What Birth Mothers Look for in Adoption Profiles
What expectant parents actually pay attention to when reviewing adoption profiles — the factors that drive match decisions and how to optimize for them.
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How to Start Writing Your Adoption Profile When You Have No Idea What to Write
Blank page paralysis is the most common adoption profile problem. Here's why it happens and a specific method to get from nothing to a complete draft.
Best Adoption Profile Resource for LGBTQ+ Families
LGBTQ+ couples face specific profile challenges that generic guides ignore. Here's what actually helps and what to avoid when writing your adoption profile.
Adoption Profile Writing Guide vs. Consultant: Which Is Right for You?
DIY adoption profile guide vs. hiring a consultant: honest comparison of cost, quality, turnaround, and who each option actually serves best.
Alternatives to Hiring an Adoption Profile Consultant
Adoption profile consultants cost $249-$3,998. Here are the honest alternatives: what each delivers, who each serves, and which is the best starting point.
How to Make an Adoption Profile Book That Gets You Noticed
Step-by-step guide to creating an adoption profile book that connects with expectant parents — layout, design, photos, and production tips.
How to Write an Adoption Profile: A Section-by-Section Guide
How to write each section of your adoption profile — the letter, family story, photos, and promises — with specific guidance on tone, length, and what to include.
Your Adoption Profile Is Not Getting Matches: What to Actually Fix
Been in the pool 6-18 months with no match? Here's how to diagnose what's not working in your adoption profile and fix it without losing your voice.
Adoption Profile Not Getting Chosen? What to Check and What to Change
If your adoption profile isn't generating matches after months of waiting, here's how to diagnose the problem and what changes actually move the needle.
Adoption Profile Book Template: What to Use and What to Avoid
How to use adoption profile book templates effectively — Canva, Shutterfly, and free options reviewed, plus what templates miss that you need to add yourself.
Adoption Profile Photos: Which Ones Get You Noticed (and Which Ones Don't)
What photos actually work in adoption profiles — specific shot types, common mistakes, and how to build a photo collection that tells a genuine story.
Dear Birth Mother Letter: How to Write One That Actually Connects
How to write a Dear Birth Mother letter that sounds like you, not every other profile — structure, tone, examples, and what most families get wrong.
Adoption Profile Book Companies: A Practical Comparison
Comparing adoption profile book companies — from Shutterfly and Mixbook DIY options to professional services like Adored and Adoption Profiles by Design — and what each costs.
Digital Adoption Profile: Websites, Videos, and QR Codes Explained
How to build a digital adoption profile that expands your reach — profile websites, adoption profile videos, QR codes in print books, and which platforms matter most.
Adoption Profile Tips: The Mistakes That Cost Families a Match
The most common adoption profile mistakes — specific errors in writing, photos, and design that cause expectant parents to skip your profile, and how to fix them.
Adoption Profile for Single Parents, LGBTQ+ Couples, and Non-Traditional Families
How to write an adoption profile when you're a single parent, LGBTQ+ couple, or navigating infertility — specific strategies for each situation.
Adoption Profile Examples: What Makes a Profile Actually Work
Real adoption profile examples and analysis — what successful family portfolios have in common and how to apply those patterns to your own book.