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GigSalad has a rating of 3.7 stars from 249 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with GigSalad most frequently mention customer service, several years and potential clients. GigSalad ranks 3rd among Event Planning sites.
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Bob Dasher (AKA) CRUISING SANTA... was the Santa we hired for our family Christmas Party this year and he was the best Santa we have ever had. He was not in a hurry and just rushed thru the kids which is important to children. He and Mrs. Claus were right on time and the kids loved him. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a Santa for their party.
I paid for a month of Gig Salad. It said that you could have multiple categories yet there are only a couple of categories available for photographers. During the month, I received absolutely no events to bid on. You can list on Gig Salad for free, but you are only allowed one category. Over the year or two I have been listed, I have only received about a half dozen events to bid on. Ironically, I did engage one event as a free member which I appreciate, but I won't pay $30 a month (plus any booking fees) for no events to bid on.
Gig Salad does not work for photographers.
Hi Gregg, thank you for your feedback. We're glad you were able to book a gig using the Free membership and we understand that the paid version doesn't always make fiscal sense for some. We're always striving to bring more leads for each of our categories and help photographers like yourself make a living doing what you love. Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience and feel free to reach out directly if we can answer any questions.
Answer: Hi Mark, We have only been reviewed a few times on this site, and most seem to be by disgruntled users. Those 20 reviews are no way the reflective voice of our over 2 million users. You can see a much more well-rounded view of our company by visiting Trustpilot.com. We'd encourage you to read our responses to the low reviews, too, so that you get the whole story. To answer your question about fees, we take 2.5% from bookings for our paid members, and 5% from bookings for our free members. If you have any further questions, feel free to email us at [email protected] or call 417-889-9909. Thank you!
Answer: Hi Christine, our Customer Happiness Team can be reached Monday-Friday, 8a-5p CST by phone at 417-889-9909 or email at [email protected]. We'd be happy to answer any questions for you. Thank you!
Answer: Hi Adam, Thanks for your question! We have thousands of performers who make a living using GigSalad every day. We have also helped over 1.5 million+ clients find amazing event services and entertainment for their events since 2007. It may be difficult to post those stories on this site, but you can check out https://www.trustpilot.com/review/www.gigsalad.com to peruse the multitude of happy users. We'd be happy to walk you through the process of how GigSalad works and tips to make your profile more optimized for more leads and bookings. Please feel free to email us at [email protected] or call us at 417-889-9909. Thank you!
Answer: Hi Lynette, thanks so much for reaching out. We completely understand wanting to feel confident before paying in full, especially for something as important as a memorial service. While GigSalad doesn't offer a deposit option, we provide peace of mind in a few key ways. When you book through our platform, your payment is held securely and isn't released to the vendor until after the event. That means your money is protected until services are completed. If you have any questions about the wait staff you're considering or need help choosing the right fit, we're here for you every step of the way. Our goal is to make the booking process as smooth and worry-free as possible. Let us know how we can help!
Answer: Hi Hidetoshi, thank you for the question! Unfortunately, you cannot transfer reviews from other platforms. However, you can request reviews from past clients - even those who didn't book you on GigSalad. Just click on the Reviews tab in your Dashboard, then Request Reviews. They won't be verified, but it's a good start for your profile until you get some bookings. Please reach out to [email protected] with any other questions in the future.
Answer: Hi Stacey, I'm sorry that this site (and your question) wasn't on our radar until now, but if you're planning anything this year, we'd love to help. Please call us at 417-889-9909 or email us at [email protected]. Thank you!
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Hi Pam, thank you for your kind words! We're so glad that Santa Bob helped make your party memorable. Santa Clauses are among our most magical vendors and we hope you consider booking Santa Bob again in the future!