I am Amy, and I've been a full-time webcam girl for over 5 years. I am not flamboyant, flashy, or anything like that. In fact, I think I'm a rather ordinary girl-nextdoor. So when I started doing live webcam shows, I was really unsure and nervous about it, and I figured it would just help me out with a little extra income. WRONG!!! I was (and still am) in awe of how much money I make with my little webcam business. I never dreamed I could earn the big weekly paychecks I bring home every week...especially since I never have to leave home (or even get dressed, LOL) to do it. You can read more about who I am here.

As for the second part of the question... I realize that some people are really jaded and put-off by "work at home" gimmicks. I totally understand that because I'm just as skeptical as anyone. So the only thing I can say to you is this... I am who I say I am. Every word on this page is the absolute truth as I know it. And you can email me anytime to ask questions and verify anything I've said. Or even better... get inside Sexcams Unlimited, and come by my free chat room or call me personally on the phone for help. If you'll take that little step to get in touch with me, you'll see without a doubt that I am who I say I am and I'm just sharing my personal experience. You can believe me if you want, or let your skepticism get the best of you and dismiss me. Whatever... the bottom line is that I want you to succeed at making money on webcam, because when YOU make money, I'll make a little bit too (read the next question #2 for details about that).

And for even more discussion about trust, please read the Trust Questions & Answers below.

Ok... I'm going to be as clear and honest as I can be. Whenever I recruit a successful webcam chat host, to Sexcams Unlimited, they will pay me 1% of his/her total video chat revenues. That 1% does NOT come out of your pocket; Sexcams Unlimited pays me (from their pocket) for referring you. So that's the bottom line. When you become successful making money on webcam, I'll be receiving a 1% bonus every single week. For every $1000 you make, I'll make $10. It doesn't sound like much at first, but over time it will add up to a sizeable sum...and we'll BOTH be singing our way to the bank! For more info about this, please see my Why I want you to succeed page.

As a secondary side-note, I'm always looking for other friendly webcammers I can chat and network with. It's always helpful (and fun) to share business secrets, tips, tricks, and techniques to be more successful. And I'm also constantly on the look-out for other girls (and possibly guys) who might be interested in doing live cam shows with me. Girl-Girl shows and Couples shows can be extremely profitable (and fun as hell), so I'm always looking for my next on-cam girlfriend(s) or boyfriend(s). He he he....

Sure thing! Send me your address and I'll be over in ten minutes... he he he.....

The truth is, I almost never work with other people on webcam. I have done it two times in 5 years. That doesn't mean I'm not willing to, it just means I rarely stumble upon the right opportunity. The truthful answer is that I'm ALWAYS on the look out for the right person (or people) to work with me on webcam, but one of my prerequisites is that you must be really serious about the business. I won't go into all the nitty gritty details, but basically... if you aren't serious and dedicated to making big money in the biz, then working together won't be mutually beneficial. If it isn't profitable for both parties, then I'm not interested, but if it is... just tell me where to sign up!

As I said at the top of this page, over the last 3 years I've made between $250,000 and $350,000 per year. And with the right attitude and drive I believe you can make that much or MORE (even in this crappy economy). Don't misunderstand me... the majority of webcam girls don't make that much. But that's because they all-too-often don't approach it as a business. They just flop online, give it the minimal effort possible, and wonder why they can't make more than $1500 a week. Still, $78,000 a year ($1500 x 52 weeks) is pretty good for a stay-at-home business. But if you invest a little more effort, there's no reason why you can't be making a $Quarter Million or more every year.

My next goal is to make $500,000 in one year, and I know I can do it. I've had some personal family issues over the last 2 years that have kept me from dedicating 100% of my efforts to building my business, or I would already be there. But take this as a lesson... to be wildy successful, you have to set reasonable goals and then do everything in your power to reach them. That's why many girls never make it passed $75K-$100K/year. Not because they're too ugly or too stupid... but because they're not driven enough to strive for more. So you can be a "flopper" (as I described above) and settle for $1500 a week, or you can grab life by the balls and become a Millionaire -- the choice is yours.

Yes, it's true. My business has many facets and different built-in revenue streams, but everything I do is centered around my live webcam shows on Sexcams Unlimited. And if you take full advantage of all the features and opportunities inside Sexcams Unlimited, you can be well on your way to webcam wealth.

As I said in question #5 above, I'm frustrated that I still haven't hit the $500,000 per year mark, because I know (without question) that it's possible. In fact, that is my goal for 2010 -- $500K, baby! I've had some personal/family issues over the last couple of years that have prevented me from dedicating 100% of my time to growning my business; otherwise, I think I would already be at that $500K level.

I'm not gonna lie to you. I work a lot. I send tons of emails. I do lots of live shows. I do lots of paid phone calls. I work on my websites. I look out for new advertising opportunities. And on and on... So it generally adds up to 40 to 50 hours a week. A couple of years ago I was doing 50 to 60 hours a week, but now that I've built a large group of regular viewers and a huge list of Fanclub subscribers, I don't have to work as hard as I once did.

Also keep in mind that when I use the word "work" I'm not talking about digging ditches or fighting rush-hour traffic. "Work" for me is sitting on my bed or at my desk in my pajamas (or panties), and chatting/emailing people. So yes, I rack up a lot of work hours every week, but it could be a LOT worse. My job is easy, I enjoy it, and my webcam paychecks make me smile every week!

Paycheck amounts are accumulated from midnight (12:00am EST) on Sunday to midnight (11:59:59pm EST) on Saturday, and then the payouts are mailed/credited to you on Monday. So your pay period is never more than 7 days and you should receive a paycheck every Tuesday-Thursday (depending on mail service in your area) like clockwork.

The only time this would change is if you earn less than $100 in a 7-day pay period, in which case your earnings will be carried over to the next week.

Also, if you prefer instant, electronic payments instead of mailed checks, you can sign up for their Visa Debit Card, and they'll make weekly direct deposits to your card. Then you can withdraw your cash from any ATM or make purchases at any retailer that accepts debit cards worldwide.

