10 Financial Mistakes as an OnlyFans Model

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Losing money or putting up with situations affecting your earnings on OnlyFans can be devastating, especially for models just starting out on the platform. 

OnlyFans has proven time and time again to be one of the most financially rewarding platforms for models since its inception. This platform has become the holy grail for instant financial success. However, while it may seem like it’s as easy as a walk in the park for most models, not every model earns as much money or even earns any money, especially when it comes to OnlyFans. This can be hinged on a few financial mistakes these models make while starting up their OnlyFans careers. 

In this article we’ll be looking at 10 financial mistakes models make on OnlyFans as well as how you can avoid these mistakes and turn around your OnlyFans career for the better.

1. Setting the wrong subscription prices

One common financial mistake we see models make on OnlyFans is setting the wrong subscription price. As a model, you have to understand that this is the first part of optimisation that will ensure continuity in fan subscription. Also, it is essential to note that more subscribers mean more earnings. Still, models pin their lack of new subscribers on a bad profile page, bad content or just ill luck when in reality, it is the wrong subscription prices they set. This can be a severe financial mistake you may figure out only after a long time.

Setting a high price when you’re just starting out is already a deterrent for people who are just curious to know about you; they’re instantly repelled as they can’t put up with that much money when it’s just a mere curiosity and not obsession. On the other hand, setting a low price will get you new subscribers. However, you will be on the losing side as you’re getting paid less for the worth of your content. Finally, knowing how to set the right price for your subscription-based content on OnlyFans can be the difference that’ll turn your OnlyFans career around.

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2. Not watermarking your content

Watermarking is a great way to protect your content from content thefts. However, not every new model who gets on OnlyFans does this. People can get a little on the dark side and have their photos leaked or content shared somewhere else without their permission.

Imagine seeing an exclusive photo or a video that you recently sold via a PPV message leaked somewhere by a fan or subscriber. This can be devastating, but even worse, it would cost you huge amounts of money to take down leaked content you didn’t want to be circulated if that’s even an option. Additionally, someone impersonating you can make lots of profit off your personal work.

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3. Offering too much free content

We get it, new OnlyFans models just come onboard and feel like a few freebies here and there will do the trick of getting people to subscribe to their content. Although the idea isn’t entirely terrible, it sometimes does the opposite. People generally feel that they can always get something for free, and if it’s free, it is probably not worth paying for.

If, as a model, you’re doing this just for the fun and entertainment it provides, then that’s probably fine. However, you shouldn’t do this if you aim to make money. Most times, people will rush at free stuff and putting a price on it will only repel them later. So while you think it’s a strategy to gain more subscribers, the aftermath is a bunch of freebie lovers who move on to find the next free stuff available the moment you put up a price tag.

So if you’re ever offering free stuff, say exclusive content, it should be to your loyal subscribers or a bait to reel in subscribers who you perceive are genuinely curious about your content. Otherwise, you’d be losing money when you should be earning.

4. Not setting up tip suggestions on posts

While earning money on OnlyFans through subscriptions is one thing every model is excited to get started with, there are other legitimate and effective ways to earn money on OnlyFans. People can easily fall in love or get obsessed with you and willingly want to appreciate it if you’re putting out the good stuff, and there’s no better way to do that than to leave you a tip. Tips are a great way to earn money on OnlyFans, as fans or subscribers get to leave you a tip as a show of appreciation for your content.

Often, OnlyFans models make the mistake of not setting up a tip suggestion menu on their posts. Yes, this is optional but you will be leaving a huge chunk of opportunity to make extra money on the table which will affect your earnings. Always set this up to maximize your earning potential. And asides from posts, you can set this up on live streams and PPV messages as well.

5. Not hiring a copyright company on time (or at all)

New models on OnlyFans are often on the safe side of this since they’re not getting as much attention initially. However, soon enough, they will have to put up with a bunch of folks trying to be them on this platform. Impersonations, content leaks, and a few other issues are rampant on sites like OnlyFans.

