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FEET MODELLING STARTUP GUIDE


FEET, TOES, BAREFEET, SOCKS, SHOES ETC.

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Affiliate Disclosure: The owners of FeetModelling.com participate in different
Affiliate Programs, earning commissions on qualifying referrals and/or purchases
at no additional cost to you. This page contains affiliate and referral program
links.

Modelling Income Disclosure: There is NO guaranteed income by becoming a Foot
Model. This industry is HARD WORK, but CAN BE VERY PROFITABLE. It is your own
business... FootModelling.com & FootiePalooza.com will NOT promote you, your
photos, videos, social media or modelling channels... It is YOUR "Sole Business"
(pardon the pun).

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This Feet Modelling Startup Guide will help Newbies and Veteran Foot Models to
understand many of the components needed to become a successful foot model. This
Startup Guide is in no way a complete and comprehensive guide, so please
continue with your research where this has left off. This is YOUR business, so
you have to treat it as-such, and consult professionals such as tax and legal
advisors for all related business aspects not covered here. 

NOTE: ALL INCOME generated through your foot modelling business needs to be
reported to your government tax agency.



KEYS TO SUCCESS

 * Be Authentically Yourself - Yes, it is ok to learn from others, but HAVE YOUR
   OWN STYLE... Don't lose your Authentic Voice... BE YOU!
 * Build a Relationship with Your Customers... Treat them like they're new best
   friend. Be generous with your time. Get to know them to help them become
   obsessed with You!
 * Your Mailing List is Gold... Sign up for a free email list service aWeber or
   GetResponse so you can collect your customer's email address. You might not
   use it today, but you can when you're ready. You can have a weekly, monthly,
   quarterly newsletter where you can highlight new photo or video collections,
   as well as sell products through affiliate links you promote such as
   Amazon... (Click on the "Become an Affilliate" link at the bottom of the
   Amazon website section.) 
 * HASHTAGS ARE FREE ADVERTISING!!! When you're posting to Social Media, don't
   forget to put a thorough description of what your photos/videos are, AND
   (ALWAYS), put your hashtags!!! Hashtags teach the search engines what your
   photos/videos are about. You can put 30 hashtags on Instagram... USE THEM
   ALL!!!
 * BECOME A RECRUITER $$$ - Recruit Your Friends, Customers and YouTube Audience
   as Content Creators on FeetFinder, OnlyFans, LoyalFans and/or Fansly and earn
   a percentage of all of their earnings! The more active models you have
   recruited, the more you will make. The best way to do this is have a website
   or Unfold App - Bio Site Link Page with all of your referral links, then hand
   out business cards and/or create YouTube and other Social Media videos
   (within the Terms of Service of each platform). The videos and all text on
   your blog should be instructional... NEVER PROMISE guaranteed income, because
   there is NO guaranteed income. This industry is HARD WORK, but CAN BE VERY
   PROFITABLE.
 * HAVE FUN!!!




FREE TOOLS - GRAPHICS, VIDEO, WEBSITES

- Express.Adobe.com - Easily create Social Media-Ready Graphics
- CoolText
- Capcut - Video Editing
- Canva.com
- Tool to Remove Background in Photos - https://www.remove.bg/
- Blog & Websites - Weebly




STEPS TO GET STARTED...

Although you're just getting started, you want to plan for long-term success.
Spending time completing these steps in the beginning will cure many potential
headaches in the future.
 1. Purchase a Domain Name - Purchase your URL... https://YourWebsiteName.com at
    a hosting company such as Dreamhost. NOT all Domain Registrars are good...
    We definitely DO NOT recommend that company that always advertises at the
    Super Bowl. Their CUSTOMERS are paying for those expensive ads and they sell
    you services you don't need... STAY AWAY!!!
    -- Choose a short .COM Domain Name that conveys the essence of your online
    persona. DO NOT buy a .ORG or other type of extension as .COM website names
    are the default websites people think of.
    