Oh yes, everyone's favorite 4-letter word, "FREE." Well Sexcams Unlimited IS free. They offer a free lifetime membership to all their members. And the last time I checked they had over 150 MILLION totally free pictures, videos, HD movies, webcam replays, etc, etc... So of course, all of this FREE, FREE, FREE stuff makes one wonder how you can possibly make so much money -- who would be dumb enough to pay, right?!?

Well it's simple. They give away all this free content to keep their members eternally addicted to the site. They've trained their surfers to understand that every time they log in they're going to see something (or someone) new, and that keeps them coming back day after day, year after year.

And eventually they do spend money. They upgrade to VIP or ELITE status, they join Fanclubs, they buy DVDs or V.O.D, they pay for phone sex, or, of course, they come in for private cam shows. Cha-Ching!

Some people may not spend more than $100 in their entire life on the site, while others (I call 'em "whales") regularly drop a few thousand bucks a week! Either way, small-spenders and whales alike almost always find 3 or 4 chat hosts that they just fall for... They make a long-lasting connection and then they simply can't tear themselves away. It happens every day, and it means money in the bank for you and me.

What all this means for you is that it's important to offer enough free stuff (pictures, videos, cam shows) so that your fans stay connected and hooked into you, but not so MUCH free stuff that they don't have a reason to call you or come see you LIVE on cam. It's a balancing act, but it's not hard. You'll master it in no time.

Yes, yes, yes. I actually host 2 different chat rooms much of the time, and it's a great way to boost your traffic and profits. But I strongly recommend that you limit yourself to 2 or 3 simultaneous live rooms. Once you start broadcasting more than that, you won't be able to keep up with all the chats, and you'll likely miss out on some big shows because the viewers will recognize that they're not getting your full attention.

But if you're just starting out... stick with one chat room for your first couple of months. Master that one, and then add another one. I think that's a winning plan, and then you'll be making good money on multiple webcams. Sweet!

Nope. Not a dime. Sexcams Unlimited will never charge you a cent to be a chat host.

But if you want my advice, do like I did and setup a regular member account first! The member account is free, but you will be given the same opportunities to spend money on account upgrades, live video chats, and Fanclub memberships that regular members get. Spending money on all that stuff is totally optional, but just seeing how the site works from a viewers perspective will be very helpful to you as you research this new, lucrative career.

During my first few weeks researching and exploring the site, I spent a couple of hundred dollars so that I could get the full experience. That small investment has paid me back many times, because through my efforts I discovered several good ways to market myself within the Sexcams Unlimited community.

Quoting from the "Power of 100% Payouts" section above...

"The key to scoring 100% payouts is that you must recruit new members. Every new member that you bring into the Sexcams Unlimited network will be tied to you for life. So 100% of every penny that member spends on you will go to you. Whether it's live webcam chat, V.O.D, video chat replays, Fanclub subscriptions, phone sex, etc, etc... you keep 100% of the revenue for life. Sexcams Unlimited even pays all the credit card processing fees for you!

And it's easier than you might think to recruit new members. Let's say you are a 30-something MILF with a lingerie fetish... You should create a simple webpage/blog (or two or ten) that tells more about who you are, what you like to do, etc... Throw in a few enticing photos and your 100% link to Sexcams Unlimited. Your page will attract playmates with similar interests and desires, and before you know it, they will be in your chat room paying you 100% of $2.99-$9.99/minute. I have used this exact method to recruit well over two thousand members (maybe over three thousand), and still to this day, years later, I make 100% on all of them if they come to see my live video chat or call me on the phone."

It's not hard to understand, once you know how the average member uses the site. Sexcams Unlimited offers SO MUCH free content and SO MANY high-caliber live chat experiences, that members stick around for years and years. During that time they almost always decide to spend money on more than one girl, guy, or couple... And with so many options -- account upgrades, Fanclub memberships, V.O.D, phone sex, premium (paid) video chat, etc... members end up spending hundreds, if not thousands of dollars over their lifetimes. So it's not much of a sacrifice at all for Sexcams Unlimited to allow the original recruiting chathost to keep his/her 100% payouts. They know they're going to make their profits elsewhere.

What shocks me is that none of the other adult cam services do it. I've looked high and low. I've compared all the major adult webcam networks, and NOBODY but Sexcams Unlimited offers 100% payouts. Wow...

OMG! That would be the worst!

The idea of anyone from my family finding me doing sexy things online almost kept me out of the business entirely. The thought still sends shutters down my spine. But Sexcams Unlimited has a one-of-a-kind privacy feature that helps to keep your pictures, videos, cam shows, etc from being seen by anyone you don't want to see them.

Here's how it works... You simply login to your profile, and type in specific block zones (zip codes, cities, states, countries, etc.). This will prevent viewers from those areas seeing any of your material whatsoever. They will be able to see your screen name, but that's it. No profile picture, no daily diary entries, no live feeds, nothing. So let's say all your friends and family live in Oregon. Just block the entire state of Oregon. Or perhaps they're all from one specific city, like Dallas TX. Just block those specific zip codes, and you're safe. Nobody from those areas will be able to see you.

As far as I know, the Sexcams Unlimited network is the ONLY adult webcam provider in the world that offers this feature, and I am extremely confident that it works well to protect your identity. I've been here over 5 years, and none of my friends or family have ever found out about my webcam business.

As I discussed in the question above, you can use the Block Zone feature to prevent friends, family, and co-workers from finding you online. And that works very, very well.

But Sexcams Unlimited doesn't stop there to protect your privacy. First of all, they abide by a very strict policy of never sharing your personal information with anyone for any reason (the single exception to that rule is the IRS grrrrr....). So you can rest easy knowing that viewers and other chat hosts will never be able to get any of your true identity information from Sexcams Unlimited. They also go one step further in that their systems cloak your true IP address and telephone number whenever someone cams or calls you... so your viewers and callers will never know which city or state you live in, unless you choose to tell them.

Beyond those built-in safety measures, your privacy is really up to you. It's important not to give out too many personal details to your members. Don't tell them when and where you'll be (at the mall or a night club, for example). Just do little things like that, and along with Sexcams Unlimited's rock-solid privacy measures, you shouldn't have to worry at all.



