 | | | | | Frequently Asked Questions | - General FAQ
- What is OMW and how can I use it?
Answer : OMW is an Online Model Listing Service developed on a Social Networking Platform.
Social Networking sites allow users the ability to self register, create online profiles, upload image sets, videos, and communicate with other members.
We have developed OMW in this same way, however dedicated it's theme to models, agencies, and clients.
We understand that there are many people with aspirations and talent to become models. This dream should not be limited due to expensive modeling schools or offline agencies. It is our goal to provide a fully interactive service allowing you to display your portfolio and gain exposure, thus increasing your chances of achieving your dreams.
For Clients we offer the ability to view available models of all age ranges, contact models, post jobs, and even hire models from around the world directly through our website. OMW has developed a powerful and unique system allowing clients the ability to upload funds to their account and transfer these funds to a model. We are always working hard to further increase our list of services and hope that you decide to join us. - How is OMW advertised?
Answer : We understand that in order to achieve your goals we must be able to provide the maximum amount of exposure. Because of this OMW has dedicated our advertising markets to several venues: 1) Online ads; include Google Adwords, Facebook Adwords, MySpace Ads, and various fashion industry paid ad placements.
2) SEO and Link Building: This includes daily website optimization, article publications, and blogs posts.
3) Social Networking: We currently post to over 750 social networking accounts every month.
4) Offline print ads: We are advertised in newspapers and magazines throughout the US.
5) Events: OMW is currently involved in hosting fashion shows, pageants, and modeling contests.
6) Model Scout programs: OMW offers brochures and business cards for model scouts wishing to promote.
7) Online Affiliate program: We offer a quick sign-up and easy to use affiliate program. - Is OMW a paysite?
Answer : OMW is not a paysite in the general since.. We offer subscription services for Models, Managers, and Clients, but we are not an "adult member's only" paysite. We are a social networking style website designed to help models present their online portfolio. All models represented on OMW have either submitted their portfolio personally, or have given their manager permission to upload and maintain their online portfolio. We are also NOT a child modeling website (erotic). OMW does allow child models to display their portfolios, but we have strict rules regarding what can be displayed. It is unfortunate that the trend in child modeling is to often display exploitive images. This has made the business of legitimate child modeling online more difficult. If you see any child model portfolio that you believe crosses the line, please send us the url and model name. - What will appear on my Credit Card Statement?
Answer : OMW Services will appear on your billing statement. Please make a note of it so that there is no confusion later on. If you have a billing question please feel free to contact us. You can also reach us by phone at: USA/Canada: 1 (800) 370-1534 International: 00 + 1 (323) 446-2627 - I would like to advertise my business on OMW, who do I contact?
Answer : We have a fully developed advertising program that is very easy to set up and customize to yor specifications. We offer PPC and CPM, text ads, and button ad placement. You can register and gain instant access to your advertising admin panel to begin creating your ad. Interested in pre-paid ad spots? We have 3-month, 6-month, and yearly spots available. Contact us at info@onlinemodelworld.com for details. Ready to start right now? Start advertising today and drive targetted traffic to your website! Advertise with OMWIf you have any questions please feel free to contact us: http://onlinemodelworld.com/contact-us.html - How do I receive messages with OMW?
Answer : Clients, Models, and Model Managers can all send and receive messages through their OMW account admin panel.
Also an alert notification will be send to your private e-mail address whenever you receive a new message in your OMW inbox.
*Your private e-mail address is never listed public. - How can I join OMW as an Affiliate or Model Scout?
Answer : We offer 2 ways for advertisers to make money with our program; Online Affiliate program and Model Scout program. Both systems will give you a turn key solution to earning money by referring sales to us.
1) Online Affiliates: If you have a website, blog, newsletter, or other source of online traffic, you can turn that traffic into money by joining our affiliate program. We provide easy registration and instant access to your private affiliate admin panel where you will find custom designed advertising content. We host the content saving you bandwidth, all that you have to do is copy and paste your unique code into your traffic sources. We offer several different plans, depending on the amount of traffic you can send. Our affiliate program pays from 10% to 50% per sale you send us, and this includes all initial sales and re-bills.
