Hey everyone, thanks for taking the time to read this. I’ve been on OnlyFans for just over a month now, and I’m feeling pretty disheartened. I’ve uploaded 80 photos and 13 videos, and my subscription is set at $8/month (with small discounts for 3- and 6-month bundles).
I’ve been consistently promoting on Twitter, Instagram, and Reddit – posting daily in 9 subreddits, 5 Twitter communities, and once a day on IG. But despite all that effort, I’m getting barely any traction on any of my socials or promo accounts. I’ve tried everything from SFW to spicy captions, but nothing seems to click.
So far, I’ve only had 4 paid subs (and one of those is my boyfriend). I’ve also tried a couple of free trials (just 1-day ones) in hopes of showing people what kind of content I offer, and I encouraged them to turn on rebill, but no luck there either.
I know things take time, but after a solid month of daily content and daily promo, I expected at least a little more progress. I feel like I’m working hard, but I’m stuck and not sure what to try next.
Any advice or feedback would mean the world right now – especially from anyone who’s been through this early grind and figured out what actually works. Thanks so much in advance
First, don’t do the free trials; offer discounted ones instead. I’ve also found that raising your subscription price and then applying a discount (so it ends up at your current price) makes people feel like they’re getting a better deal, which can actually boost sign-ups.
Next, post more often in regular (non-explicit) groups and communities where people are attractive but NSFW isn’t the main focus. That way, you spark curiosity, and people click on your links themselves.
On Instagram, focus on building a genuine following first. Once you have some traction, create a story highlight with the details they need to find you. This approach works better because most platforms actively suppress explicit content, so subtlety goes further.
It’s absolutely normal for growth to be slow at first – it takes more than a month to build a big fanbase. Focus on the long game, stay consistent, and give yourself time to grow.