old.
  
*'''Be different and unique'''
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===I am afraid of performing live on the internet, I do not want any of my relatives/friends to find me as a webcam model, does Soulcams offer geoblocking?===
It is worth learning from others, have a look at the successful chat hosts what make them successful. Although we rather recommend you to become different from the others, be unique, be a model like nobody else. Members are looking for models who do not fall into a routine, who are special and give something plus than the others. Be creative, let the members know about all your talents and values, make plans always what you will do tomorrow when you come online again.
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SoulCams.com allows chat hosts to ban visitors from any country in their room. It means that visitors from the countries banned by the model will not be able to open the chat room or the models profile, so you don't need to be afraid of your neighbours or relatives finding out that you're a webcam performer.
Variety is important when you are online, changing of your appearance will attract members' attention better and they surely will be interested to see you again from time to time. Some members like girls in tight jeans for example while some of them prefer women with stockings, lingerie, … Take usually new pictures of yourself with different make-up, dress, hair style and background and upload them to your gallery, variety will make you a special and unique webcam model!
 
  
*'''Never say 'NO' to members'''
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===I am afraid of giving you my personal details (name, ID document) for Model sign up===
Even if there are things you would not do in private chat do not reply with 'no' to members. It may sound a bit weird but it works, there are tons of tips / methods how you can express 'maybe' (even if you would say NO) and if the user likes you then you will see he will take you to payed chat.
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We need your personal details in order to be sure that you are of legal age (18). Neither your full legal name, nor your age or location will be displayed on the site. You will work under a fantasy name (performer name) chosen by you or your studio, visitors only see what you're willing to share about yourself in your bio.
Answers like ' I can try it for you' will make feel members they are special as you would try to do it for them and they will not get angry if finally you don' t do their request perfectly. If you find a right way to say YES then members will be satisfied and will appreciate that you tried it for them.
 
  
*'''Make content'''
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===Are there any conditions of becoming a webcam model?===
Be sure to have a well-detailed model bio page, add as much information about yourself as you can (likes, dislikes, hobbies, schedule, features and so on), make more photos for your albums and create profile videos. These information are also available for members if you are offline.
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You must be at least 18 years old in order to create a model account.
 
 
*'''Keep in touch'''
 
Keep continuous contact with members, it is worth sending them messages  every day even if you are not online, they surely will feel your care and they will be grateful. Members prefer those chat hosts who are different from the others and like to to know the real personality of the webcam models. Successful chat hosts usually send the members images from their private life, links of their favourite musics, own poems and so on. These offline activities do not make much effort for you but the perfect way of long-term relationships! Remember that loyal and returning members will mean most of your income!
 
 
 
*'''Be always visible in the cam'''
 
If you are a webcam model you never should leave the camera empty. If you have to go to the toilet or want to take a break then rather go offline from the site, your guests have chosen to click on you, if  they open your chatroom and they see an empty room then they will not come back,  you’ve lost them!  Prepare some drink close to your bed, if you are thirsty then you can easily have some water, do your best to look always fresh, if users feel you are not in a good mood then they will look for an other chat host!
 
 
 
*'''Take notes'''
 
As an online chat host you will talk with a lot of viewers. As it is impossible to memorize all of the details you knew about them we advise you to take notes about each member you talk to. Keep track of the most important details about members (name, age, location, birthday, email address, etc.). If they come by your chatroom the next time, just look for the membername and all information you noted about him will be in front of you. They will appreciate if you remember them as they will feel they are special for you and you do not consider them like the average viewers!
 
 
 
*'''Respond to members'''
 
It is the chat host 's task to keep continuous conversations in her room. If the webcam model does not reply to visitors' questions then they will leave the room and look for a talkative model. Silent chat hosts will not have private shows so mind to always respond to members and guests, do not let your chatroom die!
 
 
 
*'''Smile!'''
 
Smiling is the best way to attract member's attention, flirt with your eyes, always always at the camera! Watching your monitor while you chat with someone makes you look like you don’t care with the member. Bored, annoyed webcam girls may ruin their whole adult webcam model career, users will remember that you are often in a bad mood and they will not visit your room in the future!
 
 
 
*'''Look at the camera'''
 
Put your cam/webcam close to the screen. When you type or pay attention to a visitor then try to look in the camera too, viewers like to feel that you are looking at them, they want to feel special. Just like the real world, when you get eye contact you feel a connection with the person. It is a common mistake among webcam models that they continuously scare at their screen and do not look into the camera at all, remember that when you look at the cam you look into a lot of members' eyes in the same time!
 
 
 
*'''Chat with guests'''
 
A lot of chat hosts consider guests as beggars who just want to see some free show while they do not have money at all. Please forget it!  All our members started out as a guests, chances are that some of them will become your fan and returning customer. If a webcam model converts a guest into a paying member then the model can rely on the member's appreciation, if you as a chat host show him first the pleasures of private shows then he surely will return to you in the future!
 
