{"id":33481,"date":"2024-04-17T11:50:20","date_gmt":"2024-04-17T16:50:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/?p=33481"},"modified":"2026-02-27T09:37:48","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T15:37:48","slug":"benefits-of-a-featured-gigsalad-membership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/benefits-of-a-featured-gigsalad-membership\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits of a Featured GigSalad Membership"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"last-updated entry-meta\">Last updated on February 27, 2026<\/p><br>\n<p>Are you looking to maximize your GigSalad membership? Upgrading to a Featured membership may just be your ticket to more success. Featured members receive approximately 20-28 times more leads on average than those listed at the free membership level. With a range of benefits aimed at boosting your visibility and increasing your chances of landing gigs, you&#8217;ll be doing what you love even more often.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-highest-visibility\">Highest visibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A number of factors are only available at the Featured GigSalad membership level. They provide you with the highest visibility, ultimately leading to more leads and opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-get-top-search-result-placement\">Get top search result placement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When event planners search for a service or entertainment on GigSalad, they see a list of members near their location. Featured profiles appear at the top of the search results, above all other membership levels advertising in the same location and category. At the Featured level, you can ensure you&#8217;re one of the first performers or service providers they see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/Solo-Musicians\/Violinist\/CA\/Los+Angeles\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"780\" data-attachment-id=\"40946\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/benefits-of-a-featured-gigsalad-membership\/featured-listings-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Featured-Listings-1.png?fit=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Featured Listings (1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Featured-Listings-1.png?fit=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Featured-Listings-1.png?resize=1170%2C780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"GigSalad search results\" class=\"wp-image-40946\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Featured-Listings-1.png?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Featured-Listings-1.png?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-display-a-featured-badge\">Display a Featured badge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your profile will display a Featured badge in addition to appearing at the top of the search results. The banner will help you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/marketing-tips-to-stand-out-from-the-competition\/\">stand out from the competition<\/a> and encourage more trust from event planners who can see you\u2019re active on GigSalad.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"900\" data-attachment-id=\"40947\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/benefits-of-a-featured-gigsalad-membership\/featured-member-mobile\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Featured-Member-mobile.png?fit=500%2C900&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"500,900\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Featured Member &amp;#8211; mobile\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Featured-Member-mobile.png?fit=500%2C900&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Featured-Member-mobile.png?resize=500%2C900&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"GigSalad Featured member profile on mobile\" class=\"wp-image-40947\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">GigSalad Featured member, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/jonathan_moody_san_antonio\">Jonathan Moody<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-advertise-in-up-to-20-categories-nbsp\">Advertise in up to 20 categories&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Categories and proximity to the event location are the most important factors we consider when <a href=\"https:\/\/help.gigsalad.com\/article\/91-how-gig-leads-work\">distributing leads<\/a>. With a Featured GigSalad membership, you can advertise in up to 20 categories. Each category you have is a unique search result page on which your profile appears. Simply put, more categories mean more chances for leads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udcbb <strong>Improve your profile<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/6-profile-tips-to-get-more-leads\/\">6 Tips for Optimizing Your Profile to Get More Leads<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-booking-benefits\">Booking benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Booking your gigs through GigSalad is secure and convenient for you and your clients. With a paid membership, you can enjoy multiple benefits that will reduce costs and result in a smoother booking process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-gain-access-to-client-phone-numbers\">Gain access to client phone numbers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We recommend maintaining consistent written communication via the inbox about important event details, such as performance times, costs, and setup information. However, making a personal connection may help you close more bookings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a paid GigSalad member, you can view potential client phone numbers prior to booking and call them or send a friendly text message. The event planner&#8217;s phone number, if provided, will be displayed as soon as you respond to the lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-view-helpful-lead-insights\">View helpful lead insights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Paid members can see helpful information about each of their leads that gives them an inside look at competitor activity. You can use lead insights to respond smarter, follow up effectively, and close more bookings. When applicable, you&#8217;ll see things like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"list-style: none; margin-left:18px\">\n<li>\u2713 How many members