Posting on OnlyFans: 10 Biggest Mistakes Posting on OnlyFans

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Does a default OnlyFans posting guideline exist? No. That indicates that you have the liberty to post following any process, likely leading to you making mistakes when posting on OnlyFans. Mistakes will cost you subscribers, leads, and in the worst case your OnlyFans account.

Encourage your subscribers to show your posts more love by avoiding these ten grave mistakes when posting on OnlyFans:

1. Skipping the strategizing stage
2. Posting all your content on a single OnlyFans page
3. Posting sporadically and inconsistently
4. Not requesting tips
5. Creating poor-quality posts
6. Ignoring post analytics
7. Not creating promotional posts
8. Not engaging with your audience
9. Not requesting likes
10. Not requesting support from your audience

Whether you show your face or produce faceless OnlyFans content, committing either of these mistakes may crash your OnlyFans business. You control what goes into the photo or video section, caption area, profile photo space, and the display name and username section, leaving yourself to blame when you fail as an OnlyFans content creator due to mistakes you make when posting on OnlyFans.

Other than following OnlyFans content rules and considering why many OnlyFans creators fail, the top 1% OnlyFans creators know that the look, feel, and impact of your posts indicates whether you are a rookie or pro.

This article guide helps you create pro-OnlyFans posts by providing an in-depth look into the ten mistakes you must avoid when posting on OnlyFans.

1. Posting on OnlyFans without a strategy

A post created without strategy does not consider the following:

• The type of content and niche

OnlyFans allows you to post both adult and non-adult content. Despite this, you must select one content type and stick to it for some time to start earning. Posting both content types on a single OnlyFans page confuses your subscribers. For example, if you suddenly post an adult video on your food content OnlyFans, you will most likely loose subscribers because they did not subscribe to watch such content.

Besides producing a specific content type, you must have a well-defined OnlyFans niche. Producing content for random niches within a single OnlyFans page overwhelms your subscribers. For example, if you are producing non-adult content for the dog-caring niche, stick to that and do not randomly start posting cat-feeding videos. You are likely to annoy your subscribers who do not love cats.

Therefore, if you are coming up with a new post, ensure it rhymes with the type of content you produce and the niche. If you want to switch niches, create a new OnlyFans page and upload the post or delete the posts on the page and start anew.

• Your target audience and objective

Posting on OnlyFans without targeting a precise audience and having a specific objective makes it hard for you to have long-term subscribers. Most of your subscribers will lose interest quickly because they do not relate and connect with your content, which does not help them achieve their goals.

Primarily, once you start posting on OnlyFans, you should have defined your audience based on age, sex, race, problems they face, and more. You should know whom you want to consume your content and what pushes them to look for the content you are creating.

Furthermore, you should clearly outline your aims such as to teach, entertain, direct, or make as much money as possible. By figuring out the audience type, their aims, and your objectives, you would have an easier time creating more effective posts and sustaining a win-win situation.

• Whether the content is accessible or premium

OnlyFans aims to help you sell your content in exchange for a 20% cut on every dollar you make. Therefore, you must figure out whether your post is premium or free.

A free post would generally gain subscribers, while a premium post would earn you income. Therefore, when coming up with your next post, hook in your subscribers by creating an incomplete, valuable, and enticing free post that directs users who subscribe to your content to your premium page, where they can view the entire post.

Consider creating incomplete free posts because the goal of having OnlyFans is to make money from your exclusive content. Giving subscribers a taste of what they could get if they paid makes them curious, and if they are genuinely interested in your posts, they will pay the subscription fee.

• Whether the post is original

Once a subscriber pays to view your content and discovers it is generic, they would feel cheated of their money and might request a refund or unsubscribe and never view your content again. Why would someone pay for content that they can find on other platforms, such as YouTube or other adult content websites, for free?

Whether you are creating free-tier or premium OnlyFans content, post original content. Original content is intriguing and valuable, and since the subscriber can only consume such content through your OnlyFans page, they will keep coming back for more.