 
 
*'''Sometime less is more'''
 
Try to avoid working on a massive number of websites at the same time! Your internet connection and computer power will probably not handle that much anyway. You will soon find out that paying attention to 1 or 2 sites means more money and less stress for you.
 
It is our common to have more returning and satisfied members but for this we need your cooperation too. Please consider our advice above and we guarantee you will be successful in this business!
 
 
 
=MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)=
 
  
Our new models often have questions about the process of becoming a well paid and successful online webcam model. We collected these questions and made the answers to them. Please read through the FAQ made for chat hosts as the most frequently asked questions are answered below.
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You will need a desktop computer and a webcam, or a notebook with a built in webcamera and a good internet connection to start streaming on Soulcams.
 
===What does webcam modeling mean?===
 
Webcam modeling is among the most popular jobs in the world, many girls and couples do it as a full-time job or part-time, a really great opportunity to earn big money easily from your home. All you need to do is to be open-minded, wear some sexy clothes and just chat with the people who will be watching you. You will experience that there are not too many jobs paying you as much as webcam job, ideal investment for your studies, own flat, car or for traveling to desired holiday destinations. Working as a chat host is not illegal, it is not something against the law so you have no reason to be worried about it. Remember that you do not need to meet any viewers personally, you are totally safe in your home, nobody will know where you live and what job you do.
 
  
===How does adult webcam model job work?===
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As for the hardware: the more powerful, the better.
If you went through the model signup procedure then you are ready to go online and earn incredible money as a chat host. When you go online you are in free chat first, you chat with guests and you encourage them to take you to private show (paid chat). It is important to mind that visitors should not feel you are online for earning money, you need to show them that you are here for fun and entertaining them. When a visitor takes you to private show then he is alone with you, the others guests cannot see you any more in free chat and this also means you start earning money. It mostly depends on your talent how long the paying member stays in your chatroom, if you are interesting for him he will stay really long with you so be creative and find the way how users can stay longer in your paid chat room. As a webcam model you need to put emphasize on making long-term relationship with members, regular customers visiting you day by day will result in becoming a successful webcam model. You as a chat host need to be open-minded and cheerful, visitors come to chat with webcam models for entertainment.  
 
  
===I have never done this job before, can I do it without any experiences?===
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If you're planning on multicamming (or multistreaming, streaming to multiple camsites at once) having a powerful notebook or desktop computer is a must!
Yes, of course! Webcam modeling is not a complicated job at all, you do not need any trading or practice before you start to work as a chat host. If you chat sometimes with friends on live messenger for example then chatting with members as a webcam model is not much different from that. Just be open-minded, nice, creative and cheerful, show them your sensual side! Viewers visit adult chat sites not just for fun but to find a good friend or somebody to share their good or bad things with. It even happens that paying members talk about everyday things (family, music, weather, etc) with chat hosts so you surely will find a way to share your point of view, ideas with the visitors. It mostly depends on the webcam model what the conversation is about but if the member has requests then you cannot ignore him, visitors should not feel you would like to waste their time.
 
  
===Who will visit my chat room?===
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In terms of the internet connection required for this job, upload speed is what matters most.
Visitors are from all over the world, but we can generally say that most of the viewers come from USA, Canada, Australia and Western-Europe. Visitors from these countries spend serious amounts of money on live chat and they like to chat with webcam models. The visitors are usually adults so they are above 18 years old.
 
  
===I am afraid of performing live on the internet, I do not want any of my relatives / friends to find me as a webcam model===
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You need to have at least 2Mbit/sec of upload speed for a 720p stream '''per site''' you're streaming to!
SoulCams.com allows chat hosts to ban countries from their room. It means that visitors from the countries models ban will not be able to open the chatroom, so you do not need to be afraid of your neighbours or relatives finding you on the internet as a webcam model.
 
  
===I am afraid of giving you my personal details (name, ID document) for Model signup===
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So if you're a multicammer streaming to say 5 sites at once, you need a powerful desktop computer or laptop with at least 8GB's of RAM, a 6 core 12
We need your personal details to be sure you are over 18 as webcam job is only allowed for adults. Neither your full legal name nor your age or location will be displayed on the site. You will work with a fantasy name (performer name) you choose and visitors only will see as much information about you as you wish to share!
 
  
===Are there any conditions of becoming a webcam model?===
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thread processor, plus an internet connection that supports 10Mbit/sec upload speed at least'''!'''
It is important to note that you must be over 18 to work as webcam model, you need to prove it with an identity document too when you register at us as a chat host. You also will need to buy the necessary technical background: a strong PC or laptop with at least a webcam and you also has to buy a fast and stable internet connection.
 