2) Model Scout: This program is ideal for offline companies, such as hair salons, fitness gyms, beauty salons, photography studios, etc. We offer easy registration and instant access to your private admin panel where you can order brochures and business cards, view your sales, and obtain a unique sales coupon code. Our model scout program pays 10% to 50% per sale you send us, and this includes all initial sales and re-bills. To register, please visit the links below:
Affiliate Program: https://onlinemodelworld.com/affiliate-join-today.html
Model Scout: https://onlinemodelworld.com/model-scout-join-today.html - How can I report abuse on OMW?
Answer : OMW is a Social Networking Model Listing service offering users the ability to self register and maintain their own individual accounts. This includes the ability to upload images and videos.
Because OMW is an Online Community, it is very important that you report any clear violations to us. We try to review all accounts, but we admit that we cannot control everything that happens on our site. Therefore we ask everyone to please report any violations to us so that we can review and take action.
*If you see anything that you believe is a violation of our rules (or against the law), please contact us immediately. - Someone uploaded a picture of me without my permission?
- How do I become a model on OMW?
Answer : To register as a model and gain instant access to your private OMW model admin panel, simply click here: Register as an OMW Model - How do I register as a Client on OMW?
Answer : Client accounts are for individuals and companies wishing to review the model's portfolios and hire models for work. To register as a client and gain instant access to your OMW client admin panel, simply click here: Register as an OMW Client - What age groups do you allow on OMW?
Answer : OMW is a Social Networking Model Listing Service; we do not directly promote you as a model, but rather provide a platform from which you can gain exposure and find modeling work. OMW is not a model agency.
We have age groups starting at 6 to 40+. If you are under the age of 18 you would need to make sure you have parental permission before registering. - What will appear on my credit card when purchasing a membership?
Answer : All transactions will appear as:
OMW Services
USA/Canada: 1 (800) 370-1534
International: 00 + 1 (323) 446-2627 - Is Live Chat Support available?
Answer : We do have Live Chat Support and we are normally online and available throughout the day. If Live Support is offline you can always send us an e-mail (we normally respond within 1 hour). Click here to access Live Chat or contact support at: USA/Canada: 1 (800) 370-1534 International: 00 + 1 (323) 446-2627
- OMW Client Account FAQ's
- OMW Client Account
- What are the benefits to having a paid OMW Client account?
Answer : Paid OMW Clients are for individuals wishing to review models' portfolios and videos, contact models, and hire models for online and offline model work.
Our OMW Client account offers you the following features: - Unlimited Access to Model Profiles and Contact Information.
- Unlimited access to view all Models Galleries and Videos.
- Direct Contact to Models through our internal mail system.
- Access Web Cam Chat.
- Instant Message System.
- Send "Quick Job" posts directly to Models.
- Order and download Model content from model stores.
- Request Model Friend Contacts and Buddy List.
- Secure Payment for Custom Modeling jobs via our escrow system.
- Notifications of all New Model and Updates.
- Ability to Subscribe to each Model.
- OMW Channel.
- Post your available Jobs.
- Unlimited ability to post and edit.
- Download Custom Model work securely from your Admin Panel.
- Ability to Send Broadcast messages to all models. Perfect for Castings.
- Instant Membership to OMW Articles Forum
Ready to join and gain access to model talent? Click here to register as a Client. - Do job offers go directly to the model or are they first intercepted by the company?
Answer : Some models have managers/agents that receive the messages, other models are independant. You can view this by clicking on the model, then looking at the stats (at the bottom of the stats is manager info). If there is no manager listed, they are independant and the job offers go directly to the model.
All independant models set their own prices. Managed model's prices are set by the manager.
OMW does not intercept any job offers or messages from clients to the models. - How can I create a job?
Answer : As a paid OMW Client you can create an unlimited number of jobs for models. These jobs will instantly be viewable from the Current Jobs link and all models will receive an alert e-mail notifying them of the new job.To create a job please do the following: 1) Log into your OMW client account 2) Click on the red button "My Jobs". 3) Click on the red button, "Add new Job". 4) Complete the details and click "Add Job". *Your job will instantly appear on our public "Current Jobs" page. - Will my real name appear in the Client list?
Answer : When you register as a Client you will notice the first page of registration asks for your public first name and last name. You can enter an alias or company name for your first and last name and that is what will appear in the Client list. The second page of the Client registration asks for your billing first name and last - this will NOT appear public.
You can also change your public client name anytime by logging into your OMW admin panel, clicking on "personal profile", and changing your first and last name. - I created a job, but my personal name appeared as the job creator?
Answer : Some clients may wish that all jobs and comments display their company name, rather than their personal name.
