Time to fine-tune the housesitter profile?

What experience has taught me about my profile page

I haven’t actually read my housesitter profile in years, except to update a couple of minor details. My housesitting website has changed its format sometime in the past year, too, so I’m not sure what kind of first impression a homeowner gets of me anymore. In the spirit of benevolent procrastination, I’m choosing not to update that profile today. Instead, I’m sharing with you some things I’ve learned since I first set up my housesitter profile page.

This photo of a dog lounging by a Santorini bookshop is a propos of nothing. Blatant petsitting travel porn, that’s all this is.

When you’re ready to take the plunge and set yourself up on a housesitting website, your profile is your key to connecting with homeowners. You can set up a profile with basic information, but the right details can help elevate the impression you make when you’re applying for a sit. Keep reading for some suggestions—plus the stories of how I came by them—to help you make a real connection with homeowners.