Just for fun, I thought I'd show you this picture of the ID vault at Sexcams Unlimited (they call it "Fort Knox"). This is where they store the ID information, that they are required by Federal Law (18 U.S.C. 2257) to keep, on all 430,000+ of their registered chat hosts. It is the largest collection of such records that the world has ever known, and the facility is only accessible by a handful of people within the Sexcams Unlimited staff. Your personal details are never shared with anyone outside of Sexcams Unlimited.

I promise you... I totally understand. I would be mortified if my family stumbled across one of my live shows. That's one of the major reasons I chose to work with Sexcams Unlimited. As I described in question #12 above, they have a block zone feature, where you can block specific zip codes, cities, states, and countries from accessing your webcam, pics, vids, etc, etc...

I have several areas blocked and I've actually tested it by trying to access my Fanclub from those places. The block zones did their job perfectly and I wasn't able to see anything. So for most people, the block zones will provide good enough security.

But if you're a public figure (ahem... congressman, clergyman, media personality, or something) and your life would literally be ruined by being associated with an adult website, then you probably shouldn't do it. You'll have to weight the risks and rewards for yourself. The block zones are awesome, and the work really well, but nothing's 1000% bulletproof.

As I discussed in the above question about privacy, nobody from Sexcams Unlimited will ever reveal your personal details to anyone. In fact, the support staff that answers the 24 hour helplines are never allowed to have access to your personal records, so they couldn't disclose your true identity even if they wanted to. They'll know your chat host screen name, but not your real name. So when it comes to Sexcams Unlimited, you're safe.

That means the only way a viewer could find out your true identity is if you tell him/her. If you don't share your phone number, address, work place, last name, etc... your viewers will never be able to find the real you. They literally won't know whether you live in New Jersey or New Mexico. So practice some common sense, protect your private data, use the Sexcams Unlimited Block Zone feature (discussed in question #12 above), and you should be just fine.

So as long as you're careful, stalkers will never be a problem. I've been doing my online webcam shows for over 5 years and I've never had any trouble.

No problem, and no reason to worry. There are absolutely no markings on your paycheck that suggest you're working with an adult-related business. The check is extremely professional, and the payor's name printed on the check is "Network Account".

If you haven't already, please take a moment to understand who I am and read about why I want you to succeed. I'm not trying to hide my motives or pull a shady scheme. My entire purpose for building WebcamPayday.com is to expand my profits and create a new revenue stream -- but the only way I can succeed in doing that is if YOU become a success first! So if YOU don't make a lot of money on webcam, then I don't make anything either, and that defeats my purpose for building this site.

All of that to say... I have no reason to lie about any of this. If making huge money on webcam were too good to be true, then I'd be wasting my time recruiting new chat hosts. After all, my 1% commission is based on YOUR profits. Whenever you become a successful webcam chat host, Sexcams Unlimited will pay me 1% of your total video chat revenues. That 1% does NOT come out of your pocket; Sexcams Unlimited pays me (from their pocket) for referring you. So that's the bottom line. When you make money on webcam, I'll receive 1%. For every $1000 you earn, Sexcams Unlimited will send me $10. That may not sound like much at first, but over time it will add up to a sizeable sum. It's a classic win-win situation.

Even so, I understand your skepticism. I am a skeptic on stuff like this too. But remember that you can verify everything I'm saying for yourself. Once you get inside Sexcams Unlimited, you'll be able to read their extensive documentation, FAQ, and help pages -- which will affirm everything I've written on this page. So you don't have to trust me. You can trust yourself to weigh the evidence and make your own well-formed decisions.

This was a big question for me when I first started... I'm not naturally a very trusting person, and I didn't know if I could trust ANY of the adult cam sites. But three specific things tipped me over the edge and made me more confident in Sexcams Unlimited.

First was their sheer size. With over 430,000 registered chathosts millions upon millions of active viewers in their network, they are (by far) the biggest player in the industry, and they have been for several years. So I figured that they couldn't possibly be that big (and stay that big) if they were blatantly ripping people off.

The second thing that helped me to know that they're completely legit was their high-level professionalism. I said earlier, in the "Why Sexcams Unlimited" section, that I spent months comparing the different adult webcam services. A big part of my comparison process included reading their chat host terms of service and help pages. And there was NO comparison. Sexcams Unlimited provides so much more (and easy to understand) documentation, "How-To" material, success stories, and FAQs than any other service I reviewed. Once you get inside the "Video Host Console" area, you'll see what I mean.

Finally, I love the fact that they have their 1-800 toll-free phone number at the bottom of every page (inside the members area). You almost never see that in the adult biz. They staff the phones with real people 24/7/365, so there's always a real person to talk to if you have a problem or need help getting set up. For me, the 24 hour phone number was the clencher. I called them, a real person answered, they were friendly and helpful, case closed... It was obvious to me that they're running a truly above-board, trustworthy operation.

So all of these things, plus my ringing endorsement, should tell you that you can trust Sexcams Unlimited, but if that's still not enough, consider this... I have been working with them for over 5 years. In that time I have received a paycheck in the mail every single Tuesday (or Wednesday if Monday is a holiday), without fail. That's roughly 288 checks -- most of which are for several thousand dollars -- week after week after week. I've never had a bounced check. I've never even had a lost check. They come like clockwork, and I never have to worry about it.

I hope that helps you. But if not, you don't have to trust me! Just create a free viewer account and research it yourself, surf the site, talk to some other chat hosts, read all of their terms, help, and documentation pages. Call their 24 hour helpline. Turn over every stone, and you'll see everything I've said is true. Sexcams Unlimited is trustworthy, and I will never work with anyone else.

Ha ha ha... I had to include this one. It's not really a question, but it is a real message I received from someone via email. Of course, they were too cowardly to sign it with a real name, ha ha... It's probably from a disgruntled webcam girl who would rather try to cut me down than work with me to improve her own business. So I didn't have much to say to this person other than this:

"Ugly or not... yes I do make that much money, and as long as you have an attitude like that, you never will. Have a nice life."

Of course, I never received a reply to that response.

You must be at least 18 years old to make money on webcam at Sexcams Unlimited.

Yes it's legal. Sexcams Unlimited is 100% by-the-book in terms of abiding by all Federal and local laws. So as long as you don't do anything stupid, like allowing children to see or be seen on your webcam... you'll be just fine.