have responded<\/li>\n<li>\u2713 How many members have sent quotes<\/li>\n<li>\u2713 How many of those quotes are active and bookable<\/li>\n<li>\u2713 If no other members (but you!) were contacted<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/promokit\/account\/change-membership\/checkout\/featured\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"780\" data-attachment-id=\"40948\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/benefits-of-a-featured-gigsalad-membership\/leadthread-with-lead-insights-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/LeadThread-with-lead-insights.png?fit=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"LeadThread (with lead insights)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/LeadThread-with-lead-insights.png?fit=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/LeadThread-with-lead-insights.png?resize=1170%2C780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"GigSalad lead insights feature\" class=\"wp-image-40948\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/LeadThread-with-lead-insights.png?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/LeadThread-with-lead-insights.png?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/promokit\/account\/change-membership\/checkout\/featured\"><strong>Upgrade your membership<\/strong><\/a> to unlock lead insights!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accept higher deposits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No limits are placed on the total amounts that may be charged on GigSalad. However, we limit the amount that entertainers and service providers can request as a deposit. At the Featured level, you may receive deposits as large as $2,000, which is the highest deposit allowed. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-save-with-lower-service-fees\">Save with lower service fees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Each time you book on GigSalad, you and the client pay a service fee to cover the costs associated with keeping the website secure and sending payments. With a Featured membership, the service fees deducted from the payments are lower than those with a free profile. A small service fee of 2.5% will be deducted from the amount you charge, compared to the 5% for free members. This is lower than or equal to most credit card processors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/6-things-your-booking-agreement-must-have\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"488\" data-attachment-id=\"40950\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/benefits-of-a-featured-gigsalad-membership\/6-things-your-booking-agreement-must-have-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/6-Things-Your-Booking-Agreement-Must-Have.png?fit=1200%2C500&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,500\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"6 Things Your Booking Agreement Must Have\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/6-Things-Your-Booking-Agreement-Must-Have.png?fit=1200%2C500&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/6-Things-Your-Booking-Agreement-Must-Have.png?resize=1170%2C488&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Read this post: 6 Things Your Booking Agreement Must Have\" class=\"wp-image-40950\" style=\"width:934px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/6-Things-Your-Booking-Agreement-Must-Have.png?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/6-Things-Your-Booking-Agreement-Must-Have.png?resize=768%2C320&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udcc8 <strong>You might also like: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/strategies-to-book-more-gigs\/\">12 Proven Strategies for How to Book More Gigs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-take-advantage-of-your-featured-profile\">How to take advantage of your Featured profile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To enjoy the full benefits of your Featured profile, you will need to take a few action steps. You can make most of the adjustments on your own by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/promokit\/edit\/start\">editing your PromoKit<\/a> through your control panel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-add-more-categories\">Add more categories<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Featured memberships include up to 20 categories on your profile. After upgrading, the first thing you should do is add more categories. Take time to explore the many options available to you and add as many that are appropriate for your service or talent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the steps below to <a href=\"https:\/\/help.gigsalad.com\/article\/58-manage-your-categories\">add additional categories<\/a>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/login\">Log in<\/a> to your account<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/promokit\/edit\/start\">Edit profile<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/promokit\/edit\/lead-preferences\">Lead preferences<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/promokit\/edit\/additional-categories\">Additional categories<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add from suggested categories or select a &#8220;General category&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, choose a &#8220;Specific category&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on <strong>Add category<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat steps 5-7 as many times as needed&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/promokit\/edit\/additional-categories\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"723\" data-attachment-id=\"40955\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/benefits-of-a-featured-gigsalad-membership\/screenshot-2025-07-08-at-4-42-18-pm\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Screenshot-2025-07-08-at-4.42.18%E2%80%AFPM.png?fit=2156%2C1332&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2156,1332\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Screenshot 2025-07-08 at 4.42.18\u202fPM\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Screenshot-2025-07-08-at-4.42.18%E2%80%AFPM.png?fit=2156%2C1332&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Screenshot-2025-07-08-at-4.42.18%E2%80%AFPM.png?resize=1170%2C723&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Edit categories on GigSalad profile\" class=\"wp-image-40955\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Screenshot-2025-07-08-at-4.42.18%E2%80%AFPM.png?w=2156&amp;ssl=1 