HIRING AN ESCORT WEBSITE DESIGNER
Web Design for Escorts
There are many companies that offer web design, but not all of them are familiar with SPs. When it comes to building a website, or hiring someone to build a website, SPs have a whole different set of requirements and criteria that be considered. First and foremost is the discretion factor; the companies you deal with must be discreet and aware that there are precautions that must be considered when setting up an escort website. Additionally, YOU are the product that is being marketed; trying to sell a service that is so highly personal is different than trying to sell a product or even a mainstream service. You should try to find a designer who, if not skilled at designing sites for escorts, at least understands the business. It is also to your benefit to make a list of what you’ll expect your website to do for you before you start emailing design companies or filling out estimate forms.
Also, make a list of websites that you like, whether for their color, their layout or because they have a specific feature that you would like to have on your own site. If you have a general idea of the kind of site you’re looking for, and you have examples of what you like, it’ll be easier for you find the right design company.
One good way to find a designer is to ask the owners of sites that you like who does their site. Drop them an email, most people who are happy with their sites and their designer are more than willing to share the information. If you belong to any forums or boards or groups, ask the other members who they might recommend. Many sites have links to their designers on them somewhere as well.
Once you have a list of possibles, take a look at their portfolios. If a designer is serious, they’ll have an online, easily accessible portfolio. Do the sites in the portfolio look professional? Do you like the designer’s style? Are their sites fresh and unique, or do they look like a hundred other sites? Can they design a memorable site for you, one that will stand out from all the others?
Ask for, and contact the designer’s references. This is the best way to find out how well they handle the pressures of deadlines and how well they work independently or in a team environment.
Something else that absolutely MUST be taken into consideration when hiring a website designer is their personal view on copyright issues. You don’t want to get involved with a designer who “borrows” script and code from other people who’ve worked hard to develop them. Also, be wary of designers who contact you – usually via a throwaway, unprofessional email address (Yahoo, gmail, hotmail, etc) – offering a GREAT deal on a website because they want to build up their portfolio. Do you really want to be somebody’s guinea pig?
Before making a decision, be sure that the designer understands the finer points of designing for the escort industry. It’s important, for safety’s sake as well as for the basic but very necessary issue of anonymity, that a provider’s site be registered so that their identity isn’t easily found. Many providers also prefer that their photos be altered so that they aren’t easily recognizable. Look for a designer that understands and can accomplish these things.
What a design company charges has been discussed here before. Because websites are as unique as their owners, there is actually no such thing as an average price. Price is something that MUST be determined on a site-by-site basis. As always, buyer beware. You get what you pay for, but sometimes you can get tricked into paying for more than what you really need. Unless you’re looking to set up a paysite, with thousands of pictures, dozens of videos and an extensive private area, a basic 5-7 page site is more than sufficient for the average provider’s advertising needs. Remember that you are paying for a designer’s time and expertise, much the same way your client’s pay for your time and experience.
If you intend to update content regularly, ask whether (and how much) the designer charges for that service and how long it takes.
If you need to have a domain (www.yourname.com) registered, be sure that it’s registered in your name. Get proof that the domain name will remain your sole property (a copy of the email from a registrar is good) and will not belong to the web designer that is registering it for you. Some designers say they will register your domain name or that it’s included in the price of the design. but the domain name is registered to THEM. This can, and often does, result in unpleasantness if you ever want to leave their services.
Optimizing your website to be found during a search is VERY important. Well, it’s important if you want potential clients to find it anyway. There are companies whose sole purpose is to make sure that a website is optimized for the search engines and dozens of website devoted to the science of search engine optimization. A good designer should not only create a flattering, usable site, they should also make certain that your site can be easily found online by using copy and code that will be picked up by the search engines.
While it may not seem that important, try to find someone that you feel comfortable with. You want to work with someone who does their best to answer your questions and who makes a point of listening to you. Your designer should keep in touch with you on a fairly regular basis during the building of your site. You don’t have to best friends with your designer, but you do want someone who will respond to your phone calls or emails in a timely manner. If you find yourself feeling that you’re being talked down to or taken advantage of, it might be time to get out of the situation.
Bottom line is that you’re looking for a designer that can create a site that reflects you in an attractive, alluring manner, that is easily found by the search engines and does exactly what you want and need it to do.
