How long did you wait to list yourself on Doula sites?

[alexand laurens mum]

Hi,

I've just started my doula course, and was wondering how long you waited to list yourself on the doula sites, like findadoula and other sites for potential clients? I'm unsure if i should list now or wait til i have at keast finished my first module. I'm studying with CBI.

Also, did you/have you got a website? If so at what stage did you do it?

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance
Nic

[Noah_and_Elijah]

I listed myself straight away. Mind you I haven't been trying very hard but it's good to get your name out there anyway!

Good luck! :wave:

[~Emmylou~]

I'm almost finished my CBI course now and have just started arranging listings.

Most of the doula directories will not take your listing until you're actually certified but there are a handful that will list you as a student.

I finished my website last week and got it up a few days ago - that's been an interesting experiment because it's indexing really well on google and I've already had a couple of enquiries through it.

I think it's a personal decision as to when you start getting the ball rolling but for me, I didn't want to do it until I was ready to actually start talking with clients. I would hate to have a site up or a directory listing and then have to knock back enquiries because I got cold feet that I wasn't ready. It's only been as I've gotten towards the end of my course that I feel ready and confident in myself that I know enough to support well.

The other thing to think of too - is that if you leave it too late to get started you could find yourself finished the theory, and having to wait a few months for your mums to give birth so you can certify.

Good luck :)

[QTB]

I did a bit of both, some when i was a student, most once i certified...

Honestly though, i havent had one person contact me thru any of the sites... im getting more interest from my website and word of mouth!

[alexand laurens mum]

Thanks for that help ladies!


Mel, I have just listed myself with findadoula.com, but i think i'll wait until i'm a bit closer to finishing my course before i put up a website. That way i have time to really think about what i want too!

Thanks again. If anyone else has any opinion on this i'd love to hear!

Nic

[annsam]

I'd list now but state you are a student and offering services for free or at a reduced price. On Findadoula and some others you can change your own profile at least as your situation changes. Good luck with your training.