Abstract: Systems and methods for real time connection of service seekers with online service providers are disclosed. The system includes a server configured to establish presence lists corresponding to subject matter and generating live lists of service providers associated with the subject matter. The server is further configured to allow users to select a service provider from the live list and establish a live media session between the user and the service provider in which the service provider is removed from the live list upon selection resulting in remaining service providers ascending the live list in real-time.