Unfortunately, models often neglect this or do not consider it a priority and soon find their photos or videos in circulation without permission from them. Impersonations and leaks can often spike a debate in your fans’ minds and can affect your earnings. Hiring a copyright company will place an extra layer of protection on your content.

Additionally, you will have eyes on the lookout for when someone tries to share your photo or content without due permission. More so, it gives you a legal right over your content. Hence, you can sue anyone who uses your content without your permission.

6. Using your real name

Picking a name that you’ll use throughout your OnlyFans career can be a difficult process. Unfortunately, models often neglect this and just go ahead with their real names. While this may not necessarily be an issue for models who are okay with having people check their profile out; models who want to protect their reputation may consider something else aside from their real names, especially if they’re not yet dependent on OnlyFans.

Due to the controversial reputation surrounding OnlyFans, models who take OnlyFans as a side hustle may want to consider using pet names rather than their real names for the sake of their credibility and reputation.

When you opt to use your real name on OnlyFans, you make your profile easily accessible to folks who know you. Of course, this is totally fine if you’re just a model who doesn’t have external affiliations. Otherwise, if you already work with a company that will probably pull up your history, you should consider using a pet name or other identifiers that will make it difficult for people to find your profile.

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7. Depending on OnlyFans only

Since its breakthrough season in 2020, OnlyFans has recorded thousands of memberships from models and content creators. This swarm of models has heightened the competition. Hence, setting a high bar for models just starting out on the platform.

While it’s okay to start out with OnlyFans, models often make the mistake of depending only on OnlyFans to earn money. As you know, it wasn’t really an easy pill to swallow when OnlyFans had shortly placed a ban on sexually explicit content. This news didn’t go down well with the models who make risque content. This goes far to show that you could be banking millions from OnlyFans but that can all be taken away from you. More so, becoming a member on other platforms as a model widens your reach as well as creates more earning opportunities.

8. Not taking part in OnlyFans referrals

A common thing among OnlyFans top models is their ability to leverage every earning possibility on OnlyFans. It’s a kind of mindset all top models share but it is not prevalent in new and upcoming models. Referrals give a boost to your earnings, and even though it’s quite little at first, it still gives you a shot to earn more than usual. Having people register with your referral link lets you earn a percentage of what they make. This can be a big financial loss on your part if you’re not doing this already.

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9. Not banking on teasers

Teasing content instantly gets subscribers on their toes. They’re suddenly aroused and want to see more. One of the financial mistakes OnlyFans models make is not utilizing this as much as they can.

Not leveraging the opportunity to sell out to your fans instantly is a financial mistake OnlyFans models should avoid at all costs. The teaser strategy is relatively easy, all you have to do is have one or two teasing photos on your OnlyFans feed to get the attention of your fans or subscribers, then sell the rest in your DMs. It works like magic, so if you aren’t utilizing this trick already, you’re really missing out on a whole lot of earnings.

10. Working with the wrong OnlyFans agency

OnlyFans agencies help you achieve overall success on OnlyFans, from optimizing your profile to managing your account for maximum earning. However, models often fall into the wrong hands when trying to hand-pick the right agency for themselves and ultimately lose money.

New models who start out on OnlyFans often find it hard to grow their subscriber base and maximize their earnings. Luckily, a few safe options work: growing your account by yourself which may take time, or taking the easy and efficient route of recruiting an OnlyFans agency to help streamline and automate the process. Unfortunately, there are loads of fake agencies on the loose, and these models end up spending their time without seeing any results. Additionally, they also lose money and may have to start over again.

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A financial mistake isn’t necessarily one that is made by losing money directly. For example, not jumping on earning opportunities is a mistake that directly or indirectly affects your finances. Sadly, many OnlyFans models are often the culprits of these financial mistakes. Even though these blunders are common, they’re easily avoidable when you can spot them from a distance.