Most gents don't pay attention to what is written in an ad or website period. Why you ask? Because you guys look for 4 things:
1. Pictures
2. Phone number
3. Services offered
4. Rates and even then that's pushing it because some still ask about them
I don't expect all gents to read every page of my website, but I do expect them to at least look it over to see if their questions could be answered by scanning through it.
Originally Posted by MsElena
I agree to a point, but I thought that I would add that many guys DO read all the information. But we still ask about rates for very simple reasons. Rates change. Websites are not always updated regularly. Many girls have different rates on different websites and I won't spend the time to try and figure out the last time her rate page was updated...And even then, girls may offer a discount. I don't ask for them, but I have had ladies quote me a rate far different (in both directions) than was posted in their website. In fact, once I actually had a provider mad at me because I DIDN'T ask, went by the price on the website only to find it wasn't updated and she'd raised her prices...and it was, of course, my fault for not knowing that
. So although it can be annoying to you ladies that are good about keeping your sites updated and clear, it's not entirely the guys' fault for asking for clarification. Better to ask, be clear and both sides have a good time than a misunderstanding that may lead to nastiness and hard feelings.
On the point of the OP. I can only say that as aggravating as it may be to have this happen, I would seriously consider thinking about the tone of your posts before you do so. You are on a board filled with clients and potential clients. How you respond is a reflection of you. I have heard nothing but good things about you. But if I had not heard those things and only read this post, my impression would be a negative one. Look, this is a business for you ladies. Business is full of BS like this. I have customers that have signed contracts, full disclosure Terms & Conditions signed by them, I have sat with them and had hour long meetings over policies and procedures and I STILL, on a DAILY BASIS, have a distributor or contractor say "I didn't know that...." And even though they clearly SHOULD, I cannot just go "HEY, You're an idiot! Didn't you read it before you signed it? I won't help you now!"
The point is, every business involving people will have issues with communication. And as aggravating as it may be, it's rarely a good idea to blast away openly at your customers and prospects. Trust me. I get it. I have customers I'd like to kick in the nuts to get their attention. They waste my time. They cause me aggravation. The drive me insane. But they also pay my bills. And if they stopped buying, I'd be out of work. So we grin, smile and politely instruct them on the proper way we do business and hope (against hope) they'll learn. I'm not saying you shouldn't say anything at all. And I can certainly see a sense of humor in your post. But it was also scathing.
And I've looked at your site, and you do ask for information. But you might also put something in there that specifically states that incomplete information may lead to a delay in meeting, or potentially a refusal to meet. If you aren't clear on your expectations, you can't be upset if they're unmet. And, again, guys may be willing to give you some information but not all. I concur with Omahan. I will not give out certain information to women I don't know on a website I have no control over. And many with a lot to lose wouldn't either... So again, it's understandable to be upset. But you will never control your customers and you will never stop the BS questions. It goes with the territory. But you can look at your operation and information and see what you can do to minimize it. And at least then it will be kept to a minimum, and you can address these issues individually and not airing them in front of your customer base. Or don't. It's your business, just a suggestion....
