How to Make a Babysitting Ad

When creating an advertisement for babysitting services, you'll need to consider your strengths as a babysitter and what you can offer parents who may need you services. You want to create an ad that will get you noticed, while documenting experience and qualification that will elicit interest. In addition, you will need to stand out from all the other babysitters posting ads in your area.

Instructions

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      Start your ad with a big bold title that captures attention. For example, "Babysitting Dilemma?"

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      Introduce yourself with your full name and contact information, best time to to call and your rates. Giving this information first allows the reader to make a quick assumption of whether or not your fit their budget. Many parents don't mind paying more for a trusted sitter.

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      Explain your babysitting experience and qualifications. This can include classes not specifically related to children care, such as first aid or lifeguard classes, which demonstrate responsibility.

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      Write down what makes you unique as a babysitter. Are you flexible? Will you babysit on the weekends while others are out enjoying themselves? Do you have experience with autistic children or children with disabilities? Position yourself as offering services your competitors may not.

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      Detail references you have available and conditions for providing those references for verification. Never give your references to just anyone who inquires. Instead, reserve them for people seriously interested in your services.

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