Original posts receive more attention by getting more likes and comments. You can use the posts with the most likes and engagement to get more subscribers earning you more income.

• Whether you have clearly defined what you offer

Creating a post that does not clearly state your offer may lead to disappointment once a subscriber makes a unique request and you cannot fulfill the request. A disappointed subscriber might leave a comment informing other subscribers about their terrible experience. If the comment was within your free posts, you are less likely to get paying subscribers.

Therefore, when posting on OnlyFans, utilize the captioning section to outline your offer and the exclusive requests you can fulfill. For example, if you are creating adult content, tell your subscribers that there are specific scenes that you do not do nor offer as an exclusive service. This way, you will have contented subscribers who know and respect your business model.

Moreover, let your subscribers know whether you show your face or produce faceless OnlyFans content. If you post faceless content, specify what your subscriber should expect within the post so they can easily decide whether they should pay to view the content. This boosts the subscriber’s trust in you because they realize and feel that you care about them and value their subscription fee.

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2. Posting all your content on a single OnlyFans page

OnlyFans allows you to either provide free subscriptions or charge monthly fees for your exclusive content. Many creators own a single OnlyFans account where they offer free subscriptions and only charge subscribers by putting specific exclusive content behind paywalls so that their subscribers pay through the pay-per-view model.

Providing free content and only earning through the pay-per-view can decrease your OnlyFans earnings drastically. Your subscribers might start requesting more free content rather than paying. They may decide to unsubscribe if you fail to satisfy their request.

Creating two OnlyFans pages allows you to diversify your earnings. Provide free subscriptions on the first OnlyFans account and paid subscriptions on the second. Embed your premium account’s link within your posts to direct your subscribers to the premium OnlyFans page. This way, you can collect income through the pay-per-view model and monthly subscriptions.

Do not offer free subscriptions within the premium account unless you run a referral campaign and reward your paying subscribers.

Watermark your posts on the free and premium accounts to protect your content. Despite OnlyFans trying to protect all your posts by preventing subscribers from downloading your content, some subscribers might use third-party software to record your content. Having a watermark makes it easier to track your stolen content and prove that you are the rightful owner.

3. Posting on OnlyFans sporadically and inconsistently

Posting on OnlyFans sporadically and inconsistently costs you subscribers, likes, and tips. If your subscribers do not know when to expect the next post, they will likely forget about your page. Some subscribers might unsubscribe because they feel you do not value and care about their investment in your content.

You should share your posting schedule with subscribers and let them know the number of posts they should expect in a day. This gives your subscribers peace of mind because they know when to tune in to view your content. Subscribers willingly like and tip you once they realize that you respect their time.

You do not have to produce content each day to retain your consistency and subscribers. Set time aside to create content and then schedule when to post each piece. For example, if you are a model, you can take photos, record several videos, and create a posting schedule. This saves you time and keeps your subscribers satisfied and calm.

You can use posting automation tools to boost your content creation productivity. Posting automation tools allow you to create a one-time schedule and include posts you want to put up on OnlyFans at a specified time. The posting automation tool sends a reminder of when you should post your next piece on OnlyFans.

You must also ensure that the quality of your posts is consistent to retain your subscribers for an extended period. Quality posts are original, relevant, valuable, and helpful to your subscribers. They will look for your posts because of their unique connection with your content. Keep your subscribers updated in case of an event that bars you from posting content based on the schedule. For example, if you are sick or will take a break from content creation, inform your subscribers to avoid losing them.

Do not expect to stay consistent for a week or month and instantly succeed as an OnlyFans creator. Once you start creating posts, you should keep posting content on a long-term basis to build credibility and authority.

4. Not requesting for tips after posting on OnlyFans

Other than making money through subscriptions, tipping can earn you so much on OnlyFans. Many creators may avoid requesting tips after posting on OnlyFans because they fear scaring their subscribers or looking poor and unestablished. That is not true. Create a healthy habit of requesting tips.

