most guys go for the pictures, so professional quality shots are alwayys a good thing.

Of course, some of us hobbyists can read, just kidding!!!  However, a few of us do actually read what is posted.  

A clever twist on words on your site, (and no, I don't mean the simply obvious limerick), or an interesting personal fact, can be greatly appreciated!!!

JMHO

jazz32

It seems to me that the young providers who are quoting rates like yours are super hot – both their photos and the text. You get turned on just reading their site. You might also try to key into fantasies a bit: if you're big, small, girlish, horny . . . whatever . . . you might want to package yourself in a more definite direction. If you look at your text on the home page, it's a little low key. You might try to add some sizzle.

Of course, another way to go is to lower your rates. That would probably work too.

Have you posted on the Phila. board so the guys can get to know you?  Each time you can show your web site and once in a while you may want to attach a picture to perk the guy's interest.  You may also want to offer a special from time to time to help attract some business since you don't have any reviews yet.  375 is a lot to TOFTT.

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A few thoughts:

1)  If you are majoring in "pre law" because you think you might go to law school, you are wise not to show your face.  (Don't know whether a prostitution conviction would be considered a crime of "moral turpitude" that would prevent you being admitted to the practice of law, but why take the chance?)  

However, put more effort into it than just blacking out your face with whatever you used.  Do you really think a guy will invest a minimum of 375 on a gal who does not care enough about her business to do more than that?

2)  Not many guys are going to spend that much money without knowing what is on your menu.  While some women think it is safer to simply list "escort" or "gfe" than to specify, if you end up being busted, it is likely there will be enough evidence without the prosecution having to refer to your website.

3)  Avoid the temptation to list gifts even though the "rare-escort sites" give you that option.  Jewelry from Tiffanys?  You have no track record, so I doubt anyone will confuse you with Holly Golightly.

4)  Delete all of those four figure rates until you have sufficient outstanding reviews that might tempt some high-rollers to think about opening their wallets.  Until that time, your pricing simply leaves the impression that you have watched Pretty Woman too many times.

5) You want a 25% deposit via Western Union sent to your real name (since you will have to produce an ID) or direct deposit to a bank account.  So you are going to give out your real name and a real bank account number?  How convenient?  Why not post your social security number also?

There is a lot of information here from which you can learn about the business.  It is evident that you did not do that before you set up your site.  Slow down.  If you have an immediate need for money, post on Craigslist with more realisitc pricing and be careful.

One of the ways you can attract more clients is to market to demographics that other providers ignore or reject; this is known as an "untapped market" in economic terminology.  Many industries do that: automakers try to sell cars to China, Starbucks tries to open stores in Europe, and Phillip Morris markets its cigarettes to the developing countries.

In your case, it would be men in their 20's.  Many providers have "men over 35 only" restrictions on their sites.  This excludes many younger men, who are willing to spend their money, from an amazing service like this.  Whatever is driving them to hobby, you can use that to your advantage, and attract them as clients.  Your site does not specify your age (which I recommend), but you look fairly young in your photos, which should appeal to clients.  In addition, your rates are also affordable to the age range I mentioned.

One provider in Chicago did just that.  She read some complaints on the Chicago board from young men about how providers often reject them, and did a special specifically for men 21 to 30.  I ended up seeing someone else at the time, but I liked the way she saw the complaints as a way to attract new clients.  Perhaps the same will work for you?

Now Hazel...

didn't I tell you that we have a great bunch of gals and guys willing to help!!!

Thanks to all of you - GREAT JOB!!!

And thanks to you Hazel for asking, being willing to learn, and take suggestions!!!

jazz32

See Ciara's PHD in Hooking...

She gives some excellent advice!