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Star

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What am I doing wrong?
« on: 21 October 2008, 06:10:16 pm »
I've gotten a few inquiries, but nothing major. What am I doing wrong? Im listed everywhere, have a (http://starkissed.escortsite.com) website, added pictures (albeit kinda blurry), finetuned my ads, and lowered my prices. Why haven't I seen a client yet? Help!
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Re: What am I doing wrong?
« Reply #1 on: 21 October 2008, 06:45:43 pm »
http://www.cupidsaddiction.com/cleveland/escort-directory.html
http://www.sexyescortads.com/cities/female/cleveland_escorts/
http://www.allaescort.com/Independent/U.S.A..php


are you sure you are advertised everywhere you can be?  I just did a quick google for escorts in cleavland usa and i cant see you on any of these.  Do the same google and any others you can think of and make sure you are advertised on as many as possible.

Also consider your photo's.  At the moment you just have 2 photo's that are virtually the same of you sat on a sofa, maybe have a look at the websites of ladies working in your area and see what kind of photos they have, how many etc.  I dont believe that everyone has to run out and get pro shots done, i think guys like to know they are getting a fair idea of what will show up on the date but i think they like to see a little bit of flesh.  it doesnt have to be a porn shoot just something to get them a little interested.

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« Reply #2 on: 21 October 2008, 07:16:19 pm »
I agree with Lexie that you could do with more pictures. There were a lot of ideas posted when you asked about photos, and if you don't have your own camera you could get a cheap webcam or something.

Your website is set out weirdly, the block of text in your header should be on your about page or something.

Your photos are in a subgallery underneath some default text; guys can be pretty impatient and they might just glance at the page and think you haven't uploaded any pictures. Work out how to put your pictures in the root instead of in a subgallery, and replace or delete the text.

On your services page you have a line about not discussion the donation for your mutual protection, followed by an explicit list of sexual services. I don't know if your visitors will see it in the same way, but it looks pretty confused to me and I'd be worried that you didn't know how to stay safe.

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« Reply #3 on: 21 October 2008, 08:01:37 pm »
It also keeps reloading itself for no good reason.

lexienight

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Re: What am I doing wrong?
« Reply #4 on: 21 October 2008, 08:05:02 pm »
It also keeps reloading itself for no good reason.

what do you mean?

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Re: What am I doing wrong?
« Reply #5 on: 21 October 2008, 08:51:58 pm »
I agree about the pictures - you don't need pro stuff but you need to remember that the primary purpose of your site and images is to make men want to have sex with you badly enough to hand over money to do so - sitting on a sofa in a baggy t-shirt and jeans isn't really going to have that effect on many people!

I know you said in your other thread that you don't like lingerie and so on, but you do need to make a bit more of an effort if you want this to work; we are judged on our appearances, whether we like it or not, and if it looks as if you couldn't even be bothered to glam yourself up for your website pics, why would clients have any reason to believe you would for them? I don't sit about the house in PVC thigh boots with 7" heels, but it didn't kill me to put a pair on for 15 minutes to have my picture taken, likewise a bit of lippy and some stockings - GFE isn't meant to be taken TOO literally! :D

It is clear from the couple of pictures you do have that you have a very pretty face, lovely skin and hair and a curvy, well proportioned figure - you just need to show it! Could you maybe get a friend to take some for you? If not I think even most cheap digital cameras have a self timer - just experiment a bit until you get something that you like!

Just to be really pedantic (sorry) you have misspelt Cleveland in the opening paragraph, and there are few more spelling/punctuation errors scattered about. I also agree with Anika Mae about the Services page - the list is a bit much and is far more graphically worded than mine (even though I offer a few services that aren't that run-of-the-mill; are you really offering 'Long Term Relationships'?) or maybe it just looks it when placed next to the bit about pretending the money doesn't exist by putting it in an envelope.

I think it really just needs a bit of a rethink and some more pictures - it does take time, so I wouldn't worry too much just yet.

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« Reply #6 on: 22 October 2008, 02:16:57 am »
Hi there,

Have you tried advertising on theredzone.com?  It's a great site for Canada and the U.S. and it's a lot easier to navigate than the one you're on.  The pics are right beside the bio so no one has to go searching for anything.

