How to get more students on FindTutors

The world of private tutoring is a great unknown for someone who is just starting out or for those who have only been on the student side. It is common to think that most private teachers are in it just to earn a bonus.

The common concept of a student who goes to class in the mornings and teaches in the afternoons is widespread, but it is a thing of the past. Nowadays, the majority of private tutors are full-time teachers and in many cases make a good living. To become a private tutor you need to invest effort, time and resources to ensure that you will find enough students to make it your full-time job.

How can you become a successful private tutor? There is no easy answer to this question, as the only way to do it is to find your own way. It is impossible to find a magic formula that works for everyone, however there are some rules you can follow to help you reach your goals:

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• Define what sets you apart as a private teacher: There are a great number of private teachers everywhere and you need to find what sets you apart from the rest. For example, if you are an English tutor and you would like to teach children under 10 years old, find out as much as you can about early childhood education, take courses, read books and above specialise in teaching children of that age.
• Find your students: Beginnings are hard especially since with private tutoring it can be harder to earn a steady living with it at the start, but you have to trust yourself and believe that if you are good you will always find a niche of students who will need you.
• Don't stop moving: Unlike other jobs that are routine and stable, the world of private tutoring consists of being constantly on the move. Looking for students, teaching classes, training and reinventing yourself. Sometimes the road is harder, but the rewards are much better.
• Make the right investments: There are three things you will have to put in at the beginning: time, effort and money. Optimise everything you have, don't waste your time on unimportant things, spend your energy on things that are worthwhile and invest your money in advertising that really works.

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How can you effectively invest your money to find students? 

This is a question that all private tutors ask themselves at some point. Something that is the daily concern of those who dedicate themselves to this professionally and who already know that to earn money you always have to invest first.

This is because when you first sign up, your advert will appear at the top of the results, so students who want to find tutors for your subject and area will see your advert first. However, as more tutors sign up, your advert will appear lower and lower in the results and less students will see your advert. This can make it difficult for your advert to be seen, especially if you teach a popular subject like maths. On FindTutors we provide tutors with tools to help them increase their visibility and the number of students they receive:

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• Ad Boost: The cheapest and fastest way to advertise on FindTutors. Buying an Ad Boost gets you to the top of the results for your subject. With the advantage that the thousands of people who see your advert will all be looking for a teacher like you.
• Highlighted Ad: An advertising format for teachers who want to take teaching seriously. Your advert will regularly rise to the top of the page and be highlighted in a different colour to the rest. 
• Verified Tutor: You will appear with a verified stamp and our team will check that you have the qualifications and experience you have on your profile. Parents and students are more likely to trust a tutor with a verified profile.

As we have said before, there is no one-size-fits-all product, but we are sure that one of them will suit your way of teaching. So the best thing to do is to choose the most appropriate one for you, try it out and evaluate the results. If you have any questions you can always contact us and we will be happy to help you.