If you wish to have your personal name hidden and only display a company name, please do the following:
1) Log into your private OMW admin panel.
2) Click on the red button "Profile" and change your first and last name to your company name.
3) Next click on the red button "Company Profile" and change your first and last name to your company name.
Now all of your posts, comments, and jobs will show your company name and not your personal name. - How can I create a job that is not public?
Answer : You may wish to create a job for one specific model and therefore not wish the job to be public.
You can do this in two different ways:
1) Go to the model's web page and click the button, "Hire me! Post a quick Job". This will send your job offer directly to the model.
2) Create a job but keep the status of the job as "on-hold". You can then send the link to the job to the model. Your "on-hold" job will not appear publically.
*If you send a quick job to a model you will still need to create the job in order for the model to apply. - Will FREE Model be able to receive my messages?
Answer : Yes. All FREE models can send and receive messages. Free models can also apply to online jobs. We currently do not restrict free models from using our services. - How do I select a model for a job?
Answer : After creating a job in your OMW client admin panel, you will be able to see all models that have applied.
To view the models that have applied please do the following:
1) Log into your OMW admin account.
2) Click on "My Jobs".
3) Now you can review all of your active jobs and applied models; for example:
Total Applied Model : 3 (View Detail)
4) Click on (View Detail) to see the models that have applied.
To select models as the winner for your job please do the following:
1) After you click on (View Detail) you will see a list of applied models. *You can send each model follow-up questions by clicking on "send" next to the applied model.
2) To select a model as the winner, simply click the radio button under "Approved".
The winning model will receive an alert that she has been accepted for the job and your job will then be closed.
- I have now chosen a model for a job, how to I create an escrow payment?
Answer : In order to transfer funds to a model for online model work, the model must first be approved by you after creating a job and selecting the model as the winner.
The next step is to upload funds to your OMW Client account and create an escrow payment to the model.
*It is always reccommended to create an escrow payment until the work is completed. Do not transfer payment to the model until the work is complete.
To create the escrow payment please do the following:
1) Log into you OMW Client account.
2) Click on "Payment Transactions".
3) If your client balance (located at the top right) is $0.00, then you will need to deposit funds into your OMW client account. If you have the available funds skip to step 5.
4) To deposit funds click on "Deposit Money". Follow the steps to deposit the funds desired.
5) Now you should see your new balance in the upper right. Click on "New Escrow Payment".
6) Click the drop-down box next to "Please choose related Job". You will see the model(s) you have chosen as the winner(s). When you select the model, the job amount will instantly appear in the "Escrow Amount" field.
7) Click next and follow the prompts
- The model chosen for a job has completed the work requested. How do I download the content?
Answer : If the model has followed the steps correctly, the content will be uploaded directly to your OMW admin panel for you to access and download. To do this please do the following:
1) Log into your OMW client account.
2) Click on "Download" and search for the recent job and download link.
3) Download the zip file (this is the model content).
- How to I transfer an escrow payment to the model?
Answer : To ensure that the job has been completed, please always transfer payment only after verifying the work has been done.
Then transfer the escrow payment by following these steps:
1) Log into your OMW client account.
2) Click on "Payment Transactions".
3) Click on "Transfer Money to Model".
4) Under "Outgoing Escrow Payments", you will see your escrow payment. Simply click "release to model". - A model has not done the job that was requested, how do I cancel an escrow payment?
Answer : Occasionally you may hire a model that later decides not to do the work. If this happens you can cancel the escrow payment by doing the following:
1) Log into your OMW client account.
2) Click on "Payment Transactions".
3) Click on "Transfer Money to a Model".
4) Under "Outgoing Escrow Payments" you will see your escrow payment. To cancel simply click "cancel". - How can I view all models that I have subscribed to?
Answer : As a Client you can subscribe to every model's OMW channel. This will notify you you everytime the model updates any portion of their account. If you wish to view all models that you have subscried to simply log into your OMW client account and click "Model Fan". - How can I cancel my OMW client account?
Answer : When you sign up as a client you are given the option to select "Monthly Recurring Payment". If you wish to have your OMW client account automatically renewed each month keep the checkbox checked.
If you wish to change this at anytime, simply log into your OMW client account, click on "Profile", uncheck the renewal checkbox and click save. Your account will then expire at the end of it's term.
*If you unchecked the renewal checkbox during sign-up your account will automatically expire at the end of it's term. You will receive an e-mail 6 days before your account expires. - How can I send a broadcast message to all models?