    WHY do you want a Domain Name???
    -- You want ALL of your Social Media and Email Accounts to match your Domain
    Name
    -- You don't want anyone to steal your online persona as you're building
    your feet modelling business... the Domain Name proves who you are and makes
    it easier for people to find you.
    -- You can easily tell people to "go to my website at ______.com" which can
    simply forward to your FeetFinder, OnlyFans, LoyalFans and/or Fansly or
    Unfold App - Bio Site Link Page (One website lists ALL of your Feet
    Websites, Social Media, Amazon Wishlist, Cash App, Venmo accounts etc.).
    -- You can create business cards with your website to hand out to people in
    person
    
 2. Create a Gmail Email Address with New Domain Name - In the very least,
    before you create your accounts on FeetFinder, OnlyFans, LoyalFans and/or
    Fansly, you'll need an email address... either your Domain Name or an email
    address that you know is available on all of the Social Media sites.
    Remember, your accounts need to convey the essence of your online persona.
    Create an email address on Gmail that will match your future Domain Name
    (your website URL) that matches your email address for when you take your
    foot modelling business more seriously. Wouldn't it be horrible to have an
    online name/persona, then someone else register your website name??? That
    would most likely be the end of your business.
    
    NOTE: If you want an email address with your Domain Name in it such as
    info@YourDomainName.com, you'll need to purchase a "Hosting Plan" at
    Dreamhost or another hosting company. All of their Hosting Plans include
    Unlimited Email Accounts @YourDomainName. Once you have a Domain Name, you
    can either have a Fully Hosted Email Account or Simply Forward new emails to
    your existing new Gmail Account (Recommended at first).
    
    
 3. Sign up for FeetFinder, OnlyFans, LoyalFans and/or Fansly accounts. They are
    some of the most popular platforms where you can sell your foot photos and
    feet videos (and more) with an eager audience waiting for new content.
    
    
 4. Redirect Domain Name - Once you have your Domain Name (URL), simply forward
    to your FeetFinder, OnlyFans, LoyalFans and/or Fansly or Unfold App - Bio
    Site Link Page (One website lists ALL of your Feet Websites, Social Media,
    Amazon Wishlist, Cash App, Venmo accounts etc.). Search for "Redirect" on
    Dreamhost for full instructions. Contact Dreamhost Support if you need help.
    
    
 5. Create Social Media Accounts Everywhere Using Your Domain Name (online
    persona name)...
    NOTE: ALWAYS FOLLOW EACH PLATFORM'S POSTING GUIDELINES
    -- Facebook
    -- Instagram
    -- Reddit
    -- Snapchat
    -- TikTok
    -- X (Twitter)
    -- YouTube - Already Created when you created your Gmail Account
    -- MANY, MANY, MANY more Social Media places... Choose Your Favorite
    
    
 6. Create an Amazon Wishlist - You want to send EVERY customer your Amazon Wish
    List if you have their email address. DREAM BIG and don't sell yourself
    short! Your customers can be VERY GENEROUS... some have more money others,
    but they LOVE to make you happy.
    
    NOTE: Some modelling websites do not allow you to send your customers links
    to outside websites, so be sure to read their terms of participation. Have a
    link website such as Unfold App - Bio Site Link Page (One website lists ALL
    of your Feet Websites, Social Media, Amazon Wishlist, Cash App, Venmo
    accounts etc.) posted in your various account profiles so your customers can
    find you and send you gifts.
    
    
 7. Gift/Tip Payment Method - Your customers want to be generous, so in addition
    to your Amazon Wish List, you'll also want to create ways for them to send
    you a cash tip...
    -- Cash App
    -- Venmo
    -- Zelle
    
    SCAM ALERT: We have been told that some "customers" ask you for "special
    orders" and want to pay via a payment vendor etc. The model creates the
    content, sends the content to the customer, then the customer puts in a
    fraud claim with the payment vendor and asks for a Refund. Some payment
    vendors have immediate refund policies, so READ ALL OF THE VENDOR TERMS OF
    SERVICE and the fine print to avoid being scammed! Although it may cost you
    more, it may be best to use the modelling website special order/tips process
    on the various website such as FeetFinder, OnlyFans, LoyalFans and/or
    Fansly.




