Welcome to the discussion on the best sites for starting a livestream, especially for those new to the webcam modeling industry. This thread provides insights into various platforms, highlighting their key features, payout methods, and user experiences. Here's a summary of the key points covered:
- Internet Modeling (http://www.InternetModeling.com) is recommended for beginners due to its decent traffic and straightforward setup. It allows streaming from a phone, offers 70% earnings, and has a weekly payout schedule. However, it does not accept models from certain European countries, like Romania.
- Chaturbate is noted for its excellent traffic, suggesting a potentially high viewer base for new models.
- There's a discussion on whether Internet Modeling functions as a studio or an agency, with varying opinions on whether it's beneficial for models to work with them.
- Alternatives like Stripchat, Cam4, and MyFreeCams are mentioned as viable platforms, with advice to take advantage of the visibility new models get on these sites.
- There's a strong emphasis on signing up directly with sites rather than going through studios or agencies to avoid losing a significant percentage of earnings and to maintain freedom and control over one's work.
- Experiences shared by models reveal discrepancies in payment percentages when working with studios/agencies versus directly with the platforms, highlighting the importance of understanding the financial aspects before signing up.
- Support and reliability of payouts are discussed, with some models expressing satisfaction with the support and payout timeliness of certain platforms/agencies.
- The thread also touches on the importance of understanding the value of tokens/credits on different sites to accurately gauge earnings.
For those looking to start livestreaming, this discussion offers valuable insights into various platforms, the pros and cons of working with studios/agencies, and the importance of direct signup for maximizing earnings and maintaining control over one's content and schedule.