First, do not nag your subscribers to tip you; instead, provide value in exchange for the tips. Once your subscribers feel your posts’ positive impact on their lives, they will generously and willingly tip you. Pack every post you create with fun and exciting content and request that those who feel touched to tip you. This way, your subscribers will not feel forced to tip you because you have given them a choice.

To boost your earnings and make tipping fun, create a tipping menu. A tipping menu clearly defines what a subscriber can get in exchange for a specific tip. Once a subscriber tips you, ensure that you deliver what you had promised within the tipping menu. Ask the subscribers who tipped and received their rewards to help you create a testimonial post. The subscribers can create a video describing their experience, and you can use this post to market yourself.

Additionally, you can utilize the tipping menu to sell your products. Once you create posts to sell a product, embed your tipping menu within the post to make it easier for your subscribers to trust you. They get to consume your content and view the product they can get if they tip you.

You can suggest tips to make the live session fun while streaming. Challenge your subscribers to a tipping game and announce the winner at the end of the live session. The fun within the live session makes your subscribers tip you without complaining; in return, you earn more.

5. Creating poor-quality posts

Blurred photos, grainy videos, and misleading captions. These are the qualities of a poor-quality post. Would you pay for such a post? Or what if you paid and realized that the post was of low quality? How would you feel? Poor-quality posts frustrate subscribers and waste their time. They will leave your page and warn other subscribers within the comment section, decreasing your earning potential.

You do not have to invest in expensive cameras to create quality content. Invest in a good camera phone, lighting, and a tripod stand when staring off. Use photo and video-enhancing applications to boost the quality of your content. Remini is an excellent photo-enhancing application. You can use Remini to upgrade your High Definition photos to 4K quality.

There are several free video and photo editing tutorials on YouTube; use them to enhance your skills and produce quality posts. If you have the money to invest in a premium course, sign up for one that rewards you with a certificate. If your budget allows, get a team to produce, edit, and publish OnlyFans posts on your behalf. You can also take advantage and keep learning from the team rather than paying for a course.

Other than including outstanding videos and photos within your posts, ensure that the captions send a clear message based on the post. Quality content holds valuable and helpful information; therefore, having a misleading or clickbait caption might piss off your subscribers because what made them pay for the post is not what they got.

High-quality content increases your Return on Investment (ROI) due to increased organic traffic to your content. Your subscribers’ trust increases, encouraging them to market your posts to other potentially paying subscribers.

High-quality content boosts your authority in the field. Your subscribers renew their monthly subscriptions because they believe you can solve their problems. They trust that you have the experience required to provide them with working solutions because of the quality of content you produce.

6. Ignoring post analytics after posting on OnlyFans

The likes, comments, and tips you get for every post matter significantly. If you ignore such data, you will likely lose direction and not create posts your subscribers want to see. The number of likes your post gets helps you determine whether your subscribers were pleased with the post. If the number of likes is minimal, it shows that only a few subscribers were interested in your post, or it was dissatisfying. 

Reviewing the comments to evaluate what your subscribers think about your content would be best. Some of the subscribers also suggest what you can do to improve. Collect the data, analyze it, and then adapt your posts to your subscribers’ desires.

Pin every post that receives the most significant number of likes and engagement. This will market you by displaying your best work first. 

If a post receives tremendous amounts of tips, use the strategy you implemented when creating that post to create other posts. The greater the number of tips, the happier and more satisfied your subscribers were with the post. Therefore, replicate the strategy so that you keep making more income. 

Since OnlyFans includes the date you posted on OnlyFans, countercheck the dates so that you ensure the data rhymes with your schedule. Your subscribers’ trust increases when they realize that your pinned schedule rhymes with the dates OnlyFans indicates. 