  
 
===What do I need to do to become a chat host on your site?===
 
===What do I need to do to become a chat host on your site?===
The model or studio signup process is really easy on SoulCams.com, all you need to have is a scanner and a government issued photo ID of yours (identity card or driver's license or passport). Once you finished the registration process our staff will check it in 48 hours and inform you by email if you added all the requested information you added are right or not. If your webcam model registration is approved then it means you can start going online as a chat host and earning serious amount of money. Be sure to have the necessary technical background (strong PC or laptop, webcam, stable and fast internet connection) before you start your career as a webcam model. [https://studio.soulcams.com/studiosignup/step0.php Click here] to start registering as a Model
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The model and studio signup process is really easy and straightforward on SoulCams.com. All you need is a scanner (or a digital camera/camera phone) and a government-issued photo ID (identity card, driver's license or passport). Once you finished the registration process, our staff will check it within 48 hours and inform you by email. When your model application is approved, you can start making money immediately! Make sure you have the necessary equipment as mentioned above (powerful desktop PC or notebook, webcam, stable and fast internet connection with decent upload speed) before you start your career as a webcam model. [https://studio.soulcams.com/studiosignup/step0.php Click here] to sign up as a Model!
  
===Do I have to pay any signup fee for you?===
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===Do I have to pay any sign up fee for you?===
 
No, absolutely not! Model registration is totally free.
 
No, absolutely not! Model registration is totally free.
  
===Can I register as a chat host if do not have a scanner?===
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===Can I register as a chat host if I don't have a scanner?===
Scanner is not so important as if you have a good digital camera or a phone, you can make a picture of your photo ID. The requested documents (scanned ID and a picture on which you hold this ID in your hand next to your face) have to be uploaded in jpeg form so as if they were a picture and if you can make a good quality and readable picture of the requested documents then it will be all right and we will approve them as well.
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A scanner is not so important if you have a good digital camera or a phone that takes decent pictures, you can take a picture of your photo ID. The required documents (scanned ID and a picture where you're holding the same ID in your hand next to your face) have to be uploaded in jpeg format, and everything must be clearly and easily readable.
 
 
===Can I do this job if my age is not ideal for webcam modeling or I am not supposed to be as beautiful as a dream girl?===
 
Basically chat hosts' age or appearance is not so important. Remember that there are millions of men with different likes, some of them love plump girls, some likes mature women (woman around 40 – 50) while of course some prefer slim girls around 20, so forget the thought that members may not like you. Your personality and attitude is much more important, if you can flirt with words and you can make users interested with your personality or simply with your smile or looking then you will see that you can be successful as well in webcam job. even if you are afraid to do this job just give yourself a chance
 
  
===If I go through the Model Signup process when can I start to work?===
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===Can I do this job if I'm beyond a certain age?===
Our staff will check your registration and will let you know in 48 hours if everything was all right or not. If you missed any important information from the registration then we will let you know what you need to do. As soon as you get the model approval email from us you can start going online and work as a webcam model.
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A chathosts' age or appearance aren't the most important metrics when it comes to camming. Remember that there are millions of men out there with different desires and preferences. Your personality and attitude matters most!
  
===How much can I earn with webcam job?===
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===I have completed the Model Sign up process, when can I start working?===
Our top-earning webcam models earn around 4000 $ per 2 weeks. It is important to note that most of our top-earning chat hosts are not in nude category but in Flirt / Friendship so they even do not get naked in paid chat for this unique amount of money. We generally can say that webcam models in Friendship category earn more, they have long-term relationships with members and they all follow the methods we listed in TIPS AND TRICKS menu. It also often happens that two or more different customers watching you in the same time in paid chat, of course it means twice more money for you! We also give our chat hosts several chances to make extra money not just with private shows. We continuously run Model Awards with great money prizes, we have unique Model Contests where webcam models can compete with other chat hosts based on easy rules, users can send tips to models, etc. These are just some examples of earning extra cashes as a chat host, join our site as a webcam model and check the ways you can generate money with us! [https://studio.soulcams.com/studiosignup/step0.php Click here] to start registering as a Chathost!
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Our staff will check your application and will let you know within 48 hours if you were approved or not. If you missed any important information during the sign up process, we will let you know what you need to do in order to get approved as a performer. As soon as you get the model approval email from us you can go online and start working as a webcam model!
  
===How will I know about my earnings? Will I be able to check it somewhere?===
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===Will I be able to check my earnings somehow?===
Yes of course! We established a perfectly detailed chat host statistics, you can check your earnings of each day you worked on! You even can have a look at the members' name visited you in paid chat including the duration of the private show and your share (%) of each of them.
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Yes of course! We have detailed chat host statistics, you can check your earnings in a daily breakdown! You can even have a look at members' names visited you in paid chat, including the duration of the private show and your share (%) of each show.
  
