Locanto.net

After a visit to Locanto.net, those familiar with Craigslist are going to have a bit of a flashback. That's because the site – which opened in 2006 - is modeled after the famous bulletin board site. What results is a Craigslist-like site catering primarily toward India. That isn't a bad thing, though – in fact, it totally works. Besides, Locanto does a lot of things differently that Craiglist fails to do. One such example is the forward-thinking verification process for escorts and other providers, which protects the provider and hobbyists alike.

72 countries represented

That’s an insane amount of countries! Most Craigslist-like forums do not come close to catering to this amount of people. People can browse classifieds in countries like Canada, United States, Qatar, Australia, Tanzania, and so many more. However, the main focus on Locanto – and where most of the action happens – is still in India. What does that mean? If a person living on any other continent besides India, chances are Locanto isn’t going to be as active. Some sections are downright dead. That’s perfectly fine and expected. No site like this can appeal to everyone around the world (not even a legacy site like Craigslist), so it's unfair to penalize Locanto for that. With the focus being on India – and with each Indian section being so busy – people can use it to like the Craigslist Marketplace (e.g., buy, get a job, etc.)

Easy to find escorts

When a person wants to jump straight into the action and start looking for escorts, it could not be easier. Find 'Personal Services' on the left side of the homepage. Under this section, there are categories like Massages, Strippers, Phone & Cam, and of course, Escorts, Male Escorts, and Transsexual Escorts to name a few. Let’s assume most people will want to select ‘Escorts.’ Choose escorts, and there will be a host of good browsing options to choose from. For those that are looking for something in particular and want to use a keyword, they can do so by typing in a search term (popular search terms even pop up at the top – more on those in a moment). From there, users can choose to look at only ads with pictures and choose an age range. Conduct the search, and a variety of escorts should appear (though depending on the keyword used, this may not happen). For those that wish to search blindly for escorts on Locanto, know that there's a ton of them. Feel free to be picky here: there are more than enough beautiful women to choose from.

Tags make finding what preferred escorts easier

Users that first visit the escort section may be wondering what the deal is with the tags at the top of the page. It’s pretty simple. Users can find them below the search and location fields. They say things like ‘Horny girl,’ ‘Blonde escort,’ etc. Click one of them, and only the ads with those keywords will be displayed. Keep in mind that these tags are popular tags for that section of Locanto. Clicking them will almost certainly bring up some kind of search results, so don’t think it’s a waste of time to explore these tags. If a tag speaks to a person, click it with confidence.

Casual encounters make one wish for days gone by

Ah, the convenience that once was the casual encounters section of ‘that bulletin board.’ Fortunately for Indians and those where Locanto is popular, the casual encounters section never disappeared. Find the ‘Casual Encounters’ section to the left of the page – right in the ballpark where escorts can be found. Under this section, people can browse categories such as Women Looking for Men, Women Looking for Women, Fetish Encounters, Men Looking for Men, Virtual Adventures, Couples Seeking Women, and more.

Good browsing options

When one wants an assortment of options for browsing by escorts, Locanto makes it simple and to-the-point. Users can search only the ads that have ads with pictures (so people can have an idea of what the escort looks like before meeting), age, and the option to search the title and description with a search term. It's not a fully fleshed-out feature like one would find on a free tube site reviewed on ThePornDude, but for what it accomplishes it more than suffices.

Look at escorts by gallery

When users don’t have to be discrete and can browse image-by-image of the escorts on Locanto, the gallery section is the place to go. Visitors can select the gallery icon on the right side of the Escorts page. This will show thumbnails of the escorts. Once selected, browsers can click the ad and see the rest of the pictures available (if applicable – not every ad features a handful of images). It's an excellent way to find out for oneself if the escort in question is worth looking into further or if they're not one's type. Sure, not everyone is going to have the option to look by gallery every single time they visit Locanto (again, there are times where being on the 'down-low' is appropriate). For those times where one can be open and browse without worrying about someone watching over their shoulder or walking into the room, browsing by gallery is extremely convenient.

Nice thumbnails of escorts

Speaking of thumbnails, they look beautiful and extremely clear. It's essential since it is vital that people can tell who it is they're considering interacting with. This goes for all escort forums: if the thumbnails look less-than-clear and doesn't give the browser confidence, they are not going to stick around. Fortunately, they all look satisfactory as do the thumbs on the site. It’s a good move by Locanto to put some extra time into ensuring these look as good as they do. Keep it up, and people will be visiting to browse the fine escorts on the forum for years to come.

Escort listings could have better information

This isn’t to say that the actual ads could have better information (more on those later). However, the actual listings that show up when clicking ‘Escorts’ and browsing by list could be a bit more detailed. They only tell if the listing has pictures (a +1 symbol indicates this in the listing), the location, age, and a short byline showing what the ad is about. Granted, the byline doesn't leave out critical information. The phone number and method for calling are usually listed here, along with a few words about the escort. Still, adding a little more detail (like services in the byline) would make people more willing to click and see what the escort has to offer.

Most ads have excellent information

The ads are a different story. While it isn't the case with every single ad (some escorts pay more attention to the details than others as one will find in any profession), the majority of the ads on Locanto tell the user everything they need to know about the escort. It's not a surprise since they're all competing against one another for views. Ads typically show the images of the escort, location, the date the ad was posted, phone number, when the escort registered as a member, and services offered. Additional information may be available depending on the escort that posted the ad. It's essential to read each ad carefully, too. Each provider is different, so browsers will want to know the details and what they expect before making the jump to contact them.

You might also be interested in section

What can a person do when they click an ad, read it, and want something similar but want a different escort? Instead of blindly searching, scroll to the bottom and look at the ‘you might also be interested’ section. These ads show similar ones to the one that was just looked at. It’s a great way to browse one's region for escorts freely!

Follow escorts

Whether a person visits a companion and wants to see them again or they want to save the escort to contact later, they can follow that user. This is a feature that isn't found on too many similar bulletin board systems. Once followed, users can see when that escort is online and reach out to them. It is a great way not to lose a favorite escort (used in the past or otherwise) and contact them to make an arrangement spur-of-the-moment.

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While it would be nice if Locanto.net was popular the world over, the fact that it has such a strong presence in India is an excellent thing for all Indians. It's easy to navigate, yet it doesn't reinvent the proverbial. It's solid where it counts despite needing more detailed ad listings. Beyond that, it's a functional site that makes finding escorts infinitely easier.