I agree with everyone about the pics.  You look like you have a pretty face, so don't be afraid to show at least a part of it!  An eye or some glossy lips!

Also,  even though you're not comfortable talking about yourself, you have to find a way to make yourself sound confident and sexy and fun.  I'm no expert yet, I've only seen a couple of clients myself but I'm thinking that maybe instead of talking about escorting because of the need for money for school (too much info - does anyone else agree?).  Maybe it would be better to talk about how much you love to spend time with new friends, talking , drinking wine, laughing, dancing - something sexier than school. ;D

After some fine tuning and a few more pics, I'm sure you'll be good to go!  Good luck.

Cece

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Re: What am I doing wrong?
« Reply #7 on: 22 October 2008, 03:34:08 pm »
Thanks everyone for the welcome input. I knew the pictures were a part of the problem, but I hadn't thought of the blog posts too. Im kinda constrained on what I can post about my day-to-day. My family life is off-limits to clients, and I don't know who reads it, so Im careful what I post. I've been busting my butt, with no results,  grrr, lol. My services section needs help. I changed it to its current form based on what Id read at hobbyist boards. My internet host actually has a form that makes that.

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« Reply #8 on: 22 October 2008, 04:37:51 pm »
A few things I've noticed:
                   You have three different rates - one on your rates page, one on your FAQ and another in a blog;
                   Your email address is hidden away in an FAQ question;
                   The "contact me" section doesn't provide contact information for you and the form asks for a reference provider;
                   Your blogs aren't quite that, if you are going to blog then they need to be interesting to read and properly structured.

Try searching on blogspot.com or adultwork.com for examples of blogs as it seems you aren't sure how to approach writing them at all. A good blog can get you noticed and I often get bookings because the client has enjoyed my blog - I also get presents sometimes if they've seen I've wanted something! I don't spend much time doing mine and just write about things that have been going on, and normally adding in a little bit of adult content to go along with it. I'm a journalism student though so maybe it's a bit easier for me, but have a read through different peoples and you'll soon learn how to do it.

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« Reply #9 on: 22 October 2008, 06:40:55 pm »
My internet host actually has a form that makes that.

Yeah, but escortsite hosts sites for escorts all over the world. One of us UK girls could have a list like that without getting trouble (although many of us don't: I've written about my services in prose form because I think it looks less tacky and some ladies don't mention them at all), but for you and your clients it's a different story. Personally I think even if you want a list it's worth ignoring the tick boxes and writing your own. The explanations provided by escortsite make it sound even more sordid!

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Re: What am I doing wrong?
« Reply #10 on: 23 October 2008, 07:06:40 am »
Hehe, Anika. Yeah the list is a bit much. I originally vetoed it, but added it back after reading a post where american hobbyists said they prefered a 'menu'. I worked on my site more today. I feel it looks better ?fingers crossed?.

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Re: What am I doing wrong?
« Reply #11 on: 23 October 2008, 07:10:48 am »
Lexie - I went ahead and added myself to those sites. Sexyescortads won't load for me for some reason though. I also put an ad on theredzone.

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« Reply #12 on: 23 October 2008, 07:46:30 am »
Hi star.  They were just the first 3 I opened, i didnt go any further so probably a good idea to do lots of different searches and see what else pops up.  the more the merrier really.

Just looked at your site, the text is much better.  its fun once you get writting isnt it.  Now photos sweetie, get those pics sorted and the boys will come running. x

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« Reply #13 on: 23 October 2008, 10:37:54 am »
Hehe, Anika. Yeah the list is a bit much. I originally vetoed it, but added it back after reading a post where american hobbyists said they prefered a 'menu'.

Hmm. They might prefer it, but if it makes you more likely to get arrested, I'd say it's not worth it! You could really do with some input from other US escorts here, especially those local to you. You could also ask SWOP USA.

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Re: What am I doing wrong?
« Reply #14 on: 25 October 2008, 01:49:17 am »
Sorry it took me so long to reply back. I just spent all day in the hospital with strep throat. The lack of clients looking kinda good right now. No clients to remember me as the one who gave them and their whole family strep. Or the one who cancelled on them because her whole family is sick.