Answer : This is a great tool for sending annoucements, casting calls, or large jobs. Your message will instantly be sent to ALL active models on OMW.
1) Log into your OMW client account and click on "Inbox" located at the upper right.
2) Next click on "Broadcast Message".
3) Fill in your details and click send.
* Do NOT use this Broadcast message system for sending spam. The broadcast system will send your message to every active model in our database. This system should only be used for casting calls and event annoucements. Any Client sending spam announcements will be revoked without refund.
- I posted a Modeling Job, but it has been removed, why?
Answer : If you post a modeling job and select a winner, the job will automatically be closed and no longer appear in the public, "Current Jobs" page. You can re-open the job again if you wish.
However if you post an inappropriate job it will be removed by our staff. This includes:
1) Job requesting pornographic content
2) Age inappropriate content.
*Our site does not display adult (xxx) content and we will not allow jobs pertaining to that field. If you wish to hire an adult model for erotic style imagery or video, please do this privately by using the "Contact Model".
*We allow child models on our site and we expect all clients to be respectful and professional when dealing with child models. Do not advertise or solicit child models for age-inappropriate content. We do not provide a platform for child erotic content nor do we encourage this behavior.
Any violation in these rules will result in account cancellation without refund.
- OMW Model Account FAQ's
- FREE OMW Model Account
- Can I sign up for FREE as a Model?
Answer : OMW has recently changed our policy regarding Free model accounts. As of March 12, 2010 we now require all new Free Model accounts be processed and approved before Live activation. This is an effort to protect both models and clients from individuals registering with fake accounts. In order to begin the process of approval you will need to send in at least one good quality image and a brief bio to omwservices@gmail.com. We will review your details and respond within 24 hours. **Not all accounts will be selected for approval. - How can I UPGRADE my free model account?
Answer : To upgrade you will need to log into your account, click on "Pay Log", then click "Renew Now". From there you can follow the steps to upgrade your account. - Are there any restrictions to the Free OMW Model account?
Answer : There is a limit on the amount of images and videos you can upload. Also there is a limit on the amount of money you can withdrawal from your OMW account, and your contact with clients will be limited.
Free accounts are a good way to get started with OMW, however it is recommended to upgrade in order to fully benefit from our program. - My Model account is no longer public, what happened?
Answer : OMW is a Full Service Model Listing site and we encourage all models to keep their accounts active. Therefore it is required that you log into your account at least once every 30 days.
If you do not log into your account within a 30 day period your account status will change to "paused" and will no longer appear public.
If this happens you will receive an e-mail alert from OMW. To activate your account you simply need to log back in and it will instantly appear public again. - How do I create my Free OMW Model Web Page?
Answer : This is the first thing you will need to do when you register as a FREE OMW model.
After you register as a FREE OMW Model, you will be automatically logged into your private admin panel. From there you can create your model web page (this is the page that will appear on the public side of OnlineModelWorld.Com).
1) Click on the red button, "Model Page".
2) Upload your featured image. This is the image that will appear in all search results. It will be the thumbnail image that links to your online model web page. Be sure to select your best image!
3) Enter your statistics. You will see options for your age range, height, hair color, eye color, and ethnicity. **Age range means your age appearance range, and does not necessarily mean your actual age.
4) Select the model work you are available for. We have a large selection of modeling categories. Please select only the options your are comfortable with.
5) Enter information about yourself.
6) Enter any additional information about yourself.
7) Enter any experience you may have.
**Very Important** Free OMW single model accounts must have a completed model page. Your model web page will not be approved nor will it appear in our public directory until you complete your web page. Therefore it is important that you do this step first after registering. Everyone that visits OMW will see your featured image and model web page, so please make sure the information you provide is accurate and up to date. This will greatly improve your chances of receiving modeling work. - I am a Free OMW Model, but I cannot access the images of the other models.
Answer : Only Clients can access and review model images and videos. This prevents people from creating fake free model accounts simply as a way to access the models. - I am a Free model, but I cannot apply to an online job listing.
Answer : Only paid model accounts can apply for Online Model jobs. - My Free OMW model account has been suspended? Why?
Answer : We review active Free model accounts regularly. If you have violated any of our terms and conditions we will suspend your account. We will send you an e-mail notifying you if this takes place. OMW is a Social Networking website that allows people to actively upload content, chat, post, and interact. Therefore it is very important that everyone follows the rules we have outlined. - Can I upgrade my Free OMW model account?
