About OnlyFans
Onlyfans is a social media platform that allows content creators to charge a monthly fee for fans to follow their profile. It is after paying the subscription fee that the users are given access to your feed; this allows fans to view your exclusive content.
The platform is a profitable social media since the content creators retain 80% of the revenue generated via their account while the platform retains the remaining 20%.
There are numerous monetisation features in place on the platform, some examples are, Paid Posts, Paid Messages and Live Streaming.
The platform is popular with the adult content industry since it offers a favourable policy to users. The unrestricted content policy facilitates the role of successful content creators and integrates other genres such as modelling and fitness.
How to get started
Getting started on OnlyFans is very easy and the website is organized for easy use.
The first step is to think about your username for your account; the name should be unique, appealing and straightforward. It should be synonymous with the kind of content you want to post and should also synchronize well with how often you will be posting.
How to set up your OnlyFans account
The following steps will guide you in setting up your account.
Search online for the OnlyFans website and click on sign up. The website also allows you to sign up using your Twitter account. When signing up, you will need an email address and to create a strong password, add your preferred username, then click on the small box to agree to the privacy policy and terms of services.
Edit your profile
Upon creating your account, you will proceed to edit the profile and customize it according to your preferences. Add a cover image or a profile photo that relates to your content and this will appear on your feed; however, note that the platform does not allow full nudity on your banner.
Then add a bank account and confirm that you are 18 years old or above.
Once you have finished setting up your account, it’s time to go live. You will receive a unique link that will help you upload some content.
To gain followers, you can publish this link across your other mainstream social media channels; this is one effective way to generate followers from an existing loyal fan base who are eager to see more of your content.
Work on your profile
At this point, most people are asking, how the platform will help them to make money?
The platform allows you to set your subscription price and add the bio for your fans; this is what the fans will see when they see your profile.
You can use the bio section to inform your fans about what type of content they will see and what benefits they will receive by accessing and subscribing to your account.
Overview of the platform
The user has access to the following tabs that help to navigate the platform:
- Fans tab where you can see the number of fans, although the fans themselves are not visible.
- The audio tab where the audio recording is stored.
- The videos tab is where the video content is stored.
- Photos tabs where your photos are shown.
- Post tab, where all your content can be seen, such as updates, live videos, stories, audio, video, and photos.
Types of Content
Your account allows you to post various types of content, you can create custom content that aligns with your profile. Your post has a like button where the total number of likes for your content appears. Similarly, the fans can see the content they have liked.
You can post different types of content in your account, including:
- Adult content
- Modelling
- Beauty
- Comedy
- Gaming
- Influencer Vlogs
- Funny videos
- Gaming
- Fashion
- Coaching on fitness
- Travelling blog
Platform Features
- Schedule posts: This feature allows you to pick a time and a date and automatically publish the post you have created. The website allows you to choose the expiry date of your post: this allows you to choose the duration that you want your post to appear on your feed before it can automatically disappear.
- Add a poll: This feature allows you to choose the time for your poll. You can add the question and the answers and post it to your feed. The fans will vote by clicking on the preferred answer.
- Add a price to your post: Your only fans subscription price is set as free when you first open the account; this allows you to set the price lock for your post by setting your preferred price. The platform allows you to price the post that contains media such as videos, audio, and photos differently.
- Host live sessions with your subscribers: The platform allows you to go live with your subscribers; you can set data and prepare content to share with your followers. After you complete your live stream, you can upload the session as a normal video that will helps some of your fans who might have missed the session to catch up. This helps you to add your content to your story. Therefore, you can upload some videos and photos that can be viewed for a certain amount of time.
- Receive tips and send a message: The platform allows you to receive tips directly from your fans for your specific posts, messages and live streams. You can leverage the opportunity of selling custom content to your customers and in return, you will get tips from your fans.
Other features that are available for users include an option to record your voice and attach media.
The platform allows you to speak with fans and other creators via messaging; you can use the messages to send the Pay Per View (PPV) content to the fans.
Using paid promotion
You can use paid promotion to gain followers much faster. Some of the social media platforms to promote your account include Facebook and Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube, Reddit, and Twitter.
Making Money on OnlyFans
There are lots of potential ways to earn money on OnlyFans. The platform has numerous monetisation features in place, these include:
- Subscriptions: Probably one of the most popular ways to make money on OnlyFans, is to put your content behind a paywall. This is also known as the pay-per-view model. This will allow you to earn a consistent passive income from your account.
- Paid Post: If you have a subscription-free account, you can still make money by putting selective exclusive content behind a paywall.
- Paid Messages: With direct messages, you can send content to individual fans or mass message your followers. You can receive tips from followers that want to message you.
- Live Streaming: One of the best ways to make money on OnlyFans is via live streaming yourself or your content to followers that have paid to access the live video, these followers can also tip you during the broadcast.
- Selling personal products: You can make money on OnlyFans by selling products and services. The website allows you to sell a wide variety of both digital and physical products such as books, lingerie, clothing, photos, music, and sex toys. However, whatever product you choose to sell, you must first be approved by the platform. You will also confirm that you will adhere to the terms and policy of use.
How much money can you make on OnlyFans?
The money you will make on OnlyFans depends on your followers, views, tips, paid DMs and selling personal wear, among others.
The platform charges between $10-$15 as a starting subscription fee. If fans enjoy your content, they can send you money in the form of tips.
The paid messages are a great way to make revenue on your account. Paid messages, also known as PPV, are paid per view. This means that you can create exclusive content that fans can view upon paying the unlock fee.
