Camgirl or webcam model is an Internet term for women who are featured on webcams. A portmanteau of "camera" and "girl", the word is used for women who operate their own webcams, such as Jennifer Ringley[1] and Ana Voog, as well as employees of webcam-based companies. The term is also used to describe women or girls who broadcast themselves via webcam without receiving any financial gain.
[2] One of the original and most popular cam-girl sites was JenniCam.com.[3]
Some camgirls (often called cam whores) offer nude photographs or videos of themselves in exchange for gifts or money.[4] They also earn money by advertising pornographic websites, and earn commission by convincing customers to join adult paysites.[4] A typical rate is $10 for every customer who signs up to a site.[4]
Webcam jobs allows Camgirls to live a lifestyle most people don't even realize is possible. Webcam models get to set their own hours, earn large amounts of money for their time and have fun doing it all from the comfort of home.
There is the potential for a substantial income through webcam jobs. The amount of the salary varies according to several factors, including experience. For new webcam models, some time an effort need to be invested to build a client base. This is a priority for all models, but especially those new to webcam jobs. With a good client base, many Camgirls make $100,000 or more per year.
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- Bocij, Paul (2004). Cyberstalking: harassment in the Internet age and how to protect your family. Greenwood Publishing Group. ISBN 0275981185.
- Wall, David (2007). Cybercrime: the transformation of crime in the information age. Polity. ISBN 0745627358.
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