After the recent intrusion into my personal life and finally getting it resolved, I have made some changes.

The most crucial of which being my website. Totally changed, totally different and I am sure for some totally unacceptable as it requires registration, though its pretty non-invasive. I am almost done but now I want to see what I might need to add.

Its mobile friendly, MAC friendly, and multi-browser friendly as far as its been tested. No sound, no animated graphics, no memory hogging embedded Java. Pretty much as sleek as I could do it, keeping in mind I am not web developer by any means. I still have some word-smithing and a few typos to fix. However......I would love to hear what you like the MOST in a companions website. Prior to putting it "out there" for everyone I would love to hear from you.

Without looking, with no preconceived or biased visuals to cloud the issue, I would like your thoughts. If you had to think about all the websites you have seen before, all the navigation, the good things and bad things, what stood out the best.

This topic has been discussed before, but I want to know the ONE most important and non-basic part of a web site you can think of. Just ONE, the most memorable, what caught your eye other than the photos. What impressed you. NOT a list, but the ONE most impressive part of the companions website.

Then I would love to know the ONE least impressive, the ONE part of a website that just drove you nuts or you thought was worthless.

And please don't Flame any website you did not like unless it was mine. I don't want to steal anyones idea, but I do want to know how guys feel about what they go to browse. Thanks

I look for a provider to say something about herself personally. Not if she likes cats, lol, but something that might reveal the kind of woman I expect to meet.

Maybe this is because I am not a notch-on-my-bedpost guy, and I go not WANT a single session.

Plus, I have to filter out ladies who use the word "classy."

Nice to see you here.


HH

whatever essence you can express about your personality and your sexuality.  Whatever makes you "you."  Still, I've gotta admit (and remind you) men are visual.  And we are, despite a sometimes gentlemanly veneer, rutting pigs.  So show me some pictures that portray refined, yet animal, sexuality, and the rest hardly matters.  If you get me with the pix, I'll read what you've written about yourself, but only after I've checked your rates to see if I can afford you.  If I can't, you've lost me.  And you probably should be happy about that.
The unvarnished truth

.. I love the "rutting pigs" phrase. So true. So true. So... in then end it doesn't even matter if you have a website. What you need is credibility. And credibility in two and only two categories - what you look like  and the services you provide. Once those are established you are golden.

With all due respect, I'd like to add......for ME, and only me, of a lady does NOT have a website, I blow her off. It tells me she cares about HERSELF enough to put the thought into it, maybe try to zero in on a specific client base. I feel, and I'm only speaking for myself, I feel if a woman in this biz doesn't have a website, then she doesnt have very high morals/standards. In my opinion, that could cause problems on both sides.
I know I just started posting here. I apologize if I responded where I shouldn't have.
I wish the OP the absolute best, and no.....I'm not kissing ass! LOL!!

Adios.

While we all want to see pictures, know rates, and contact info, what is most important to me is a section that reveals the personality of a provider. What is it that makes her the one that I want to spend my time and money on. All providers offer sex but a lot of us are actually looking for more than just the physical relationship. I think that is why so many of us mention GFE. I like the talking, getting to know each other, the romance associated with kissing and cuddling.

The part of the website that bugs me the most is when there is a calendar with absolutely no information on it.

By the way Reagan, I am very happy to see you back on TER. Does this mean that you will be scheduling dates in the near future? I was really disappointed when you had to cancel our overnight in Vegas.

...a fictional portrait of a woman with a fictional name.  At best, it's a caricature - an exaggeration of who they are or who they want to be.

I had an ATF whose website said she loved a certain plant.  I brought her one and she looked at me like I was from outer space.  She said most material on a provider's website is BS.  I've known her for a long time and can see her lifestyle is not compatible with taking care of potted plants.

As far as gifts are concerned, the best is cash or a gift card.  Sure, La Perla is thoughtful, but she might find your taste to be awful so she'll have to go to the trouble of returning it.  And she doesn't want the perfume, she can buy it cheaper online.  Give her the cash; she'll decide if she wants the perfume or fill her gas tank.

The male mind is simple in it's pursuit of woman.

1. Are we attracted to you?  Only good pictures can answer that question.  When I see a lady's pictures were taken with a 1.5 megapixel camera, I know they're old.  If "yes" proceed to #2.

2. Can we afford to see you?  Life is about trade-offs and your rates may be fair, but we have to make the decision vis-a-vis the alternatives.  If 'Yes", proceed to #3.

3. Does your description of your personality/interests promise there might be chemistry between us?  If "Yes" move to #4.

4. There is no #4, we only care about #1-3, and I click on the pages of a lady's website exactly in that order.

Now, I left out my biggest pet peeve, and that is websites that have no mention of geographic location.  I don't care if you travel, I want to know if you're in NY or Florida.  Because I'm in CA and it does me no good to click on a link for someone that lives 2,500 miles away and waste my time.  It's shocking how many women don't put  some information regarding their home city on their sites.  

From your post, It sounds like you've got the other important things covered.

