Cat Sitter Profile 101: Writing a Professional, Engaging, and Unique Sitter Introduction

As a cat sitter on Meowtel, your profile on the Meowtel marketplace is often the first thing potential cat parents see. Not only does your profile photo play a major role, but what you write does as well.

A common theme among frequently booked sitters on Meowtel across the country is thoroughness. This often means having detailed paragraphs rather than just a few lines in the bio. They explain what services they provide and what types of special needs they can accommodate. That said, many find it helpful to be concise-cat parents often appreciate getting to the point quickly while still finding vital information.

Are you only available during specific hours? You might consider noting that. Many cat parents prefer seeing availability up front to avoid back-and-forth. Can you administer subcutaneous fluids or insulin shots? You can mark this on your profile under Medication Experience and consider noting it in your bio as well, as people don't always scroll to the end of the page. In addition, it's often a good idea to include content that makes you personable. Perhaps a quick anecdote about your cat, a favorite cat parent, or even a joke. Your skill set draws people to your profile, but your personality often helps build a connection.

Read these examples of detailed profiles, and then take a look at what makes them stand out:

1. Annabelle

2. Sabrina

3. Amy

4. Alissa

Now that you've read these examples, here are some ideas to consider when crafting a profile introduction that showcases your unique business:

Add personal touches

Annabelle added her Instagram handle to her profile.

Amy highlights her responsibility by mentioning she was a single mother. It also gives you a window into her life and allows you to connect with her.

Note what areas you cover and your service radius

Alissa asks cat parents to message her to double check that they're within her service radius.

Showcase your experience with cats

Annabelle mentions her volunteer experience and lets cat parents know she's been around many different types of cat personalities. Other sitters on Meowtel give information about their medication experience.

Amy mentions that she is a District Leader for the Humane Society and that she aids in fostering, pulling from shelters, and does Trap, Neuter and Return (TNR). She also mentions that she knows rescue medicine and has bottle fed kittens.

Be upfront about other commitments

Sabrina explains what she does as her day work and how it gets demanding. She also says that her husband sometimes does work with her and is a cat sitter on Meowtel himself.

Alissa is upfront about the hours she's available.

If you have cats, write about them

Sabrina mentions her cats Plop & Ploppy.

Alissa mentions she has two rescue cats who are her entire world.

Annabelle mentions her boy, Murray.

Outline what your visits entail

Sabrina breaks down what happens at her visits.

Share an anecdote about your love of cats

Sabrina throws in an interesting tidbit about teaching cats French.

Amy tells you that she knows not all cats are alike and that she's willing to do whatever your cat needs her to do.

Alissa makes a relatable joke about 'forcing others to look at cat photos.' (I think we all do that 😹).

Consider formatting

Use bullet points to highlight the important information right off the bat. This can help direct cat parents to information they are looking for right away.

Breaking up your profile into sections also helps cat parents find what they are looking for.

As you can see, there are many ways to write a great profile. You can use these examples as inspiration to fine-tune your own Sitter Profile. It is best to find your unique style and be truthful about the services you choose to provide. Transparency is key to building trust with cat parents. Remember, your profile is your business card-how you present yourself is entirely up to you.

If you are ready to list your services on the platform, complete your profile setup today! For more ideas on getting started, check out these tips for building momentum.

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