BP or Boards???

[Guest]

I posted this on on another board, however, wanted to also see the opinions here too.

 

In your opinion guys, is it better to see ads here or on backpage? Personally, I'm a part time escort. I want a little exposure, mainly to bring people to my website. I used to just advertise here and not backpage, however, all I see is guys talking about backpage. So, I wanted to go where you guys were. I can see a lot of guys getting frustrated with differentiating between the real girls and the fakes. However, it seems like the thrill of the hunt brings you back in.

 

I'm not sure if it's better for reputable girls to advertise on here. I'm pretty sure if you're fake here, you get kicked. However, do you guys like, or use the ads here? I mean I have a limited budget and I have to go where the business is. It seems like bp with all it's flaws is the place that gets rewarded/talked about or has the most exposure. My initial reaction is to reward the boards. However, it seems as the business is going to bp. Please share your thoughts on this.

[jafo105 39057]

Hello Peachy, I am a gentleman in my late 40s. I have been on Cerb for several years. I am not sure if my opinion counts as I stopped hobbying when Harper changed the rules. That said, I still like to peruse the adds on a few sites.

 

I personally do not like backpage and think it is a disgrace. What is with all those emojis, SHOUTING and spelling mistakes. To me that equals cheep party girls. Which may be fine for some if you are just looking for a meaningless backroom quicky.

 

I am also not very impressed with the other boards. For various reasons.

 

I find the ladies here on Lyla/Cerb to be the most interesting, respectable and mature. I would be proud to be seen in public with any of them on a date or even consider them a special friend.

 

You may have an added bonus here on Lyla/Cerb. With some clients, not all. You can get a feel for your prospective client though their positive contributions in the forums. You also have the Escort Only section for client review by other ladies.

 

Even though we have never met. I have always liked you from afar. I know I would be sad to see you leave Lyla/Cerb.

[Guest]

Oh, no, my curiosity got the best of me again. I just was reading some threads on the other board and wanted to pick some brains. I then cut and pasted my thread from there and put it here because I also wanted to read some thoughts from you guys too. I think some like the thrill of the hunt as some new gems can be found on bp. It reminds me of a treasure hunt. One person replied that he goes to all the sites because he doesn't want to miss out. Reminds me of the Pokemon Go game, "Got To Catch Them All", escort version, lol. Hey, I get it, variety is the....

[Tempted Monk 5057]

"Is BP good or bad?" It seems that question itself is wrong. It is not bad or good, it just exists, it is reality which we need to accept, like a weather. Weather may be different, we just need to be prepared: if it is rainy - we need an umbrella, if it is cold - we need to be dressed accordingly, if it is sunny - we need sun glasses. The same with BP: going to such commercial website client must be aware of possible scam, B&S, fake photos; SP should be ready to deal with some jerks and time wasters.

 

We have to face the reality that nowadays this industry cannot survive without sites like BP. Business cannot be done based just on personal website and place like Lyla (there are exceptions of course). Who goes to Lyla? It is mostly registered members of this community, we have about 38,000 of them and many are not active. Toronto BP has much more hits every day. It speaks for itself. In particular, the Ladies who travel regularly usually advertize on BP because there are just no other options. There is always one-two guys who are interested in this particular provider and knows her schedule from personal website. But 10 other guys will just go to BP to find out who is available today or tomorrow. And many of them are good clients. Business cannot be based on those 1-2 well informed guys, the other 10 should be taken into consideration.

 

There are different types of advertising targeting different types of clients. On Eros for example, client finds the provider he likes and then plans the rendezvous according to her schedule and usually books in advance. It is sort of advanced client. BP gives the information about providers available today, at this moment. BP's target is occasional same date client, it is a different and probably bigger category.

 

In general, client from Lyla will be probably the guy who is interested in this particular Lady, "knows" her from her posts, plans to meet her.

Client from BP will be mostly the guy who has time at this moment and just wants some SP from the area who looks more or less suitable.

 

So, different advertising will bring you different clients.

[Guest st*****ens**ors]

Only once have I booked someone from BP rather than Lyla, and it was a disaster --which isn't to say that disaster is inevitable there. My handful of great experiences were researched here. However, I pay more attention to posting, profiles, recommendations and correspondence than to ads or shoutbox. For what that's worth.

