Signing up for GigSalad

Having a profile on GigSalad is a great way to increase your web exposure and book more gigs. When people search online for entertainment and event services, they will very likely see GigSalad at the top of the results, or close to it. If you’re on GigSalad, when they find us, they’ll find you! Joining is quick and easy, and the best part? It’s free!

Create an account

To get started, go to “List your services” at the top of the page, or from the main menu on mobile. Click the Start getting gigs button to begin.

You’ll be asked to choose a method for signing up. You can choose the traditional route with an email address and password, or you can sign up through Facebook.

Next, you’ll need to provide all the necessary details to create your GigSalad profile and account.

1. Name: Your first and last names are collected for internal use only. They will not be displayed on your profile or given to clients unless you choose to provide that information.

2. Category: Your category determines how you are found by event planners browsing the site. We have over 500 categories on our site, so they are grouped into broader parent categories to make them easier to browse.

   
   

   Choose the most relevant general category for your act or service, then find the specific category you want. This will be your main category, which means it will be displayed prominently on your profile and will play a bigger role in your placement in search results. Once your account is created, you’ll be able to change this category and add secondary categories.

3. Act or service name: This will be the title of your profile and will be used in all communications and final booking agreements with clients. It should be short and accurately describe your act or business. You will not be able to change this once you’ve completed your account without contacting us. Here are a few things to keep in mind when choosing your act name. 
4. Location: Your location can be the city you live in, or a larger nearby city if you want to be more prominent in that market. You can change this at any time. Your location determines where you appear in search results and what leads are sent to you, so choose wisely.
5. Profile photo: Every profile must have a profile photo that serves as the face of your business and will appear in search results and on-site communications. This is your first impression with potential clients! Choose a high-quality image with a visible, friendly face that works in both square and circle format (you’ll be able to crop the portion of the photo you wish to use). Avoid logos, graphics, AI images, and selfies. Your profile photo cannot include text, contact info, or web links.
6. Service overview: Briefly describe what you do and why event planners should book you. This section can be up to 700 characters long, and you can change or add to it whenever you like. Your overview cannot include any web links or direct contact info.
7. Request reviews: Reviews are one of the most important tools in attracting potential clients. Take this opportunity to send review requests to your favorite or recent clients to start off strong!
8. Phone number: You must provide (and maintain) a working phone number on your account. This information isn’t displayed on your profile, but it will be provided to your clients after they’ve booked you for their event. And GigSalad may use it to contact you when needed.
9. Choose your membership: To finish creating your account, choose a membership plan!

If you choose a paid membership, your profile will be live as soon as you finish signing up. If you choose a free membership, it will go through an approval process and is usually activated within 1-3 business days.

You’re not done after that, though! The signup process only collects the most basic information for your profile, so there is more you can and should do. Spend some time editing your profile and adding all relevant information to your act. It’s especially important to add photos and videos showing off what you can do! Be sure to adjust your lead preferences so you get leads that best fit your service. The more thorough your profile is, the more professional you’ll look to potential clients. 

Membership options

We have three paid membership levels you can choose from. The Featured membership offers the most exposure and gig opportunities, making it the most popular choice. You can compare the features of each before choosing. If you’re not quite ready to jump in with a paid membership, we have a free option with more limited features and exposure so you can try it out risk-free.

Pricing

The price varies based on the membership term you choose. The longer you choose, the better the value.

Pro: $139 for 3 months  /  $229 for 6 months  /  $359 for 1 year

Featured: $169 for 3 months  /  $289 for 6 months  / $479 for 1 year

All membership payments are paid upfront and set to auto-renew at the end of each membership term. So, if you choose a 6-month membership, your card will be charged every 6 months until you cancel auto-renewal. If a discount is used at the time of joining, your membership will auto-renew at full price.

While the 12-month membership option is the best value, the 3-month option is a great way to test out the service and ensure you like it before committing to a longer term. You can switch to a 6 or 12-month term at any time.

Payment

All memberships are purchased with a credit or debit card via the secure payment form on the site. We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express.

Frequently asked questions

What happens when my paid membership expires?

If you try a paid membership and find it doesn’t quite work for you at the price you paid, you can let the membership expire and remain on the site with a limited free listing. Free listings get fewer leads, have limited features, offer less exposure, and pay a higher booking fee.

Can I pay monthly instead of prepaying?

We no longer offer a monthly membership option. If you’d like to test the waters a little without committing to a long-term membership, we recommend our 3-month plan. Our research shows that 3 months is the ideal timeframe to really get a feel for our site and see a return on your investment. While our memberships are all set to auto-renew, you can cancel anytime if you don’t wish to continue with a paid membership.

Can I have more than one profile?

You may purchase as many profiles as you’d like as long as each one is unique! We do not allow duplicate profiles. If you provide a variety of services and you’d rather advertise them separately, multiple profiles are a great idea. Get started by completing your first one, and once you’re done, go to your Account to create a new profile. You cannot have more than one free or expired profile. Learn more about creating multiple profiles.

If you don’t have multiple services but would like to increase your exposure, you can purchase additional locations so your profile shows up in other cities. Learn more about multiple locations.

Are there any fees for responding to leads and/or booking gigs?

Responding to leads is completely free! We encourage you to respond to every lead, whether with a message, a quote, or a simple decline of the event.

We do have a small service fee that is charged when (and only when) you book the gig.

Can I get a refund if I no longer wish to use GigSalad?

If you aren’t getting what you wanted from your membership, we want to help you figure out why. We can’t promise a refund in every case, but we’ll happily go over your profile with you to see if there’s something we can recommend to turn things around. We understand that sometimes things just arent a good fit, so we will be happy to issue refunds on a case-by-case basis. Just reach out to us so we can talk!

If you are not able to accept leads or book gigs temporarily, contact us and we can freeze your account so that you can resume your membership at a later date and use your remaining time then.