Answer : Yes. At anytime you can upgrade your Free account to a paid account by clicking on the red, "Payment transactions" link located in your private admin panel. Next click on "Renew Now" to upgrade your account. This will automatically unlock all features in your account and you will be listed as an OMW with no restrictions. - How do I create a Gallery?
Answer : To create a gallery please follow these steps: 1) Log into your OMW admin panel and click on the red button, "Add Content".
2) Next click on "Add Gallery".
3) You can now create a gallery name, description, and display order. This newly created gallery will now appear on your public OMW model page. - How do I upload images to my model gallery?
Answer : *** Before you can upload images, you must first create a gallery.
To upload images please follow these steps:
1) Log into your OMW admin panel and click on the red button, "Add Content".
2) Next click on "Upload Photo".
3) Now select the Gallery you wish to upload image to from the drop-down box.
Now there are two ways to upload images;
First is the default Flash Image Upload tool. The Flash Image Upload tool allows you to upload multiple images in one batch upload. You can upload a max. of 25 images at one time. This is the best option if you are uploading large amounts of images.
The second option is to upload 1 image at a time by clicking on the "Browser Upload" tab. This allows you to upload 1 image at a time. *You can also use the Flash Image Upload tool to upload 1 image at a time.
The images you upload will instantly appear in your gallery. - How do I create a Public image gallery?
Answer : ** To create an online public image gallery you must first have created your model gallery and uploaded images to it. 1) Log into your OMW private admin panel.
2) Click on "Add Content".
3) You will now see your model gallery(s).
4) Click on "view" in order to see the images in your model gallery.
5) Now you will see all of the images listed in that gallery. To make an image display in your public preview, check the box next to the image located under the tab, "Public Preview". The image you select will instantly be displayed on your OMW model web page. - How do I upload a video?
Answer : There are 3 ways to add video content to your OMW model page;
- upload an exisitng video file from your computer.
- embed an online video, such as YouTube, etc.
- record a video from your webcam.
1) Log into your OMW private admin panel and click on "Add Content".
2) Next click on "Add Video".
3) Enter your video title and description.
4) Now select "video type". Select "file" type if you plan to upload a video file from your computer, select "custom code" if you wish to embed a YouTube (or similar) style video. If you choose "file" you will need to browse to the location of the video file and upload it. If you choose "custom code" you will need to paste in the YouTube embedded code.
You can then choose to make the video active or inactive.
- What is a Client Fan?
Answer : As an OMW model, you will have a private OMW model channel. Clients that are interested in following your progress may wish to subscribe to your OMW channel by becoming a "Client Fan".
Client Fans will receive notifications whenever you update your profile or add images and videos. You can see your list of Client Fans by logging into your account and clicking on the red "Client Fan" button.
*You can send a broadcast message to all of your Client Fans by clicking on "Send Message". - How can I enter an Online Model Contest?
Answer : OMW holds online model contests every month. Every contest has 3 winners and we pay cash prizes at the end of each month. This is a great way to gain exposure, have fun, and make some extra money! We encourage all models, free and paid, to enter our contests.
To enter the contest please do the following:
1) Log into your OMW private admin panel and click the red "Contest" button.
2) You will then see the contest details. Now click "Apply to this Contest" button.
3) You can then upload your best image and write a title and description.
4) Next click "Submit". You will then see your contest image and unique code that you can copy and paste into your MySpace, Facebook, or any other website. Please be sure to copy this code.
5) Now click "Submit" one more time in order to complete your contest registration.
* All contests are decided by votes, therefore it is very important to place your unique contest code in as many places as you can. - How do I close my account?
- How can I improve my chances of Winning an OMW Model Contest?
Answer : OMW will hold a new Online Model Contest every month with cash prizes. Winners will be awarded at the end of the month based on votes.
To improve your chances of winning you will need to gather the most votes for your model image.
After you have entered the model contest you will be given a special unique vote code. This code will display your contest thumbnail image and a link back to your voting link. If someone clicks this link they will be given the option to vote for you. Therefore the more people you can get to click on your link and cast a vote, the better your chances are of winning!
Copy your special unique voting code into your Facebook, MySpace, or any other website in order to get votes. Try to place this special unique vote code in as many places as possible. If you need help in doing this, please contact support. - I am trying to upload my featured image, but it will not upload?
