About the Pack Leaders
Our Mission: Emphasize the goal of empowering pet sitters and dog walkers to build a successful online presence.
Your Pack Leaders: Amy & Erika
Amy Toman
Digital Pack Leader
I’m Amy Toman, and I’ve been online quite a while. I’ve worked in many corporate positions, and started working on websites in 2015. I founded Pet Sitter SEO in 2017 to help the pet sitter community better represent themselves online, and attract more business in the process.
I’ve been working with pet care professionals since then, writing for Pet Sitters International and the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters, and speaking to those groups and the Texas Pet Sitters Conference and the International Boarding and Pet Services Association. I’ve audited over 300 websites, edited about 100 websites, and also audited over 150 Google My Business listings.
In April of 2022, my efforts volunteering in the Google Business Profile community were recognized by the awarding of the Gold Product Expert designation. In February of 2023, I was upskilled to the designation of Platinum Product Expert, and in April of 2024 I earned the Diamond level. Working toward these has expanded my understanding of this platform and how to optimize listings.
Amy's Pet Industry Appearances
Tell ‘Em What They Want to Hear: Optimizing Your Website for Users
Pet Sitters International Educational Conference, October 2023
Troubleshooting Your Google Listing: Why is that happening?
Pet Sitters International Educational Conference, October 2023
Google My Business with Amy Toman
Pet Sitter Confessional, podcast, March 2022
SEO With Amy Toman
Pet Sitter Confessional, podcast, November 2020
Quick Optimization Tips for your Google My Business Listing
Austin Pet Sitters Organization, member presentation, November 2020
SEO in Action: Auditing a Pet Sitter Website, Pet Sitters International
Pet Sitter World Virtual 2020 Conference, presentation, October 2020,
Updating your GMB for Success in 2020
National Associate of Professional Pet Sitters, member webinar, July 2020
Preparing for the Grand Reopening
National Capital Area Professional Pet Sitters Network, member webinar, May 2020
Easy Tips for Optimizing Your Online Presence
Pet Sitters International member webinar, April, 2020
Google My Business Listings in 2020: How to use the new options to your advantage
Pet Sitters International member webinar, December 2019
Getting More Business From Your Website in 2020
National Association of Professional Pet Sitters Summit, member webinar, September 2019
Starting Strong: Optimizing Your Online Presence from Opening Day
International Boarding and Pet Services Association, member webinar, March 2019
Work Smarter Not Harder: Simple Ways to Improve Your Web Presence
Texas Pet Sitters Conference, conference, February 2019
How to Make Your Google My Business Listing Your New Best Friend
National Association of Professional Pet Sitters Summit, February 2018
Pet Sitter’s World Magazine & Professional Pet Sitter Magazine
Past Article Contributor on Topics related to SEO and Google Business Listings.
Erika Godwin
Digital Pack Leader
Erika lives in Ottawa, Ontario Canada and holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Adminsistration with a Concentration in Marketing & Managemet from Elmira College in Elmira, NY where she played NCAA Varsity Ice Hockey and Golf.
In 2014, Erika Co-Founded ProPet Software (Industry Leading Cloud-Based Kennel Management Software) and started Barketing Solutions (Modern and Professional Websites and Ongoing Support) a few years later in 2017 and PetBizReports (Easy to Understand Website and Marekting Reports) in 2022. Erika has appeared as a Guest Expert in many pet sitting groups and Masterminds.
Erika and Barketing Solutions have helped hundreds of pet sitters and dog walkers elevate their online presence and improve search rankings.
Erika's Pet Industry Appearances
Episode 184: What Makes a Good Website, with Erika Godwin
Pet Sitter Confessional
Episode 79: Website Creation & Optimization With Erika Godwin
Bella in Your Business - Pet Industry Business Podcast
Episode 107: The Importance Of Site Design, Usability, & Frequent Monitoring Of Your Website
Bella in Your Business - Pet Industry Business Podcast
Episode 105: How To Rank For The Right Search Terms On Your Pet Business Website
Bella in Your Business - Pet Industry Business Podcast
Episode 160: How To Use Facebook Groups In Your Pet Sitting Business
Bella in Your Business - Pet Industry Business Podcast
Managing Your Website and Google Business Listing During COVID-19
Webinar Host - NAPPS March 2020
Episode 194: How To Prevent Your Website Content From Being Snatched
Bella in Your Business - Pet Industry Business Podcast
Pet Sitter’s World Magazine - Pet Sitters International
Past Article Contributor on Topics related to Websites and SEO
How Your Pet Business Can Embrace The Coronavirus Chaos
The National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS)
Blog - Barketing Solutions
Author of articles related to websites, SEO, marketing and overall online presence.