Skype Prime
If you haven’t signed up with Skype yet, then you’re definitely missing out. I mean, never mind that it’s affordable to use Skype’s services to call your mother or long-lost-bestfriend anytime now — or to have them call you. In fact, you can hold small virtual reunions via Skype’s conferencing call system. But, never mind that.
I really believe that anyone who’s serious about establishing an online business should have Skype. It’s a great tool for networking and conferencing. And now, users can even do consulting or counselling. As a way to make money online!
Yes, through the Skype Prime feature (comes with Skype 3.1), you can configure a Skype account to be your virtual call centre. You can set your price and tie-in a Paypal account to your Skype account. Then, you promote your consulting/counselling/advice service. When someone connects with you via Skype Prime, they will be charged your requested rate. Skype gets a cut off the fees. Then, you get sent payment.
Anyway, I haven’t really tried it, as I no longer pursue this type of work at the moment. In any case, it sounds like a great D-I-Y solution for folks who want to get in to virtual counselling/consulting.
And, since Skype Prime is still only beta, it’ll be interesting to see what the final result will be like.
In any case, if you or someone you know has ever tried Skype Prime, please let me know.
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7 opinions for Skype Prime
Alon Cohen - BitWine
May 29, 2007 at 2:23 am
Skype Prime is a great basic feature.
Skype also added many Skype Extras one of which is from BitWine. It provides few additional benefits for the people who wish to sell services over Skype.
The BitWine Extra (Tools->Do-More->Get Extra->featured->BitWine) charges no commission and it pays the earnings 10 minutes after the session ends, plus it is free.
In addition BitWine provides you with a searchable web based directory and a nice web page where each service provider (Advisor) can create a “store front” with all the relevant information about the service, including service feed-backs and advisor ranking.
Skype prime provides the basics but pays the Advisor 4 moths later, takes 30% commission at a base plus 15% VAT for EU Service providers.
Jenny
May 30, 2007 at 6:06 am
Skype is full of innovative ideas. I really enjoy watching Joost (owned by Skype) It’s pretty addictive.
Shai Coggins
Jun 9, 2007 at 2:40 pm
Alon: Haven’t heard of BitWine til now, so I’ll see if I can check it out one of these days.
Jenny: Yes. I’m a big Skype fan. ‘been loving it more and more. :-)
Ella Stern
Jun 23, 2007 at 3:17 pm
Thanks for the tip and directions Alon for BitWine. As I’m about to shift more and more toward my first love of counseling/coaching it will be very useful.
Shai it was an adventure to discover your sites. Good luck.
Shai Coggins
Jun 25, 2007 at 8:49 pm
Ella: Thank you!
Ivan Veretelnyk
Jul 2, 2007 at 3:52 pm
I think that this Skype Prime feature on early stage and will better and better with time. There are a directory for Skype Prime users - http://www.primeskype.com/
You are welcome :)
Ivan Veretelnyk
Jul 2, 2007 at 4:25 pm
There is many “charge for call” platforms like “wengo” or bitwine, but they all have own software and not promote Skype Prime. There is site that was build to work with only Skype Prime and no additional software needed. If you are interested please visit
http://www.primeskype.com/
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