You choose. One hour a day or one hour a month, you always set your own schedule. Sexcams Unlimited never mandates any set schedules or quotas, so you're always free to be your own boss.

I know a lot of people who have regular day jobs, and they try this for 2-3 hours a night. That's a good way to start.

Lots of moms only have free time while their kids are at school, and that's another great starting point.

Whatever works for you, this is an extremely flexible way to make extra money at home.

Now having said that, I'm gonna keep it real for you. The more you work, the more money you're going to make. Especially when you're first starting out, you need to meet new viewers, build rapport with them, and begin establishing a list of regulars. Trust me, once you've cultivated a healthy crop of regular viewers, your life gets easier and easier -- and you make lots more money. So my advice (especially when you're just starting out) is to go online as much as you possibly can. Your persistence and consistency now will pay you back for months and/or years to come.

BONUS! When you're a brand new chat host, there is a special area inside Sexcams Unlimited listing all the new webcam virgins. This is great for you because a lot of regular big-spenders monitor that listing for fresh playmates. So get started and work as much as you can. This extra exposure will help you make good money even on your first week!

Sexcams Unlimited never sleeps. Every minute of every day there are thousands upon thousands of people surfing around the network looking for the next big thrill. All of that to say, it doesn't matter when you host your live shows. Early in the morning, late at night, or the middle of the afternoon... you can make money on cam.

Over the years I've hosted shows at literally every hour of the day, and I've made good money each time. So whatever schedule works for you should work for the Sexcams Unlimited crowd.

A few extra thoughts to keep in mind...

First, the more hours you work, the more opportunity you have to make more money. The more you're online, the more chance you have of hooking a "whale" (big-spender).

Second, if you keep fairly regular hours, then you will gain more regular viewers... people who come back to see you day after day. Your regulars are important, because they're the guys who help you pay off your mortgage with all the money they spend on you every month. With diligence

Third, if you always host your shows at night, sometimes try doing an early morning or afternoon show. That way you're more likely to expose yourself (pardon the pun) to people who haven't seen you before. It's a great way to give your business a little boost.

Finally, remember that you can host for as long or short a time as you want. So if you have a regular day job and only have an extra hour here and there, that's ok. Log in for some quickie shows and make some hit-n-run cash.

As I said in the "When are the best times" question above, quickie sessions (1-2 hours) are a great way to earn some extra cash to supplement your other income. There are thousands of people who have regular jobs that take up most of their time, yet they can login to Sexcams Unlimited in their off hours and make great money with little effort.

So yes, I think working on webcam is the perfect solution for time-pressured people like:

* Stay-at-home moms
* College students
* Part-time or Full-time employees

A little known fact... I've probably made 5 to 10 times more money while NOT being sexual on cam. Sure, I get down and dirty sometimes, but if you look at my cam room, I have an office chair set up close to the webcam and a bed in the background. The truth is, I spend WAY more time on that office chair just chatting with my guys than back on the bed doing sex stuff. Some girls are different. Some girls are all sex all the time, and that's perfectly fine. But I'm an expert at connecting and talking to my guys, and that's what seems to work best for me.

I'm not going to fool you though. People who are willing to do nude shows generally make more than those who aren't. But that's just tradition. There aren't any rules that say you can't go against the flow. So don't be afraid of coming up with your own wild ideas. You never know what will be the next big webcam money maker.

Also... don't confuse NUDE cams with full-on SEX cams. For example, I can think of several girls who have huge boobs. They have all the attention they can handle on cam, and they never have to show any skin below their belly button. They just jiggle their juggs and pull in the paychecks. I know several people guys & girls (bodybuilder types) who wear bikinis or posing attire, and they keep plenty busy just posing and flexing their muscles. On the other end of the spectrum, I know of an extremely overweight woman (500+ pounds) who has men pay her to eat fattening foods on cam... Ha ha.... when was the last time someone paid you $100 to eat a chocolate cream pie? And there are tons of other opportunities as well. You could tell nasty stories, you could get into the whole cross-dressing thing, you could do femdom/humiliation -- yes, there are even guys out there who will pay big money to have you call them names and humiliate them in all sorts of horrible ways (its actually a lot of fun to do that, he he he...) And none of these things require on-camera sex or masturbation.

OMG... I can think of a hundred things you could do with minimal or no sex. Psychic readings, dating, flirting, teasing, love advice, "How-To" demonstrations, and the list goes on. Best of all, remember this... unlike other adult cam sites, Sexcams Unlimited never dictates that you MUST do this or you MUST do that. They leave you alone and allow you to run your webcam the way you want to run it. So use your imagination and decide what will work best for you. Once you get it nailed down, pursue it like crazy, and you'll be making big webcam money in no time.

Just for kicks, here's a list of some other weird things I've seen people pay to watch on webcam:

Blowing bubblegum bubbles
Sitting on and popping balloons
Lifting or moving furniture
Burping
Farting
Singing
Playing the violin while nude
Playing the guitar while nude
Jumping rope while nude
Drinking alcohol
Putting on make-up
Cussing (a lot)
Sucking lollipops
Smoking
Women putting on men's clothing
Men wearing panties
Doing laundry & folding underwear
Brushing teeth
Dancing while nude
Penis pumping
Playing video games
Reading naughty bedtime stories
Putting on and taking off stockings
Putting on and taking off high-heels
Drinking champagne from a high-heel shoe
Stomping and trampling on dildos
Cutting up dildos with sissors
etc, etc, etc......

On Sexcams Unlimited, you never have to participate in anything if you don't want to. So the short answer is, "no."

The longer answer is you can opt in and out anytime. All you do is login to your Fanclub control panel and turn the feature on or off. When it's on, your members will be able to call into a toll-free phone forwarding system that will privately redirect their call to your phone number. You'll make anywhere from $3-$4 per minute for this feature, but you're under no obligation to participate.

On the other side of the coin, you're never under any obligation to do live webcam shows either. If you want to use the Sexcams Unlimited network just for the Phone Sex and Fanclub features only, that's perfectly OK too. The choice is always yours.

