How to get started on OnlyFans in five easy steps.
What is OnlyFans?
Initially, OnlyFans got mainstream attention when sex worker models started using the service during the COVID lock downs of Spring and Summer 2020. Since then, the service has grown into an entirely new realm, where people from various industries can use the service to monetize their social media presence.
As social media platforms like Instagram crack down on “demo” (adult) content, OnlyFans has become the go-to platform for everything from porn stars to teen influencers. A growing number of celebrities, including Cardi B and Bhada Bhabie, have made their way onto the site.
After an outcry by sex-work advocates, OnlyFans reversed course and decided not to implement a new policy banning adult-oriented material.
After the platform announced that it would continue to operate as usual, here’s everything you should be aware of regarding OnlyFans
1. Create an account
Setting up an OnlyFans account isn’t a difficult task and can make you some extra money. There are many different options to choose from depending on how much control over your audience you’d like to give away. All accounts come with a basic membership, allowing you to post your OnlyFans Bio, videos, photos, GIFs, text posts, live streams, and even take polls. And while it’s completely free to join, you’ll be able to monetize your account once you’ve built a sizable audience.
If you’re looking to start out small and build your audience gradually, consider signing up for one of the free tiers. They allow you to upload 10 GB of media per month, which is enough to keep most people busy without overwhelming them. But if you’re ready to go big, we recommend checking out our premium plans. These packages include access to unlimited storage space, plus additional features such as custom domains, mobile apps, and 24/7 customer support.
Once you’ve set up your profile, including your profile picture, cover photo and Onlyfans bio, you’ll want to think about where you plan to host your exclusive content. While you can use your computer’s local hard drive, hosting on a cloud server is recommended since it provides redundancy and security. We recommend choosing either Amazon Web Services or DigitalOcean, both of which provide excellent support and reliable servers.
To get started, head to the “My Account” section of your dashboard. From here, you can log into your account and view your stats. This includes information like how many followers you have, how many views each video gets, and how much money you’ve earned.
You can also manage your ads directly through your dashboard. Here, you’ll find everything you need to optimize your quality content, including analytics, billing, and targeting tools. Plus, you can change settings like your currency, language, and privacy policy.
Finally, you can add friends to your account. By doing so, you can interact with them privately. For example, you could send messages to your friend’s inbox, chat with them via voice call, or watch their livestreams together. Once you’re done interacting, simply delete the friend request.
2. Set your subscription rate
OnlyFans lets you set up different tiers of membership based on how much money you want to earn per month. There are three options: Free, Premium ($5/month), and VIP ($10/month) subscription fee. You’ll start off making $0 every month, but you’ll earn more once you reach certain milestones. For example, you’ll receive 25% commission for each subscriber you add during your first 30 days, 50% commission for each additional 30 days, and 75% commission thereafter. You can chose to set your subscription price lower to bring in more potential subscribers early on and later increase it as you gain a following.
The amount you charge depends on how many people sign up for your plan. A basic plan starts out at just $1.99 per month, while a premium plan costs $9.99 per month. These prices go down depending on how long you’ve been on the site.
You can promote your OnlyFans profile via your social media platform of choice, email campaigns, and even text messages. You’ll also gain access to special perks like exclusive discount codes, birthday gifts, and behind-the-scenes videos.
3. Promote your OnlyFans
There are countless ways to promote YourOnlyFans. You can use hashtags (#onlyfans), tag people in posts, add your profile picture to comments, and even post about it on your social media accounts: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.
The best way to do this is to cross-promote your OnlyFans account on your other social media accounts. This includes linking your accounts together, sharing each others’ posts, commenting on each others’ posts, liking each others’ posts, following each others’ accounts, and interacting with each others’ followers. Twitter and Reddit are the most friendly social media platforms for onlyfans creators.
You can also cross-promote by creating exclusive content with other OnlyFans creators — either through a live stream, photo set, video, etc. The more social media profiles you link to the better.
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Promoting your OnlyFans account will help increase its popularity and visibility. It’ll also make sure that your fans have access to all of the features available on your OnlyFans page. If you’re not using any of them yet, they might be interested in checking out what else you offer!
4. Plan your OnlyFans content
Creating exclusive content takes time, energy, and dedication. If you want to keep up with your audience, you need to set aside some time every day to post quality content. You don’t necessarily need to write a blog post every single day, but you do need to consistently produce exclusive content. Exclusive content with content reveal tends to be the most profitable type of adult content. Over time you will discover the type of exclusive content that works best for your niche. Below is a list of the different types of content onlyfans creators utilize.
If you’re struggling to find time to create quality content, we’ve got a few tips to help you out. First, start small. Try posting one or two videos per week. This might seem like a lot, but remember that you’re building momentum. Once you see how much better you feel when you’re regularly producing exclusive content, you can ramp things up.
Next, develop a system including what type of content you focus on. Use a calendar app such as Google Calendar to track what days you’ll be able to devote to working on content. Block off a specific amount of time each day. Don’t let yourself deviate too far from your daily routine, but try to stick to a regular schedule.
Finally, use tools to save time. A good tool to use is Buffer. Buffer lets you schedule posts across multiple platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, Tumblr, Pinterest, Reddit, and Google Plus. With Buffer, you can manage everything including scheduling content and drip campaigns.
5. Retain your fans
At the end of the day it’s important to remember that your OnlyFans followers are there because they want to see your most genuine content and connect with you on a deeper level. They’re paying to do so, and they’re willing to pay even more if you give them something worth seeing. In fact, according to data from our survey, people are willing to spend $2.50 per month just to watch a video. So what does that mean? Well, if you’ve been posting videos every week, you could probably generate about $150 per month in revenue. And if you post a little more frequently, you’ll likely generate over $200 per month. Of course, we don’t know how many hours you’re spending producing each video, nor do we know exactly how many views you’re getting. But based on our research, if you post four times a week, you’d earn around $400 per month. If you post five times a week, you could earn over $500 per month.
So, while it might seem like a lot of work to build a subscriber base, it’s actually pretty easy. In fact, you can probably start making money within the next few weeks. All you need to do is figure out how often you plan to produce videos, and then set aside some time every week to shoot them. You can use those hours to write scripts, edit footage, and record voiceovers. Then, once you’ve got everything ready, schedule posts for the upcoming week. Once you’ve done all that, sit back and enjoy the rewards. Your fans will reward you with loyalty, and you’ll eventually attract enough attention to grow into a full-time job. In conclusion, the key to success is consistency. Consistency means being consistent with your production schedule, your marketing strategy, and your overall brand identity.