Do you also make these mistakes?
- timklingenberg
- Jun 18, 2024
- 6 min read
Updated: Jun 19, 2024

Are there any guidelines for posting on OnlyFans? No. This means that you have complete freedom to post as you wish on OnlyFans. But posting mistakes can cost you subscribers, leads and in the worst case your OnlyFans account. This article will help you create professional OnlyFans posts and show you the ten biggest mistakes that will cost you sales and success on OnlyFans.
So give your fans a unique experience that will keep them engaged with you and your content and ensure a great customer experience by avoiding these mistakes on OnlyFans:
Content
Posting on OnlyFans without strategy
You only post your content on one single OnlyFans account
Sporadic and irregular posting on OnlyFans
You do not ask for tips after posting on OnlyFans
Your content is of low quality
You ignore the metrics of your fans
You don't interact with your fans after a post
Not asking for likes after a post
Ask your fans for support
Bottom line
1. Posting on OnlyFans without strategy
A post created without a strategy does not take into account the following:
The type of content and the niche
Not only should you create a specific type of content, but you should also have a well-defined OnlyFans niche. If you produce content for any niche within a single OnlyFans page, your fans will be overwhelmed. For example, if you have the image of the innocent twink from next door, you should not provide hardcore fetish content on your account. You can set up another OnlyFans account for that if necessary.
Know your audience and your goal
If you post on OnlyFans without having a specific target audience and goal, it will be difficult to gain long term fans. Most of your fans will quickly lose interest because they can't relate to your content.
Once you start posting on OnlyFans, you should define your target audience based on age, location, etc. You should know who should consume your content and what motivates your fans to search for your content. You should also clearly define your goals. If you are clear about your target audience, their goals and yours, it will be easier for you to create more effective posts and create a win-win situation.
Freemium and Premium Accounts
You can usually gain fans with a free freemium account, while you can generate income with a premium account. Consider creating a free account alongside your premium account. This is a great way to introduce yourself to undecided fans and show them what they can expect on your premium account. Post enticing content and use the free account as a teaser to get more paying fans.
2. You only post your content on one single OnlyFans account
Many creators only have a single OnlyFans account where they offer free subscriptions and only charge for certain exclusive content by putting it behind paywalls so that their subscribers pay through the pay-per-view model.
If you offer free content and only want to make money through the pay-per-view model, your OnlyFans revenue can drop drastically. Your fans may start requesting more free content instead of paying.
By creating two OnlyFans accounts, you can diversify your revenue. Offer free subscriptions on the first OnlyFans account and paid subscriptions on the second. Include the link to your premium account in your posts to direct your fans to the premium OnlyFans page. This way you can generate revenue through the pay-per-view model and monthly subscriptions.
3. Sporadic and irregular posting on OnlyFans
Posting infrequently on OnlyFans will cost you subscribers, likes and tips. If your fans don't know when to expect the next post, they are likely to forget about your page. Some subscribers may unsubscribe because they feel you don't value their investment in your content.
You should share your publishing schedule with your fans and let them know how many posts they can expect per day and per week. This will give your fans peace of mind knowing when your new content will be online.
You don't have to produce content every day. Take the time to create content and plan when to publish each post. You can use post automation tools to increase your content creation productivity.
You also need to make sure the quality of your content is consistent to keep your fans engaged over time. Quality posts are original, creative, and therefore relevant to your fans. They will search for your posts because they have a unique connection to your content.
Let your fans know if an event occurs that prevents you from publishing content on schedule. For example, if you get sick or need to take a break from creating content, let your fans know so you don't lose them. Even if you follow all of these tips and implement them on your own, don't expect to be in the top 1% in a week or a month. Once you start posting, you should publish content over a long period of time to build credibility and trust.
4. You do not ask for tips after posting on OnlyFans
Good money can be made from subscriptions alone. However, tips are not to be sneezed at. Many creators avoid asking for tips after their posts. They are afraid of alienating their fans. In most cases, this is not the case if you don't overdo it. So make it a habit to ask for tips.
Once your fans realize that their tips lead to more interaction and better content, they will continue to tip generously. To increase your revenue and make tipping more fun, you can create a tipping menu. This clearly defines what a participant can receive for a particular tip. Once a fan tips you, be sure to honor the tip menu promise.
You can also encourage your fans to play a betting game while you are live. Announce the winner at the end of the stream and grant them a wish in return.
5. Your Content is of low quality
Blurry photos, grainy videos, and misleading captions. These are the hallmarks of a poor quality post. Would you pay for a post like that? Or what if you did pay and found that the post was of inferior quality? How would you feel?
Low quality posts frustrate your fans and waste their time. They will leave your page and warn other subscribers in the comments section, reducing your earning potential.
You don't have to invest in expensive cameras to create high-quality content. But a good cell phone camera, good lighting, and a tripod should be a given. You can also use software to edit your photos and videos to improve their quality.
6. You ignore the metrics of your fans
The likes, comments, and tips you receive for each post are very important. If you ignore this data, you're likely to lose focus and not create posts that your fans want to see. Based on the number of likes your post receives, you can tell if your fans were happy with the post.
The best way to find out what your fans think about your content is to check out the comments. Some of the participants will also offer suggestions on how you can improve. Collect the data, analyze it, and then tailor your posts to what your fans want. Pin the posts that get the most likes and engagement. This is a way to market yourself by showing your best work first.
If a post gets a lot of tips, use the same strategy you used to create that post for other posts. The higher the number of tips, the more satisfied your fans were with the post. Repeat this strategy to generate more and more revenue.
7. You don't interact with your fans after a post
If you ignore your fans' comments and create boring posts, you'll discourage your fans from renewing their monthly subscriptions because they're not getting your attention. Many paying subscribers want a personal relationship with you. They ask you questions and expect you to answer them. If you can't answer them, they'll stop watching your content and look for an alternative creator.
By creating entertaining and engaging content, your fans will stay with you for a long time. The happier your subscribers are, the more tips you're likely to receive. Invite your fans to comment on your posts and give you feedback. This will give you a better idea of what you're doing right and what you're doing wrong. Take your fans' suggestions into account when writing your next post.
By following your audience's feedback, you show them that you are willing to listen and respond to their interests. Not only will this keep your fans happy, but it will also keep them loyal to you and your account.
8. Not asking for likes after a post
Some creators of OnlyFans assume that their fans will automatically like their posts because of their quality. This assumption is wrong because some fans forget to like. So remember to actively ask your fans for likes the next time you upload content.
Likes increase your credibility and the overall impression of your account, and also make it easier for you to gain new fans. An account with a lot of likes is a sign of good content that people are willing to pay for.
9. Ask your fans for support
To further engage your fans and communicate with them interactively, you can add an Amazon Wish List to your profile as a call to action. Even if your fans are already paying for their subscriptions, they are often willing to support you with gifts. Especially if you use the gifts to create special content, such as clothing. In this way, you can further empower your fans by integrating their contributions directly and visibly into your content or by letting them participate in your life.
However, make sure that you remain anonymous and never give out your personal address or other contact information to your fans, either directly or indirectly!
10. Bottom line
If you take all these points to heart and implement them consistently, you will soon see the first positive results.
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