Build a showcase that makes people want to book you
Updated · GLabs325
A well-built pro page does the introducing for you, before the first message ever arrives. Here is what it needs to include to build trust and turn visits into requests.
Why a pro page beats a WhatsApp status
Many event providers — DJs, caterers, photographers, decorators, venue managers — still rely on word of mouth and scattered posts in WhatsApp groups. The problem: a status disappears after 24 hours, a Facebook post gets buried in the feed, and someone searching for "caterer for a wedding" never finds it again. A pro page, on the other hand, stays available at one permanent address. It brings together everything a potential client needs to decide: who you are, what you offer, what you've already delivered, and what past clients think of your work.
It is also a matter of credibility. An organiser comparing several providers will almost always favour the one with a clear presentation over one who replies "just message me for photos".
Services: be specific, not vague
List your offerings one by one instead of summarising them in a single line. A decorator is better off separating "floral decoration", "ceremony arch" and "head table styling" rather than writing simply "event decoration". This precision helps twice: it reassures clients you're serious, and it surfaces you in more searches, since organisers often search by specific need rather than by generic trade.
For each service, note what is included — duration, equipment, travel — to avoid misunderstandings once a conversation starts.
Fixed prices or "on quote": both are legitimate
You don't have to display a flat rate. Many event services depend on guest count, distance or duration, and "on quote" is well understood by organisers. What matters is giving a reference point: an indicative range, a starting price, or at least the factors that make the price vary. A client with no idea of the likely budget will hesitate to reach out, afraid of wasting time or being out of range.
Your portfolio: your strongest sales argument
Photos and videos of your past work are worth more than any written description. Favour sharp images taken in real conditions — an actual wedding, an actual birthday party — over overly polished mock-ups. Vary the types of events if you cover several: wedding, birthday, christening, corporate event. An organiser planning something similar will picture their own event the moment they see a close match in your work.
Keep the portfolio current: a showcase that hasn't moved in two years reads as an inactive business.
Reviews and trust badges reassure without a pitch
Reviews and trust badges are what clients look at right after the portfolio. Ask satisfied clients for a review right after the event, while their satisfaction is still fresh. A handful of honest, short reviews carry more weight than a long self-written pitch.
One link to share everywhere
Once your pro page is live, you no longer need to explain your business to every new contact. Put the link in your WhatsApp status, your Instagram or Facebook bio, and send it directly in reply to requests that come in by message. With Agoh, providers build their pro page in minutes — services, portfolio, past work — and share it with a single link. Requests received through that page land in one place instead of getting lost across dozens of separate chats. A basic profile is free, with Pro and Premium plans for going further. Note that Agoh does not handle payments — no escrow, no ticketing — payment is agreed directly between you and your client.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to publish my prices?
No. You can mark services as "on quote" as long as you give a reference point: a range, a starting price, or the factors that affect the price. What matters is that visitors don't leave with zero idea of the budget to expect.
How many photos does a good portfolio need?
There's no strict minimum, but around ten varied, recent images, showing different event types where possible, is usually enough to give a credible picture of your work.
Does Agoh handle payments between the client and me?
No. Agoh helps you get found, present your offer and centralise requests, but the agreement and payment are negotiated directly between you and your client, with no escrow or built-in ticketing.