I’ve been experimenting with online consulting services over the last few months. At this time, I’ve tried out two third party services so far: Keen.com and Kasamba. I have yet to review both services accordingly, but here’s my quick report so far:
One advantage of using third party services is that they have an existing customer base that you can tap in to. They also tend to engage in advertising their business, so there’s name recognition/branding.
However, I find that one big issue with both services is that they mostly cater to those who offer their services as Psychics/Astrologers. I suppose, it’s because this is the demand in these venues. So, if you’re able to give your services as such, then you might want to look in to signing up with them.
At this stage, I’m still signed up with both, but I’m tempted to stop using them and just come up with my own DIY set-up.
What about you? Have you considered getting in to online consulting? Whatever expertise you might have, there’s always a way for you to offer your services as a consultant.
Usually, there are four ways you can offer consultations online:
1) By email (only available at Kasamba).
2) By ‘live’ phone consultations (Keen and Kasamba).
3) By pre-recorded messages accessible by phone (only available at Keen).
4) By ‘live’ chat (I believe this is only available at Kasamba as well).
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