To succeed on OnlyFans and make the most out of it, you first need to decide what success looks like for you. As this is fundamental on how to plan and execute a strategy to actually achieve your goals.
Set your overall goals first
You might think “well my only goal with OnlyFans is more money!” and while you’re perfectly right, it’s better to be a bit more specific. For example, how much would you need to earn on a monthly basis in order to quit your job and focus on OnlyFans full time? That amount would be a great first goal to work towards, as once you can get there you can set new goals and actually afford to invest in pursuing them.
The actual number depends on your outgoings each month and how much you’re accustomed to living on, so nobody else can tell you what it should be. Of course, it’s not always the case that money is the goal. Some other goals could be:
- To build up a large community around your content.
- Use your OnlyFans audience to kickstart a career in something else.
All of these things are fine, but what’s crucial is that you decide on it early on and then work towards it, otherwise your time spent working hard on your content and social media marketing could just be a meandering waste of time.
Deciding on the right strategy for Instagram
As essential it is to decide on your overall goals, you need to set specific goals for Instagram, too. Whatever your goals might be it will heavily influence the metrics you need to focus on and the marketing strategy itself to actually achieve those goals.
Once you are clear on your goal you can utilize Instagram to reach it
If your goal from OnlyFans is to make as much money as possible to become financially independent, then your goal with Instagram could be to build up a large following of potential subscribers and drive as much traffic to your Onlyfans page as possible. But you can be more specific with it – maybe you want to use Instagram as your “customer services” department, using it to reach out to and communicate with supporters. Alternative goals to use Instagram could also be to:
- Promote some kind of talent – such as stand up comedy, singing, or dance – and want to use your Instagram to
- Educate people about certain things and be known as an authority within the niche.
Instagram's design and algorithm make it possible to achieve all of these things, but it's important to plan and execute your marketing efforts accordingly. This will also help you to target the right people with your content. If you're not getting the attention of the people you want to reach, consider reevaluating your existing strategy to get your account in front of them.
Posting regularly is key to keeping your feed active and relevant, as consistency is key to achieve whatever goals you have set. If you dedicate enough time and resources using the right strategy to promote your OnlyFans account on Instagram, you will eventually see results.
Finding your target audience within Instagram
Before you start promoting your OnlyFans on Instagram, you need to decide exactly who you’re going to be targeting. This is usually dependent on the type of content you’re creating and who you think will appreciate it. If you just post generic nudes, your target audience is anybody attracted to your gender, but you’ll be facing much more competition. Instead, there are a wide range of smaller niches you can dip into with far less competition.
Be specific about who you're targeting
OnlyFans is a platform for specific content and audiences, so get a persona in your mind for exactly the type of person you want to reach. By doing this, you'll be able to better utilize Instagram as a tool to reach your OnlyFans goals. Questions you might want to ask yourself:
- How old are they?
- What communities or pages are they likely to follow?
- What are their hobbies?
- What kind of content might they find entertaining or valuable?
- What does it take to build a connection?
As an OnlyFans creator, you should make sure that your Instagram persona matches your OnlyFans content. Keep your target audience in mind when planning your promotion strategies, and do everything you can to target them as specifically as possible. By doing so, you will be able to maximize your reach on Instagram and continue to grow your OnlyFans following.
- Make reference to interests that your subscribers have. This way, they will have topics to talk to you about and another avenue from which to feel connected to you.
- Use those hashtags and major Insta pages regularly. This will bring your page to the attention of people who belong to the niche you're targeting
- Post content that you know your subscribers will connect with. This will encourage them to subscribe (or stay subscribed) to your OnlyFans page.
You can't just post random photos and videos on Instagram and expect people to find your OnlyFans account. You need to be strategic about it. Whatever marketing strategy you use to promote your Onlyfans make sure it’s aligned to your overall goal.
