How long does it usually take for you to get a booking from someone even when you just started ?

Hi Emily!

I just took a look at your profile and here is what I would suggest right off the bat. - change your cover photo to be a higher quality animal photo - change your profile photo to be one of your face so that clients know what you look like - re-take the photos of your home after you have "staged" the areas (close the drawers in the kitchen, remove the stuff from the counters and have it free of people - same thing with the living room) - put a little more personality in your "about you". I am not sure how to give an example except for, take a look at mine and see if that helps.

It sounds like you have some great qualifications, your profile just needs a little TLC. :)

Also, I joined Rover at the end of April so am also relatively new. My first booking was a referral from a friend. One of her regular clients needed her but my friend was going to be out of town so she recommended me. It was a little outside my service range but she left an amazing review and kind of got my bookings started. So if you have friends who also use Rover, see if one would recommend you to a client when they aren't able to make a requested booking.

My prices are also lowered to bring in more clients and that also helped a lot. Just make sure you do your M&Gs (once you start getting request) because lower prices can bring out some people who may want to try and take advantage - but I haven't had a problem.

I have heard mixed reviews about Rover Go - some people find it useful and others wish they hadn't done it because they didn't get what they were hoping to out of it and then you have the higher percentage cut to deal with. I do not use it. You can also try going into your settings and turning on Rover Match. :)

Hopefully some of that helps and good luck :)

After looking at your profile, Something you may consider is joining Rover GO. They do take a higher % out but in your situation I think the reward would be beneficial. Some of the perks: They will help you write your profile so it sounds more professional. Rover go will take professional pictures of your home There is boost in your search ranking at the beginning (i think its until you get your first 10 clients booked) You also get a badge on your profile which will help stand you out from other sitters. (you should also take the Rover101 best practice workbook, which will also give you a badge on your profile) There are a few other perks from RoverGo but something I would recommend you look into. (at least for the beginning while you get started, once you have enough clients you can always switch back to being a regular sitter if you choose).

Best of Luck!

I highly doubt that Rover Go will help you in your area and as you mentioned most haven't heard of Rover in St. John's. To find clients you have to go old school: post tear-off flyers on public bulletin boards, join local Facebook groups that allow you to post your services, hand out cards at local vets and pet stores, visit dog parks or frequent places that allow dogs. Best of luck