[Guest discr33t]

I think as this board has a heavy Ottawa focus my response is different than it would be for a location with few active board members. Keep the board if in Ottawa for a reputable presence.

 

Boards are communities and many good connections can be developed and maintained here. But as your pms are turned off and you have an outside email and website, and if you dont travel often you are mostly interested in effective advertising.

 

I think BP will generate more contacts locally and your website will be a good place for more info.

 

However i only now know about you, and if I travel to Ottawa/Hull in the near future, it ll be because of this board that would give you a call.

Why? Because I trust a connection to be made from this board when I want to be sure of a nice hassle free evening.

[50 Shades Raven 31380]

 

I personally do not like backpage and think it is a disgrace. What is with all those emojis, SHOUTING and spelling mistakes. To me that equals cheep party girls. Which may be fine for some if you are just looking for a meaningless backroom quicky.

 

 

I am in total agreement here.

As someone that advertises on bp and in Lyla, I am appauled at the ads that appear in bp.

The spelling mistakes, Ad LiNEs that look like this, or having 20 ads posted in the same section day after day by the same person, seem to be a distraction.

It seems as though they don't take the time to actually piece together an ad that is enticing in any way, its just 'money walking in the door' to those that advertise this way.

 

I have found that advertising on bp, I get the trolls that just text messages like 'rates?'.

How on earth am I supposed to know who you are, when you are possibly looking for a date, and how much time you wish to spend with me?

 

My ads have rates, pics, and a little bit about me along with my website which has a ton of information. How much more do you need than that?

 

bp has it's bad side, but it also has a good side. Many reputable providers do advertise there, you just have to weed out the fakers (thanks to tineye, Cowboy Kenny and other apps), rip-off artists (thanks to Lyla and people outing them), and go on your gut instinct.

 

Boards like this one, Lyla, have a better reputation, as you can see what we write, have conversations with us in pm, and can develop a rapport with us just through reading what we post.

 

Every situation has it's ups and downs, just like every advertising spot has them.

 

The old saying goes, if it looks to good to be true, it usually is.

Look for the key words in the ads that tell you this is someone looking to 'party for a quick buck'.

 

Do you want quality time or someone who takes everything that walks through her door?

 

I could be on the arm of a client anywhere and in any situation, and no-one would be the wiser. I am a professional at what I do and am respectful of the client that is 'hiring' me.

If shouting and weird items are in the ads, what do you think that person is going to be like in public with you?

 

[capitalCforcougar 16766]

Purrrsonally, I have not advertised on bp..... but I have taken a look through it, and to me.. it seems more like a few have said here... almost like a 'conveyor belt' of sp's hehe might be right for 'right now'... but... possibly a bit sketchy. I have also found that the same provider on bp will have anywhere from 2-20 ads in a row... desperate? sketchy? or just over-achiever? <grin>

I have even found cerb to be a bit strange.. despite several of us also being on there. Odd place to try and navigate.. post... 'converse'...

Lyla, as most boards I've tried, does seem very much 'Ottawa-based' ...but I like it here... despite the way I found out about this place <grin>...so here I stay, prowl.. play.. curl up and purrrr comfortably ;) enjoying posting, parrrrrticipating, and getting to know people.. providers/clients/ friends alike :)

[Brad 49548]

I don't begrudge anyone advertising on BP. For good or ill, it's where most of the attention is and what most people have heard about, and it's the reality we have to live with. It's also why many folk try to promote boards, to try to keep the balance at least somewhat in check.

 

But oh yes, how I find it so much more reassuring when a lady has a presence here. For one, I find chemistry ends up being better as it lets you get a better sense of the person and whether you're likely to mess. BP has many pictures (and I won't deny I like myself a lovely photo) but it just seems so...two dimensional and superficial in comparison.

 

But mostly if a lady advertises/has a presence here, or their own website, then I'm much more confident the person is professional, safe, honest, and engaging.

 

I do browse BP ads, but without someone at least having a couple recommendations here, but I've never met anyone from there who didn't also have a presence or at least recommendations elsewhere.

