I know there has been some talk on here about gentleman being irritated with a provider updating her website calendar.My question is how important is it to a gentleman that the lady have a professional looking website?Or it doesn't matter as long as there is a website to look and find the info you are searching for?
I know mine is very basic at the moment hopefully that will change soon don't hold it against me guys.lol!

My 1 cent worth.

Is your desired business model mostly 1 or 2 hour sessions or mostly dinner date, overnights, longer engagements? (Neither is better or worse but they are different). In general if I am looking for a multi-hour/multi-day date I will expect far more from a website then for a 1 or 2 hour session. For a longer date I need to get a much better idea of what a lady is like outside of the bedroom so just some pics, and rates won't work. I want to see that she has put thought and effort into the site.

It is pleasing to the eye and easy to read.

You have lots of nice photos, rate, location and contact info as well as a nicely written introduction.

Some gals have very elaborate sites with tons of information and doo-dads, and some of them do that very well, but others not so much.

I'm more impressed with a compact site done well than an elaborate site that is hard to use or otherwise not very much fun to look at.

A good point. Whatever you do with the site it should be easy to navigate and find information. Using flash everywhere is not going to impress.

Demand in depth analysis!!!!

Lina

I try.You are very kind.I agree I have seen some ladies websites that are truly fabolous and you can tell that they put a lot of time and dedication into creating it.

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Quick to load, easy to navigate. Gives me all the information I need.

It makes me want to have sex with you so badly I'd pay for it.

Which I think is the intent. LOL

really seeking in a GFE provider, in the most part.  I honestly hear from about 90% of my clients that they decided to see me based on the way my website was done, way my ads are written and because my photos are not too flashy and overly photo-shopped, so that they show the real me and not a "made up" me.  What they see and read is what they get when they come and see me and that pleases them and usually they kind of already expected they would get as such, before they arrived.  They had felt sure they wouldn't get ripped off, a lady who didn't look like her photos or a bunch of BS, by coming to me.  They are always happy. I wish other providers would take up my way of doing their advertising and not stress so much on the "professional" way.  Ladies, don't be afraid to show the prospective clients a bit more of yourself, in your websites, ads and photos!  Showing your stats, a bunch of professional, sexy photos and stating what you are offering, does not tell a hopeful client "who" you are or what they think they may get when the door is opened.  Understand?

By the way, I am doing great, as far as biz goes and have no complaints!  The economy is NOT hurting me.

Think about it......

Hugs,

LL

You will sell yourself beautifully!!
muah
xoxo LL

If you are lady who travels, and wants to have clients all over the country/world, a website is essential. If you want to retain clients, a website is a good tool for guys to find you if they have lost touch. Can keep clients up to date on any announcements or changes.  As well, like with any business a website validates you as a serious business person.

A complete and thorough website will often ad in the chemistry between a lady and her clients.

I have mulled over design layouts, content, extras, color schemes and so much more over the years, but I always end up with a product I love and one my clients say they enjoy. It's important to me my clients/friends have an enjoyable and unique experience from the first time they read my ad until the final kiss good night.

I actually just re-designed my website and launched it yesterday. So far so good. Many compliments so far and no bugs!!!!

Kisses,
Vanica

needs to reflect her and what she wishes to portray as a provider. If it important to you that your site convey (for example) soft, sensuous, blah, blah, blah.... you may lose me, or others. That risk applies to any client.

Hence, I tend to think simple, but not plain, is best. Make all the information easy to find and easy to read (watch the funky colors for text that you want us to read).

Simple does not need be uncreative, but it's aggravating to not be able to find dates, rates, generally where you work, etc. Also, slow photo widgets, especially where all the photos load first - UGH!

Let's see now:

1.  Location of provider, check

2.  Lots of nice photos, check

3.  Rate information, check

4.  Easy to navigate, check

5.  Clear contact requirements, check

6.  Easy on the eyes and easy to ready, check

7.  Usefull FAQs, check

You're good to go.

You can pay me the 25 cents next time we meet.

Next!

If you have good reviews here on TER your website is not all that important to me.  If you don't have reviews, or only a few, I will use your website as one of the determining factors in deciding if you are for real and worth rolling the dice on.  

One of my UTR favs has no TER presence at all but when I saw her Craig's List ad a few years ago and responded she sent me a link to her website.  I was impressed enough to book with her immediately and we have been seeing each other ever since.

Let me esplain:

1) Your web developers creativity with Flash is a real turn off for me because site takes ever to load.

2) Most hobbyst's are looking for photos, services provided, rate, etc. and majority would like to get in and get out.