===In what language can I talk with visitors?===
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===In what language can I interact with visitors?===
About 70-80 % of our visitors come from English-speaking countries (USA, CANADA, AUSTRALIA, ...) so the commonly used language during the chat is English. Of course we have users from other language areas too like France, Germany, Italy, etc but remember that English is spoken all over the world so even those people speak English in a way. When webcam models type something in the common free chat then all visitors in the room have to understand what the model type. Just imagine the situation when you are in free chat and you reply in Russian language for example to a user, the other guests will not understand your sentences at all and will leave your room. If the user joins the chat host' s private show where the model and the member are alone then of course it is allowed to use a non-English language if both of you speak that langauge well or better than English. Actually if you would like to work as an adult webcam model then you should be able write in English at least in minimum level. Do not worry if your English is not so good, working as an online chat host is a really good way to practise and improve your English knowledge! You will learn new words day by day and your knowledge will be satisfying in a short time. Additionally you may use online translator websites (for example Google Translator) which help you to search for  unknown words or expressions easily, a really perfect way of English learning. In the adult webcam job industry there are some specific words, phrases and expressions that are different from average English vocabulary but they will be really easy to remember so do not be afraid of them!
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About 70-80% of our visitors are from English speaking countries (USA, UK, CANADA, AUSTRALIA etc.) so the most common language during chat is English. Of course we have users from other parts of the World, but English is spoken all over the world, so a large portion of those users speak English too. If a user joins your private show where you two are alone, then of course it is allowed to speak any other language that you both understand. Truth is, if you want to succeed as an adult webcam performer then you should be able to write in English at least on a beginner's level. Don't worry if your English is not perfect, working as an online chathost is a great way to improve your English! Additionally you can use online translating websites (Google Translate for instance). In the adult webcam industry there are some very specific words, phrases and expressions that you will encounter, but you will learn those as you go!
  
===Do I always have to get naked when I am online?===
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===Do I have to be naked the whole time I'm online?===
No! Although we are an adult site webcam modeling it is not all about nudity. The most important basic fact is that you do not need to be nude or get naked at all in free chat, you only need to give a nude show for those members who joined your private session and asked for it. We have several categories and the Friendship category is for those webcam models who do not wish to get naked or give a nude performer show in paid session. We need to share the fact with you that most of our top-earning webcam models are in Friendship category, so they earn thousands of dollars per two weeks without getting naked at all! They found the way how to set up a constant group of returning visitors, these successful webcam models have long-term relationship with their clients who are not basically interested in watching nude shows but to have their soul mates. If you are in GIRLS (nude) category then it also does not mean you always need to be nude if you have a private show (paid show), you may have a viewer in private show who does not require to see a nude performance but only to talk about sexual fantasies for example. It is important to note that if you are in nude category and a paying member asks you to give him a nude performer show then you have to do it. Paying viewers usually tell you what to show them but do not think that you have to do anything they ask. It is all about your decision what type of nude shows you wish to perform and what you intend to show them from your body. For example if a webcam model would not like to use sexual toys then she does not have to, this is what the free chat is for, the webcam model and the potential paying members can talk over the details of the private show.
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No! Although we are an adult webcam site, it's not just about nudity. The most important basic fact is that you do not need to be nude or get naked at all in freechat. You only need to give nude shows for the members who join your private session, and ask you to provide a nude show for them. We have several performer categories, and the Flirt category is for those webcam models who do not wish to get naked or give a nude show during a paid session. Truth is, our top-earning models are Flirt models, so they earn thousands of dollars per pay period without getting naked. But succeeding as a Flirt model requires great spoken English, and an outgoing, upbeat, engaging, fun personality. It is important to note that if you are performing in the nude category, and a paying member asks you to give him a nude show, then you are required to fulfill his request. Paying viewers usually like to direct the show, but that doesn't automatically mean that you have to do anything they're asking. For example, if you don't like using sex toys, then you don't have to. This is what the free chat is for, the model and the potential paying member can talk over the details of the private show.
  
===I actually work on an other site, can I work on your site too simultaneously?===
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===I work on another camsite, can I work on your site too?===
Yes, it is allowed. Although we advise chat hosts to avoid working on a massive number of websites at the same time! Your internet connection and computer power will probably not handle that much anyway. You will soon find out that paying attention to 1 or 2 sites means more money and less stress for you. [https://studio.soulcams.com/studiosignup/step0.php Click here] to start registering as a webcam model!
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Yes, of course, although we advise chat hosts to avoid working on a large number of websites at the same time. But as long as your computer and internet connection are up to the task, you can work on other sites. But keep in mind that working on multiple sites requires you to divide your attention between these sites, which can be overwhelming (and counterproductive) for some. [https://studio.soulcams.com/studiosignup/step0.php Click here] to sign up as a webcam model!
 
 
===What percentage (%) do I get from private shows/tips?===
 
We give you the freedom to choose your desired per-minute price for paid chat. Chathosts usually set the price to 1,99 or 2,49 $ / minute. If you just start to work as a webcam model then it is recommended to work first with low price (1.99 $ / minute), if you are over your first some months and you have at least some returning members then you may increase your per-minute price. You may change the price any time, if you see the traffic is low in your room then you had better use low prices, if traffic is good and you have a lot of private shows you may try to set the price higher.
 