I covered this question/myth in a little blurb called, "But I'm Not Hot!" earlier in the page, but I'll give you more info here. It's probably one of the most common myths in the webcam world -- You have to be HOT to make money on webcam. But I can't stress this enough... it's not true (at least in the way that most people THINK it's true).

It always comes back to the definition of "HOT". For some people tight-bodied 19 year-old college coeds are HOT. For others it's 40 year-old pot-bellied men with big, hairy chests. Others prefer 60+ year old women, and still others want to see normal work-at-home couples (stretch marks and all) having real sex together. The point is... everyone defines HOT just a little bit differently. And what is HOT to one person today might be boring to him a week from now.

If I had all day, I could tell you a hundred specific cases of people who don't fit the traditional "HOT" stereotype, yet they login to Sexcams Unlimited very regularly -- and they make money! But since I don't have all day, just think about this for a second... There's no way for me to know for sure, but within the Sexcams Unlimited universe there are probably tens of thousands of little blonde bombshells competing for viewers. And they're busy. And they make great money. BUT there are probably only a few dozen (maybe 100-120) 60+ year old grandmas -- which means a LOT less competition for viewers who are looking for that sort of thing. So yes... the grandmothers stay quite busy (and profitable) too. Same goes for grandpas, shemales, fat ladies, muscle men, tiny penis men, little people (midgets), Indians, Native Americans, African Americans, Asians, cross dressers, pregnant girls, big booty girls, tiny titty girls, long hair, no hair, etc, etc, etc... You just have to believe me on this... Whoever or whatever you are --
YOU ARE HOT to someone.

So the bottom line is this... embrace who you are and/or what talents you have to give. Be yourself and embrace yourself. Then do everything you can to promote yourself into the Sexcams Unlimited universe, and you will make money on webcam.

BONUS! I can't believe I forgot to mention this until now... Since the Sexcams Unlimited network has over 150 different cam sites, you'll receive even more exposure to your specific niche. Of course, they have sites that market toward the 18-22 college girl webcam crowd, but they also have sites designed for MILF lovers, Tranny lovers, Big Boob lovers, Sexy Men lovers, Swingers, Couples, Mature Women, BBW (Big Beautiful Women), etc, etc, etc.... So the people who surf those sites are specifically looking for chat hosts that meet those criteria. That's one more reason that you, no matter who you are or what you look like, can make money at home on your webcam.

Last thing, I promise... I want to tell you about my favorite Sexcams Unlimited chat host of all time. I can't tell you his real name, but I'll call him Mark. He's not on there anymore, but Mark will always have a little place in my heart. He is an astro-physicist at a prestigious University (which I can't mention). He's easily the smartest man I've ever met, and he has the most wonderful sense of humor -- I wish everyone could meet him. Anyway... Mark liked doing bisexual webcam shows just to unwind after a long day at work, and he and I often bounced back and forth to each other's chat rooms just to play and flirt around. Fun. Fun. Fun. But here's the point of all this... Mark is a very average looking, tall, skinny man with lots of hair everywhere except his head. LOL... Not my first definition of "HOT" at all, but it totally didn't matter to me. He and I made a quick, witty connection and I love the guy to this day! The big goof got married 2 years ago and hasn't been on Sexcams Unlimited since then, but I still miss the great, fun times we had together. So keep this story in mind... it's that kind of connection that keeps bringing people back (credit card in hand) to spend time with you. It's that kind of connection that will make you rich in the webcam business.

OMG YES! Please look at my "Fun For Girls and Boys" blurb near the top of this page. It makes me crazy when I hear guys say that webcams are only for girls. That's so wrong.

The internet is a place where people can go and secretly do things that they normally would never do in real life. And that simple fact is why there's a HUGE (largely untapped) market for men on webcams. Gay, straight, bisexual... it doesn't matter.

Also consider what I said in question #24 above. It's easy to find thousands upon thousands of cutesy girls to play with on cam, but the selection of ready and willing guys is much smaller. So that means less competition, and potentially more money for you.

But you don't have to trust me. Login to Sexcams Unlimited and see for yourself. They have half a dozen sites in the network dedicated to sexy webcam dudes, and a few thousand successful male chat hosts. I know for a fact -- because I've become friends with a few of them -- that some guys just do it for fun (the money is a bonus), but many of them take it seriously, treat it like a real business, and make great money on cam.

I do. Admittedly, I don't do it often (because I already spend enough time in my own live chat rooms), but I personally have spent several hundred dollars chatting and playing with guys on cam. So yes. Women often pay men to play around on cam. Sometimes they may want to see you jack-off, and sometimes they may just be lonely and want to chat with you. It happens every hour of every day, and if you're willing to do a little extra marketing, there's no question in my mind that you can score awesome profits.

But let me encourage you... If you're interested in making even bigger paychecks while masturbating on webcam, consider doing bisexual shows. We've already established that you're a straight guy. Cool. No problem. You like girls. But let's say a gay guy comes into your chat room and wants to pay you to masturbate for him. Would you do it? Would it make you gay if you did do it? On Sexcams Unlimited, you're always totally free to say, "sorry man, I only do chicks." But I would encourage you to go ahead and do the show for the guy. Pretend he's a girl if you want. Whatever. Just because you jack-off in front of a gay man for money, that doesn't make you gay. But hey... I know different people have different boundaries and limitations, so do whatever works for you, and be happy.

I know exactly what you mean. I was (almost) terrified the first time I logged in for my first real, live show. AAaaaaaaa! But it gets easier. It really does. My best advice if you have a really bad case of the jitters is to just "fake it" at first. The guys/girls on the other side of the camera won't be able to tell. Just smile and giggle and go with it. Tell your viewers you're a "virgin" and "this is my first time" and all that stuff -- they love that -- and you'll be shocked how fast the time can fly by. It will take a few hours to get comfortable, and then you'll be just fine. And then when the paychecks start rolling in, you'll be ecstatic! Ha ha...

