If you've ever wondered if you'd be able to make a career on one of the world's most popular adult sites, then your luck is in.
Adult content isn't for everyone, and that's perfectly fine!
But for some people it can be a very fruitful career, and it turns out that there are ways for everyday people to get involved.
Rising to prominence in the amateur sphere are Yiny and Leon, better known as Yinyleon - the most-viewed amateur couple on P*rnhub.
Yiny and Leon. Credit: Instagram/@yinyleon
Over the years, the married couple has amassed over 1.2 billion views on P*rnhub by uploading hundreds of videos.
The couple’s journey into adult content creation began unexpectedly after watching a YouTube video that featured another couple’s success in the industry.
Inspired by what they saw, Yiny and Leon decided to give it a try themselves.
Reflecting on their decision, Yiny told BuzzFeed News: "We were always very sexual, and we said, ‘Let’s do p*rn’."
What started as an experiment quickly turned profitable.
P*rnhub is a popular adult site Credit: NurPhoto/Getty
In their first month of creating content, they earned over $2,000. Soon, their monthly income grew to between $15,000 and $25,000.
P*rnhub’s Amateur Model Program makes this kind of earning potential accessible to many.
Through the program, creators earn a share of the ad revenue generated by their videos. Earnings depend on performance metrics like views and ratings.
On average, creators can expect to earn $0.69 per 1,000 views. While that may sound modest, consistent uploads and a dedicated fanbase can quickly boost earnings.
For aspiring creators wondering how to break into the industry, experts at Sofia Gray - a platform that specializes in adult content advice - offer some guidance.
Anyone can be successful on the site. Credit: NurPhoto/Getty
Creating a successful profile on P*rnhub isn’t as simple as uploading videos and waiting for the cash to roll in. According to Sofia Gray, building a following takes consistency, originality, and strategy.
- Consistency is Key: "One of the biggest things you can do to help yourself is to work consistently at this for at least a few months. If you aren’t making any good progress within the first few months, you can step back and re-evaluate your strategy," they advise.
- Stand Out: With millions of videos flooding the platform, originality is crucial. Whether it’s shooting in black and white or catering to niche fetishes, creators must find ways to distinguish their content.
- Promote on Social Media: Promotion is vital for reaching new audiences. Sofia Gray highlights X (formerly known as Twitter) as a key platform for adult creators, noting its minimal censorship of explicit content.
- Prioritize Quality: Quality content is a must. Eye-catching thumbnails and high-resolution videos perform better. As Sofia Gray explains, “Most users of Pornhub are probably scrolling through the site with one hand and will likely click on the first thing that catches their eye.”
The success of Yiny and Leon shows that the amateur adult film world offers significant earning potential for those willing to put in the work.