BEST FOOT MODELLING WEBSITES

Feet modelling has become one of the fastest growing part-time or
full-time work-from-home online businesses. There is high demand for new foot
models of ALL ages (over 18+ according to your country), and the best part is
you never need to show your face unless you want to... You can feel comfortable
sharing your foot photos or feet videos without sharing your real identity to
your customers. You will have your own business selling foot photos and feet
videos, and can enjoy all of the legitimate *tax deductions for expenses related
to conducting your feet modelling business. (NOTE: *Please consult a licensed
tax advisor in your country for appropriate business related deductions).

FeetFinder, OnlyFans, LoyalFans and/or Fansly are some of the most popular
websites where you can sell your foot photos and feet videos with an eager
audience waiting for new content. Check out their websites below and most of
all... HAVE FUN!!!






CREATING CONTENT

The best time to start is TODAY. You don't need anything special... just START!
There are LOTS of ideas below on what types of photos and vidoes to take... use
things around the house you already have but a few things that you know you and
your customers will enjoy.

KEY TIPS!
 * Talk to your Customers... When you're creating videos, you should talk to
   your customers... tell them what you like to do with your feet or what you
   want to have done to them. You're their intimate friend... Share all your
   secrets! Describe your feet... be very descriptive and don't be afraid to
   point our your flaws...
   - Big
   - Petite
   - Soft
   - Rough
   - Callouses
   - Bunions
   - Sore
   - Painful
   - how do they smell?
   - tell them your daily routine
   - what do you like to do with your feet/toes?
   - what do you like to have done to your feet/toes?
 * Always Ask Your Customers for what they want... Be cute and flirty or
   Dominant and Demaning... "Let me Make You a Private Video 👣"
 * Things to do with your feet...
   - spread your toes out
   - bend your toes
   - snap your toes
   - Cross your toes
   - crack your knuckles
   - smell your feet
   - lick your feet if you can
 * Know your boundaries, but Don't be Shy! Once you publish your photos or
   videos, you'll have to assume that they are out there FOREVER. NEVER publish
   anything you'll regret later in life. You don't have to show your face.
 * BE CREATIVE... HAVE FUN! Do what YOU enjoy and you'll find yourself wanting
   to create more content. You do NOT have to be the "traditional" anorexic
   model... Show your customers who YOU are!
 * You do NOT need Fancy Editing!!! Your customers are looking for
   ATTAINABLE/REAL models... someone they can see themselves being friends or
   partners with.
 * Show EVERY INCH of Your Feet... Top, Bottom, Side, Underneath, Front, Back,
   Up Close, Far Away, With Socks, With Shoes/Sandals/Boots... (See List Below),
   Barefoot... ANY WAY you can think of!!!
 * Look at all of the other models
   on FeetFinder, OnlyFans, LoyalFans and Fansly to see what other models are
   creating.
 * Find a friend who also wants to be a model and take photos/videos of one
   another... be sure to use your own phone/camera, otherwise they will claim
   rights to those photos/videos.
 * DO NOT put someone else in your photos... it makes the legal aspects more
   difficult. Some websites require each model in a photo or video to have
   separate modelling releases. If/When you become a foot STAR, will that person
   want part of your earnings??? KEEP IT SIMPLE!
 * Create a Blog - Consider creating a Blog where you post stories, photos and
   videos where your customers can sign up. This will help with organic search
   engines.




FEET MODELLING SUPPLIES ON AMAZON (VIDEO IDEAS)

