Steps to Starting a Successful Onlyfans 2023 Edition

Starting an OnlyFans creator career offers financial freedom and flexible work. But simply creating an account doesn’t guarantee income. This article provides actionable tips on how to start a profitable OnlyFans business from scratch.

With its subscriber-based monetization model, OnlyFans has become the top platform for adult content creators. Top performers now earn 7-figure incomes by building engaged audiences. However, the competition is intense. This article will review the steps necessary to take and teach you how to create an OnlyFans account that will perform like Beyonce on the superbowl  halftime show

Before Starting, These Are The Things You Should Think Of:

Starting a successful OnlyFans account requires more than just engaging content; it demands a strategic approach from the get-go. From conducting thorough market research to developing a consistent posting strategy, every step you take before hitting the ‘launch’ button can make the difference. Dive into these essential pre-launch considerations to ensure you kickstart your OnlyFans journey on the right foot:

1. Conduct competitor research: Closely study 5-10 creators thriving in your planned niche. Analyze their posting schedules, content styles, captions, promotion strategies, messaging approaches and more. This market research helps you emulate what’s working.
2. Refine your niche: Take time picking a niche aligned with your interests and attributes. The niche should have audience demand but also be something you enjoy creating content for consistently. Consistency within a niche builds your brand and loyal audience. For example: If you enjoy dressing up, cosplay could be a niche. If you like cooking, the girlfriend experience niche may suit you.
3. Set a posting strategy: Create an initial 90-day content calendar detailing what you’ll post and optimal posting frequency for your niche. For example, schedule 2 photo sets, 1 video per week.
4. Develop content ideas: Brainstorm 5-10 creative photoshoot concepts and video ideas tailored to your niche. Note required props, costumes, locations, etc. This preparation ensures you start with lots of quality content.
5. Learn best practices: Thoroughly read OnlyFans policies, guidelines, and tips from successful creators on growth strategies, promotion tactics, what content converts best etc. Absorb as much knowledge as possible pre-launch.
6. Set a launch plan: Outline collaborations, promotions, bundles and early subscriber incentives you’ll offer at launch to gain initial traction. Plan your launch promotions for momentum.
7. Setup tools: Explore tools like Supercreator to help with messaging, analytics, growth automation. Integrate them pre-launch so you’re leveraging them from day one.

What are the rules for starting an OnlyFans?

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While flexible for creators, here are the rules you should know when starting an OnlyFans:

• You must be 18+ years old to create an account. This is strictly enforced.
• Legal ID verification is required during signup. Passports and driver’s licenses are accepted.
• Impersonation or identity theft leads to permanent bans.
• All content must comply with OnlyFans’ rules. Illegal material is prohibited.
• OnlyFans takes a 20% cut of creator earnings through commissions.

Following the guidelines ensures your account stays active. Carefully read the terms and acceptable use policy to avoid violations. Tools like Supercreator also help creators manage content and growth while staying compliant.

Read more on OnlyFans TOS here

Before You Sign Up:

• Create social media accounts to attach to OnlyFans. This is required for verification. Focus on Instagram and Twitter as OnlyFans recommends these platforms specifically.
• Post consistently for about a week before starting OnlyFans, at least a few times a day. This shows OnlyFans reviewers that you are an active real person with an established social media presence when they evaluate your account.
  • Post a mix of content like selfies, lifestyle photos, behind the scenes, quotes, etc.
  • Go live on Instagram and interact with viewers. Saves the live video to show activity.
  • Post Stories consistently and engage your viewers with questions, polls, etc.
• Use the same username across all platforms like Instagram, Twitter, OnlyFans, and your business email. This creates consistency in your brand and makes you searchable. For example, your Instagram could be @onlyfansqueen, Twitter is @onlyfansqueen, OnlyFans is onlyfansqueen, and email is onlyfansqueen@email.com.
• Create a separate business email to use solely for your OnlyFans account. This keeps it organized and professional. You could do onlyfansqueen@email.com.

