Filter out time-wasters – without typing yourself

A client writes for an hour, wants pictures, the address, a discount – and never comes. That costs you time while real clients wait. Here's how to filter.

How to spot time-wasters

• No concrete time: “maybe later”, “we'll see”
• Wants the exact address right away or lots of free pictures
• Lots of questions, but no booking
• Chats for ages at night without arranging anything

Five ways to filter them out

1. Don't answer standard questions yourself

Price, services, time, district – it's the same for every client. Let it be answered automatically. You lose no time even if he never comes.

2. Clear rules up front

buhu first sends new clients your rules, for example “only with appointment” and your price. Whoever has a problem with that is gone quickly.

3. Address only after you accept

Before that only the district. buhu sends the exact address only once you've accepted the booking.

4. A small purchase up front

Optionally, new clients buy pictures online before the first meeting – by instant bank transfer, Paysafecard or Amazon voucher. buhu explains it and sends the payment details. Whoever buys means it. It's a switch in the questionnaire – without it, meetings work without a purchase.

5. Answer “Are you real?” right away

Many clients fear fake profiles. buhu can reply with a voice message from you – more convincing than any text.

You still decide

Every booking request comes to you by push. You say yes or no – buhu lets the client know.