How to Start an OnlyFans and Win in 5 Days
BEFORE YOU START
Starting an OnlyFans account is a significant decision that requires careful consideration. Before diving in, you need to be comfortable with the risks of sharing content online. If you decide to proceed, it's crucial to focus on defining your niche and brand, as these are key to achieving success on OnlyFans.
Consider Privacy
Anything you upload online, including pictures and videos, could potentially be leaked. This is a risk with any online content.
Decide whether or not you will show your face on OnlyFans and social media. If you choose to reveal your face, people in your offline life may eventually find out about your OnlyFans presence.
Explore various strategies to protect your privacy as an OnlyFans creator. We discuss the pros and cons of different privacy approaches to help you make an informed decision.
Define Your Niche and Brand
For effective branding, choose a memorable username and use it consistently across all social media platforms where you'll be promoting your content.
Your content style or type is referred to as your "niche." Examples include "girl next door," "dominatrix," "kawaii/cute," "BBW," "Asian," and more.
PROFILE SETTINGS
There are some essential profile settings you'll want to update as soon as your account is created.
Username and Display Name
First, update your username and display name. A generic username like ‘u407195’ can make you look inactive or like a bot, which won’t attract subscribers.
Your username is your unique identifier, similar to your Instagram handle. It's best not to change it frequently once you start promoting your OnlyFans. Consistency is crucial for brand recognition. Imagine if "Nike" kept changing its name and you couldn't find their website because "Nike" was now "Zike"!
Your display name is what appears alongside your username. Unlike the username, you can change your display name anytime. It can include spaces, emojis, and other characters that usernames cannot.
Choose a unique and memorable username that relates to your content and niche. The more relevant it is, the better.
You can set your username and display name in the Settings menu.
Profile Photo
Choose a bright and eye-catching profile photo to capture viewers' attention. Avoid using bathroom selfies or photos with poor lighting. Don't hesitate to use apps to edit and enhance your profile photo for a polished look.
Banner
Your banner, like your profile photo, should be visually appealing. Ensure the photo fits the landscape orientation, similar to a Facebook or Twitter cover photo.
Bio
Your OnlyFans bio is a short description that appears below your name on your profile page. It is visible to both subscribers and non-subscribers, so use this space wisely to describe your content and entice potential subscribers. You have 160 characters to make an impression and convey what your page is about.
Subscription Price
Your subscription price determines how much you charge per month for access to your content. It’s important to know that subscriptions are often not the primary source of income for OnlyFans creators.
You can set your subscription price by navigating to Settings -> Subscription Price and Bundles.
Free or Paid Account? (Or Both?)
When setting your subscription price, you'll need to decide whether to have a free or paid account. Here's the key difference:
Free Account: Allows you to charge for individual posts on your timeline, a model known as Pay-Per-View (PPV) posts. Subscribers see a preview and must pay to unlock the full content.
Paid Account: You can still send locked content via direct messages (DMs) on both free and paid accounts.
Many creators use two linked accounts: a free one for promotional content and a paid "VIP" account. This setup helps sell more PPV content.
Newbie Mistake to Avoid
One common mistake is not reserving your username across all social media platforms. Aim for consistency by using the same memorable username everywhere you might promote your content.
Avoid setting your subscription price too low initially. It’s essential to be satisfied with your price from the start. Raising prices later requires existing subscribers to agree to the new rate before their next billing cycle, which can lead to subscriber drop-off.
ADDITIONAL PROFILE SETTINGS
After updating your basic profile settings, it's time to consider additional settings to optimize your OnlyFans account for success in your first week as a creator.
Welcome Message
A welcome message is automatically sent as a Direct Message (DM) to each new subscriber. Use this message to introduce yourself and provide any essential information your new subscribers need to know.
To set this up, go to: Settings -> Chats -> Welcome message for new fans.
Subscription Bundles
If you have a subscription price on your OnlyFans page, consider offering subscription bundles to encourage longer commitments from your subscribers. You can provide discounts for 3, 6, or 12-month subscriptions.
Example of subscription bundles:
OnlyFans subscription price: $15 per month
Subscribe for 3 months: get 20% off
Subscribe for 6 months: get 30% off
Set up subscription bundles via:
You can set up subscription bundles via the Settings menu, under ‘Promotions’
Discounts
You can set standard or limited-time discounts through the promotions menu in settings. Avoid running sales too often, and consider limiting sales to a specific time frame or number of subscribers (e.g., 50% off for the next 10 subscribers).
Follower Count
When starting out, it’s advisable to hide your follower count. Potential subscribers might be hesitant to join if they see a very low follower number.
Access this setting via:
Settings -> Security -> Show fans count on your profile.
Block Countries
To address privacy concerns, you can block viewers from specific countries. For instance, if you're from the UK, you might want to prevent anyone from the UK from seeing your page.
Adjust these settings through:
Settings -> Privacy and Safety -> Block by country.
Gaining Profile Likes Quickly
Having a substantial number of likes on your profile can make it more attractive to potential subscribers. Work on strategies to increase your likes quickly to boost your profile’s appeal.
Use Your Welcome Message
Include a message similar to the following in your welcome message to new subscribers:
"Thank you for joining my page! Like all my posts and DM me with 'done' for a free exclusive pic!"
When subscribers DM you with "done," verify that they have liked your posts and then send them the promised picture or video as a reward. This approach encourages likes on your profile at no cost.
Pinned Post
Create a pinned post offering a reward for liking all your posts or a certain number of them. This reward could be an exclusive video or picture that hasn't been posted yet.
By combining the welcome message and the pinned post, you should quickly accumulate profile likes once you start promoting your account.
Handling Subscribers
You cannot hide your profile likes count, but you can hide your fan and media count through:
Settings -> Privacy
Newbie Mistake to Avoid
Don’t tolerate disrespectful or rude subscribers. Restrict or block anyone who makes you uncomfortable. Remember, you are not obligated to put up with inappropriate behavior just because someone has paid a subscription fee.
Next Steps For Starting OnlyFans
Now that you've set up your OnlyFans profile properly, it's time to focus on content creation and page promotion.
Create Content: Develop and post engaging content for your subscribers.
Promote Your Page: Drive traffic to your profile.
You NEED:
An offer to sell (your OnlyFans content).
Visibility for your offer (promoting your page).
Promoting Without a Large Following
If you don’t have a large following, don’t worry. We have a guide on how to start an OnlyFans without followers. It covers the type of content you need and the best social media sites for promotion when starting from scratch.
Taking Action
The first step is creating your OnlyFans account. Once you are familiar with the platform, consider investing in traffic from CreatorTraffic. This is a highly recommended strategy by successful creators to gain real followers quickly and rise to the top of the creator rankings.
