How long should I typically wait before archiving a pet sitting request?
Archiving question
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I archive fairly immediately on new clients since it doesn't prevent you from continuing the conversation or finalizing the booking.
My initial response to a new client requesting a stay includes a request for a M&G. Responses to repeat clients just include my availability. If there is no response to that message, or if we do hold a M&G and there is no response, 48 hours later I send a reminder message. "Hi, X, are you still wanting me to sit Fido? My calendar is filling up and I do not guarantee a spot until we have held a meeting and the request has been paid for. Please let me know if your plans have changed. " If there is no response to that message in 24 hours, I archive as owner didn't respond.
Other sitters archive immediately so they will show up in search results.
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So when you archive the client, they can still message you but you will show as available for work? I didn't Know that. Thanks
I archive requests right away to leave my availability open just in case the client doesn’t get back to you in a timely manner.