Newbie - FAQ

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PlaymateJayla See my TER Reviews 2076 reads
posted
1 / 13

Hello,

I'm fairly new two the hobby and this is only my 2nd month in the business. I'm having a hard time getting my first review. I appreciate any feedback. Thanks

Sphinxnc 19 Reviews 583 reads
posted
2 / 13

don't quit now.

You're allowed to post an ad on your regional board every 7 days.

Participation on your local discussion board so that the gents get more familiar with you will help also.

Sometimes it takes a while for the first one.

PlaymateJayla See my TER Reviews 668 reads
posted
3 / 13

Hey thanks I was beginning to think I was doing something wrong. I have a website and professional pictures but I guess it's just a waiting game?

perfectstorm 19 Reviews 620 reads
posted
4 / 13

To get reviews you need to attract clients who review. Best way to do that is to advertise and participate on review boards. As sphinx has said you can place your ad on the TER regional ad board every 7 days. They do have rules to follow. You need to link your TER ad to your personal website (which must have a link back to TER) or to an ad on an ad mall or to a profile on a verification site. Read the Self Help Center. You can find it at the top right of the page by the life preserver. Pay particular attention to the information for providers and the provider ad posting guidelines.

You should also participate on your regional discussion board to get exposure. Some of the regional boards have photo theme days where you can post your pics.

Welcome to providing and to TER. Good Luck.

Michelobe01 13 Reviews 608 reads
posted
5 / 13

tell us what ad board to go to  so we can see your website

swimtrekr 59 Reviews 579 reads
posted
7 / 13

But to get a review, you have to see a site member.  If you are not sure if your client is a member, ask him.  If he is, and you feel like he had a good time with you, ask if he would mind writing a review.  You could also tell him that you would give him a Whitelist reference.  The downside is that many hobbyists are not members here, or do not write reviews.  But, if you don't ask, you won't know.  If he is not a member, you can tell him it's free to join and he can get free VIP days for writing reviews.

Swim

keystonekid 114 Reviews 563 reads
posted
8 / 13

need to set an appointment. You may want to soften some of the language. For example, "My Rules" would be consider more harsh than "Etiquette". Also, you use a lot of capital letters on your website; I'm not sure why.

Good luck to you.

PlaymateJayla See my TER Reviews 541 reads
posted
9 / 13

I'm still new to posting but I believe my ad is on the San Diego board. However it is possible that I may have done something wrong... PlaymateJayla.com is my website.

PlaymateJayla See my TER Reviews 411 reads
posted
10 / 13

Oooooohhh!!!! So that's all it is? I have to request the review. This whole time I kinda figured that if I was doing a good job I would automatically get reviews. I was under the impression that you had to already be a member to post a valid review. Thank you.

PlaymateJayla See my TER Reviews 570 reads
posted
11 / 13

Thanks Again! Unfortunately because I am using a template I can't figure out how to change the rules part as I was told previously by a friend of mine. But I will soften It up a bit.

1192967 45 Reviews 498 reads
posted
12 / 13

...and here on the newbie board is the best place to do that. What swimtrekr says is true. You can ask for a review. Many providers do. Make sure it isn't presented in a way that makes the guy feel pressured. Swimtrekr's suggested approach is good. Also make sure it doesn't appear that he will receive special consideration if it's a good review.  

However you said: "This whole time I kinda figured that if I was doing a good job I would automatically get reviews." That is true too. If you see a guy that is a TER member he may choose to review you and may or may not let you know about it.

It's your choice which approach to take. Ask or wait. Both are fine.

swimtrekr 59 Reviews 509 reads
posted
13 / 13

I usually ask if she wants me to do one, can't speak for everyone.  Yes, he does have to be a member of TER to post a review, but the basic free membership is all he needs.  He will get free VIP days for writing reviews.

Swim

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