Making more money is pretty much a universal goal, and if it’s easy money, so much the better! Perhaps this is why so many people are interested in finding out the secrets of OnlyFans models, who can apparently snap a few photos, record a few videos, and earn thousands of dollars a month.
Well, that’s what some people seem to think, anyway. The reality is that OnlyFans models have to work hard to keep their followers happy, let alone attract new subscribers. Some of them will only achieve modest success, with a tidy income and plenty of admirers. Others will end up getting featured on sites like The Little Slush, whether for being one of the hottest newcomers, one of the top British OnlyFans accounts, or for some other special reason.
First off, how is OnlyFans different from regular cam sites?
Even though OnlyFans is practically synonymous with “adult content”, that’s only partly accurate. Even though the site has been flooded with X-rated photos, videos, and other types of content, its purpose is actually broader than that. The site is meant for creators of all kinds who want to offer subscription-based content to their followers, whether it’s cooking tutorials, travel content, DIY advice, makeup tutorials, or cosplay content. Social media influencers also inhabit the platform, entertaining their subscribers with whatever it is that they actually do.
Even so, the majority of visitors to the platform aren’t there to learn how to make sugar cookies – they’re there to obsess over whatever their favorite OnlyFans model has posted.
Want to succeed on OnlyFans? You’ll have to follow these four rules
It’s important to note that there’s no guarantee for success on OnlyFans. Building up your following for a decent monthly income takes a ton of work and business savvy, but it also takes a certain amount of luck for your efforts to pay off. That being said, the principles below will definitely increase your chances of success, so you should follow them regardless of your overall strategy.
With OnlyFans being almost as much a social media platform as it is a place for sharing adult content, your followers will expect you to engage with them on a regular basis. This could mean carrying on conversations with whoever DMs you, or (for more popular models) paying someone to “ghost chat” with your subscribers. You could also sell one-on-one text or video chats via special promotions.
One thing that sets apart the professionals from the amateurs is consistency. Not only will a serious OnlyFans model set a posting schedule for themselves, but they’ll also stick to it. Their subscribers expect to be somewhat of a priority if they’re paying for this content, and fulfilling those expectations is a great way to build trust and loyalty.
Pretty much every OnlyFans success story happens because, one way or another, the model was able to effectively get the word out to their target audience. One guy started as the creator of “The Manwhore Podcast”; when he became an OnlyFans model, he practically had a subscriber base ready-made. Other models find success because they’re social media pros, and they know exactly how to find people who’d be interested. Already having a strong online presence is helpful, but in the absence of that, relentless self-promotion via social media is your best bet.
Let’s say you hear about a couple of different OnlyFans accounts that sound like they’re worth checking out. The models have just joined the platform – they’re talented, enthusiastic, and hot. You look at their content and immediately notice that while one of them offers photos and videos in crisp HD resolution, the other one’s content has a grainy image quality. Otherwise, they’re pretty much equal. Which one would you choose? This is the type of decision that potential new subscribers will be making every time they see your content for the first time. Since there are so many options on the platform, uploading clear images or videos is a must if you want to rise to the top.
The three main options for making money as a model on OnlyFans
For most OnlyFans models, their main source of income on the platform will come from subscriptions. Depending on the success of other strategies, though, they could also earn hefty chunks of change from other sources as well.
The first thing to get right with selling subscriptions on OnlyFans: set the right price. Don’t charge a high price unless you’re willing to go above and beyond; your subscribers will expect quality, originality, and consistency. A lower-priced subscription could reasonably be expected to include less content, but you also want to make sure that you’re getting enough money to compensate yourself for your efforts. You can also think about doing subscription tiers, with different pricing and levels of content/interaction.
As long as you’re charging the $3 minimum for PPV content, you can charge whatever you like. This is usually where OnlyFans models share extra juicy content, which entices their subscribers to spend a bit more cash for a lot more gratification. Plenty of subscribers are more than willing to take advantage of these offers; the key is to space them out, rather than milking them for all they’re worth.
Provided you consistently engage with fans and provide plenty of fresh content, you can be reasonably sure of getting tips from appreciative subscribers. It’s a way for them to provide positive feedback, while also supporting your efforts in bringing them the content that they enjoy so much. You can even request tips – it might feel corny, but it’s just as common as a YouTuber asking for likes on a video.
The takeaway
Succeeding on OnlyFans takes more than just posting a few nudes every month; it also takes creativity, dedication, and plenty of work. You may not become a millionaire within a year, but with these strategies and your own natural talent, you’ll have a better shot at making your own success story!