In the world of camming, there are thousands of people who wish to develop a cam career or simply wish to experiment online. Either scenario requires you to learn the inner fundamentals of how a platform works, what those viewers like to see, what features there are to help you develop a show and how often you should appear online.
The biggest question is, how can you make money and become a legend while utilizing the support resources offered to most cam performers? Learning this takes time and lots of information is needed to really help you feel supported along the way.
Camming as a community is just that — a community that understands each other, while supporting the same desire for sexual freedom and self-expression.
If you look at the landscape of cam platforms, you will see that each site is unique in its own right. Some sites offer a hands-on approach, some offer informative reading material and some (particularly CAM4) offer one-on-one coaching. Whether you’re a newbie or an experienced performer, support is extremely important to help you feel part of a community and help you bring your camming career to the next level!
Coaches
Many coaches within the industry have a vast amount of camming experience and know what will help boost the quality of a show. These individuals can offer resources and may help any performer with ideas, concerns or misconceptions by providing an overall sense of comfortability. Many coaches offer group training sessions and many offer one-on-one meetings to give you a more tailored experience, while answering any particular questions you may have. This may also help you develop a great connection and friendship with an industry coach along the way.
Peers
With thousands of performers out there, one of the best sources of advice and resources is your cam peers. They are the most direct way to learn and may be the best way to receive support if you are going through something. These individuals are learning and changing the way they perform each day and may be able to offer emotional support, encouragement and day-to-day advice. Camming as a community is just that — a community that understands each other, while supporting the same desire for sexual freedom and self-expression. Even though you may be the one seeking advice, never underestimate the power you have in someone else’s life. They too may be needing help or someone to listen.
Customer Service
Customer service plays a hugely important role for many models throughout the world. Whether it be through account setup, broadcasting assistance, site features, getting paid, online safety or technical support, this can act as a lifeline for most (as well as viewers). Having a great customer service experience helps streamline your overall experience on any site and may offer great resources if help is needed.
As we move fast in day-to-day life, we generally overlook support that is needed for a vast array of topics and situations. Whether you have a personal need for support or want business advice, having resources and people to draw upon can be so highly beneficial in any industry. Don’t continue to move ahead without asking questions.
Vicki Gray is a CAM4 account manager, who can be followed @VickiGrayxxx on Twitter and @vickigrayxx on Instagram.