3) Web forms are non starter. Email is fine.

4) Password protected photos. What's up with that?

5) Stamp size photos enlarging to a stamp size photo, who came up with that brilliant idea. Understand your need for privacy, privacy by obscurity is not a good option for this business. There are numerous methods to protect your privacy these days.

6) What is the purpose of posting a link that requires a password to get in. If you are looking for new business, it would not work now, would it?

Use "easy to do business with". I am not saying reduce or eliminate screening. Make it less onerous. If you have list of questions infringing on my privacy, I am moving on. I will not give you name of my first born, or my uncle.

Please try and respect our time we will do likewise in return.

I am glad someone finally posted this as a topic of conversation. There are so many poorly designed sites out there! I work for a website development firm (www.ccawebdesign.com) and the bottom line is everyone has different expectations and artistic opinions. Over the last 10 years I’ve build countless sites and the most important attribute is that the site is clean and easy to navigate. Nothing is worse than having a client or potential client leave your site feeling frustrated because they could find what they are looking for. As long as the site is laid out well and it’s easy to find information, it should be accepted well.

Another important part is making sure the pictures are of high quality (and in this industry, accurate). Color schemes, sounds, flash animation, etc. are pretty much all based on the likes and dislikes of the owner; although, it’s very easy to place too much importance on sound and flash animation. They need to be used with tact and caution! A website is a visual tool in an artistic form, and just like any form of art, it leaves the user with a feeling which can be either good or bad.

In my opinion, in this industry, it’s most important for a website to be clean, show accurate pictures and give the users easy access to what they are looking for. From a marketing standpoint, you want it to set you apart from your competition.

PS:  jaydalee, your site very nice! I don’t see any real need to change it unless you simply want something to draw more clients. But overall it’s great!  

8. Although there are some animated excursions, there is not so much of that (or Flash or java scripts) that I hit the "close window" button in disgust and dismay.

As I am in the midst of completely re doing my site yet again. I am not pleased with the one I have now...and am tired of cookie cutter sites.

I finally own the Adobe Design Suite Master Collection I have been lusting after for the past 6 months. I can truly create something, from scratch and its all MINE. lol. Learning this stuff is not easy, but I am.

I am sure it would be easier to just let someone else create a site for me, but then...it wouldn't be me, would it? I have this thing about letting someone else have control over my site, as my mind changes with the wind. I am impatient and don't want to wait on someone else to make changes.

I try to inject just enough personality into my site, but still keep it fairly simple. Being an independent provider has taught me a lot about marketing and I am still learning new things every day!

thanks to all who have posted something on this topic. It has been most helpful.

i like to change my site every three or four months. keep things fresh...and learn from the mistakes of my past sites.

lets not even talk about my KhymBlyss site. OMG. Nightmare!

As long as it has all the necessary info so we don't have to play 20 questions and make each other all nervous and the pictures are accurate and a fair representation of the provider... life is good.

I will do annnnnnnnnnyyyyyyything!

Lina

I had been thinking about this for awhile before I posted this topic thank you gentleman for the kinds words and opinions.Thank you to the ladies that responded and added their opinion to this post.It was greatly appreciated.Everyone have a nice day!
Jaydalee

Fancy is not necessary & can detract.  Content is most important in simple easy to understand format.  
The purpose of a web site is to show me that you are real & what you look like.  Picts ARE necessary, not necessarily explicit but showing several angles.

Probably different strokes for different folks, but frankly I like more information.  I read about you before I look at the pictures - ok I might glance at the gallery to make sure we're a fit first - but then I read about you.

I don't read lists of services offered and I'm not sure why a lot of gals post those.  I read schedule pricing, etc.  If you have a blog tab I read that too.

I don't generally care if there are ten pictures or 50.  If there are 10 that are up to date and accurate (and hopefully sexy and flattering) perfect.  If there are 20 or more that's fine too.  Just don't only have pictures that were taken 10 years ago.  (I don't even mind a recent, playful iPhone pic ...).

Make sure there is location information.

There are some really great sites out there.  I'm not a particular fan of the most common gals site/host because the formatting is bad and the tabs are usually not filled out.

The best sites I've seen are from Veda.

Some color schemes are horrendous. Hurts your eyes when you try to read.

Usability, speed, and simplicity is the name of the game. Flash is buggy, slow and crashes occasionally. All a pain in the butt.

My tolerance is less than a minute for a site to load or and for switching pages.

Some CSS code is really, really bad.

I agree. Veda Designs sites tend to be really good.

Peace...