the provider has a professional website (with rates on it) and a whole lot of other information, in addition to social media that is easily verified, should not be an issue.

I prefer a mature provider.. As someone in their mid 50’s I need the intellect that goes along with maturity which enhances the passion..

Agreed, Veronica!  On a personal note, I’d like to add the reason I like personal websites is that I refuse to look at certain low-rent ad websites (they tend to have names that include “adult” or “page” or “list”). Personal websites are great because they often eliminate any need to ask questions, and sometimes you can get a sense of what the provider might truly be like.

As far as the OP’s question about age, I personally steer away from anyone within 10 years of my mother’s age (and, obviously beyond), and she’s 64, as well as anyone close to my weight (or heavier) and I weigh 204 lbs now. But, that’s just me!

...it changes your appearance (face wise).  I've met ladies who are in their 30s and look like they are 25.  I've also seen someone who was suppose to be in their 30s but easily in their late 40s (perhaps early 50s).  It matters if it changes your appearance.