This is mainly for other providers, but I'd love any input that can be given to me!

As far as finding out about the type of phone the caller is using, I doubt there is much you can do about that.  Many people use them for safety/discretion purposes.  It's sad that there are people out there who abuse things, but about all you can do is be more diligent in your screening.  I'd suggest you ask some successful providers in your area to tell you some of their screening secrets.  Do it privately, or you might not get much help.

I know a few girls I used to work with who would say they knew how to tell if a potential client is using a phone app, but that was literally by them downloading every single one they could onto their iPad or phone, and then just starting to write a text message to the number the client provided. If that client was using the same app, it would show. But ugh, that seriously seems way too much work. I mean, there's soo many different apps out there...I could never imagine going through that for every single person who wants to spend time with me. Just wanted to see if there was any other way, if not, I'm not worried about it enough to do that.

I use the Hushed phone app because I don't want to give out either my work cell phone or my private cell phone to a provider.  I used to carry a third hobby phone and it was a big pain.  So, whereas any creep out there can have a phone app, so can any creep out there have a hobby phone. Does having a iPhone hobby phone give you peace-of-mind he's not a creep? Don't paint us all with the same brush. Just like you like to protect your privacy, there are thousands of decent  hobbyists who need to do the same.

Thanks for your response, LSMJD. If using the Hushed app works for you and the ladies you see, that's awesome. I've only been a provider for about a year now, and I'm still trying to figure out what works for me. Which is why I'm in the Newbie section, asking for suggestions. Not asking for you to throw crap at ladies for advertising on BP & still expecting to attract decent clients. Like I said, I've only been around for about a year, not even a year actually, so I'm still finding things out.. I'm learning every day. I've met one girl who has given me some advice, but she doesn't verify, so I find myself here asking for some suggestions. Everyone has to start somewhere, right? You learn as you go, better yourself with time.  

I use BP often.  And as far as "top tier" providers, you'd be surprised how many got their start on BP.  

And many "reputable hobbyists" and "reputable providers" use backpage. It is nothing more than an advertising site. There are some TER top ladies on that site.  Have you looked at your reviews and where some of those ladies advertise?

I hope a few PMs have been sent!

I've received a PM from one woman who is willing to give me some advice, which is amazing!

I shouldn't have been so harsh.  The point I was making was that phones apps provide the user with the needed privacy they seek. I shouldn't have taken a swipe at your advertising strategy. I met my first lady on back page. I just choose not to use it anymore.

Too hard to separate the wheat from the chaff for me on BP, but if you want to put the effort in, I guess you can find the rare diamond in the rough there. I just don't have the time to cross reference BP girls to find them on TER to see if they have quality reviews.

The veteran providers should help the newbie providers. Us newbie hobbiest need input from the veterans also. I've had some questions and I appreciate the input I received.

First off I would deff delete some of your backpage ad links on your profile here. If you are p411 and date check verified, deff add those links there instead of the 4 you have.