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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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As a solo musician, it can be challenging to obtain gigs on a regular basis. Over the years, I've used several similar sites and GigSalad has always provided the most quality and quantity referrals. For my money, it's the best!
Gigsalad is a great solution to connect with the right clients for your gigs. Increasing business automatically once you register. It's so easy to book gigs through gigsalad. Even during the most difficult times, gigsalad had ideas and solutions on how to make money virtually. Don't think twice about it and register your talent today!
Island Troy
Thank you for the awesome feedback, Troy!
I offer several singing characters, Cash, Elvis, Nelson, holly, telegrams, Gigsalad makes it happen!
We're so glad to hear that you're making a living doing what you love! Thank you, Freddy!
Great Team Support from alll members at Gigsalad! We appreciate you guys for making it easier on so many levels-
Celtic Bagpipe Team
Thank you for the kind words, Celtic Bagpipe Team!
Gig Salad found us a great gig! We're stoked :) We highly recommend using Gig Salad for musicians!
Awesome! Thank you, Jeff!
Yes, worked out details of the second part of the above with a GigSalad agent. And yes, just got my first booking since this all started. Maybe things will be getting better for all of us soon. Thanks!
Tim, Martini Lunch (I've been with you for quite a few years now)
We're glad you're still finding work in these tough times. Thank you for sticking with us, Tim!
I get a lot of my gigs from GigSalad! And their vendor and client support is excellent! I have never had an issue with anything, they are right on top of it, always awesome and amazing. Since I get my gigs based on great reviews, I am writing one for them, they have earned it over and over again!
Thank you for taking the time to share this, Scott! We appreciate the kind words!
As a musician, I am impressed by GigSalad's performance -- good boxes all checked. Even remind me along the way to the event.
We're happy to hear this! Thanks, Peter!
As a percussionist, clients who wouldn't find me otherwise have found me through Gig Salad for fun and easy events. Give it a try!
Thanks, Felix! We're glad it's panned out for you!
I do love Gigsalad they are awesome. They rock. Keep getting me gigs. I have had a good experience so far with Gigsalad. My work is starting to grow. I just need higher paying customers from them. But thank you still Gigsalad.
Thank you, Reggie! We hope the bigger clients start coming your way.
Just had an awful customer service experience with GigSalad... we had to cancel an event due to Coronavirus since we live in NY suburb. The performer couldn't have been more proactive and understanding. However the GigSalad team decided to keep my booking fee and not provide a refund. In my opinion this is terrible customer service and maybe even illegal. Dollars aren't big but on principle this is something I will fight.
Hi Joseph, we apologize that you were unhappy with your experience with us. The pandemic made it difficult for lots of businesses and we had to make some tough decisions when it came to handling the multitude of cancellations. We're sorry to have disappointed you and wish you and your family all the best.
I have utilized the services of GigSalad for 3 years now and am totally pleased and satisfied with how my business has grown with their help. I only utilize the service for about a month and a half a year (holidays), and my business referrals have grown dramatically. I couldn't be more pleased with what they provide. A fantastic service provider!
Awesome, Paul! This is great to hear. Thanks for taking the time to share your experience!
Gig Salad makes booking gigs much easier than having to market all by myself. Plus the handle a contracts and do stats.
Hi Linda, we're so glad we make your life easier! Thank you for sharing.
Love GigSalad! Just signed up with them and they've already given me some leads and have gotten me booked! Definitely would recommend for entrepreneurs or people who specialize in live performance or entertainment.
We're so glad it's working well for you, Victoria! Thank you for sharing your kind words.
I have been using gigsalad for a few years now. It started slow but now I'm getting regular bookings. They do a good job of getting me on top of Google searches. I love that I don't have to pay a yearly fee and their commission structure is very fair.
Hi Scotty, it's so great to hear that you're getting regular bookings! Thank you for the thoughtful feedback.
I've had great luck with Gigsalad!... love the site. It gives tons of room for my bio and pics. Very fair prices!... Couldnt recommend a better Vendor Site!
Thanks Gigsalad!
Better Bartender
Awesome, Bruce! We're so glad the platform is working for you!
I have had the best experience working with gigsalad! I was able to secure many well paying gigs through their service and the payment always comes in on time and guaranteed. Their system handles all the contracts and deposits, so I can minimize the business hassles and just focus on the music. 5 stars!
Yes! We love hearing that our process is making things easier for you, Dylan. Thank you for the kind words!
GigSalad connects me with wonderful people and allows me to sing great Sinatra, Dean Martin, Bobby Darin, Neil Diamond tunes which makes all of us happy. Thanks for the gigs!
You got it, George! Thank you for the review!
Entering the luscious gated home for the evening was delightful. All of the money was handled through Gigsalad prior to the event, which made the event seem more professional and less "babysitter pay". Smooth, natural, and aesthetic for the following presentation. With the ambience of a grand piano, wine, and horderves, the night was pleasant and successful.
We're so glad the event went well, Gregory! Happy gigging!
As a vendor, I cannot say enough about how really good Gigsalad is. By far, in every respect, I find it better than other competitors. Their site is easy to navigate, uncomplicated. I have only the highest regards for the staff at Gigsalad.
And, issues I have with other services, do not exist on Gigsalad. Finally, leads on Gigsalad, more than half respond immediately, ask questions, and a good % book. Not so with others. They are authentic, quality Leads.
You will not go wrong signing up with Gigsalad! Free to start. Others do not have this.
Thank you so much, Steven! We're so happy to hear that GigSalad is working for you.
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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We're happy to hear that our platform is a great solution for you! Thanks, Bill!