This is all the stuff I take into consideration when I'm in free chat on Streamate, trying to get guys to take me private:
A busy room is more appealing than a dead room (so I FAKE like I'm busy & popular)
A smiling , or at least pleasant looking model is more appealing than a non-smiling model, blank stare, working on iPhone or singing to herself.
A sexy tease without showing 'the goods' in public creates mystery & sexual tension.
Notes on prior shows with a custie allow me to greet him & let him know I have the white stockings he loves, at arms reach (or ball gag, lace anklet sox, strap-on, whatever). Notes also allow me to 'remember' his name... and the first rule in smoozing people & building rapport is.... we ALL love when someone calls us by name.
So in my room, even when it's dead, I always:
Sexy smile, greet guys as if I'm seeing my BF after he's been gone for a week
Chat, answering real questions (those fake? got nipple clamps? satin panties? black stocking? stand bb? show pussy bb) or if no one is asking question or commenting..... CHAT as if I am answering guys questions (and flirty smile =)
Look straight into the camera, as if you're talking straight to HIM.... 'cuz even if you have a 100 ppl in your room, each person only cares about himself fucking you
Keep my convo on SEX & what I'll show or do for them in private. If people want to know about my personal life, that will need to be Exclusive Q&A session. Free chat is ALL about the sexy stuff I have to offer them.
Fake chatting may be the hardest thing to learn to do. It takes practice, but if you've got nothin' going on in your room anyway, you can practice!
Pretend people are popping-in saying, Hi
Pretend to reply to compliments, "Thanks Jimmy, it's silk. If you like me in it, you should see me out of it *wink*)
Pretend to answer questions about stuff, clothing, props, toys you own (guys may be too shy, or have a difficult time typing on their phone keypad or whatever)
Pretend to talk to people about your expertise, or your favorite body-part to be kissed, or brag about your best features or favorite roleplay..... after all, it's a sales job so let'em know what you're selling! =)
When there ARE people in your free chat, ALWAYS ask them to favorite you! It counts toward your placement metric.
Make your room feel lively, even if it's all fake, look straight into the cam while chatting, as if you're talking straight to him, and you'll find guys gravitating to your room..... which should add $$$ to your bottom line.