TER review profile to the provider's website when I'm doing my research.  So, when I'm clicking on the site, I've already pretty much decided that I'm on board based on the reviews-- I'm only looking at the site for current rate info, to see pics if they weren't on the listed ad site, and to make sure the site itself is still active.

So for me, have a couple of pics on page one, the rates easily accessible, and your touring schedule front and center if you are a touring provider.

The two things tied for the biggest turnoff:  Automatic music and registration/password requirement, although the chance are that if I've gotten as far as even clicking on the site, then even those two things won't stop me.  I do hate sites with music, though.

Good luck, and to be honest, even though your  profile isn't back up yet, I remember you well and from what I remember, you could probably pin a Polaroid to a community message board somewhere, list that as your site and still be booked solid within the first week back. So I wouldn't stress too much about the site-- the hobby is lucky to have you back in it.

I'm sure I'm not the only one here who does this, but I make up my mind within just a few seconds of looking at a girl's website.  I would say, within the first 5 seconds. Maybe less.

Basically, the first thing I look for is her GALLERY or PHOTOS or VISUALS.  If I like what I see within the first 5 seconds, I continue on to reading everything she has to say and all the photos she has put up.

If I don't like what I see, then I move on.

Now, assuming that I like what I see, I would want the photo navigation to be easy to browse all the photos instead of having to go back and click on each thumbnail to enlarge it. Something like a LARGE "NEXT" button that lets me see all the photos just by clicking that NEXT button until I exhaust all the photos. A good example of  such UI / photo navigation would be http://www.traceypitts.net

I generally expect ladies who advertise as 'upscale companion' to have at least their own domain name with a website that looks SIMPLE, PROFESSIONAL , and CLASSY.  Don't get me wrong, I am neither a luxury-whore nor richy rich (although I'm not hurting), it is just that I know how much a great website costs to build and it's not that expensive. It isn't going to break the bank and having a great 'front' generally goes well with a lady's rep...  

my 2 cents

It doesn't have to be long, and it doesn't have to be direct. For example, you can have someone off camera interview you with questions, and your feedback is recorded. Something that showcase who you are as a person and as a provider. Also, please include a short video of you posing. I've seen plenty of video's where they recorded a provider while she is in the middle of her photo session.

Videos are nice because it helps the hobbyist be more familiar with you as a provider, and gives us more to anticipate while being better informed with your personality and characteristics.

If you are someone that blur your face, there are other ways around this also while still providing a video sample. Good luck!

I want something I can buy and wrap, something less than $50, perfume is nice but it's getting boring, maybe a favorite lipstick, condoms, razor, candle, wine, shampoo, car oil, candy, tampon, batteries, candle, Lotion ( my wife like oil of olay, says its expensive), bracelts, earing, i don't know, something. If I really like you I'll leave a tip, but you can't wrap a gift card.

The animated graphics piss me off (take to long to load, hog memory), sound is embarrassing when I'm checking you out and I'm not alone, it rates, photos, and services.  Also how you prefer contact. Lastly, if you're in Vegas, I want to know what kind of dates do you like, do you golf, dance, strip clubs, swing clubs, what kind of music, what's your favorite table game.  Also, important, what are your allergies (fish, sulfides in wine ?), do you need a smoke break on long dates, how long will you take an advance appointment, what type of small gift can I buy (see my post above), WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE WINE ( I don't know anything about wine but I always buy a bottle and it takes me forever), can I make a lingerie request, and attire request ( I will be wearing a sport coat and slacks, I'd like to be able to request no jeans )

Thank you...I got a few great ideas and I am going to try to incorporate them. Found a few places where I am lacking in detail and will for sure address them.  

There are a few areas that I just cant change. For instance the immediate eye catching image when you land on the site. Part of the issue has to do with personal security. After going through the trials and tribulations of Decembers personal intrusion I discovered a few huge problems. The first were the click through sites. These are web developers who go to TER, look at the new review listings and then visit each companions website. In turn they download from the companions gallery her photos, and place them on their own website along with a copy of the review. Then they turn around and meta tag the name and traffic from search engines that drive clients to their sites, where their intent is to have you click through for referral money. When you request that they remove your material, they just ignore you for the most part or they don't even have a contact method. This posed a huge problem when trying to limit and remove my web presence. TER was very effective in de-listing, and very responsive to my needs, others were not. As such my new website has no photos on the landing page and has the usual disclaimer. When you click to enter the site, it requires you to do a non invasive one time registration. Two extra things to get to the site, no immediate satisfaction. But it stops the bots from grabbing content.

Video is a huge issue for mobile devices. No sound files and no video files. I can lock down images, but since video and audio stream I cant lock those down. Its a content and security issue outside my personal comfort zone.

Images are not contained in small thumbnails. But I think I will enlarge my gallery as it seems that a more diverse variety may be needed. All of my images come up in a large and clear format.

I was shocked to see how much the "about me" part means. I am going to expand on that.

