Having a complete and robust profile on Encore to enhance your chances of securing bookings. One feature customers love to see but musicians sometimes struggle with are Custom Price Packages.
Profile Strength Suggestions
When you click on the "Improve My Profile" button, you'll receive suggestions to enhance your profile to reach 100% strength. These suggestions are based on customer research, as well as our own data on the profile features that are more likely to lead to a booking.
Custom Price Packages
To achieve 100% completion, one of the suggestions is to enter three price packages in the Custom Prices tab.
Why are these important?
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Tailored Packages Increase Your Chances: Our data and customer feedback indicate that musicians with tailored packages for specific event needs are more likely to get selected by clients.
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Diverse Offerings for Various Events: Consider creating packages for different scenarios, such as events with or without a PA/backline, weekday pub gigs, or special packages for holidays. This showcases your flexibility and increases your appeal to potential clients. The more tailored packages you have available, the more likely a customer will see the perfect package for their event.
It's essential to note that there's no penalty for not having three custom price packages. These suggestions aim to improve your chances of being booked on Encore. However, reaching 100% completion does provide a boost to your profile, increasing visibility to potential clients.
Tips for creating a range of Custom Price packages:
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Diversify Your Offerings: Think about different event scenarios and create packages that cater to various needs, including technical setups.
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Highlight Your Flexibility: Showcase your ability to adapt to different settings and events through tailored packages.
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Consider Special Events: If applicable, create packages for specific occasions, such as holidays or corporate events.