2156w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Screenshot-2025-07-08-at-4.42.18%E2%80%AFPM.png?resize=768%2C474&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Screenshot-2025-07-08-at-4.42.18%E2%80%AFPM.png?resize=1536%2C949&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Screenshot-2025-07-08-at-4.42.18%E2%80%AFPM.png?resize=2048%2C1265&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-display-high-quality-media\">Display high-quality media<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re paying membership fees to become more visible on GigSalad, so make sure you put your best foot forward with excellent media. You can upload photos, audio samples, and video examples. Keep in mind that there are many ways to create high-quality <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/5-almost-free-ways-to-improve-your-media\/\">media without breaking the bank<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/create-a-media-kit-that-will-get-you-gigs\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"488\" data-attachment-id=\"41309\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-a-profile-picture\/create-a-media-kit\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Create-a-Media-Kit-.png?fit=1200%2C500&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,500\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Create a Media Kit\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Create-a-Media-Kit-.png?fit=1200%2C500&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Create-a-Media-Kit-.png?resize=1170%2C488&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"GigSalad blog post: Create a Media Kit That Will Get You Gigs\" class=\"wp-image-41309\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Create-a-Media-Kit-.png?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Create-a-Media-Kit-.png?resize=768%2C320&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-customize-your-travel-radius\">Customize your travel radius <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another benefit of being a paid member is the option to increase your exposure beyond 200 miles. If you&#8217;re open to traveling for gigs, increase your travel radius to improve your gig opportunities. 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Creating a custom URL will allow you to share your profile more easily with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/marketing-tips-to-stand-out-from-the-competition\/\">marketing tools<\/a> like email newsletters or social media posts.&nbsp;To update your GigSalad URL, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/contact\">submit a request<\/a> to the Customer Happiness team with your preferred URL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Standard GigSalad URL<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>www.gigsalad.com\/band_name_location <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>www.gigsalad.com\/austin_ellis_nashville&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Custom GigSalad URL<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>www.gigsalad.com\/bandname<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/austinellismusic <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>With many added benefits and the highest visibility, a Featured GigSalad membership can help you reach a wider audience and share your talent and services with more people. If you have any questions about upgrading, please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/contact\">contact us<\/a>! The Customer Happiness team will gladly address any of your questions or concerns. \ud83d\udc99<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/join\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"683\" data-attachment-id=\"41504\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/get-more-five-star-reviews\/not-a-member-join-cta-4\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Not-a-member-Join-CTA.png?fit=1200%2C700&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,700\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Not a member &amp;#8211; Join CTA\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Not-a-member-Join-CTA.png?fit=1200%2C700&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Not-a-member-Join-CTA.png?resize=1170%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Not a member of GigSalad? Join for free and start getting leads.\" class=\"wp-image-41504\" style=\"width:940px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Not-a-member-Join-CTA.png?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Not-a-member-Join-CTA.png?resize=768%2C448&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-gigsalad-works-but-don-t-just-take-our-word-for-it\">GigSalad works, but don\u2019t just take our word for it!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out these talent spotlights to see real stories from real GigSalad users and learn their tips for success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udfb8 Meet jazz guitarist\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/member-spotlight-meet-james-apollo\/\">James Apollo<\/a><br>\ud83e\udd38\u200d\u2640\ufe0f Meet aerialist\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/member-spotlight-meet-aerialist-malin-bergman\/\">Malin Bergman<\/a><br>\ud83d\ude4a Meet ventriloquist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/member-spotlight-meet-ventriloquist-dc-mickan\/\">DC Mickan<\/a><br>\ud83e\udd39 Meet comedy juggler <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/member-spotlight-meet-bob-cates\/\">Bob Cates<\/a><br>\ud83d\ude06 Meet stand-up comedian <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/member-spotlight-meet-stand-up-comedian-zac-maas\/\">Zac Maas<\/a><br>\ud83d\udd2e Meet tarot reader <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/member-spotlight-meet-tarot-for-empowerment\/\">Tarot for Empowerment<\/a><br>\ud83c\udfa9 Meet magician\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/member-spotlight-meet-magic-by-brielle\/\">Magic by Brielle<\/a><br>\ud83c\udfa4 Meet Taylor Swift impersonator <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/member-spotlight-meet-taylor-swift-impersonator-allie-thayer\/\">Allie Thayer<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Last updated on February 27, 2026 Are you looking to maximize your GigSalad membership? 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