Hi just popping on to say hello. I’m new to TH. Retired couple in our 60s with beautiful rescue girl. I posted my first sit request at the weekend but as yet have had no applications. Is this usual? I am wondering if I have done something wrong or how,I can encourage applications. Getting a bit…

Welcome to forum @Mrsmac ! Depending on location it can surely take a few days, but maybe can something be done in regard to your listing as Maggie8k suggest. Many fellow members here that would be happy to help out with tips to improve your listing, should you wish to. We can’t see your listing u…

Welcome to the forum @Mrsmac . If you press the Help button on your Dashboard then type in Create the Perfect Listing, you will get results to check whether you have covered everything. Here’s one for you to read. How to create the perfect owner listing | TrustedHousesitters.com

Hi everyone Thanks to those who replied with advice. I think I have now added my listing to this thread. Would anybody please take a look for me and give me some honest feedback as to what I can do to encourage sitters. I still haven’t had any takers and getting very anxious as dates are getting…

I think your listing is perfect. Lots of good pictures and nice details on the house, the area and the responsibilities. The dates aren’t suited to me unfortunately, otherwise I would apply immediately. And Zia is beautiful :heart_eyes:

Zia looks cute and you sound like nice, easy going hosts @mrsmac so that’s a great start. A few things to do - change the cover photo to one of Zia to catch attention, change the title to “Chilled sit with Zia the pooch in pretty Staffs” or similar (Staffordshire gets lost in the listing so needs to…

Personally I think some of your photo’s need editing, as some of them are a little lacklustre (sorry). For example, if you take a look at the photo of the sink with the plants on the window, ask yourself if that would that make you want to make a real effort to travel to stay there, just based on th…

It seems you have made several changes, your listing comes across as friendly and attractive in many ways. In the intro. there aren’t compelling reasons for me to continue reading and not scroll on to the next listing. As I understand, THS prompts hosts to tell about themselves in this section (whi…

Hi @Mrsmac Welcome to the Community. Listings are often a subjective topic - different things will appeal to different people. I’m delighted to see that there’s some great tips/opinions from community members in this discussion already. Similar to @Garfield ’s advice, I recommend taking your favou…

I’d mention some of the attractions nearby e.g. Shugborough and what there actually is to see in Stafford and Rugeley. Some people might like the Designer Outlet Centre in Cannock. Can they have use of your car or might it be wise to specify that one could be handy or else the charms of Rugeley cou…

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