I'm always sceptical about these things.  Has anyone gotten a call?  Is it some kind of cute internet scam?  I do tech support all day at work, I would love to quit and do it at home.  How cool would that be.  Argh. 

This site is getting good buzz and funding. Its not a scam.

Good question!
Anyone out there gotten a call yet?

nope - haven't gotten a call yet...not too many people looking for fiddling advice anyway :)  

There are a few Sellers out there who have received calls – and a few more who have received many calls. Keep in mind that Ether is currently a bring-your-own model. Ether provides the tools; you supply the traffic of customers. Therefore, we find that those Ether sellers who have their own traffic receive many calls and those who don't have their own traffic don't get any calls. 

 

It's completely up to you, the Seller.

 

By creating an Ether listing, you shouldn't expect that calls will simply come in. Though you should expect a great set of tools to sell what you say...

You could try posting it in the unofficial Ether directory. See the post here:
http://www.ether.com/CommunityServer/forums/thread/53779.aspx

or direct link: http://etherdirectory.kasrak.com

Hope you get some calls!

css---   when I first was reading the other web sties, I was thinking how perfect this concept would be.  Then wha la here it is -- found out from one operator of the other sites as she was invited to view the details when this was in the planning stage.  This is perfect, I am lining up my other advertising and cant wait to see the calls come in hopefully.

I was under the impression that there is no directory that goes out "there--anywhere" for callers to read, with that we must create our own paths for our ether numbers.  Your directory is great--thanks!!  I am going to join right now-- thanks again

If you market this correctly you could do rather well....  I have on 3 occassions paid 90.00 to the best buy geeks, paid for a guy I got from somewhere.........   the snag seems to be here on ehter no way to post or make it convienent for you customers to see when your available........   but if you had a call back, I know 3 people right now that would love to have you help them, you must be better than average in your skill..........

 

there is a partial guarantee with the callers, I will seek money back if someone is not more technical savy than me.........  wont pay for that..  ha ha

Erin, I hope it continues to be a "bring-your-own" model as that's truly a USP and fits right in with the vision of ether.  :-)  If I knew more about telephony and programming, I would be doing this on my own site but I don't so this is the BEST option for me at this point.

I just set up everything on my site the last couple of days and expect great call volume (great is relative of course).

Hi

im new to this as well ...does this bring in the money? I mean do you really get calls because from what i am seeing you only get calls in the us

R

yea I just started too. Seems like fun.

im just started too... is this good for living?

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css---   when I first was reading the other web sties, I was thinking how perfect this concept would be.  Then wha la here it is -- found out from one operator of the other sites as she was invited to view the details when this was in the planning stage.  This is perfect, I am lining up my other advertising and cant wait to see the calls come in hopefully.

I was under the impression that there is no directory that goes out "there--anywhere" for callers to read, with that we must create our own paths for our ether numbers.  Your directory is great--thanks!!  I am going to join right now-- thanks again

Yes...I have received some calls on this site, but most have been because I have the Ether number and my extension on my business card. Also, you can add this link to your e-mails or add a call button on your own web site. The volume will not happen if you don't advertise but I'm hoping that the Ether Directory will help some.

Oh yes and by the way CSS...the expression is Voila!...with a V ...it's French meaning There it is! : )

Mary Ann

I guess I am not sure why I would use Ether to contact or support clients I already have. They know where I am, how to contact me, my rates. They don't need Ether for this.

Ether needs to think about the real compelling needs of the individual consultants and contractors to be of value to them. And this is first and foremost utilizing their time in the best way. This means providing opportunities to quickly engage with new clients and customers; this means becoming the hub of knowledge where those in need of advice come to Ether first.

Otherwise, this will be another "me too" website trying to figure out "chicken or the egg" problem.

I have had only 2 calls in many months from Ether callers and I am logged in 7 days a week. The two I got wanted to discuss innapropriate topics. However I feel that if Ether 'did' decide to advertise themselves more we would be swamped as I am a member of many similalar sites and for the % they take - they advertise and the phones run hot!

I feel that if a % is taken then advertising is only fair as we are to bring in our own clients here.