You can also create posts that specifically collect data from your subscribers. For example, you can create a survey post to determine what your subscribers would love to see next. Once you have the survey results, you analyze the data and deliver as requested. Data-collecting posts provide insights into what your audience likes and detests, thus understanding them better. 

7. Not creating promotional posts 

OnlyFans hosts your content behind paywalls and provides you with tools to market your content, such as offering free subscriptions in exchange for referrals. You should not depend on the essential tools that OnlyFans provides; use your creativity to create promotional posts. 

You are better off creating promotional videos within your free subscription OnlyFans page. Define what you offer and do not offer within the video. Also, mention the added benefits that your potential subscribers stand to enjoy. Going back to the point of having two OnlyFans pages, pin the promotional post within the free OnlyFans page and embed a link as the caption directing your subscribers to the premium account. 

Pinning a promotional video saves potential subscribers time and energy when deciding to subscribe. You can also expand your reach by including links to other social media platforms hosting your free-tier content, such as Twitter and Reddit. 

Although you can create promotional content, being too promotional and spammy might cost you rather than benefit you. Avoid creating too many promotional videos and photos and sending several promotional messages to your subscribers. Your subscribers might get irritated and decide to unsubscribe.

8. Not engaging with your audience after posting on OnlyFans

Ignoring your audiences’ comments and creating boring posts discourages your subscribers from renewing their monthly subscriptions because they do not receive your attention. Many paying subscribers desire a personalized connection with you. They ask questions expecting you to answer, and if you cannot answer, they will stop viewing your content and start looking for an alternative creator. 

Creating fun and engaging content keeps your subscribers around for long. You can create challenges and host live events to have fun and reward the participants. The happier your subscribers are, the more tips you are likely to collect. Invite your subscribers to comment and critique your post when creating a post. This gives you more insight into what you are doing right and wrong. When creating the next post, incorporate the corrections your subscribers suggested. 

Following what your audience says indicates to them that you are willing to listen. They will keep encouraging and working together with you to make your content-selling journey a success. Moreover, you can keep earning consistently. 

9. Not requesting for likes after posting on OnlyFans

Likes serve as social proof that your posts have a decent impact on your subscribers. Some OnlyFans creators assume that their subscribers will automatically like their posts because of the quality and information within the post. This assumption is incorrect because some subscribers forget, and some might be new to OnlyFans and need to learn how to like your posts. 

Remember to request your subscribers to like your post when creating a post. Regularly remind your subscribers to like your content and show them how to like OnlyFans posts. 

Likes enhance your credibility and authority, making it easier for you to get new subscribers. Pinning the posts with the most likes boosts the chances of your new subscribers paying to view the content without thinking twice. Also, the OnlyFans algorithm recommends posts with several likes, thus earning you more income.

10. Not requesting support from your audience

Your posts provide value in exchange for your subscribers’ monthly fees. Other than that, sometimes, you may fail to satisfy the subscribers’ needs because you need funds to create the post they want. To solve this problem, you should ask for support from your subscribers to successfully create the post. For example, if your subscribers love to see you in a specific outfit, you can include it in your Amazon wish list and request them to help you purchase it. 

OnlyFans allows you to include your Amazon wish list link within the profile section. Therefore, you can also include items such as a great camera to produce quality content. They will help you get the camera if you have genuine subscribers because it would benefit them. If you are skeptical about including an Amazon wish list for security reasons, you can use a P.O. box and send the items to it or use another address when receiving the items. 

You can also request your audience to help sell your items if you have an online shop. You can offer a commission for everyone who makes a successful sale. 

Send shout-outs also to help your network of OnlyFans creators grow their following. Though, when sending shout-outs within your posts, make them exciting and only recommend creators within your niche so that you can easily describe what they do to your subscribers. But avoid having too many shout-outs in your posts. 

When you do not sell after posting on OnlyFans, you must analyze your posts to determine the mistakes costing you income. This article outlines all the OnlyFans post mistakes you can make and how to avoid them. Use it to create pro posts that make you more money on OnlyFans.

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