Are you still logging into your webhost control panel to check email?
Find yourself spending half the day sorting through Spam?
Do you have multiple accounts you have to check with multiple logins?
Well, save time and energy by taking advantage of Google.
I have been a long time fan of all things Google and rely on a few of its free products to keep my pet sitting business running smoothly.
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At the point where you can use a little help in your pet sitting business?
Are you a self-proclaimed ‘control freak’ and wondering how to make it all work?
Relax and take a deep breathe…
The Pet Sitter Independent Contractor Tool Box is exactly what you need! You’ll get your hands on the EXACT forms, documents, checklists and tools that I use to run my pet sitting business.
Naming your pet sitting business just may be the most important element when it comes to your overall success. Forgettable Name = Forgettable Business.
In Part 1 of this series, you learned the importance of creating a memorable name and why it’s best to stay away from anything too ordinary.
Today in Part 2, you’ll brainstorm a list of creative and memorable business names that all pack a punch and leave a lasting impression in the mind’s of your potential clients.
Choosing a name for your new pet sitting business can be one of the most exhilarating tasks — or it can be one of the most terrifying.
Our aim is to make the process of choosing a business name exciting and stress-free while tapping into your creative side.
Some pet sitters fall short in this area and opt to name their business something bland, boring or drab.
They are missing out on a huge opportunity here.
Properly naming your pet sitting business is every bit of marketing. Your business name immediately sets an impression in the public eye.
Your pet sitting business logo may very well be the first impression potential clients have of you and your website.
Whether the logo is placed on your website, a business card or a flier, you have about 30-seconds to say, “I am professional, I know what I’m doing, and I want your business.”
Another reason your pet sitting logo is so important is because your website visitors make quick decisions (in about 30 seconds) before deciding whether to click their back button and look elsewhere or dig deeper into your site.
I get it - We all want the same thing... More clients, more visibility in Google, more referrals. Simply put, you want more business and the tools to get there, yes? Well, I got you covered. Here's the thing... I…
How often do you hear the advice to list your pet sitting business in Google Maps?
Well, I recently discovered a cool new website that helps automate the process by keeping tabs on your current exposure while presenting you with a list of the next steps to take.
The site is aptly named GetListed.org and a quick search retrieves any and all current listings you may have on the top four local search engines:
Do you find yourself completely lost and frustrated when it comes to improving your pet sitting website?
Are you confused about what to do next?
No worries, I get it.
Search engine optimization (SEO) is a wildly popular subject. There is plenty of good information out there and much, much more not so good information out there.
If you find yourself trying various techniques and still waiting for decent results, worry no more.
In the Pet Sitter Website 14-Day Challenge below, I reveal the comprehensive, easy to follow game plan that will radically increase the success of your marketing efforts.
The background: As Alitia and I are getting ready to launch our pet sitting business training course, I knew that some sort of video on the main home page would work well.
We began to think, “What better way to spotlight the life of a pet sitter than by showcasing the qualities that make them wonderful?!”
Pet sitters and pet sitting firms should really consider using these two step online marketing techniques for driving more business to their website.
One of the biggest arguments I’ve heard against online marketing is that, “I only get business by word of mouth.” And that’s a legitimate statement.
However, let me pose another way to look at it. What if the only reason you “only” get business by word of mouth is because no one who is looking on the Internet for a pet sitter or pet sitting service can find your website? It’s a bit of a Catch 22.