As for the second part... "How do I know this is right for me?" -- Unfortunately, I can't answer that for you. You'll just have to give it your best shot and decide for yourself. At the very least, login to Sexcams Unlimited and read everything. Visit the free and paid chat rooms. Talk to me or some of the other hosts. Join a few Fanclubs. Download or stream some videos. Check out the message boards. Etc, etc, etc... If after doing all of that, you're still unsure then take the next step and setup a chat host account. Invest a week or a month of your time running your own live shows. Try to run a generous, regular schedule. Work your Fanclub a little bit and try to recruit some new members. By then you will have collected a few weekly paychecks, and you'll be able to decide for yourself whether or not making money on webcam is right for you. Remember, you're free to come and go at any time, so if you decide that you really don't enjoy web camming for cash, you can quit and walk away.

You know, this was a scary thing for me at first too, but I quickly got over it. Here's why... It didn't take me long to realize how wonderfully bulletproof my anonymity is when I'm using Sexcams Unlimited (see the Privacy Questions for more details). Sure, I run into my share of weirdos on cam, but I love that they will never know who I really am, where I really live, etc. And if someone gets really rude or obnoxious, I can simply kick him out of the room and block him. Problem solved! So... it will soon become apparent that you have to worry more about the weirdos and perverts at your local shopping mall than you do about the guys you chat with on Sexcams Unlimited.

As for the part about "normal" people... yes, the vast majority of people you meet on Sexcams Unlimited are normal folks. The most "abnormal" thing about most of them is that they're just really lonely or really horny (sometimes both). And that means awesome webcam bucks for you and me. These are typically not your average porn surfers, because "free porn" is everywhere -- no need to pay for it! No... these guys/girls are typically more sophisticated. They want a real connection with a real human, not just a glossy pin-up. Some of them want a "quickie" before they go to sleep, while others may want to sweep you off your feet and marry you. Still others just want to live out a hidden fantasy behind their spouse's back, without really committing adultery. So yeah... every show is different, but by and large the people you meet are just normal folks. And remember that if you do meet some creepazoid along the way, you can kick him out of your life with a click of your mouse -- and he'll never know anything about the real you.

Oooo I hate people like that. And yes, you can block them from typing and/or kick them out if they're being a total dick to you. And yes, you do run into assholes from time to time, but believe it or not, I rarely have to kick them out. I like to play little games with them, and insult their intelligence by using big words that they don't understand... or hit them with some backhanded compliments or something... Guys like that can always dish out insults better than they can take them, so eventually they realize they can't bully me around and they just go away. I love getting the last laugh. He he....

Depending on the circumstance, you say, "No thanks" or "Go fuck youself." Ha ha ha.... Remember that on Sexcams Unlimited, you never have to do anything you're not comfortable doing. Most people will be respectful of your boundaries, but if someone gets overly demanding or beligerent, you should feel comfortable knowing you're always in control.

Absolutely! And if you can do it, I think you should! Mix it up. Keep it fun and interesting for your viewers and they will come back day after day, week after week, year after year. The Sexcams Unlimited interface makes it easy for you to include several people in your video chat room at once, and do other cool stuff like adding extra cams to give your viewers multiple angles. Extra goodies like that will give you an edge over other chat hosts and will keep people helplessly hooked into you. They won't be able to take their eyes off the action -- which obviously means bigger, juicier paychecks for you.

Yes and no. It is true that several people have met on Sexcams Unlimited and later got married. Even more have met and become real-life romances. But I would say neither of those scenarios is very common.

On the other hand, it is pretty common for chat hosts to network together and work live shows with each other. That actually happens all the time. Lots of single girls need a guy to join them so they can attract the couples/swingers market. And lots of girls expand their exposure by networking with other female hosts to put on hot lesbian shows. So I don't know if that qualifies as "meeting a real boyfriend/girlfriend," but that does happen pretty frequently.

You mean besides me? LOL....

No, I don't know of anyone off the top of my head. But stay tuned to the private chat host message forums inside Sexcams Unlimited. It's fairly common to see people asking for other cammers who want to work live shows together.

I feel like this entire page is an advertisement for Sexcams Unlimited, which is not really the point at all. The reason you're here and the reason I built WebcamPayday.com is so that I can help you succeed at making money on webcam. Sexcams Unlimited just happens to be the most efficient vehicle for you to accomplish that goal. So yes, I am very high on Sexcams Unlimited. They have allowed me to make more money than I ever dreamed possible with my webcam, and I know, without a shadow of doubt, that they can help you do the same.

But to answer your question more directly, please check the extensive "Why Sexcams Unlimited" section above.

Choosing your webcam network is a really big decision. It will directly affect every aspect of your webcam business. So as I said above in the question #... You don't have to trust me. You can weigh all the evidence and trust yourself to make the best decision for you.

All I can say is what I've already said in the "Why Sexcams Unlimited" section about the extensive comparisons I've done. To me, when you weigh all the features and benefits that Sexcams Unlimited offers, it's an absolute no-brainer. They are the best in terms of 100% payouts, weekly paychecks, pay-per-minute billing, Fanclubs, 150 network sites, superior technology, 24/7 telephone support, and the list goes on andSexcams Unlimited on and on... I don't know what else to say. It's a no-brainer.

But like I said, if you're unsure please compare all the sites for yourself. I know once you do that comparison you'll agree with me.

Yes you can, but you'll make more money if you don't. Instead of working on two different platforms, you'd be much better off hosting two or three chat rooms inside the Sexcams Unlimited network. And there are two very good reasons for this:

First, Sexcams Unlimited penalizes you if you're not exclusive to their network. Instead of making the usual 50-100% that they pay all their other hosts, you'll only keep 35% of your total revenues. Their reasoning for this is simple... most other adult cam networks only pay 25-35%, so if you're not willing to be exclusive to the Sexcams Unlimited network, they will only match the percentage you're earning on the other sites.

Second, since there are no limitations on how many chatrooms you can run within the Sexcams Unlimited network, and since they offer over 150 niche-specific webcam sites to broadcast on, you'll be able to market yourself to any adult genre you can think of anyway. So if you're running a handful of cams on 2, 3, 4 (or more) sites in the Sexcams Unlimited network -- all focused on slightly different niches, I promise you'll have all the traffic and business you can handle. And you'll still be making 50-100% on every customer.

So in this case, loyalty definitely has it's privileges. And based on everything I know about this business, there's no doubt in my mind that you'll make a ton more money by keeping all your efforts inside the network.

