A free service for pet parents and sitters across West Michigan. A place centered on trust, reliability, and community support. A resource created and maintained in West Michigan, shaped for households that value dependable care and for sitters who take pride in their work.
This guide explains reliable ways for sitters to attract clients, promote their profile, and build a steady base of pet parents. These methods work well for both new sitters and experienced providers returning to the field. Each tip focuses on visibility, professionalism, and steady communication.
Increase visibility
Every sitter now has a dedicated public profile page with a direct booking link. On your profile, you will see a “Share This Profile” button. When tapped:
Sharing your personal link is the fastest way to get direct bookings. Your profile URL looks like:
https://www.westmichiganpetcare.com/sitter/sam-a-sitter-1
Post this link anywhere you promote yourself so clients land directly on your profile instead of the general homepage.
Sharing the main site link www.westmichiganpetcare.com is helpful, but your personal sitter link is even more effective. Place your public sitter profile link on:
Try posts like:
A personal share from someone local goes a long way. Friends can click the share button on your profile and forward your link instantly.
Post your sitter profile link along with a short description. Good locations include:
Professional habits
Fast replies increase your booking rate. Even a short message such as “Thank you, I will review your request shortly” reassures pet parents.
Reliability is one of the most important factors for repeat business.
Clients love seeing a quick picture of their pet during each visit. It strengthens your reputation and creates long-term loyalty.
Clear, friendly messages
After receiving a booking request, send a message confirming:
Declining a visit respectfully still keeps you in good standing for future bookings.
Use your sitter profile to list requirements, travel limits, and any special instructions.
Long-term growth
Add new details or refresh your bio every few weeks. Profiles that look current get more clicks and more bookings.
A quick meet-and-greet builds trust and often leads to long-term clients.
A clear, friendly photo increases credibility and encourages pet parents to reach out.
Quick answers
By posting their personal sitter profile link on Facebook and local groups. Personal shares lead to quick bookings.
Once a week is usually enough. Posting when you are available also works well.
Not usually. Reliability matters more than price. The $30 default rate is effective and commonly used.
It varies, but sitters who share their profile link regularly tend to grow the fastest.
Optional. Many sitters promote themselves from their personal profiles at first and expand later.