“Your account has been disabled for violating the community guidelines. You can make an appeal and we will review it in 24 hours” is the type of message that gives you the same anxiety attack the way “We need to talk” does. Waking up in the morning and receiving this message, instead of a notification from the bank saying that $3000 were wired to your account, is the recipe for the I-wanna-get-back-to-bed-already feeling. This scenario is, oddly, more common than one might think. Almost all social media channels (besides Twitter, which acts like a cool mum that gives you condoms before you leave for a party like it’s her religion) make it pretty much impossible to post, much less exist as a camgirl. So we are pretty much left with a digital hub knows as the home of the manosphere, Reddit.
Having memes, hobbies and the dark internet bits that you don’t want to see, Reddit prides itself as an inclusive digital platform, where everyone and anyone is welcomed with open arms – camgirls included. But while Reddit’s appeal can seem undoubtedly tempting, without knowing much about how its algorithms or reading the Redditor beginner manual on the way it operates, the forum-like channel is just a bland page, with way too much text and a cute, orangish alien logo. At first glance, people would rather think that someday pigs will fly than believe this website can shift to being one of the most dynamic tools for adult content creators.
Ok, but what the f is Reddit?
The forum, filled to the brim with an array of subcategories (or subreddits, if you will), where users can post anything relevant to the guidelines imposed by that category and its moderation team. If you discreetly type in the search box the word “camming”, a new world unfolds in front of your gleaming eyes. The Cam Girl Problems community is just one piece of the puzzle. With almost 30k worth of members, the digital hub seems bombarded on a daily basis with discussion threads, announcements and advice seekers – basically, you can find anything here from OF updates to how to choose your cam outfit based on your moon sign.
Once you enter the Reddit world of camming, you can set your foot in with a sigh of relief – sexual conservatism, taunting mocking and judgement are left are the door. You are, pretty much, free as a bird – to speak, to advice, to seek help. Gives you a feeling of comfort, doesn’t it? But besides giving you a digital home, the platform gives you the opportunity to sell yourself.
Selling your content on Reddit
The beauty of Reddit is that there is practically a subcategory for everything. Foot fetish? There are only a dozen threads focusing on this kink, with foot lovers disclosing their deepest fantasies to sharing Cameron Diaz’s feet pictures. SPH? Pretty sure there is a couple of discussion about it as well. When it comes to sex-related concerns, Reddit acts like a full-on, all-you-can-eat breakfast.
With that being said, the most common form of advertising yourself is posting your photos and GIFs to a variety of subreddits – remember that 1) you need to mention you are a camgirl and 2) make sure that you are posting them in the relevant threads. Regardless of any subjective views on camming, it is vital to remember that you are a guest in the community, so you should read the rules before making a post and consequently tailor your posts accordingly.
Indeed, I will preface this by mentioning that if this isn’t obvious by now, 90% of the people scrolling through your posts might have little to no intention of spending a couple of hundreds of dollars for your private shows. But, at the same time, isn’t it the same with every social, third party app? Exactly. Not every person that comments on your Twitter post will actually click the link to your chatroom, and not everyone who pops into your chat will tip.
Ready, set, go!
However, the forum platform gives you 100% freedom of speech while giving you a space to grow at your own pace. There are thousands of threads that can align with your hobbies or the possible hobbies of your fans. With this, you are provided with the opportunity of limiting yourself to specific niches that you truly enjoy.
Some of the most successful Redditors that I know post and comment in unrelated subreddits that match their interests. You can post some memes, give someone advice or even just appreciate someone else’s cool content. Never lurk and upvote. It’s so vital for fans to see you as a person and not just present yourself as someone who’s posted the same photo across 10 different subreddits. Being a good Redditor is synonym to actually hiring a marketing strategy team – why spend money on it, when you can be your own boss and do it yourself?
