How to get your first client faster

The first booking is always the most important! To stand out from the crowd and convince owners to trust you with their pets, follow these 4 proven steps.

1. Make your profile irresistible
   Owners need to feel a "connection" before they reach out.

• Choose the right photo: Use a clear, high-quality profile picture showing you interacting with an animal. It builds immediate trust.
• Write a detailed bio: Explain your experience and your love for pets with specific details.
• Import your existing reviews: You don’t have to start from zero! Use the "Import Reviews" tool in your dashboard (in “My review” tab) to bring in feedback from other platforms.

1. Set competitive "Starter" prices
   When you have no reviews yet on the platform, price is your best lever. We recommend setting your rates slightly lower than the local market average for your first few bookings. Once you’ve gathered 3 or 4 five-star reviews, you can easily increase your prices to match your expertise.
2. Be the fastest to reply
   Speed is key! Owners usually message 3 - 4 sitters at once. The first one to answer with a friendly, professional message is almost always the one who secures the job.
3. Stay connected to boost your visibility
   Our search algorithm rewards active sitters, even if they don’t have experience yet! Regular logins grant you the "Recently Active" badge and push your profile to the top of the search results.
4. Participate in our "Mission Offers"
   Keep a close eye on your notifications! When a client near you is struggling to find a sitter, we send out exclusive mission alerts. These are "open calls" to sitters with similar profiles. Be the first to apply to these offers to jump ahead of the competition and win the stay!