If you set your price to 1,99 $ / minute then a member will pay 1,99 $ for every minutes he spends in your private show. You can get up to the 70 % of the members' spending, our site have always made it a priority to give a beneficial and unique % to the models. Other sites usually pay 20-40 % of the members' spending to the models, we let you get the 50%-70% of it, depending on if the member is a standard member or one you referred! Of course it means much more money for you so do not hesitate to start your webcam model career with us,  [https://studio.soulcams.com/studiosignup/step0.php click here] to start the model registration process! Here is an example that represents the way you get your share from the private shows: let' s say your private show per-minute price is 1,99 $ and the member spends 10 minutes in your room. It means that the member paid 19,9 $ (10 x 1,99) for the time spent in your private room (10 minutes), from which you can get 50% -70% percentage.
 
  
 
===How and when do I get my payment from you?===
 
===How and when do I get my payment from you?===
We provide different ways to send you the earnings made on our site as a webcam model. There are two payout periods in a month so we send payments twice a month if you reach the minimum payout limit. If you earn at least 100 $ we can send your payment via FirstChoice Pay. You will need to choose a desired payout option at the Model Signup procedure. Most of our chathots choose FirstChoice Pay as a payment method as it is the easiest and fastest way to get the earnings. FirstChoice Pay is a globally accepted Mastercard that can be used to make purchases or works as an ATM card so you can withdraw your payout from any ATM Machine that accepts Mastercard, anywhere in the world. You can easily order a FirstChoice Pay card through our site and FirstChoice Pay company will send you the card by post.
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We offer multiple different payout options for our models. There are two payout periods in a month, and we are sending out payments twice a month assuming you have reached the minimum amount to qualify for a payout. You will need to choose your desired payout method during the Model Sign up process.
  
 
===If you send me my payout, will it be visible anywhere how I earned this money?===
 
===If you send me my payout, will it be visible anywhere how I earned this money?===
Of course not! We respect webcam models' privacy, all the payments we send will appear discretely and nobody will know how you made it.
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Of course not! We respect webcam models' privacy, all the payments we send will appear discretely and nobody will know how you earned it.
  
===Is there a minimum time I have to be online?===
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===Is there a minimum amount of time I have to spend online?===
It' s all up to the chat hosts when they would like to work. There is no minimum or maximum time you need to be online, you are your own boss! Although note that for earning serious amount of money you should spend at least 3-4 hours online a day, members usually return to their favourite model day by day. You can make the biggest benefit from returning members so if you are usually online you will be a much more successful chat host. Your offline activity is also really important, you can send messages to members or update your bio page with new images, profile videos when you are not online. Members are curious about all details the webcam models share so they surely will check all your updates or messages and keep contact with you and will visit you more often in paid chat when you are online.
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It's all up to the chat hosts when and for how long they would like to work. There is no minimum amount of time you need to spend online, you are your own boss! Although keep in mind that if you're looking to make serious amounts of money, you should spend as much time online as possible. Members visit their favourite model on a daily basis. Your offline activity is also very important! You have the option to send messages to members, or update your bio page with new images, videos.
 
===Can I perform with my boyfriend / girlfriend?===
 
  
Yes you can! There is only one strict rule: the other person also has to go through the model signup process. There are several couples working as chat hosts too so if you wish to perform with your boyfriend / girlfriend then feel free to try it, you have nothing to lose.
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===Can I perform with my boyfriend/girlfriend?===
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Yes you can! There is only one strict rule: the person you want to perform with also has to go through the model sign up process.
  
===Where can I start the signup process?===
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===Where can I start the sign up process?===
[https://studio.soulcams.com/studiosignup/step0.php Click here] to start registering as a Model
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WHAT DOES WEBCAM MODELING OFFER YOU?

Webcam modeling means chatting live using your webcam on your computer and earning incredible money doing it. Anyone can be a great webcam model. No experience is required. But being attractive with a nice personality is a plus! Nudity is not a must and your privacy is guaranteed. Our site allows webcam models to be themselves and have fun. Earn money from the comfort of Your home, even as a full-time job! This website contains tips and tricks on how to become a successful webcam model and how to earn incredible money as a chat host.

WHY TO CHOOSE SOULCAMS.COM?

Here are the main reasons why it is good to work with us: https://wiki.soulcams.com/index.php?title=Work_with_us

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SOULCAMS - THE BASICS

We accept webcam models from all over the world, so you're welcome to sign up anytime, no matter where you are from. The registration is completely free. Use the following link to sign up as a webcam model on SoulCams.com! SoulCams has a very good member base, however it is essential to advertise yourself in order to become successful on the site. Our most popular models utilize social media like Twitter to collect more fans, or they have a personal website where they advertise themselves. Find more tips, suggestions on how to advertise yourself on this page


Please read the following guide to get a broader picture about the many different ways you can earn money at SoulCams: How to earn money at SoulCams

GETTING STARTED, BASICS ON SOULCAMS.COM

REGISTRATION

You can register as a studio or as a solo model, the main difference is the number of persons who may work under the account.

