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Staying Away From Negativity on Cam

Removing negativity from your surroundings is a great tactic for life in general, but this is particularly important for ensuring you have a successful career as a webcam model.

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The Challenges That Cam Models Face

Camming is a job like no other. From the outside, it looks easy, as if there are no other skills needed other than having a beautiful face and a great body. This can’t be further from the truth.

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Staying Healthy Amidst a Hectic Cam Schedule

Hello models, this month I want to talk about something that is very near and dear to you, your body. More specifically, how to make sure that your body is healthy during your time as a cam model.

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Freemium vs. Premium Cam Sites

Happy fall to everyone! Lately, I’ve been getting a bunch of questions from models asking my opinion of which is better, freemium sites like Chaturbate and MyFreeCams, or premium sites like Cams.com, LiveJasmin and Streammate.

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Getting the Right Gear for Camming

In the past few articles, I’ve talked about the nontechnical side of modeling, but today I want to circle back on something that is very important to camming, and that is the aesthetic quality of your broadcast.

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Making the Most of Cam Traffic When It Slows

Happy summertime, models! I wanted to address something here that I have been getting quite a bit recently. It’s time we address the elephant in the room, traffic.

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Financial Planning as a Cam Model

After everything that has recently happened with First Choice Pay, I think it is a good time to discuss financial planning and being prepared for tough times.

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The Networking Power of B2B Events for Cam Models

In this issue of XBIZ Cam World, I want to talk about something that is important to both cam models and cam companies: having you attend events. If you have not attended one of the numerous cam-based shows, you are not doing yourself a service.

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Good Audio Is Key to Quality Camming

In past articles, I’ve covered many different subjects, on how to be more successful as a cam model, including some deep topics. This time, I want to cover a few basics relating to audio. Because while the aesthetics of your room is very important, there is something equally vital that is often overlooked. Sound.

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Flirting Like a Pro on Cam

As I have discussed in past articles, being a successful webcam model is multi-faceted. There is not one magic bullet which will make you a top model. It’s much like being a successful YouTuber. Anyone can post a video, just like anyone can get on a webcam platform and broadcast. But only the ones that are standout will be successful.

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Keep a Close Eye on Net Neutrality Regulations

Lately, it feels like our industry has been under a full-fledged assault, from the inside and the outside. We have had adult performers bullying each other, brainless reality-stars-turned-religious-zealots and performers-at-large sniping at each other.

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How to Take Cam ‘Freeloaders’ to Private Chat

Welcome to the New Year, models! I’m happy to start this new year strong, as I’m sure you are too. I just spent a week in Bucharest and I had a bit of a revelation when I was there, where webcam models are still going strong after 10 years. They all look great still, so kudos to them on that!

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Camming Stardom Is a Steady Rise

Isn’t camming fast money? I have been asked this many times by new models who have started and didn’t advance as quickly as they had anticipated they would. Being a webcam model is rarely a “get rich quick” kind of job, unless you’re a celebrity already.

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Capitalizing on Cam Viewers’ Niche Interests

Hey everyone! Since I wrote the last article, my professional career has done a slight about face. We are relaunching our internal co-brand, PlayWithMe.com, to be a site where models can play video games, either as a voyeur or with the members online.

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Less Is More for Live Cam Member Promotions

Hello everyone! I was sitting on my patio trying to decide on a topic to discuss with the good readers of XBIZ Cam World, and through some sort of divine intervention the daughter of one of my neighbors knocked on the door and offered to sell me raffle tickets for the fundraiser that her school is doing.

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Camming 101: Establish Boundaries to Keep the Fantasy Alive

Hey everyone! I want to share a situation that came up this last week and I want to use this moment to share it with all of you. It may seem like common sense, but it’s important.

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Camming Games, Contests Keep Customers Engaged

Last issue, I talked about the importance of changing up the ambience in a cam model room via new décor and small visual tweaks, to keep viewers engaged long-term. This time, I’d like to discuss the benefits of playing games with members.

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Top Models Often Reinvent Their Rooms

Throughout my travels this year, after meeting with many cam models and studios, I’ve observed a recurring theme among the crème de la crème — in order to stay on top, they often change things up in their rooms.

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Injecting Personality Into Your Room

Since the last issue of Cam World, I’ve made some significant life changes. I’m working from Colombia now.

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Using Social Media for Better Cam Connections

In the last 10 years in the industry, I’ve learned quite a few tips and tricks that can help models be more efficient.

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