Each of the categories below can be ideas for photo and video shoots. Be sure
to Create an Amazon Wishlist under the "Acounts & Lists" pulldown menu on the
computer or within your phone app so your customers can send you things you need
and/or want you to wear for them. Remember, you can charge extra for creating
custom videos which also adds to your video lineup, diversity of offerings and
feeds into your customer's need for personalized attention. The more you pay
attention to them, the more they will ask for personalized requests.
 * Ballerina Shoes
 * Bikinis
 * Boots - Women's
 * Boots - Men's
 * Blindfolds
 * Bubble Bath Supplies
 * Bunion Care
 * Callus Care
 * Cheerleader Outifts
 * Cop Outfits - Men's
 * Cop Outfits - Women's
 * Cosplay Outfits - Men's
 * Cosplay Outfits - Women's
 * Costumes - Men's
 * Costumes - Women's
 * Cowgirl Outfits
 * Crocs
 * Dildos
 * Dominatrix Oufits for Women
 * Exam Gloves
 * Fishnet Stockings
 * Flight Attendant Costume
 * Foot Lotion
 * Foot Massage Tools
 * Foot Oil
 * Foot Peel Mask
 * Foot Scrub
 * Football Costume for Women
 * Gift Cards for Your Wish List - Amazon
 * Gift Cards for Your Wish List - Restaurants
 * Gift Cards for Your Wish List - Visa (Add ALL Denominations... Don't Be Shy,
   Your Secret Admirer Won't Be!)
 * Hair Removal - Shaving
 * Hair Removal - Waxing
 * Hand Mirrors
 * Handcuffs
 * High Heel Shoes
 * Lace Stockings
 * Lingerie
 * Lipstick
 * Maid Outfits
 * Makeup
 * Manicure/Pedicure Sets
 * Military Costume - Men's
 * Military Costume - Women's
 * Miniskirts
 * Nail Polish
 * Nail Polish Remover
 * Nurse Outfits
 * Onesies for Adults
 * Pantyhose
 * Pantyhose - Fishnet
 * Pantyhose - Reinforced Toe
 * Sex Toys
 * Sandals - Men's
 * Sandals - Women's
 * Shoes - High Heels
 * Silicone Feet - Create Videos Playing with/Worshipping these Silicone Feet
 * Socks- Women's
 * Socks - Men's
 * Slippers - Men's
 * Slippers - Women's
 * Strapon Toy
 * Tape Measure - Make Videos Measuring Your Feet
 * Tatoos - Temporary
 * Whip (Sex)
 * Wigs - Blonde
 * Wigs - Brunette
 * Wigs - Curly
 * Wigs - Pigtails
 * Wigs - Readhead


Types of Footwear...
 * Ankle boots
 * Ballet flats
 * Ballet Slippers
 * Boat loafers
 * Boots
 * Brogues
 * Chelsea boots
 * Chukka boots
 * Chukka sneakers
 * Climbing shoes
 * Clogs
 * Combat boots
 * Cowboy boots
 * Crocs
 * Derby boots
 * Derby shoes
 * Driving moccasins
 * Espadrilles
 * Flip-flops
 * Gladiator sandals
 * Golf shoes
 * High heels
 * Hiking boots
 * Huaraches
 * Kitten heels
 * Loafers
 * Mary Janes
 * Monk straps
 * Mules
 * Oxfords
 * Peep-toe shoes
 * Platform shoes
 * Rain boots
 * Rain sandals
 * Running shoes
 * Sandals
 * Slingbacks
 * Slip-on shoes
 * Slippers
 * Sneakers
 * Snow boots
 * Sock boots
 * Stilettos
 * T-strap shoes
 * Tap shoes
 * Thong sandals
 * Wading boots
 * Wedges
 * Wellington boots (Wellies)
 * Wingtip shoes




FEET CATEGORIES/KEYWORDS/#HASHTAGS


Your success is dependent on your personal authenticity, CONSISTENTLY creating
good content that your customers are looking for, and posting your "Samples" on
your website (blog) and social media with DETAILED descriptions with the various
pertinent keywords AND ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS PUT HASHTAGS!!!

NOTE: Instagram allows THIRTY (30) HASHTAGS... Each hashtag is FREE ADVERTISING
as your photo or Reel will show up in 30 different locations based on people's
search. NOT putting hashtags is the MOST COMMON MISTAKE!!!

EXPERT TIP - Post to ALL of the top Social Media sites and @Mention your
customers which makes them feel special and may even get you a tip! You can also
@Mention other models in your niche. This alerts their followers who will most
likely enjoy your content too. 

Feel free to use any of these hashtags... Look closely as these may give you
good video ideas...