Signing Up

• Use your real legal name when you first create your OnlyFans account so it exactly matches your government ID that you’ll submit later for verification. This avoids issues getting approved.
• Choose a username that is available and brandable. You may need to add numbers or tweak spellings if your first choice is taken. Onlyfansqueen222 for example.
• Again, it’s best to post consistently for about a week before starting OnlyFans, at least a few times a day. This shows OnlyFans reviewers that you are an active real person with an established social media presence when they evaluate your account.

Getting Verified and Approved

• Use your phone camera to take a clear photo of your ID to submit for verification. You can use a passport, driver’s license, or other official government ID.
• Make sure all details like your name, birthdate, and photo on your ID match what you inputted when signing up. Use your real legal name.
• Upload a photo of you physically holding your ID next to your face as the required release form. This proves you are the person shown on the ID.
• Add links to your social media profiles, especially Instagram and Twitter. Having an established social media presence is critical for getting approved quickly.
• Allow 24-48 hours for OnlyFans to review your application and documentation. Be patient. Check emails often for approval updates.

Setting Up Your Profile

• Add a branded profile and cover photo before you try to add bank account details. OnlyFans requires you complete your profile first. Photos help establish your brand.
• Write a short enticing bio about what kinds of content you’ll be posting. This sets expectations upfront for potential subscribers. Say if you’ll post lingerie, cosplay, feet pics etc.
• Attach the social media accounts you opened to your OnlyFans. This is required for verification. Focus on Instagram and Twitter as OnlyFans recommends these platforms specifically.
• Add your bank account details after getting approved to receive payouts. You must earn $20 minimum before withdrawing.
• For brand new accounts without an existing audience, start your subscription price between $5-10 or make it free. You can raise it later once you build a following.
• Create special subscription bundles like holiday deals to entice new subscribers. Offer discounts like 50% off for the first month.
• Turn on auto welcome messages to engage each new subscriber right away. Give a friendly intro, content preview, and invite them to request customs.
• Set up chat notifications and auto-reply messages while you’re away. Keeps fans engaged.
• Upload some sample content posts and create a content menu with pricing to promote available customs.

What to do when starting out on OnlyFans?

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Here’s a proposed timetable to consider when :

First 30 days:

• Set up your profile, upload 30+ initial photos\videos to engage newcomers.,
• Promote daily on platforms like Reddit, Twitter, Telegram, and Instagram. Interact genuinely to start building connections and community.
• Analyze data like top performing posts and pricing levels. Refine based on this early feedback.

First 3 months:

• Produce new content consistently, at least weekly. Add costumes, props, new locations to keep it fresh.
• Continue growing social media following by posting teasers and chatting with potential subscribers.
• Run promotions, bundles, and sales to attract initial subscribers. Offer discounts if needed.
• Engage thoughtfully with fans via likes, comments, messages. Get to know them and deliver a personalized experience..

First 6 months:

• Consider niche-specific content that’s in demand but you enjoy making. Consistency within a niche builds your brand.
• Collaborate with similar creators by cross-promoting each others’ content and exchanging shoutouts.
• Explore additional monetization like pay-per-view messaging and tip menus. Create more higher value content to upsell.
• Analyze fan data to identify most lucrative niches, prices, etc. Refine your content style and offerings accordingly.

The key is providing value to subscribers through high-quality, personalized content and experiences. Patience and persistence are vital, as growth takes time. Management tools like Supercreator help streamline messaging and data analysis for better optimization.

For more information on promoting your OnlyFans check out our How To Promote OnlyFans article.

To Conclude

A good account is a planned one, think of it this way – you are opening a business. Although the steps of starting an OnlyFans are similar to that of opening any social media account, it’s more like opening a shop where you need to constantly innovate, work on your product and offer competitive prices.

Once you’ve done your research, you’re ready to start on the right foot, and we highly recommend using the power of Supercreator in order to fully maximize your earnings from day 1!

With it’s smart analytic tools, and wide range of features to help you focus on the right subscribers and optimize your pricing, it’s another way you can ensure your account will skyrocket as fast as possible!