It's probably a perfect fit! Your Sexcams Unlimited Fanclub, live webcam shows, and 1-on-1 phone sex are perfect upsell items for your current membership site. They even have special graphics that you can embed into your current site that will let your members know in real-time when your webcam goes live. They also offer a cool email notification system that can send your members an email every time you login for a live show. So if you already have a loyal subscriber base, your live cam shows should be hopping with eager viewers anxious to chat with you in real-time.

Oh... and this is perhaps the coolest part of all... they even have a White Label branding option, so you can create your own custom skin to match your current site design. It's unbelievably versatile, and if you're like me, it will blow your mind!

You'll have to check it out for yourself, but I think Sexcams Unlimited would be a perfect match for anyone seeking to expand their paysite revenues and begin making money with webcam.

Oh now this is a good question. I thought the same thing too when I first started. I'm like, "Why should I share my profits with some big company, when I could keep it all for myself?"

Well the two-part answer is simple... TRAFFIC and MONEY. The Sexcams Unlimited network has literally MILLIONS upon MILLIONS of registered viewers with many thousands of newbies joining every day. If you do your own Yahoo or Skype cam shows, where/how are you going to get that kind of exposure? It's much harder than you might think. You may have to chat and send emails to 50 or a hundred guys before one of them actually pulls out a credit card or sends you a PayPal. With the constant stream of traffic flowing through Sexcams Unlimited, you can literally make money (and lots of it) while you sleep or go on vacation -- which would likely never happen with a do-it-yourself Yahoo webcam setup.

The second part of the answer is MONEY. Sure you can keep 100% of your income if you use the small-time Yahoo routine, but Sexcams Unlimited allows you to do that too! You get your guys to sign up with your 100% link and you'll keep every penny they spend on you for life -- including Fanclub revenues, DVD sales, phone sex, V.O.D sales, webcam replays, etc, etc... So not only do you get to keep 100%, you also have TONS of cool built-in revenue streams that you simply won't have if you do Yahoo, Skype, etc.

OOoooo this is a really sore topic for me, and I have a very direct answer for you... NEVER work for a studio!

Studios are the webcam equivalent of pimps that whore out their ladies and then keep all or most of the cash for themselves. They prey on poor, under-educated girls. They make them work long, rigorous schedules. And they pay them only a tiny fraction of the revenue they've earned. I saw one studio recruiting new girls the other day... Their ad said "Guaranteed Pay!" And then when you read the fine print, the guaranteed pay amount was $6 per hour. SIX DOLLARS!?!?! They gotta be kidding, right?

In this day and age, with the technology as advanced and inexpensive as it is, there's absolutely no reason why you'd ever want to work for a studio.

Referring back to something I said in question # above, MOST of my time online is spent just chatting and flirting with my guys. I sit in a comfy office chair in my panties, and chat, and get paid. So it's not like I'm laid back with my ankles behind my ears for 8 hours a day. Not like that at all...

But just like anyone who works for a living, sometimes I do get bored. It's generally not too bad though. I just drink a glass of wine, turn up the music, try a different position, use a different toy, make jokes with my guys, etc, etc... And if I'm in a particularly bad, "I don't give a damn" mood, I just log off and work on my Fanclub, build another website, surf the private chat host message forums, or go hang out at the mall all afternoon. He he.... It's good to be your own boss!

I suppose everyone would have their own unique answers for this question, but I will list some of my own pet peaves.

1. I hate having to hide my profession from friends and family.
2. I don't like having to stash my webcam gear away in the closet when I have company visiting me.
3. Working at home is awesome! But sometimes I wonder what it would be like to have a "real" job (and then I see my paycheck, and remember why I'm doing this instead, LOL).
4. I'm always hardcore about protecting my privacy, which means I can't share very much about my real life with my viewers, and sometimes that's a drag.
5. Sometimes I'd rather stay wrapped up in my bathrobe and curled up with my cat than go online, but I suppose everyone feels that way about their job from time to time.
6. Sometimes guys have unrealistic expectations. They think that since they paid for a live show 2 months ago I still owe them two or three emails every day. Ha ha... I teach them pretty quickly that's not the case.
7. OOoo I hate it when I'm in the middle of a hot show and I'm just about to orgasm (yes, I do it for real much of the time) and either the batteries die in my vibrator, or worse the electricity goes out and I lose the rest of the show. Grrrrrr.....
8. Of course some of the people who come into my chat room are rude, disrespectful, or downright nasty. I don't like that at all, but I'm pretty well used to them now and they don't really bother me.
9. This doesn't happen very often, but it can get pretty hectic when I have 2 or 3 guys trying to compete for my attention at the same time. If I don't manage them well, they can turn to name calling and childish crap like that. So I have to work it out fast to make sure that I don't lose any money over a stupid squabble.
10. THE WORST thing about hosting adult webcam shows -- drumroll please -- It's when you've been online for 6 or 8 hours straight... you've been hella busy and made close to a thousand dollars... you finish your last show... you're just about to click the log off button because you've had to [[[ PEE ]]] -- [[[ BAD ]]] for the last 2 hours... and before you can do anything about it, one of your long-time 100% "whales" comes in for what you know is going to be a 3 hour show. OMG!!! That is the worst! LOL.......

This is literally the $64,000 (or $640,000) question. And the answer will be slightly different for everyone. It depends on who you are, what you're doing, what your talents are, etc, etc...

The good news is that the sky is the limit and your options are virtually endless. Some of the most common tools people use to promote themeselves include blogs, Twitter, Myspace, Facebook, YouTube, Yahoo Groups, message boards, and the list goes on and on. Just keep expanding your exposure, and dropping your 100% payout link all over the place, and you will gain more and more 100% followers.

If you want to specialize in a specific niche, it may be as simple as buying a $25 banner ad on an already existing website that's dedicated to that niche.