GENERIC FOOT/FEET
#feetfinder #onlyfans #onlyfansfree #feet #footfetish #feetfetish #feetfetiche
#footlover #feetlover #footworship #feetworship  #footpics #feetpic #feetpics
#footpictures #feetpictures #footpicsforsale #feetpicsforsale #footselling
#feetselling #footmodel #feetmodel #feetmodels #footcare #feetcare #fetish
#footfreaks #feetfreaks #feetsniffing #feetporn #FootVoyeur #footaddict
#feetaddict #footaddiction #feetaddiction  #footslapping #feetslapping #sniff
#sniffing #barefeet #feetofig #feetgram #feetfirst
#feetbeauty #feetinthesand #footfettish #footfetishist #footfetishworship
#footfetishvideos  

CLEAN FEET
#cleanfeet

DIRTY FEET / FILTHY FEET
#dirtyfeet
#filthyfeet #dirtysoles #dirtyfeetgirl #dirtyfeetfetish #smellyshoes #smellyflats

DOMINATION
#footdom #feetdom #footfemdom #feetgod #footgod

GAY
#gayfeet  #gaysoles #GayFootGod #GayFootGoddess #LGBTQToes

MASSAGE & FOOT CARE
#footmassage #PamperedFeet #HappyFeet #BarefootBliss #SoleTherapy #FootLove #FootRelief #TreatYourFeet #FootComfort #FootTherapy #SoleBliss #FootRejuvenation #FootRelaxation #FeetPampering #HappySole #FeetBliss #SoleDelight

MEN'S FEET
#malefeet #malefeetlovers #malefootworship #feetmen #malebarefeet
#malebarefeetlovers #jockfeet #malefootfetish #malesockfetish #malefootfetish
#manfeet #mensfeet #mensfoot #manfootlover #malefeetworship #piesmasculinos
#malebarefeet #maletoes #maletoes #malesocks

SOCKS
#sock #socks #sockfetish #socksfetish 
#sockfetishmodel #dirtysocks #smellysocksfetish #smellysocks #dirtysocks
#stinkysocks #sweatysocks #sniffmysocks #longsocks #sockworship
#malesocks #sweatysocks #sockmodel #socksmodel #licksocks #eatsocks #WornSocks
#SockSmelling #sockfeet #sockfreak  #sockfetishcommunity

SOLES OF FEET
#soles #dirtysoles #footsoles #gaysoles #SoleTherapy #SoleMates #smellysoles

TOES
#toes #toefetish #ToesOfTheDay #ToeLove #ToeJam #ToeCandy #ToeObsessed
#ToeDreams #ToeEnvy #LGBTQToes

FINANCIAL DOMINATION
#moneyslave #cashcows #cashmaster #cashfag #paypig #findom #gayfindom



TYPES OF FOOT FETISHES

Your customers are into all sorts of different things that you and I have
probably never heard of. YOU don't have to be into it, but you SHOULD BE
interested in helping your customers with their fantasies or fetishes.

Below is list of different types of foot fetishes that you can create different
photo and video shoots of... Don't Forget these are all potential hashtags too!

Barefoot Fetish...
-- Barefoot walking... Clean & Dirty
-- Barefoot worship... Clean & Dirty
-- Barefoot massage... Clean & Dirty. Oil & Lotion (Separate fetishes)

Crush Fetish (Arousal from seeing objects crushed by feet)...
-- Food crushing
-- Object crushing (aluminum cans, balloons etc.)

Dirty Foot Fetishism (Arousal from dirty or sweaty feet)

Foot Acrobatics/Special Abilities...
-- Dancing
---- Ballet
---- Tap
-- Foot contortionism
-- Foot balancing acts
-- Curling Up Toes
-- Picking up items with your toes
-- Pointing Toes
-- Snapping Toes (Like you would snap your fingers)
-- Spreading Toes

Foot Bondage: Incorporating bondage elements with feet, such as:
-- Tying feet with ropes or restraints
-- Foot tickling as part of bondage play
-- Foot Torture: Arousal from inflicting pain or discomfort on feet.
-- Foot Smothering: Arousal from having feet pressed onto one's face or body.

Foot Cosplay... (CLICK HERE for examples on Amazon!)
-- Famous fictional characters with notable feet
-- Custom-created foot characters

Foot Domination (A fetish involving submission to feet):
-- Foot worship
-- Foot slavery

Foot Fantasy Roleplay...
-- Doctor/patient foot examination
-- Teacher/student foot punishment
-- Boss/employee foot worship

Foot Fluid Fetish...
-- Foot sweat
-- Foot saliva (e.g., toe sucking)
-- Spit on foot

Foot Food Play (Incorporating food into foot-related activities)...
-- Food placed on feet for consumption
-- Food licked off feet

Foot Gagging (Arousal from having feet inserted into the mouth or throat)

