Author Topic: Should I change sth about my webiste text or am I overreacting? (Read 2908 times)

mona79 · « **on:** 22 March 2010, 01:10:40 am »

Hello,

I just went online the other day, 4 days ago, and while I wasn't expecting my inbox to fill up, I wasn't expecting to be empty either! Especially since I am on various exchange link websites and on the front page of the first website that comes up typing london bbw escorts on google pretty big escorts

Could you please take a look at my website and tell me what you think? Thank you!

www.monaescort.info

Am I overreacting, maybe because I am taking bookings for April but I am not yet available people are not emailing me? or maybe because I have to get a phone number? Or is it sth in the text of the website?

I love the design of my website, but maybe there's sth wrong with the text or pictures?

xw5 · « **Reply #1 on:** 22 March 2010, 08:18:20 am »

You know that the market for post-op MTF escorts is smaller than that for pre-op, don't you? On one level, hooray for honesty, but given that you have put some potential clients off, you might consider saying something about what those who are still considering it can expect: think 'sex with a post-op for dummies'.

Reviews will help with that, but it does not help that several of the various punter* sites are very transphobic.

As to the site itself, when I look at it, the pictures overlap the "So, what are you waiting for?" text and anything below it. Ah yes, that includes your email address.

Other people can talk about the 'in advance' bit, but yes, it could be an issue.

Hermione · « **Reply #2 on:** 22 March 2010, 09:17:24 am »

A phone number would help, no doubt. I find the red font against the black background very hard to read, but that could just be my computer. White or yellow would be much easier. Definitely put one picture at the top of the page, and perhaps break up the long text with a photo in the middle. Never let your clients forget who you are! Sectioning the text might help because it is a little long. Perhaps break it up into headings because people get bored after about 5-6 sentences.

Anika Mae · « **Reply #3 on:** 22 March 2010, 10:03:20 am »

The text colour is ok for me, but my monitor is very bright and clear so I can see it being difficult on other computers. The text is also a bit small.

When I got to "incalls available 6th April" I thought for a moment that you weren't available until then. Once I saw "once a week after that" I realised what you really meant, but men can be pretty dim when they're after sex so I think you should be more clear about the fact that you offer incalls one day a week and outcalls any other time.

Typo: "A-levels, when offered, attract and extra fee of ?40." In addition I think extra services attracting fees sounds weird.

I found your page easy enouhg to read since you've split the text in paragraphs well, but nevertheless I think Hermionie is right that headings would help. I think guys often just glance at the "about me" text and move on to the pages which will tell them what they really want to know. Since you have everything all in one page it would be worth making that clear by using headings like 'Availability".

The fact that you're not working yet will make a difference, but it's not a bad thing that you have your website up already. I've had clients who haven't contacted me until a year after they first saw my website. Some of them like to know you have staying power.

Lissa · « **Reply #4 on:** 22 March 2010, 03:04:27 pm »

Yes, very good point Anika. I've heard many, many times from clients that they'd had their eye on me for months before they booked me. My best client watched me for over a year. Good things come to those who wait I guess.

I really think they are so many myths about this industry - that you make your best money in your first few months and that it's a windfall for everyone as soon as you put yourself out there. It really does take some time to find your style and to attract a clientele. It can take a few months so don't be too upset if things are slow at first.

Another thing might be to showcase a little more of your personality in your photos because not everyone gets the point through text. Not only different outfits, but show a different attitude through posing or props or something.

Good luck!

mona79 · « **Reply #5 on:** 22 March 2010, 07:22:48 pm »

Hello,

thanks for all the tips! The website wasn't done by me, so I will email some modifications to my web designer.

I know the market for post-op is limited, unfortunately, but at least in Italy men notice the differences between post-op and genetic females, (has to be all the media coverage!) and I have had a couple of bad situations with transphobic guys who read me. Nothing serious, (I know how to handle myself), but kinda scary for me.
I expect that would be the case in London as well? Am I wrong?
I am not very easy "to read" actually, never been, but I thought better to be safe than sorry, what do you think from what you know or hear? I have actually been thinking a lot about this, am I too paranoid?

In what browser do the pictures overlap? thanks I'd like to do a proper photo shoot in a month or so.

Thanks again

xw5 · « **Reply #6 on:** 22 March 2010, 09:32:43 pm »

I don't know, partly because many years of having lots of trans people in one particular community means I know rather more than the average person. There are several long-running support and pressure groups who would know.