Answer : This could be due to several issues: 1) The image deminsions are too large, for example 3500 x 4000. 2) The image is of a file type not allowed. Please make sure your image is one of the following types; .jpg, .gif, .png. *If you cannot upload the image you can send it to us and we will upload it for you. Send your image to omwservices@gmail.com - How can I keep my Model Account listed at the top?
Answer : Everytime you log into your OMW model account and update your model page, your account will be listed at the top of the "Online Models" page.
If you wish to remain at the top of the ranking you will need to keep your model account updated. - I have a website, can I advertise my website on my OMW photos?
Answer : If you have an online model portfolio that simply promotes you as a model, yes.
However there are some rules regarding this:
1) Your website cannot be a "paysite". If your website requires payment to view your images you cannot advertise this on OMW.
2) Your website must comply with our "Term and Conditions". This especially relates to non-pornographic content or inappropriate child modeling content.
3) Your website is not a storefront.
We invest a great deal into our advertising and therefore must restrict those that wish to exploit our efforts in order to receive free web traffic. Please do not use our services in order to gain more traffic for your e-commerce website. Anyone violating these rules will be suspended. - My Free Model account is no longer active, why?
Answer :
This could happen for several reasons, but in all cases we will contact you by e-mail informing that your account has been de-activated and why. If your account is no longer active and you did not receive and e-mail please contact us:
Contact OMW
- PAID OMW Model Account
- How can I UPGRADE my Paid model account?
Answer : To upgrade you will need to log into your account, click on "Pay Log", then click "Renew Now". From there you can follow the steps to upgrade your account. - What are the benefits to having a paid OMW Model account?
Answer : Our OMW Model account offers you the following features: - Post Your Model Profile.
- Access to ALL Clients.
- Upload Unlimited image sets and videos.
- Ability to apply to all current Modeling Jobs.
- Your own Customizable Model Web Page page.
- Your own OMW Model Channel.
- Access to private internal mail system to respond to Job offers.
- Payment from Clients directly and securely through our Escrow system.
- Ability to Upload Custom Content securely to Client Admin Panel.
- Instant Membership to OMW Articles Forum.
- Access to Employer Directory.
- Enter all OMW Online Model Contests
- How do I create my OMW Model Web Page?
Answer : This is the first thing you will need to do when you register as an OMW model.
After you register as an OMW Model, you will be automatically logged into your private admin panel. From there you can create your model web page (this is the page that will appear on the public side of OnlineModelWorld.Com).
1) Click on the red button, "Model Page".
2) Upload your featured image. This is the image that will appear in all search results. It will be the thumbnail image that links to your online model web page. Be sure to select your best image!
3) Enter your statistics. You will see options for your age range, height, hair color, eye color, and ethnicity. **Age range means your age appearance range, and does not necessarily mean your actual age.
4) Select the model work you are available for. We have a large selection of modeling categories. Please select only the options your are comfortable with.
5) Enter information about yourself.
6) Enter any additional information about yourself.
7) Enter any experience you may have.
**Very Important** OMW single model accounts must have a completed model page. Therefore it is important that you do this step first after registering. Everyone that visits OMW will see your featured image and model web page, so please make sure the information you provide is accurate and up to date. This will greatly improve your chances of receiving modeling work. - I am a Paid OMW Model, but I cannot access the images of the other models.
Answer : Only Clients can access and review model images and videos. This prevents people from creating fake free model accounts simply as a way to access the models. - My Model account is no longer public, what happened?
Answer : OMW is a Full Service Model Listing site and we encourage all models to keep their accounts active. Therefore it is required that you log into your account at least once every 30 days.
If you do not log into your account within a 30 day period your account status will change to "paused" and will no longer appear public.
If this happens you will receive an e-mail alert from OMW. To activate your account you simply need to log back in and it will instantly appear public again. - How do I create a Gallery?
Answer : To create a gallery please follow these steps:
1) Log into your OMW admin panel and click on the red button, "Add Content".
2) Next click on "Add Gallery".
3) You can now create a gallery name, description, and display order.
This newly created gallery will now appear on your public OMW model page. - How do I upload images to my model gallery?
Answer : *** Before you can upload images, you must first create a gallery.
To upload images please follow these steps:
1) Log into your OMW admin panel and click on the red button, "Add Content".
2) Next click on "Upload Photo".
3) Now select the Gallery you wish to upload image to from the drop-down box.
