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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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It appears that the most the leads are of sound quality and are legitimate.
So far so good.
The customer support at Gig Salad has been top notch.
Keep the leads coming in for the December holidays!
Thanks Gig Salad!
Yes I love Gigsalad! I always get quality leads, which equate to more bookings!
Also everything is set up so professionally that the client doesn't hesitate to pay the total booking fee in advance.
Not to mention, percentage wise, the service fee deducted from our gigs is very reasonable.
I am a very satisfied member. "Uptown Saxman"
Edmond, this means so much to us. We pride ourselves on great customer service, so thank you for the kind words!
When advertising as a paid pro, leads were adequate. Now I have a free listing, things are nonexistent.
Hi there, thanks for reaching out! As competition grows on our site, our free members may find it tougher to get the leads they used to. Currently, our Featured members get 25x the leads of Free ones. Please reach out to us at [email protected] for a free profile analysis to see what you can do to make the most of your membership.
A customer was looking for specific, customized entertainment which I can provide. GigSalad was instrumental in connecting us. - Jackson Gillman
We’re so glad to help find the right clients for you, Jackson. Thanks for sharing!
I have been promoting myself with businesses, business associates and handing out business cards at every chance, 95% of all my performances as Santa are found by people who reached out to GigSalad. Came highly recommended by other fellow Santas, now I know why. Full Throttle Thumbs Up
How wonderful! Thank you for sharing this, Santa Dennis!
GigSalad makes contracts easy, payment is easy and guaranteed - no more fuss at the end of an event, allows my clients to pay with a credit/debit card.
Thank you GigSalad!
Making things easy is our goal! Thanks for sharing, Laurie!
Gig Salad is a great way to find new clients that often you never would have acquired any other way. There are fees involved but that is just part of doing business. Gig Salad has a great easy to use platform and I recommend them if you are looking to grow your business.
Glad it’s working for you, Richard! We appreciate your support.
I am a professional country singer and have performed in the southeast MO area for over 7 years. GigSalad has been a positive experience for me overall, I have worked with them -primarily using the Featured Membership- for over 3 years now, and have been pleased. I get a lot of leads, and I have booked thousands of dollars worth of work through the site.
We are happy to hear this! Thanks for the kind words, Isaac!
A fellow professional Santa suggested that I check out GigSalad as a way to promote my professional Santa Claus business. I thought I'd take a look and I'm glad I signed up! I have gotten many more leads than I thought possible and it has now become my primary source for getting my Santa gigs.
That’s amazing! Thanks for sharing, Santa Thomas!
I've always been pleased with the online exposure that Gig Salad has provided me over the years. Thank you and please keep up the good work
We love hearing this! Thank you, Lonnie!
I have acquired several repeat customers as a result of initial contacts coming from GigSalad searches. I am going to move into their upgraded service at the end of my season; my trial with them shows value for money, proven results and no hassles. Gotta' like it when a service 'walks the talk'.
That’s great news, Rick! Thank you for sharing!
Gigsalad is a wonderful connection for musicians and artist in general. In today's world of advanced technology, Gigsalad is an online billboard, providing a space where one's skills can be viewed in order to meet a potential customer's needs. Their fees are fair and they do what they say they are going to do. Thanks Gigsalad team, you are the best!
No, you’re the best! Thanks for the kind words, Larry.
In a serious pandemic shut-down Gigsalad has come through for me. I lost many of my corporate parties And events but gigsalad has helped to fill the void.
We’re so glad it’s working for you, Santa Glenn! Thank you for sharing!
The jobs I have booked through GigSalad have all been great. I like GigSalad because you can set your own rate, and negotiate before sending a quote. You're really working for yourself. What people need to remember is GigSalad is a PLATFORM, they are not the event police, and there is a certain amount of risk involved always when you have to rely on people. My suggestion for anyone using GigSalad, whether you are hiring or being hired is, make sure to have a phone conversation/interview with the other party and verbally agree to all the details. If you book someone months in advance, make sure you are following up leading up to the event. If you are totally professional on both sides, events can turn out great. Just remember that you are dealing with PEOPLE, and the rest isn't GigSalad's fault.
Great advice, Marron, and thank you for sharing your wisdom. We’re glad to hear our platform is working for you!
Santa Service is smooth when your agent knows what their doing. The best part is payday, Clients pay Gig Salad, Gig Salad pays bank & I get the money. (no hassle what-so-ever)
Love hearing from happy Santas! Thank you!
I been with gigsalad for about 6 years, and I have advertise with other business but as far as Im concern gigsalad is the best. Thank you for your good services. P. S thank you Megan and staff.
Aww, thanks, Arthur! We love having you on our site!
Been in the entertainment business for 40 years. Payment is due on the day, not one to two business days as you have suggested. Also thought we chose the free part to gig salad. Why is $ been taken from our quote. Please respond. Thank you.
Hi Terry, thanks for your question! As a Free member with us, you're not paying a membership fee to get leads and bookings with us. So yes, we do have a 5% booking fee on each booked gig. We feel this is a fair fee and hope you do, too! If you prefer to get paid the day of the gig, you can take advantage of our "Marked as Booked" feature and handle the payment yourself. Please call us at 417-889-9909 or email us at [email protected] if you'd like more information on how that works. Thank you!
Honest and dependable. Would highly recommend to other professionals. I have been very impressed with the follow - up and accuracy.
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Thank you, Howard! We appreciate your kind words!
I have used Gig Salad for four years as a Santa. I use them exclusively. Their service is comprehensive, professional and overall excellent. I have over 50 bookings this season even though I am the highest priced Santa in our market. Every time I call them they answer on the second ring and have a answer immediately. Their fee collection and payment is excellent.
Hi Claude, we're happy the platform is working for you! We hope you have a wonderful holiday season!
Customer Service is always available, and helpful. Website is easy to use for clients, and myself. I have a 5 star rating, which means the people I employ are very good at what they do, and the clients are 5 star clients!
Hi Cathleen, we love helping members like you make a living doing what you love! Thanks for the kind words.
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 love hearing this! Thanks for sharing, Santa Bob!