The main plus of having your own website is being at to list on directory sites, which is defo worth it. Most girls have both an aw and there own site so they don't have to rely on one or the other x

I'm not sure about other girls, but I found that for me adultwork had a bit of a expiry date for me - by which I mean, a lot of the client bookings through there dried up after about 8 - 10 months and I only get a couple a month now. It could be the case that the guys that see me there just come to me directly through my personal website/email, but having them defiantly expands your presence and many clients don't like to use adult work because unless there is a number link, they don't like becoming a member for privacy/security reasons. I can only speak for me, but I think I'd be a bit skinto now if I only used adultwork.
   As far as the type of clients - they are more discerning in the sense that many of the clients who come directly via my web having been reading it and my blog for a period before they book/ come to see me and so they already have a sense of what me and that helps to build up a rapport. These clients have been more likely to become regulars, whereas a lot of the guys on adultwork I have met have also been great, but have been more likely to 'do the rounds' and want to meet different women in the area ( but sometimes come back around at a later date). If by discerning you mean how 'sophisticated' they are that depends entirely (both on luck) but also on how you present you advertising whether on a website or adultwork page but what I have found, especially with the help of my blog, I have got a lot of regular clients now that I have stuff in common with and so it makes the appointment more pleasant for me, so a website/blog is really good in that respect.

I think it's good to have a website.
If you put your all your eggs in one basket and something goes wrong you're up the creek without a paddle.
Remember when AW was down for a whole day on 28/12 last year, many were panicking and lost potential business (myself included).

AW is good if you want to dip your toes in without commitment, expense and hassle.

For me, having my own website allows me to express myself fully and the only limit to that expression is myself.  I can also promote myself to a wider audience with a website.  I like AW but find I'm stifled as can only express myself within their limits.

With my own blog, twitter, etc I don't have to worry about things being removed, edited, etc.  Something that AW like to do depending on their mood. LOL.

I still get the majority of my bookings via AW but my sites still fairly new.  Bookings are now trickling in from other avenues, including twitter    And it's true what the ladies above have said.  Clients will read your blogs and site, find out more about you than the odd random blog on AW and one profile page.  Does tend to make for better bookings, clients and experiences.

Why limit yourself just to AW?  When you can have the best of both worlds.
Just my rambling thoughts on a Sunday 

Great, thank you so much for going to the trouble of sharing your experiences and thoughts.

Website is my next step.

Lisa x

I've only recently made a web page as I'm a techno numpty and couldn't afford a professional one, so I've just made a very amateurish free one. Trouble is a lot of the escort listing sites won't accept you if it's a free to make one and not a paid for one so I'm not getting any hits on it at all:-(

Any advice gratefully received!

I have a possible solution for you, Coty! Have you seen this thread in the Seeking/Offering section regarding xw5's super-cheap website set-up services? I've written in that thread to explain a little more. I hate the thought of anyone losing business because of being stuck with Moonfruits, um, limitations!

I have done my best to follow the advice of the wonderful woman on this site, and consider myself to be moving quickly (on the marketing front). I've been in this business now for about 3-4 weeks, and am now listed on over a dozen databases, inc. AW and I have my own site. It is true that some sites may have a problem with you using a free webhost provider, however I think a polite email request for them to help you (regardless) may work wonders...

I must say that I bought my own domain name (www.bethperi.com) with Bluehost (which offers great software), however I struggled to get my head around building my site...I felt like I was going to have a mini-breakdown, before a lovely woman on here (xxFallen Angelxx) advised me to try 'Moonfruit' (.com) This is free, and escort service provider friendly. I found it incredibly easy and feel happy with its/my image. The only negative is, you must have one of their domains (i.e, ********.moonruit.com, frustrating as I already bought a cleaner domain...but a small price to pay for a free website, that is easy to manage).

I know that I have the site (I bought) but in the meantime (as I need to work!) I had to work with what was easiest for me.

I consider in hindsight now, that perhaps it's always best (and possible) to find a free avenue when experimenting/green (a newbie), as chances are you may make a handful of mistakes (naturally), and you don't want to lose money. You can always upgrade to better services when you are more comfortable about your decisions.

Don't apologise for spelling it out...even that had me baffled in some parts lol. I really am a technophobe!

Thank you so much Emily:-)

Coty xxx