In the webcam industry, there is often the belief that "a lot helps a lot". Anyone who dances at as many weddings as possible at the same time - i.e. streams simultaneously on freesites (such as Stripchat or Chaturbate) and paysites (such as Visit-X or MyDirtyHobby, MDH for short) - hopes to make a quick buck. But the reality is different. Mass instead of class?
In particular, broadcasting on free platforms and pay-per-minute sites at the same time is a strategic mistake that destroys your branding and drives away your paying customers. At ERO-Manager, we analyze our creators' numbers daily and the message is clear: if you want premium revenue, you have to offer exclusivity.
The psychology of the customer: Why pay when you can do it for free?
One thing must not be forgotten: Users are not stupid. The majority of experienced customers in the erotic sector have accounts on various platforms. They know the mechanisms and they compare prices.
Imagine a loyal customer discovers you on a paysite like Visit-X. He appreciates your quality and is willing to invest €2.50 or more per minute for a private live cam session with you. If this user now sees at the same time or by chance that you are offering exactly the same show for free to the masses at the same time on a freesite like Stripchat, the following happens:
- Loss of trust: The customer feels cheated. They pay for exclusivity that does not actually exist.
- Churn: Why should he still pay the "premium price" in future? From now on, he will only visit you on the freesite, maybe throw a few cheap tokens there, but never book an expensive private session again.
- Devaluation of your brand: You signal to the market that your content has no fixed value.
Paysites vs. freesites: Why the choice should be clear
While freesites are based on the fact that you have to maintain a huge number of users in order to earn an acceptable hourly wage with small amounts (tokens/tips), paysites offer a much more stable and lucrative business model.
1. higher appreciation per minute
On a paysite, the entry hurdle for the user is higher. This filters out the "gaffers" and "time thieves". You work with customers who really value your time. If you stream there, every minute of your attention is worth cash. Being active on a freesite at the same time immediately devalues these precious minutes.
2. focus and performance
Webcam modeling is hard work. If you try to moderate a chat on Stripchat, track goals and at the same time convey a feeling of intimacy to a single customer on a paysite, you will fail on both fronts. A disappointed paysite customer will never come back.
3. prevent the "bargain effect" among users
Many users are specifically looking for models who make the mistake of "double streaming". They only use the paysite to trigger you briefly and then watch the rest of the show for free on the freesite. By clearly opting for the paysite model, you close this gap.
Strategic exclusivity instead of mass processing
Successful top models that we look after at ERO-Manager rely on a clear separation. If you want to generate reach, you can do marketing on freesites - but never at the same time as your premium hours.
The way to five-figure monthly revenue is to maximize your per-minute price and retain high-spenders. These customers don't want shared attention. They want you - and they want you exclusively.
Conclusion: Protect your market value
Parallel streaming on freesites and paysites is like trying to sell a luxury watch in a specialist store and at a flea market at the same time. If you want to survive in the business in the long term and not burn out, you should prioritize the paysite model and protect its exclusivity.
Are you unsure which platform generates the most sales for your type?
At ERO-Manager, we support you in developing the right strategy for your business. We analyze your potential, optimize your profile and help you establish yourself as a premium brand.