Location..... hate to say it but you are right. Its not plainly spelled out and I just cant believe I didn't pay enough attention to that. I talk about it but don't really spell it out. For instance while I am in Phoenix, I do not see local Phoenix clients. In fact if someone tries to register with an IP address that comes from a Phoenix ISP, they are automatically rejected. I should place that in the registration page page. And I should clearly point out that Vegas is my usual destination with tours elsewhere.

There were a few other suggestions as well and I am looking into those. I probably could have paid to have a nice site built, but then I would need to pay to have it maintained. By building it myself I can maintain it...I think. I can change things on a whim and more importantly I am not at the mercy of a website mall or developer having access to my information. Finally I am able to keep clients and potential clients information more secure. I designed the site to purge information. The site itself does not maintain sensitive information, that was very important to me.

Again, thanks so much for the feedback. I hope to have it available as early as this weekend for public access and even more scrutiny. I have sent a request to TER to re-list me, place my reviews back up and list the new domain. I am sure they are busy and will get to the issue when they can.    

Marty,

I recognize this is an issue, and its one I have to live with. I apologize and wish it were otherwise. We all have choices to make and I respect everyones opinion and decision. As some of you have learned, the community can be riddled with cruel, and otherwise notable whack jobs.

I respect your position on maintaing your personal security, safety and information. I am just doing the same.

Best wishes and thank you for the comment

I can't stand when a site has "interdules, indulgences, pretty me, spoil me, some French word, or some other garble that I need to figure out just means gallery,etc".
Definitely avoid "cups of tea, morning coffee,x amount of roses per hour, no more flowery language to describe a date."
I don't want to see "classy, sophisticated, well educated, etc.". We are grown men.  We will decide if a person is all or none of those things.  We don't need to be told.  I don't care if a girl has a PHD or a GED, it doesn't mean she will be anything other than what she is.  

Please only use things like "rates, photos, gallery, about , etc."
In the rates area, a simple $$$ per hour would be best.

Yes I requested to be de-listed back in December due to an intrusion into my personal life from a board member. The issue is as resolved as it is going to be now. As of Monday I have asked to be re-listed and am waiting on a reply from TER.

Julia,
Yes I could make parts of my site accessible only by password and parts public. I actually considered that idea. Then I thought about what parts would be accessible and what would not. Then I considered how that would impact visitors.

Overwhelmingly the replies have all had a common thread.  “I want to see photos, rates and then XYZ”. Honestly those are the areas that are most sensitive to my personal security. I don’t think password protecting the “screening or “touring”” page would be nearly as sensitive. But those are not what the clients really want to see during their first glance, if I am reading the comments correctly.
Secondly the issue of a password is one I considered as well. I have the ability to password protect the site or select pages, and I have the ability to allow registration. Either or, I am not limited to one and could use both. I really felt that a simple password would get back-channeled far too easily and quickly. So I elected to use a registration system that holds the password of each user encrypted. Not even I can recover the registrant’s password.

I tried a little experiment. I reactivated my ad on XXXX (a well known national advertising board) and linked it to my new site. I figured I would have about a 75% bounce rate. That would be the number of unique hits that get to my landing page but leave because they won’t register. The actual bounce rate was far lower. Keeping that in mind, I know I will still miss out on a huge number of possible clients.
Finally I looked at the last part of the issue, the part that seems to always take last place, ME. Here I am with a full blown website out on the www. Here are my photos, contact info, parts of my life, all on the www. I just drew a line in the sand and said, if can put all of that out there, a possible client can at least give me an email, fake name and register.

There are those that will adamantly disagree with that stance, and I fully respect their opinion and their reasons. God knows many of us have come in contact with far too many erratic and unstable people. But it is a choice they freely elect to make.  I don’t disagree with their reasons, I don’t even question them. There are so many highly qualified, sane and beautiful companions who can easily replace me it’s not even an issue for the client. The only person who is penalized in this decision is I. The possible client misses out on nothing that can’t be easily replaced.

So yes Julia, I consider it. Multiple times, but as many have seen in the past, often I march to the beat of a less conventional drummer.

Thank you for your considerate thoughts and suggestion. It’s nice to hear from other companions as well.

I do find it annoying when I have to click through or register.  From what I know of Reagan, and of her situation, she would be an exception to my rule.

dressed in various levels--casual, swimsuit, dress, lingerie, etc., various poses as well--not all head and shoulder poses, I want to see her entire body to judge proportionality.  2nd best feature is an accurate functional calendar so I know if she is in the area or traveling or just not available.

Worst feature you have already eliminated is the sound, extra visuals like falling hearts, and other stuff that takes longer to load when not on a fast connection.

Based on your experience, I would say the design of your website to limit access to those who are willing to go through a limited registration process makes perfect sense. I know of several other providers who also require registration to access their sites. You have obviously put a great deal of thought into this and I think your solution is a very reasonable one. As you stated, the only person who is negatively affected by this is you as there may be some potential clients, who for whatever reasons, will decline to go through the registration process. However, that just means you will have more time to spend with us who do register.

when you have to consider value of your real life vs benefits of escort lifestyle.