So I can't give you a one-size-fits-all answer, but let's take one example and I'll throw out some ideas for you... Let's say you're a 30-something MILF. You have long brunette hair, natural C-cups, and you enjoy elegant lingerie, stockings, etc. All we've done is describe who you are and what you enjoy -- and already we have at least 5 different niches we can pursue:

* MILFs
* Long hair
* Natural breasts
* Lingerie
* Nylons & stockings

So create a blog about each topic. (I've recruited over two thousand 100% members with my blogs, so I know they work well.) There are thousands of quick and easy ways to build blogs for free or very little cost. Make sure to include some photos of yourself and your 100% payout links. Blogs are well known for grabbing search engine traffic, so with a little diligence your blogs will begin attracting surfers who are specifically looking for what you have to offer...and that means big money in the bank for you.

The next thing you want to do is find other websites that are in the same niches. Email the webmasters and swap links with them. That will boost your traffic and force the search engine spiders to look at your blog(s) more often. If some webmasters won't trade links with you, ask them if they're selling ad space. One well-placed $25 ad can yield you hundreds or even thousands of dollars over time.

But I know what you're thinking... "WAIT! I don't know how to build a blog!" or even, "What the hell is a blog?" Well don't worry about it. You can learn in time. I didn't know any of that stuff when I first started either. It really isn't that difficult, and you'll find a TON of help along the way. And as I said above, there are endless other opportunities to promote yourself.

If you're intimidated by the marketing side of the business, don't worry. Just skip it for now. Go ahead and get yourself setup on Sexcams Unlimited. Work on your Fanclub, and start doing live shows. You'll be making webcam money before you know it, without any marketing work at all.

No. Creating a free viewer account on Sexcams Unlimited is optional, but I think it's foolish if you skip this important step. There are hundreds, possibly thousands of things that you will learn in terms of how the site works, and how you can better market yourself to paying customers. These are things I can't possibly describe in words... you just have to see and experiment with them yourself.

Here's one small example... When you go into a chat room, is it a FREE room, or a PAID room? Well you'd think it's simple to know the difference, and it IS simple. But every single day newbies make the mistake of going into a paid room, thinking it's a free room. As a chat host, you definitely need to know the difference or it could cost you money later on.

So take my advice, and thank me later.


But... if you simply don't want to setup a viewer account, you can go directly to the "Create Chat Host Account" area by clicking here.

This was intimidating for me at first, because I'm really not much of a techie geek, but don't worry yourself. It's easy. And cheap!

[1] The first thing you'll need is a computer (duh!). It doesn't have to be anything special. If it runs your operating system (Windows XP, Vista, 7 -- or Mac OS X) smoothly, and has a free USB port, then you'll be good to go.

[2] You'll need a high-speed internet connection. In the olden days dial-up was fine, and it still technically works, but you simply won't be able to compete with the other chathosts if you're broadcasting over dial-up. The good news is, broadband internet rates have never been more affordable, and even the cheapy connection packages are generally fast enough to broadcast your signal.

[3] Next, you'll need a webcam. This is a little trickier because there are many options, but you really can't go wrong with the Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000. I don't have that model myself, but I've used other Logitech webcams (with my laptop when I travel) and they're great. Also, I've heard many chat hosts rave about the QuickCam Pro 9000, so it must be good. It is a USB cam, so it's super easy to setup. It has excellent color and clarity, and it plays well with the Sexcams Unlimited interface. Your other options include using a DV camcorder (which is what I use). But camcorders are a bit more expensive and complicated because you have to run your signal through firewire and a third-party software (like SplitCam) to make them work. The one benefit to using a camcorder though is that you can have a better zoom and a remote control.

Seriously though, if you're just starting out, a QuickCam Pro 9000 is just fine (better than fine actually). It's less than $80 and it's easy. And if you decide to upgrade to a camcorder later on, you can still use the 9000 as a secondary multi-cam -- two different camera angles in your chat room -- which will give you more exposure, visibility, and popularity on the Sexcams Unlimited site(s).

[4] Go to http://java.com and http://adobe.com to make sure your Java and Flash are up to date. If you don't know, those are simple plugins that work with your browser to make stuff work (like your chat room). If you're current with those plugins, then that's all you need. Sexcams Unlimited supplies all the other connectivity software you need. BTW... you can use any of the major browsers (Internet Explorer, FireFox, Chrome, or Safari). I personally recommend Firefox or Chrome, but that's just me.

[5] Lighting is important too, so you'll want to make sure you have a couple of extra lamps around. The Quickcam 9000 does a great job of compensating for low light situations, but if your cam room is too dark, people won't stay long. If you don't already have some extra lamps, I recommend using some that you can point/direct the light exactly where you want it to go. Here is the light stand that I use. It's cheap and it does the job very well.

That's about it! As time goes by, you might want to add different decorations or sexy outfits or techie gadgets to make your webcam shows more fun, but honestly, the list above is all you need. Assuming that you already own a decent computer, you should be able to get up and running for about $100 or less. And as I mentioned once before... I honestly can't think of any other $250K/year business that you can start for $100.

Like I said in question #, if your computer will run your operating system smoothly (without freezing all the time) you should be good to go. But here are the specific requirements that Sexcams Unlimited suggests:

Pentium 4 2.0 GHz (or better)
512 RAM (though 1GB would be better)
Windows XP, Vista, 7 -- or -- Mac OS X
A decent quality USB webcam like the Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000 (best) or Microsoft Lifecam VX-3000 (acceptable)

Yes! Mac OS X users will be just fine so long as you are using the Safari web browser. The Sexcams Unlimited EasyCam software works great on a Mac when used with Safari.

Nope. In the question # above I recommended the Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000, based on its time-proven quality and popularity with so many chat hosts. At less than $80, that webcam is an excellent choice. But if you're looking for something even cheaper, you might look at the Microsoft Lifecam VX-3000. It also gets good reviews and is priced under $30. One word of caution though... the LifeCam won't do as well as the Quickcam 9000 in medium to low light, so you'll need to make sure you have some really good lighting.

As for HD content specifically, you definitely don't need to worry about that until you're already setup and you have your Fanclub built up a little bit. You can (and should) do HD in time, but that's several steps down the road. IMO.

Yes. You will need a high-speed internet connection. In the olden days dial-up was fine, and it still technically works, but you simply won't be able to compete with the other chathosts if you're broadcasting over dial-up. The good news is, broadband internet rates have never been more affordable, and even the cheapy connection packages are generally fast enough to broadcast your signal.