 

BP or Boards, you ask? Let's put it this way: have you noticed that half the threads on Lyla are people asking about a BP ad seeking reassurance? On the flipside how many BP posts have you seen where someone is asking about the authenticity of a Lyla lady? I'd say that tells you all you need to know! :)

[mrgreen760 37785]

Both have their place and both have their strengths and weaknesses, nothing is perfect. Twitter is rapidly becoming a viable alternative for lots of folks.

 

Peace

MG

[blacklabdog 3049]

I wonder if there is any difference in the type of CLIENTS that tend to use BP more vs the boards ?

[Guest]

BP or Boards, you ask? Let's put it this way: have you noticed that half the threads on Lyla are people asking about a BP ad seeking reassurance? On the flipside how many BP posts have you seen where someone is asking about the authenticity of a Lyla lady? I'd say that tells you all you need to know! :)

 

I really like this comment and that's what evoked this thread. I was mainly interested to see the variety of answers I would get. As many guys seem, I don't know, fascinated, yet, frustrated with bp at the same time.

 

Also, I tried twitter and the things I don't like about it is that I feel like I have to police my twitter page, I don't like excluding anyone and with policing... and I find twitter even more public than bp, lyla, etc. Now, I haven't tried turning the privacy setting on, so maybe it's different with that. Oh, ya, I need low maintenance, as I escort part-time, instead of flat out retiring. I guess I could post when I wanted to, however, I don't like leaving peoples comments to me hanging. I'm just not sure I have time for that right now. I have thought about this for a while and I'm still undecided...I don't know why?

[Emma Alexandra 123366]

I advertise everywhere including bp..i think it depends on the city your working in whether bp or a board is more popular. Since I can pick and choose who I will see I really don't find a difference in the clientele. Men whether they want to admit it or not will look at bp...I've met some really upscale guys from there..

It's not the cheapest place to advertise either in Montreal at 3 dollars a post and that's not counting a sponsored ad it adds up. It costs more on bp then Eros or even escorts Canada. Some cities are more and some are less.

[fortunateone 156618]

I advertise everywhere including bp..i think it depends on the city your working in whether bp or a board is more popular. Since I can pick and choose who I will see I really don't find a difference in the clientele. Men whether they want to admit it or not will look at bp...I've met some really upscale guys from there..

It's not the cheapest place to advertise either in Montreal at 3 dollars a post and that's not counting a sponsored ad it adds up. It costs more on bp then Eros or even escorts Canada. Some cities are more and some are less.

 

 

 

I agree. including the remarks about the clients.

 

In addition, i don't get all judgy about advertising sites. We've posted ads in the past on CL, when they had erotic services section, and all of the complaints about the sps and the clients of CL have now just gravitated over to bp. What was wrong with bp prior to CL shutting down? apparently nothing because no one had a thing to say about it before.

 

It's a paid site, so right there you know that the sps, whether they are short term, one day at random times, or 24/7 days a week, are paying for their ads. To me, compared again to CL, PAYMENT denotes serious intentions, and professionalism. Regardless if some people find the ad titles and content immature or badly spelled, use that then as your personal red flag. As sps, use that to make sure that your ads are always 'normal', well written, and nicely laid out. Use caps where they are needed, and don't use them where they are not. bp requires no graphic images and no graphic language. consider that a good thing, it means the majority of the ads are going to at least appear tasteful

 

Remember as well many clients outside of your city use bp, meaning when they are visiting your city, they are going to look at bp. When CL was up, Vancouver had maybe a total of 30 ads per day put up on bp. which meant if you were one of the 30, chances were you'd get calls from the out of towners. Googling key words like escort ads vancouver and bp will always come up first. i've had many calls from guys who are obviously viewing a bp ad, but they don't even know they are on that site, they said all they did was 'google'.

 

I always do a sponser ad, maybe one ad per week, the sponser stays up. I personally consider that even if you don't work 5 days a week, the ad stays up, you can take the number out, and just take the email queries. mention your schedule in the ad, will get the better results. it's a minimal outlay for a good result. i have never found it beneficial to post multiple ads per day. i have always found it beneficial to do the sponser.

 

you will get tire kickers, hagglers, no shows. just part of doing business. you may also get long time regulars, and first timers. advertising is good, dealing with all types of people makes you a better screener, and better at setting up booking policies that won't waste your time, lol

[Tevfun 1000]

Peachy I would think lyla would be safer and better than bp especially if you are reputable. Cops are sometimes doing bust on BP.