Now there are two ways to upload images;
First is the default Flash Image Upload tool. The Flash Image Upload tool allows you to upload multiple images in one batch upload. You can upload a max. of 25 images at one time. This is the best option if you are uploading large amounts of images.
The second option is to upload 1 image at a time by clicking on the "Browser Upload" tab. This allows you to upload 1 image at a time. *You can also use the Flash Image Upload tool to upload 1 image at a time.
The images you upload will instantly appear in your gallery. - How do I create a Public image gallery?
Answer : ** To create an online public image gallery you must first have created your model gallery and uploaded images to it.
1) Log into your OMW private admin panel.
2) Click on "Add Content".
3) You will now see your model gallery(s).
4) Click on "view" in order to see the images in your model gallery.
5) Now you will see all of the images listed in that gallery. To make an image display in your public preview, check the box next to the image located under the tab, "Public Preview".
The image you select will instantly be displayed on your OMW model web page. - How do I upload a video?
Answer : There are 3 ways to add video content to your OMW model page; - upload an exisitng video file from your computer.
- embed an online video, such as YouTube, etc.
- record a video from your webcam. 1) Log into your OMW private admin panel and click on "Add Content".
2) Next click on "Add Video".
3) Enter your video title and description.
4) Now select "video type". Select "file" type if you plan to upload a video file from your computer, select "custom code" if you wish to embed a YouTube (or similar) style video. If you choose "file" you will need to browse to the location of the video file and upload it. If you choose "custom code" you will need to paste in the YouTube embedded code. You can then choose to make the video active or inactive. - What is a Client Fan?
Answer : As an OMW model, you will have a private OMW model channel. Clients that are interested in following your progress may wish to subscribe to your OMW channel by becoming a "Client Fan". Client Fans will receive notifications whenever you update your profile or add images and videos. You can see your list of Client Fans by logging into your account and clicking on the red "Client Fan" button. *You can send a broadcast message to all of your Client Fans by clicking on "Send Message". - How can I apply for an Online Modeling Job?
Answer : You can apply to modeling jobs listed in the "current jobs" by doing the following:
1) Click on the job title that you would like to apply for. You can then read more about the jobs requirements, payment, etc.
2) Scroll to the bottom and and click the button to apply for the modeling job.
3) After clicking on the button you will see a text box where you can enter any information you may wish to send to the client along with your application.
4) After entering your message to the client, click "Apply Now".
Your private application and message will be sent directly to the client. You will also receive a confirmation in your OMW inbox that you have applied to the job. - How do I know if I have been accepted for a modeling job?
Answer : After you have applied for a modeling job, the client that created the job will receive an alert that a model has applied. This alert will contain your private message and link to your OMW model page.
At this point the client may wish to send you a follow up question about the job. If so you will receive all communications in your OMW inbox.
When you are accepted for the job you will receive a notification of this in your inbox. - How do I receive payment for a model job?
Answer : After you are chosen for a modeling job, the client will need to create an escrow payment to your account. However this escrow payment will not appear in your OMW model account balance until it is transferred to you.
Basically it works like this:
1) A client creates a modeling job that pays $500.00
2) You apply for this job and are chosen by the client as the winning model.
3) The client will then create an escrow payment for this job in the amount of $500.00
4) You can then create the image set or video the client needs and upload this content directly and securely to the clients admin panel.
5) Upon receiving the content, the client will release the escrow payment into your OMW model account.
OMW will hold the escrow payment as the third party until the job is completed and the client releases the payment to you.
*If for any reason the client decides to not release the payment to you OMW will investigate the matter in order to come to a resolution.
- How do I withdrawal money from my OMW model account?
Answer : When a client transfers money into your OMW model account you will see the total amount listed in your balance. Your account balance is listed in the upper right-hand side of your OMW private admin panel.
If you wish to withdrawal money from your account at anytime you can do so by doing the following:
1) Log into your private OMW admin panel and click the red "Payment Transactions" button.
2) Next click "Withdrawal Money".
3) You will see several options; PayPal, MoneyBookers, Bank wire transfer, check, or money order. Click on the option you would like to receive your money.
4) Each option requires a little bit of information, for example how much you wish to withdrawal, etc. Complete the details and click next. Then confirm and click submit.
Depending on the option chosen your money may be received within minutes (PayPal), to a couple days (check/money order). - How can I verify that an escrow payment has been made?
