Hi! Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. I'm conducting independent research into how clients discover, evaluate, and book independent providers (escorts) online.

This survey is completely anonymous and should take approximately 3–5 minutes to complete.

1. How often do you book independent providers (escorts)?

Multiple times a month

About once a month

A few times a year

Less than a few times a year

2. Where do you usually discover providers?

Tryst

Escort's personal websites

Review boards/forums

3. Thinking about the last provider you booked, what was the main reason you chose them?

If your favourite provider moved to a completely new platform tomorrow, would you follow them there?

Definitely

Which of the following are most important when deciding whether to book a provider? (select up to three)

Photos

Verification/authenticity

Profile Information (interview)

Booking Platform Preferences

8. When choosing a website/agency to browse or book providers, which factors are most important to you? (please select up to 3)

High-quality provider photos/profiles

Variety of providers

Fast booking process

A premium, trustworthy-looking platform

Profile authenticity (photos/profile matching provider)

Search and filtering tools

Customer service/support

9. Which of these is MOST important?

Quality of providers

Privacy/discretion

Accurate representation of provider

Professional and trustworthy website

How much does a platform feeling premium, high-end, and professionally designed influence your decision to use it?

Not at all

It's one of the most important factors

10. How important is the platform itself compared to the provider?

The provider matters far more than the platform

The provider matters somewhat more than the platform

Both matter equally

The platform matters somewhat more than the provider

The platform matters far more than the provider

11. Do you primarily use one platform or multiple platforms?

I mostly use one platform

I regularly use 2–3 platforms

I use many different platforms

I don't have a preference

13. Have you ever switched platforms?

Yes

If yes, what caused you to switch?

14. What would convince you to try a new platform?

Better provider quality

Better verification

Better messaging tools

Recommendations from providers I trust

Assuming the price is the same, if the providers you liked were available on multiple platforms, what would influence which platform you used?

Booking Platform Frustrations

How satisfied are you with the platform(s) you currently use? (10 being very satisfied)

What frustrates you most about existing platforms? (please select up to five)

Low-quality providers

Not enough variety of provider

Uncertainty about whether photos accurately represent the provider

Outdated listings or inactive providers

Poor search and filtering tools

Difficulty messaging due to platform

Providers not responding to enquiries

Reviews that seem unreliable or manipulated

Difficult or confusing booking process

Concerns about privacy and discretion

Concerns about data protection and security

Limited information on provider profiles

Having to search across multiple platforms to find the right provider

Poor mobile experience

Which ONE of these frustrations is the biggest issue for you?

Finding high-quality providers

Verifying authenticity and whether profiles accurately represent the provider

Privacy, discretion, and data security concerns

Communication and responsiveness during the booking process

Search, discovery, and finding providers that match my preferences

The overall booking experience (ease, reliability, and convenience)

Client Booking Experience Survey

Booking Habits