  • Solo (standalone) account: only one registered person may work. You can sign up as a solo performer here: Click here
  • Studio account: one or more registered persons may perform, duo or group accounts are also available. You can sign up as a studio here: Click here

Both accounts have access to detailed payment Statistics.


How to register?

You can start the sign up process by clicking on the Work with us link at the bottom of the main page where you will find the registration buttons for both Solo models and Studios. You need to fill out the registration form step by step.

If you’ve just registered: Please keep in mind, that we can check your registration only if all the necessary information is provided and all the required documents are uploaded!

Once you have completed the registration process, please be patient. Your model application along with the documents you uploaded are now pending approval. Our support checks all applications in the order of reception within 24 hours.

In case your application is rejected, the exact reason is sent out to your registered email address. Please examine thoroughly the reason of rejection and our requested changes in order to be accepted as a performer.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS and RECOMMENDED CAMERAS

For the recommended equipment required for live streaming on Soulcams, check out this page: https://wiki.soulcams.com/index.php?title=Recommended_hardware

Hints and tips

Turn off any other application that utilizes your Internet connection while you're streaming (such as instant messaging applications, YouTube, torrent clients etc.).

We recommend wired connections for live streaming in order to avoid any data loss and delays, that are a common occurrence with wireless connections.

SOME BASIC SUGGESTIONS FOR WEBCAM MODELS

  • Not paying attention to the site and ignoring visitors is not recommended. If you're not feeling well, or you're not in the mood to perform online, then it's best if you go offline and only come back once your mood improves. If visiting guests often see that you ignore them, they will not return. Please keep in mind that the visitors come to the site to relax, to have fun, and to see upbeat, smiling models.
  • If you are a chat host, it is really important to look at the camera while you chat with guests. Eye contact with users is essential. Staring at the screen is not recommended, so please try and place your camera above or really close to your screen, and always try to look straight into the camera when you're interacting with your guests.
  • Leaving your camera while online is really not recommended. If you need to leave the camera even for a few seconds, you have to go offline or utilize the hidden cam feature until your return. Users opening your chat room only to find it empty will usually leave your room immediately.
  • Chat hosts who do not show their face to visitors usually get less attention from viewers. It is important to always look at the camera, and maintaining eye contact with members is a key element in becoming a successful chat host!
  • Be sure to have proper lighting in your room, because the better lit your room is, the better your camera picture will be. Also, note that the higher up you place the light source, the more shadows will fall on your face (see the illustration above), which is unflattering and not recommended to do. Natural light (windows) has an undesired effect on your camera picture, so we advise you to use artificial lighting at all times.

CHATTING WITH VIEWERS - HOW IT WORKS

First of all, you have to understand that you as a webcam model always need to be nice with visitors. You start out in free chat, it means that users can watch your free camera picture until one or more users take you to a private show (paid chat). All sorts of people will join your room, but most of them are really nice and friendly and would like to get to know you better. If you see users typing offensive things to you then do not take it to heart, you have to learn to ignore such users and focus only on the ones that are interested in you. Basically, the users will ask questions like your name, location (country), likes, dislikes, sexual preferences, etc. It is up to you to decide what you share with them. The goal is to persuade users to enter your private show to get to know you better or see more of you. It is important to note that if you do not communicate with visitors in free chat and/or keep repeatedly telling them to take you private will come across as greedy and unoriginal, and it creates an impression that you're only here for the money. Instead, try engaging your viewers in creative or seductive ways to encourage them to join your private show. Ask them questions, keep the conversation going. If you keep doing that, one of them will eventually join your private show!

TYPES OF VISITORS


There are several types of visitors who will join your room. You should treat each viewer like a potential customer!

Guests

They are not registered members yet but they are potential customers. All paying members used to be guests first so guests require high attention from models. As a chat host you should encourage guests to register as a member on the site, and to visit your private show. If you can make a guest sign up as a member then they surely will visit you often as it was you who introduced them to the features the site can offer to members! If you keep continuous contact with the member (who signed up because of your effort) then you have a high chance that the user will be loyal to you and will enjoy your company exclusively.

Registered (active) members

They are viewers who bought tokens at least once. They can turn out to be loyal members too but it is also possible that the member registered only recently, and was only a guest a couple of days ago.

Fan Club members and VIP members

Fan Club members and VIP members are usually loyal members on the site who deserve special care and attention. Most of them spend serious amounts on the site, and they can decide to support you regularly. You can build up a stable fanbase by regularly uploading exclusive content to your Fan Club.



VISITOR ATTITUDES

There are several types of people with different intentions that you will meet while broadcasting. It's safe to say that there's two main types of people who visit adult webcam sites regularly: the lonely ones and the horny ones.