Answer : After you have been selected as the winner for a modeling job, it is very important that the client create and escrow payment. The escrow payment will then be held by OMW until the job is complete and the client releases payment to you.
To verify that an escrow payment has been made you can do the following:
1) Log into your OMW private admin panel and click the red "Payment Transactions" button.
2) Click on "Incoming Escrow".
3) You will then see the escrow payment amount for the job you have been selected for.
*It is always recommended to receive escrow payment before beginning any job. - How do I upload image or video content to a Client?
Answer : After you have applied and been accepted as the winning model for an online model job you will be able to upload content directly and securely to that client. To do this please following these steps: 1) Log into your OMW private admin panel and click the red "Secure Upload" button. 2) You will now see the job you have been selected for with "Upload File to this job?" located at the bottom. 3) Click the radio button next to the text "Upload File to this job?" 4) You will now need to browse to the location of the image or video content and upload it. **Important** The content you send is uploaded directly to the clients OMW admin panel. This content can be image or video, but it must be in zipped format. Only zip files can be uploaded through this secure method. WinZip is a great program for zipping files. If you need help in doing this you can contact our support or refer to this page: http://www.winzip.com/aboutzip.htm - How can I delete comments made to my model web page?
Answer : All Clients have the ability to post comments on your model page. We encourage Clients to post reviews of your work and recently completed job so that over time your online model profile will have many positive reviews.
However it may happen from time to time that an inappropriate comment is posted. If this happens you can delete the comment by doing the following:
1) Log into your OMW private admin panel.
2) Click "Online Models", and scroll to your online model web page. You can also search for your page by using the search function.
3) Click on your model page and scroll to the bottom. You will then see the comment with an active "delete" link. Click the delete link and the comment will be deleted.
*Please only delete inappropriate/disrespectful comments. - How can I enter an Online Model Contest?
Answer : OMW holds online model contests every month. Every contest has 3 winners and we pay cash prizes at the end of each month. This is a great way to gain exposure, have fun, and make some extra money! We encourage all models, free and paid, to enter our contests.
To enter the contest please do the following:
1) Log into your OMW private admin panel and click the red "Contest" button.
2) You will then see the contest details. Now click "Apply to this Contest" button.
3) You can then upload your best image and write a title and description.
4) Next click "Submit". You will then see your contest image and unique code that you can copy and paste into your MySpace, Facebook, or any other website. Please be sure to copy this code.
5) Now click "Submit" one more time in order to complete your contest registration.
* All contests are decided by votes, therefore it is very important to place your unique contest code in as many places as you can. - How do I close my account?
- How can I improve my chances of Winning an OMW Model Contest?
Answer : OMW will hold a new Online Model Contest every month with cash prizes. Winners will be awarded at the end of the month based on votes.
To improve your chances of winning you will need to gather the most votes for your model image.
After you have entered the model contest you will be given a special unique vote code. This code will display your contest thumbnail image and a link back to your voting link. If someone clicks this link they will be given the option to vote for you. Therefore the more people you can get to click on your link and cast a vote, the better your chances are of winning!
Copy your special unique voting code into your Facebook, MySpace, or any other website in order to get votes. Try to place this special unique vote code in as many places as possible. If you need help in doing this, please contact support. - I am trying to upload my featured image, but it will not upload?
Answer : This could be due to several issues: 1) The image deminsions are too large, for example 3500 x 4000.
2) The image is of a file type not allowed. Please make sure your image is one of the following types; .jpg, .gif, .png. *If you cannot upload the image you can send it to us and we will upload it for you. Send your image to omwservices@gmail.com - How can I keep my Model Account listed at the top?
Answer : Everytime you log into your OMW model account and update your model page, your account will be listed at the top of the "Online Models" page. If you wish to remain at the top of the ranking you will need to keep your model account updated. - I have a website, can I advertise my website on my OMW photos?
Answer : If you have an online model portfolio that simply promotes you as a model, yes.
However there are some rules regarding this:
1) Your website cannot be a "paysite". If your website requires payment to view your images you cannot advertise this on OMW.
2) Your website must comply with our "Term and Conditions". This especially relates to non-pornographic content or inappropriate child modeling content.
3) Your website is not a storefront.
We invest a great deal into our advertising and therefore must restrict those that wish to exploit our efforts in order to receive free web traffic. Please do not use our services in order to gain more traffic for your e-commerce website. Anyone violating these rules will be suspended.
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