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How do you show up on the sitter search?

I don't show up at all on the list for sitters in my area, despite the fact that I've done all I can. I know that you have to have good reviews to show up in the top page, but when I do the search on another computer, I don't show up as a possible sitter for my area. I created an account 5 weeks ago, and was wondering why I had 0 messages despite having the minimum charge for every service and having many openings. What did I do wrong and what can I do to make sure I show up (I checked every single page, and I'm not even the last option)

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You do show up. I found you on page 5 for house sitting. If you are logged in, you won't show up in any results. I open a different browser to do my searches.

One problem may be your schedule. I noticed your calendar showed you not available for house sitting on any Thursday or Sunday. When people go out of town, they need someone there for an entire week. If they put in such dates, you would not be available for them.

Similarly, you are not available for drop-ins or walks on Mondays or Wednesdays. That won't work for many people who want a daily walker or drop-in.

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Actually, I do show up in results even while I'm logged in. i have a pet, so I do a search for sitters in my area, and i show up in the results without having to log out.

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Several things you must do to help your profile, take and pass the Rover 101 quiz and get the badge. You also need to ask several friends or family to write testimonials as they really help rise in the rankings. Add more dog pictures to your profile. As Karen mentioned your limited availability will hurt you in getting clients. And for many newbies it does take time to get clients, it doesn't happen overnight so don't get discouraged. Best of luck to you.

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I never block dates.. even if in full, i will invite the people over to meet us for next time... if you block dates out you wont even show u on their search...