How to Set Up a Free Wix Website for Your Pet Care Business

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How to Set Up a Free Wix Website for Your Pet Care Business

(No tech skills required — if you can use Facebook, you can do this… honestly.)

Let’s be real: having a website makes you look like a proper, trustworthy business — not just “someone who walks dogs and hopes for the best”.

The good news? You can build one for free using Wix, and it’s about as technical as making a cup of coffee.

(There are other website builders out there too — like Squarespace, WordPress.com and Weebly — but I personally use Wix, so that’s what I can confidently guide you on without sending you down a rabbit hole.)

Step 1: Create a Wix account

Head over to https://www.wix.com and click “Get Started”.

Sign up using:

• Email

• Google

• Facebook

It’s completely free to start — no sneaky card details required. Make sure the thing you sign up with is also business related

Step 2: Let Wix do the heavy lifting (yes please)

Wix will ask you a few questions about your business and can even build a starter website for you automatically.

Alternatively, you can pick a template yourself. Either way:

• No coding needed

• Lots of ready-made designs to choose from

Step 3: Pick a pet-friendly design

Search for things like:

• “Dog walking”

• “Pet services”

• “Pet sitting”

Pick something simple — remember, you’re not designing Buckingham Palace, just somewhere people can find you without getting lost.

Step 4: Add your info (the important bit!)

This is where you make it yours. Replace the placeholder waffle with actual useful stuff.

You’ll want:

Homepage

• Who you are

• What you offer

• Where you’re based

• A friendly photo (preferably not just your dog, lovely as he is)

About page

• Your experience

• Why you love animals (bonus points if it doesn’t sound like a GCSE essay)

Services page

• What you offer

• Rough prices (or “prices available on request” if you’re feeling mysterious)

Contact page

• Phone number (have a seperate business phone number so you can put it away when not working)

• Email (have a seperate business email so you can put on an out of office when you are on holiday).

• Social media (have a seperate social media account just for advertising your business)

• Contact form (Wix adds this for you)

Step 5: Add photos (people love this bit)

Use:

• Real photos of pets you care for (with permission!)

• Happy, natural pictures

Avoid:

• Weird stock photos of fake-smiling people holding cats like they’ve never seen one before

  
  

Step 6: Check the mobile version

Most people will view your site on their phone while standing in the park being dragged by a Labrador.

Wix lets you preview the mobile version-do not miss this important step — make sure:

• Text isn’t tiny

• Buttons are easy to click

• Nothing looks like it’s had a breakdown

  
  

Step 7: Publish your site

Click “Publish” and boom — you’re officially on the internet 🎉

Your free site will have a Wix web address (something like yourname.wixsite.com) which is absolutely fine.

Step 8: Tell people about it

A website no one sees is basically just a very expensive diary entry.

So:

• Add it to your Instagram/Facebook bio

• Share it when people enquire

• Mention it in posts

Top Tips (a.k.a. things people usually get wrong)

• Keep it simple — no one wants to click through 17 pages to find your phone number

• Make it obvious what you do and where you are

• Done is better than perfect — you can always tweak it later

• If in doubt: fewer words, clearer message

Quick Checklist

Before you proudly share your site with the world, check:

•  I have a homepage that clearly says what I do

•  My contact details are easy to find (not hidden like treasure)

•  I’ve added real photos (not just generic stock ones)

•  My services are clearly listed

•  It looks good on mobile

•  I’ve actually clicked “Publish” (you’d be surprised…)

•  I’ve shared the link somewhere people can see it

Now that you have made it, go here to make sure everyone sees it!

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A note on business and professionalism

This guide assumes one thing: you are running a business, not a hobby.

Pet care is more than a passion—it’s your livelihood, and it deserves the same professionalism, planning, and respect as any other business. Treating it like “just a job for fun” won’t get you the results or freedom you want.

You are allowed to:

• Charge enough to make your business sustainable

• Set and enforce clear boundaries with clients

• Expect respect from clients, peers, and the wider pet care industry

• Take your work seriously, even when others don’t

• Build a business that supports you, not just every pet and client

Professional success starts with self-respect—and pet care businesses built on self-respect thrive for the long term.

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About Tori Lynn C. & The Dog House

Welcome to The Dog House — my cosy corner of the TLC Canine Crusaders Business Hub. I’m Tori Lynn C., the founder of TLC Dog Walking Limited, mentor to professional dog walkers, and lifelong advocate for dogs and the people who care for them. With over 17 years of hands-on experience in the industry, my mission is to guide you through the realities of running a successful, sustainable dog walking business — from client care and safety to wellbeing, confidence, and professional growth.

The Dog House is where I share the honest, behind-the-scenes conversations we all need: the tricky moments, the funny bits, the business lessons, and the mindset work that keeps us thriving rather than merely surviving. Whether you're just starting out or scaling up, you’ll always find support, guidance, and a friendly nudge forward here.

You’re never alone in this journey — you’re part of a community of canine crusaders.

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The information provided on this website is for general information and educational purposes only. It is intended to support pet care professionals in understanding common legal considerations when operating a dog walking or pet care business in the UK.

This content does not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for advice from a qualified solicitor or legal professional. Laws, regulations and local authority requirements may change over time and can vary depending on location and individual circumstances.

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