The lonely ones

Lonely people look for online models to have a conversation or flirt with. Many of them are too shy to chat up or meet a girl in real life, some of them are married and they're thinking that if they talk/flirt with an online model then it doesn't count as cheating. We can generally say that the majority of these people are not interested in nude cam shows. They just need some attention, they feel lonely or bored and they want someone to share their thoughts and opinions with, or to listen to someone else's thoughts and opinion on all sorts of topics. These type of people usually stay much longer in a private show (paid chat) than those who only came to watch a nude show. Members with such a mindset keep returning to chat hosts regularly, they consider a model as their friend and soul mate. They usually are curious and genuinely interested in the chat hosts' real personality. The lonely type of guest wants to know what is behind the curtain: your plans for the future, your favourite music, films, etc. They keep returning not only to spend time with you, but to support you with their votes in a contest. Always aim to make each customer feel special, keep continuous contact with them, send messages, pictures etc.

The horny ones

These type of people visit adult live webcam sites driven by strong sexual desires, they want to see naked girls doing nude shows. It also means that they do not talk much with chat hosts and horny visitors usually spend less time in a private show than the lonely ones. Of course, there are exceptions so a horny vistor can still spend a substantial amount of time in private. You need to handle such visitors the same way as you would handle a lonely type of visitor. It often happens that horny guys first ask for a naked show but later they do not leave the private show and would like to get to know the webcam model better. We know of many examples where the visitor joined the chat host's private show to watch a nude performance, but later the user returned and wanted to know more about the model as a person. In the end it all comes down to how engaging, how much fun, how interesting you are as a model. If you can achieve this then you are on the right path to becoming a successful webcam model, and you will make serious money working as a chat host!

TALKING WITH VIEWERS

Free chat is the place where you can encourage visitors to take you to a private show. If you do not interact in any meaningful way other than keep telling guests to join your private show, they will feel like you're only after their money, and that's a major turnoff. Guests visit adult live sex chat sites to interact with webcam models. Try to respond to most visitors in your room, ask questions of your own etc. When you chat with them, address them on their names (viewer ID) like this: Hello charlie123, how are you today? Some viewers do not believe they're watching a live cam girl due to the lack of interaction in a models room. Wave your hands to them, send them kisses and do not forget to look into the camera and maintain eye contact with the visitors!Refrain from using words like BUY or MONEY while chatting with a user, also try to avoid using offensive expressions like ASSHOLE, IDIOT, BASTARD, WASTE, etc. Viewers come to live webcam sites to let some steam off, to chill, to have fun - you should always be nice and you should not let negative remarks drag you down!

TIPS & TRICKS - HOW TO BE A SUCCESSFUL WEBCAM MODEL

For tips and tricks please read the following guide: How to be more successful

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT WEBCAM MODELING

How does adult webcam modeling work?

If you went through the model signup process, then you are ready to go online and earn an incredible amount of money as a chathost. When you start broadcasting, you are in freechat. Here you can chat with the visitors, and encourage them to take you to a private show (paid chat), or send you tips. When a visitor takes you to a private show, he is alone with you, the other guests in your room cannot see you anymore in freechat, and this also means that you start earning money. From this point it's up to you how long the paying member stays in your chatroom. Be creative, engaging, interesting! As a webcam model you need to put emphasis on establishing long-term relationships with your members, regular customers visiting you day by day will result in becoming a successful webcam model in the long run.

I have never done this before, can I start camming without any experience?

Yes, of course! Webcam modeling is not a complicated job at all. If you chat sometimes with friends on live messenger for example, then chatting with members as a webcam model is not much different. Just be open-minded, nice, creative, sensual and captivating! Viewers visit adult chat sites not just for fun, but to find a friend or somebody to share their thoughts and feelings with. It even happens that paying members talk about everyday things (family, music, weather, etc) with chat hosts so you surely will find a way to share your point of view, ideas with the visitors. It's up to the model to get a conversation going.

Who will visit my chatroom?

Visitors come from all over the world, but we can generally say that most of the viewers are from the USA, Canada, Australia and Western-Europe. Visitors from these countries spend serious amounts of money on live chat. The visitors are usually adults so they are above 18 years old.

I am afraid of performing live on the internet, I do not want any of my relatives/friends to find me as a webcam model, does Soulcams offer geoblocking?

SoulCams.com allows chat hosts to ban visitors from any country in their room. It means that visitors from the countries banned by the model will not be able to open the chat room or the models profile, so you don't need to be afraid of your neighbours or relatives finding out that you're a webcam performer.

I am afraid of giving you my personal details (name, ID document) for Model sign up

We need your personal details in order to be sure that you are of legal age (18). Neither your full legal name, nor your age or location will be displayed on the site. You will work under a fantasy name (performer name) chosen by you or your studio, visitors only see what you're willing to share about yourself in your bio.

Are there any conditions of becoming a webcam model?

You must be at least 18 years old in order to create a model account.

You will need a desktop computer and a webcam, or a notebook with a built in webcamera and a good internet connection to start streaming on Soulcams.

As for the hardware: the more powerful, the better.

If you're planning on multicamming (or multistreaming, streaming to multiple camsites at once) having a powerful notebook or desktop computer is a must!

