Model’s Guide To Monetizing High-Quality Media

Media consumption is probably the most common thing that consumers do today. According to Statista, the average person is spending 395 minutes per day (roughly 7.5 hours) consuming digital media worldwide. Lots of people spending time online is great for cam models, but with that consumption comes competition. 

The number of people uploading content today is mind-boggling. Why? Well, because it’s one of the best monetization methods out there. If you’re not taking full advantage of this, then you’re missing out. However, just as important and something that many models disregard is quality of content. If you want to maximize earnings, then you need to know how to successfully monetize your media. 

You’re probably wondering, do people pay for clips? The answer is YES! In fact, on average, media sales for a Camsoda model can make up 15-20% of their income. Models can actually make even more if they’re creating compelling clips that meet users needs. Not a bad little passive income stream, right!

What can you do that will help you make more money with your content? Here are some simple tips that will help you improve the quality of the content you’re creating, as well as add zeros to your bank account. Sounds cheesy, I know. But trust me, I’m not kidding!

Tips For Creating Premium Content For Better Monetization

Here at Camsoda, there are two things consumers really love doing: 

• Chatting With Models

• Getting Access To Premium Content

They don’t just buy any content though, it has to be premium aka high-quality for them to want to make a purchase. It’s extremely important that models put forth best efforts when producing content. 

For someone that’s not very tech savvy or maybe just getting started, it can seem like a daunting task. I promise it’s not. Let’s kick things off and talk about length aka duration.

Length Matters

It’s important to understand that consumers care about duration when it comes to premium content. If your objective is to boost sales, then you need not only produce high-quality content but you must consider length as well. As a basis, the media that you’re creating/uploading should be longer than ten minutes. That’s the lowest duration that you should shoot for when it comes to premium video. 

We’ve done studies on this and diving into our data, we’ve determined that models uploading premium content longer than ten minutes in length are the ones who are profiting the most. Camsoda users absolutely love getting their hands on high-quality clips shot by you. But they prefer 10 minutes or longer. Make them long, make them interesting, and you’ll be making more money. 

You’re far better off recording a well planned out scene with some substance behind it versus just a screen recording of Snapchat or a quick short clip. If you need ideas or advice on what types of content to produce, just ask us! We’ve got lots of data and can tell you what might work best for you.

Give Them What They Want

Camsoda members know exactly what they want and we do too. We get feedback from members daily along with special requests, suggestions and comments. This communication has helped us figure out what it is that members want. In terms of premium content, there are a few things that undoubtedly top the list of wants/needs.

Aside from length, they want variety and of course quality. With regards to giving users what they want, there are a couple of simple things we suggest models do if they’re not sure where to start… 

The first thing we suggest is keeping a diary of your cam shows. It doesn’t have to be super detailed, but it makes it easier to know what excites your audience. Was there any particular show that really got users showering you in tokens non-stop? If so, then awesome! You’ve got an idea of what’s sparked many users’ interest based on your live shows. 

Now, it would be in your best interest to record yourself doing whatever it was that got users excited. Be sure to make your recording longer than ten minutes and make sure it’s a high-quality video. This is a great way to start! 

If you’re a brand new model who hasn’t had a chance to determine what your audience likes, then you’re probably looking for more insight. In this case, you’ll want to know what people are looking for here on Camsoda. Good news, we’ve got some answers for you! Please reach out to us and ask for advice on what people want. Our team is willing to help! 

Keep It Compelling, Say It & Show It!

Whatever it is that you decide to produce, you must remember to keep it compelling! Make sure your content is captivating, keeping your audience interested with the objective of creating content that cam fans find irresistible. 

One way to make your content compelling is by applying compelling titles to the videos you upload. You’ll want to make the descriptive, sexy, enticing, and don’t forget to add your name on occasion to the title if it makes sense. Remember, you need to get the consumer clicking on the video and the right title will drive them to click.

As for showing it, you want to give your audience a sneak peek of your content. The best way to do this is by uploading compelling thumbnails for each premium video. Don’t be afraid to take a look around to see what some of the other popular models are doing. We encourage communication within our network and as they say copying is the ultimate form of flattery. 

Before you lash out, I’m not saying to do exactly what other models are doing, but take a look around and be aware of what you can learn from others. Again, if you need help, we’re always here for you. 

Good Video Production

Without good production, the video cannot be premium. Keep that in mind and understand that the better the production, the more users will spend. I’m not saying this needs to be Steven Spielberg production quality or anything like that, but it’s gotta be good and there are a few things that make production quality better:

1) Lighting

I covered the importance of cam room lighting in this article here. If you’ve yet to set up your camming space, then I definitely recommend reading it. You’ll want to follow protocol and keep the room well lit with the right type of lighting. This can be tough when recording situational type clips and depending on the location, it can get tricky. Rule of thumb is to try to block as much natural light as possible and use either soft white bulbs, compact fluorescent bulbs, ring lights or a lighting kit. 

2) Camera Quality

You’ll want to invest in a decent camera in order to record your clips. Your equipment doesn’t necessarily need to be professional equipment. It’s possible to create premium content with average equipment, but if you’re able to invest in better quality – do it! 

Editing Makes It Better

Good editing can make up for lower quality equipment. There are a couple of apps worth mentioning that lots of cam models use to edit today. The Windows 10 App Movie Editor (from Microsoft) and the iMovie App (from Apple). 

Now, you’re not going to be Producer of the Year at the Oscars with these apps but they’ll definitely take your content to new heights! You’ll want to use them to make basic modifications to your content. Things’ like cuts, smooth transitions, entertaining intros, outros and more. 

The Windows 10 App Movie Editor will allow you to add: 

• A theme to your clips
• 3d effects
• Cool doodle features
• Music
• And more

The iMovie App does a lot of cool things too. You can add: 

• A bunch of styles to your video
• Extra-special effects
• Creative video filters
• 80+ soundtracks
• And more

Wrapping Things Up

To wrap things up, I want to leave you with one final thing. Always remember that value leads to more sales. Producing premium content isn’t hard and the more “premium,” the more people are willing to pay, the more money that you make as a model. If you put in the effort to create compelling clips that meet the quality and needs of users, then you’ll make more money – GUARANTEED! If you’re not registered as a model here at Camsoda, then click here to get started here today.