In this context, your big problem is the 'straight' message boards' transphobia because you are excluded from using them for ads, reviews etc, and I am not aware of an equivalent community of clients of trans escorts, especially post-op.

Firefox 3. At least with my settings - your designer does not think people like altering the text size, and assumes that it will fit in a fixed space. Oops. (I am not sure if it makes it better or worse, but she does the same thing with her own site.)

mona79 · « **Reply #7 on:** 22 March 2010, 09:45:19 pm »

thanks xw5,

please let me know about these groups.
What I meant was: if I changed the website and deleted the "post-op ts" as I am thinking I should do (or there might be not enough market for me!) thing from what you know/have read/heard of how it goes, of how punters are in London do you think I would face dangerous situation if a client noticed?

punterlink is terrible, already had a brief exchange of unpleasant emails with them, somebody should sue them for gender discrimination....

thanks

Anika Mae · « **Reply #8 on:** 23 March 2010, 12:01:38 am »

I just had a go at increasing the text size and Ian's right; the design isn't made to accommodate even a small increase in size. I'm also using Firefox, but all modern browsers have options to reduce or increase text size, so if you have a look through your menus you can find the option and see it yourself. This is an accessibility issue (as well as sometimes just preference) so it's a good idea to get it right, but since your original question was about not getting emails I wouldn't expect that to be much of the issue since most people will use browser defaults.

Ian probably knows more than me, but I do think you could be in danger from a client if he realises he's been "tricked". I don't know if men here are as transphobic as in Italy, but the phobia is certainly alive and well. You have a pretty rubbish choice between putting yourself at greater risk, or accepting a lot less work. If you do go the non-disclosure route I recommend starting afresh with a new name, website and photos, so you're less likely to be found out.

Claudia · « **Reply #9 on:** 23 March 2010, 09:42:35 am »

Quote from: mona79 on 22 March 2010, 09:45:19 pm

What I meant was: if I changed the website and deleted the "post-op ts" as I am thinking I should do (or there might be not enough market for me!) thing from what you know/have read/heard of how it goes, of how punters are in London do you think I would face dangerous situation if a client noticed?

Mona, I don't want to tell horror stories here but I had a friend who did this and she met some very VERY angry men when they found out...And she was in hospital for a long time. This wasn't in London but I think it IS potentially dangerous, I don't think that transphobic men are much different here...Of course if you want to do it, go ahead but with many many safety measures only!

xw5 · « **Reply #10 on:** 23 March 2010, 01:07:32 pm »

There must be some demand for post-op MTFs, and looking at it from one angle, there is going to be less competition. But it is a horrible position to be in: either be honest and get less work, or conceal this (as Anika Mae says, with new everything) and risk someone taking his otherwise laughable insecurities out on you.

Is aiming more at pro-domme work an option? You already list water sports and 'light bdsm' as services, and many people into BDSM are less fussy about the gender of their partners.

They all have slightly different angles and attitudes (some think sex work is unspeakable, for example, but I cannot remember which) but have a look at spectrumlondon.org.uk, translondon.org.uk, transgenderzone.com, gender.org.uk, gendertrust.org.uk, and transliving.co.uk.

Specifically on sex work, my ex-work, now calling itself SWISH, may be some use: see tht.org.uk.

It's a pressure group rather than a support group, but the one I'm really jealous of is pfc.org.uk

mona79 · « **Reply #11 on:** 26 March 2010, 10:19:49 pm »

Thanks for all the advice. I have decided to go the disclosure route for a while and see how it goes once I have a phone up.
If it doesn't go well I will think about starting all over, non disclosure and new website though, and lots of security measures and protective devices! (might think about a karate class too!)
For now, just with the email I don't have any bookings at all, and I am thinking of not booking the room for the 6th at all unless I get some
I was thinking of domination as well although I need to research more about it and buy equipment and stuff when I can

thanks again!

xw5 · « **Reply #12 on:** 26 March 2010, 11:03:26 pm »

One of the nice things about most of the Accor hotel chains (Ibis, Novotel, etc etc etc) is that you can cancel a booking with no penalty up to six pm on the first day. If you try this, make sure the rate you are getting allows this though - the very cheapest ones do not.

You probably don't need to buy much. Someone I know who does pro-domme outcalls fits rope, a few hitty things, masks, dildos etc into a sports bag.

mona79 · « **Reply #13 on:** 27 March 2010, 12:38:53 am »

Thanks for the tip on Accor it's really great!

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