There are many companies that offer web design, but not all of them are familiar with SPs. When it comes to building a website, or hiring someone to build a website, SPs have a whole different set of requirements and criteria that be considered. First and foremost is the discretion factor; the companies you deal with must be discreet and aware that there are precautions that must be considered when setting up an escort website. Additionally, YOU are the product that is being marketed; trying to sell a service that is so highly personal is different than trying to sell a product or even a mainstream service. You should try to find a designer who, if not skilled at designing sites for escorts, at least understands the business. It is also to your benefit to make a list of what you’ll expect your website to do for you before you start emailing design companies or filling out estimate forms.
- Do you need web hosting? A domain name?
- What kind of personality are you trying to project? Fun, flirty, sophisticated - maybe a little nasty?
- What type of client are you trying to attract?
- Do you want to have your clients contact you through a form?
- Are there specific features that you’d like to have on your site? Wishlists are popular right now. Calendars, nice photo galleries and newsletters are other popular features that some providers choose to have on their sites.
Also, make a list of websites that you like, whether for their color, their layout or because they have a specific feature that you would like to have on your own site. If you have a general idea of the kind of site you’re looking for, and you have examples of what you like, it’ll be easier for you find the right design company.
One good way to find a designer is to ask the owners of sites that you like who does their site. Drop them an email, most people who are happy with their sites and their designer are more than willing to share the information. If you belong to any forums or boards or groups, ask the other members who they might recommend. Many sites have links to their designers on them somewhere as well.
Once you have a list of possibles, take a look at their portfolios. If a designer is serious, they’ll have an online, easily accessible portfolio. Do the sites in the portfolio look professional? Do you like the designer’s style? Are their sites fresh and unique, or do they look like a hundred other sites? Can they design a memorable site for you, one that will stand out from all the others?
Ask for, and contact the designer’s references. This is the best way to find out how well they handle the pressures of deadlines and how well they work independently or in a team environment.
Something else that absolutely MUST be taken into consideration when hiring a website designer is their personal view on copyright issues. You don’t want to get involved with a designer who “borrows” script and code from other people who’ve worked hard to develop them. Also, be wary of designers who contact you – usually via a throwaway, unprofessional email address (Yahoo, gmail, hotmail, etc) – offering a GREAT deal on a website because they want to build up their portfolio. Do you really want to be somebody’s guinea pig?
Before making a decision, be sure that the designer understands the finer points of designing for the escort industry. It’s important, for safety’s sake as well as for the basic but very necessary issue of anonymity, that a provider’s site be registered so that their identity isn’t easily found. Many providers also prefer that their photos be altered so that they aren’t easily recognizable. Look for a designer that understands and can accomplish these things.
What a design company charges has been discussed here before. Because websites are as unique as their owners, there is actually no such thing as an average price. Price is something that MUST be determined on a site-by-site basis. As always, buyer beware. You get what you pay for, but sometimes you can get tricked into paying for more than what you really need. Unless you’re looking to set up a paysite, with thousands of pictures, dozens of videos and an extensive private area, a basic 5-7 page site is more than sufficient for the average provider’s advertising needs. Remember that you are paying for a designer’s time and expertise, much the same way your client’s pay for your time and experience.
If you intend to update content regularly, ask whether (and how much) the designer charges for that service and how long it takes.
If you need to have a domain (www.yourname.com) registered, be sure that it’s registered in your name. Get proof that the domain name will remain your sole property (a copy of the email from a registrar is good) and will not belong to the web designer that is registering it for you. Some designers say they will register your domain name or that it’s included in the price of the design. but the domain name is registered to THEM. This can, and often does, result in unpleasantness if you ever want to leave their services.
Optimizing your website to be found during a search is VERY important. Well, it’s important if you want potential clients to find it anyway. There are companies whose sole purpose is to make sure that a website is optimized for the search engines and dozens of website devoted to the science of search engine optimization. A good designer should not only create a flattering, usable site, they should also make certain that your site can be easily found online by using copy and code that will be picked up by the search engines.
While it may not seem that important, try to find someone that you feel comfortable with. You want to work with someone who does their best to answer your questions and who makes a point of listening to you. Your designer should keep in touch with you on a fairly regular basis during the building of your site. You don’t have to best friends with your designer, but you do want someone who will respond to your phone calls or emails in a timely manner. If you find yourself feeling that you’re being talked down to or taken advantage of, it might be time to get out of the situation.
Bottom line is that you’re looking for a designer that can create a site that reflects you in an attractive, alluring manner, that is easily found by the search engines and does exactly what you want and need it to do.
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