In terms of the internet connection required for this job, upload speed is what matters most.

You need to have at least 2Mbit/sec of upload speed for a 720p stream per site you're streaming to!

So if you're a multicammer streaming to say 5 sites at once, you need a powerful desktop computer or laptop with at least 8GB's of RAM, a 6 core 12

thread processor, plus an internet connection that supports 10Mbit/sec upload speed at least!

What do I need to do to become a chat host on your site?

The model and studio signup process is really easy and straightforward on SoulCams.com. All you need is a scanner (or a digital camera/camera phone) and a government-issued photo ID (identity card, driver's license or passport). Once you finished the registration process, our staff will check it within 48 hours and inform you by email. When your model application is approved, you can start making money immediately! Make sure you have the necessary equipment as mentioned above (powerful desktop PC or notebook, webcam, stable and fast internet connection with decent upload speed) before you start your career as a webcam model. Click here to sign up as a Model!

Do I have to pay any sign up fee for you?

No, absolutely not! Model registration is totally free.

Can I register as a chat host if I don't have a scanner?

A scanner is not so important if you have a good digital camera or a phone that takes decent pictures, you can take a picture of your photo ID. The required documents (scanned ID and a picture where you're holding the same ID in your hand next to your face) have to be uploaded in jpeg format, and everything must be clearly and easily readable.

Can I do this job if I'm beyond a certain age?

A chathosts' age or appearance aren't the most important metrics when it comes to camming. Remember that there are millions of men out there with different desires and preferences. Your personality and attitude matters most!

I have completed the Model Sign up process, when can I start working?

Our staff will check your application and will let you know within 48 hours if you were approved or not. If you missed any important information during the sign up process, we will let you know what you need to do in order to get approved as a performer. As soon as you get the model approval email from us you can go online and start working as a webcam model!

Will I be able to check my earnings somehow?

Yes of course! We have detailed chat host statistics, you can check your earnings in a daily breakdown! You can even have a look at members' names visited you in paid chat, including the duration of the private show and your share (%) of each show.

In what language can I interact with visitors?

About 70-80% of our visitors are from English speaking countries (USA, UK, CANADA, AUSTRALIA etc.) so the most common language during chat is English. Of course we have users from other parts of the World, but English is spoken all over the world, so a large portion of those users speak English too. If a user joins your private show where you two are alone, then of course it is allowed to speak any other language that you both understand. Truth is, if you want to succeed as an adult webcam performer then you should be able to write in English at least on a beginner's level. Don't worry if your English is not perfect, working as an online chathost is a great way to improve your English! Additionally you can use online translating websites (Google Translate for instance). In the adult webcam industry there are some very specific words, phrases and expressions that you will encounter, but you will learn those as you go!

Do I have to be naked the whole time I'm online?

No! Although we are an adult webcam site, it's not just about nudity. The most important basic fact is that you do not need to be nude or get naked at all in freechat. You only need to give nude shows for the members who join your private session, and ask you to provide a nude show for them. We have several performer categories, and the Flirt category is for those webcam models who do not wish to get naked or give a nude show during a paid session. Truth is, our top-earning models are Flirt models, so they earn thousands of dollars per pay period without getting naked. But succeeding as a Flirt model requires great spoken English, and an outgoing, upbeat, engaging, fun personality. It is important to note that if you are performing in the nude category, and a paying member asks you to give him a nude show, then you are required to fulfill his request. Paying viewers usually like to direct the show, but that doesn't automatically mean that you have to do anything they're asking. For example, if you don't like using sex toys, then you don't have to. This is what the free chat is for, the model and the potential paying member can talk over the details of the private show.

I work on another camsite, can I work on your site too?

Yes, of course, although we advise chat hosts to avoid working on a large number of websites at the same time. But as long as your computer and internet connection are up to the task, you can work on other sites. But keep in mind that working on multiple sites requires you to divide your attention between these sites, which can be overwhelming (and counterproductive) for some. Click here to sign up as a webcam model!

How and when do I get my payment from you?

We offer multiple different payout options for our models. There are two payout periods in a month, and we are sending out payments twice a month assuming you have reached the minimum amount to qualify for a payout. You will need to choose your desired payout method during the Model Sign up process.

If you send me my payout, will it be visible anywhere how I earned this money?

Of course not! We respect webcam models' privacy, all the payments we send will appear discretely and nobody will know how you earned it.

Is there a minimum amount of time I have to spend online?

It's all up to the chat hosts when and for how long they would like to work. There is no minimum amount of time you need to spend online, you are your own boss! Although keep in mind that if you're looking to make serious amounts of money, you should spend as much time online as possible. Members visit their favourite model on a daily basis. Your offline activity is also very important! You have the option to send messages to members, or update your bio page with new images, videos.

Can I perform with my boyfriend/girlfriend?

Yes you can! There is only one strict rule: the person you want to perform with also has to go through the model sign up process.

Where can I start the sign up process?

Click here to sign up as a Model!