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With a paid GigSalad membership, you are more likely to receive leads and bookings. Some of these benefits occur automatically behind the scenes, but there are also numerous tools that you can take advantage of to increase your success. Discover the perks at your fingertips to ensure you’re getting the most out of your GigSalad profile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udd0d Understand how leads work on GigSalad<\/a>
\u2728 Perfect your profile<\/a>
\ud83c\udf9b\ufe0f Manage your lead preferences<\/a>
\ud83d\udcec Utilize your inbox perks<\/a>
\u26a1 Respond to leads with ease<\/a>
\ud83c\udfc6 Become a Top Performer<\/a>
\ud83d\udcda Use GigSalad resources<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Understand how leads work on GigSalad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

How does GigSalad work? Understanding the event planner’s process is the foundation of GigSalad. Additionally, gaining this insight can help you refine your approach to responding to leads and building your profile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83d\udcbb The quote requests process<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

First, event planners begin by searching on GigSalad for the service they want, such as “Cover Band.” Their location is detected automatically, and they are provided with the list of GigSalad members nearest to that location who have the Cover Band category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then they can view profiles and submit a quote request to a specific band, or fill out the general quote request form at the top of the page. Most users choose the latter and submit a general quote request, so GigSalad finds relevant profiles for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udc9c Leads sent by GigSalad<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When event planners submit a general quote request form, we take the event information they provided and send it to up to 10 members. In most cases, this is automated, but a small percentage of requests are handled manually by our Customer Happiness team. The majority of leads you receive will be indirect leads sent to you by GigSalad. It’s important to consider that these clients have likely not viewed your profile, so your initial response should be informative. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83c\udfaf Direct leads<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If an event planner views a profile and submits a quote request by clicking on the “Get a free quick quote” button, they have specifically chosen that member. We consider these direct leads. Usually, event planners choose to have their request submitted to additional members as well, but a direct lead still signifies that a potential client is especially interested in your talent or service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Perfect your profile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With a paid membership, your profile will be seen by even more potential clients, so it\u2019s worth taking a moment to make every detail shine. A polished profile helps you stand out and make a strong first impression from the very first click.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udcf8 Ensure your media is top-notch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Use high-quality photos, videos, and audio (when relevant) to highlight your best work. Choose content that clearly represents your talent or service and gives clients a real feel for what you offer. Using examples from GigSalad members, check out our advice for creating a great media kit<\/a> that will help you land more gigs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2b50 Request reviews<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Having a solid number of five-star reviews<\/a>, especially recent ones, is the best way to build trust with event planners. Take some time to solicit feedback from recent clients, whether or not they booked you through GigSalad. You can send review requests<\/a> directly from your account, or simply share your review link through your own personal outreach. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have a few reviews that are particularly impressive or glowing? <\/strong>Featured members can spotlight up to <\/a>3 favorite reviews<\/a>\u00a0at <\/span>the top of their profiles so potential clients see them first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u270d\ufe0f Polish your written profile information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When potential clients view your profile, your overview text is your chance to introduce yourself and your services concisely. The overview text can be up to 700 characters and should describe why an event planner should book you. Additionally, complete the remaining detail sections of your profile, such as the Biography, What to Expect, Insurance, and more, to give event planners a complete picture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Manage your lead preferences<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The leads sent to you by GigSalad are affected by the lead preferences you select on your profile. Take time to review these options to get the most out of your membership. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83c\udfad Select your categories<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A major benefit of a paid membership on GigSalad is the ability to list your profile in more categories. Each category is a unique search results page where your profile appears. Pro members can have up to 15, and Featured members may have up to 20 total categories. Your goal should be to add as many additional categories<\/a> as are appropriate for your service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Your travel preferences<\/a> directly affect both the leads you receive and how your profile appears in search results, so it’s worth setting them thoughtfully. You can calculate your travel distance three ways: by drive time, by mileage along actual driving routes, or by aerial radius from your location. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pro and Featured members can set a nationwide travel distance, but only do so if you’re truly open to it. Consistently declining leads that are too far away isn’t good for you or the event planners who are counting on a response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You can further personalize the leads that you receive with a few quick adjustments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n