Hiya'...
I started on CL in late 05 to July 06 but haven't posted there since being given provider status on aspd. I had used BP in other cities when traveling w/ another provider who suggested it and had decent results. The first time I posted here in Austin, my phone blew up! I have some nice fellas I've met & have to say, lots of handsome mid-30's guys. Oh my!
I am utilizing BP as my call volume slowed noticeably when using only aspd, and part of it is that everyone who's going to see me has already. New flavors are always in demand, so being a new flavor on BP helped boost my biz for a while & brought in some new blood as I introduced them to our circle of boards.
My ads do include my website address which has a reviews page, links to many boards & providers I've worked with and other info to help newbies along. I still have to do some training but honestly, the seasoned providers are the best candidates to do so as we have more experience in screening via intuition & alternative methods as well as being able to answer questions to help newcomers approach other ladies w/ fewer mistakes such as asking about services and rates on the phone.
BP allows you to edit your ad ANY TIME, repost it for a nominal fee even setting it up for reposting every 3 days automatically, and gives additional bonuses and discounts from time to time. I have to say the marketing department is doing what they can to attract escort biz.
I still don't like advertising on such a public site, but if people are going to assume I'm busy all the time or that I don't fit their criteria, etc... I've got to find other resources. So far, BP has proven worthy of my efforts.
Thanks for asking...
Kat