Hello @Texanlisakay Welcome to the forum community, it’s lovely to have you here
Please do not worry, you are not alone in getting used to using the platform as a new member. I can help you with a few pointers and you will be well on your way!
When you send an application, They get automatically sent when you click the ‘send’ button, so as long as you can see the message in your inbox that has been sent.
If you click on the member’s name in your inbox it will open your application/message with them.
There will be a little grey or green envelope in the bottom right corner of your message and green means your message has been read and grey means it has been sent but not yet read by the other member.
If you use this link to the help desk it has several articles about the inbox and messaging:
New sits normally stay as new on the website I believe for 24 hours after they are posted, but if an owner declines their applications as they were not suitable then the listing can appear as new again. Owners with certain membership types can also ‘boost’ their listing by marking it new again.
Did you know that you can add your THS sitters profile to your forum profile and that way other members can view your profile and offer helpful tips and advice, here is how to add it:
Thanks for all of that useful information. I am slowly absorbing it!
Can you please add me on tis forum? I wanted to before my question, but I’ve been so stressed at the moment I’m just not GETTING it! So, yes, please, do add my photo.
@Texanlisakay Hello Lisa, Very nice to virtually meet you too
I have added the link to your THS sitters profile link to your forum profile. If you click on your user name you will see the link and this is now visible to other members who can help give you pointers as a new member.
I have added a photo for you from your THS sitters profile.
Hi @Texanlisakay , I like your pictures but I think your second reference accidentally gave you four stars instead of five. You should ask her to contact Membership Services to have it corrected. It would also be good to have a few more references. These will be less important once you start doing sits and getting reviews but they will be a big help at this stage.
Read as much as you can on the forum, there’s a lot to learn as a newbie and it’s an invaluable resource. You can click on the spyglass icon and search topics or questions. Have fun!
Hi @Texanlisakay , With the name you have chosen on the forum, I had expected the location on your sitters profile to be on the other side of the Atlantic, but it seems we are in the same town!
Hi @Texanlisakay your pics and profile are lovely- i especially love the last pic of you with the doggy in your arms! I wish you and your hubby many happy housesitting adventures!
I agree re- the second reference. Your friend wriote a glowing reference but only gave 4 stars. Could be a mistake or consciously done- like a friend of ours who gave us 4* initially because he thought 5* might be too perfect and therefore unbelievable!! Once we explained that- with the current system- anything below 5* is suspect he was happy to correct it. I would suggest you tell your friend the same. Once they agree you’ll need to liase with THS directly so they can change it!
Hi Debbie. Nice to almost meet you! Well I AM a Texan …. We moved back to England after our marriage in Dallas ….first to London then here to cheery Chelteham 20 + years ago. Love love love it. Maybe we could meet up? I can guess where you work! Lisa x
Hi @Texanlisakay
I would like to suggest that your friend email support@trustedhousesitters.com and request that they please add the extra star. The request needs to come directly from the referee.
I hope this helps.