Foot Hair...
-- Toe hair
-- Foot sole hair
-- Shaving Feet and Legs

Foot Humiliation (A fetish involving degradation related to feet)...
-- Verbal humiliation involving feet
-- Forced foot licking

Foot Jewelry Fetishism...
-- Anklets
-- Toe rings
-- Foot bracelets

Foot Hypnosis (Arousal from hypnotic inductions or suggestions related to feet)

Foot Massage...
-- Lotion
-- Oil
-- Tools... Massage gun, Rollers etc.
-- Sensual
-- Erotic

Foot Medical Fetish...
-- Podiatry examinations
-- Foot surgeries
-- Foot in Cast/Brace

NOTE: You obviously cannot perform surgery unless you are a licensed medical
professional. But you can create Simulation photos/videos

Foot Language...
-- Foot gestures or signals
-- Foot tapping patterns
-- Snapping Toes (Like you would snap your fingers)

Foot Memorabilia (create at CafePress or Spreadshirt etc.)
-- Keychains
-- Hoodies
-- Mugs
-- Posters
-- Shirts

Foot Piercing (Getting/Showing)...
-- Toe piercings
-- Foot arch piercings

Foot Size Fetish...
-- Be sure to highlight how BIG or Small your feet are. 
-- Make videos of you measuring your foot with a ruler, then a tape measure...
Next to a coin, etc.

Foot Smelling...
-- Sock sniffing... Clean & Dirty
-- Shoe sniffing... New & Old/Dirty/Smelly (Separate fetishes)

Foot Sounds (Arousal from sounds associated with feet)...
-- Footsteps
-- Foot tapping or rubbing sounds
-- Sock removal sounds

Foot Tattoos (Getting/Showing):
-- Toe tattoos
-- Foot sole tattoos

Foot Temperature...
-- Talk about how cold your feet are
-- Use Foot warming or cooling devices
-- Ice or heat application to feet

Foot Tickling

Foot Transformation Fetish (Arousal from transformation scenarios involving
feet)... If you have these types of video editing skills, this is a niche that
you can find customers...
-- Feet growing larger or smaller
-- Feet changing shape or appearance
-- Feet being inflated like balloons
-- Animal feet transformation
-- Mythical creature feet transformation

Foot Verbal Domination or Submission

Footwear Worship (Devotion or reverence toward footwear)...
-- Kissing shoes
-- Licking shoes
-- Foot-shaped objects (e.g., foot-shaped pillows, foot-shaped soaps)

Legs... Leg's are many times PART of a foot fetish, but not always. Don't forget
to show your legs as this is added content. It is actually a separate fetish
than feet. No one will get upset if you include your legs in your photos/videos.

Nail Polish...
-- Putting Nail Polish on... Choosing a color... Shaking the Bottle... Putting
the bottle next to your feet/toes/hands etc.
-- Removing Nail Polish
-- French pedicures
-- Nail art

Foot Pampering... 
-- Washing/Drying Feet
-- Massaging Feet
-- Toe/Fingernail Nail Clippers (Save your toe and fingernails for sale)
-- Nail File/Emery Boards (Use both as these are different fetishes)
-- Nail Polish/Painting Toe and Finger Nails
-- French pedicures
-- Massage with Lotion/Cream
-- Massage with Oil
-- Nail art
-- Use of foot care products
-- Foot massagers
-- Foot spa machines
- Soak  Feet in Epsom Salts

Foot Reflection...
-- Mirrors
-- Water reflections

Shoe Fetish...
-- High heels... Clean & Dirty
-- Boots... Clean & Dirty
-- Sneakers... Clean & Dirty
-- Sandals... Clean & Dirty

Sock Fetish...
-- Ankle socks... Clean & Dirty
-- Knee-high socks... Clean & Dirty
-- Tube socks... Clean & Dirty
-- Thigh-high socks... Clean & Dirty
-- Stockings... Clean & Dirty

Toe Fetish...
-- Toe sucking... Clean & Dirty
-- Toe licking... Clean & Dirty
-- Toe worship... Clean & Dirty

Trampling Fetish (Arousal from being stepped on or trampled by feet)



DON'T FORGET... HAVE FUN!!!



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