Where do you list your services? Websites/local resources/etc.

I'm pretty new to the business, and while I'm expanding my skillset, balloons are what makes money for me to live on. I'm listed on gigsalad and thumbtack and a few other sites, but I'm always looking for new ways to promote myself and increase bookings. What suggestions do you seasoned vets have? Is it worth it to join gigmasters or another pay service?

There are about 1 million posts regarding gigmasters both pro and con. Run a search, brew some coffee, and you will be set for the afternoon.

Edd

Think about and make a list of who your target market (or markets) is and that will give you a good starting point. If you don't have direction of who you are trying to reach, then you won't be able to find the right medias to utilize to reach them. For example, if your target market is kid's birthday parties, then think about where moms shop for performers. Those are the places to hit. The same goes for if you are trying to get baccalaureate parties.

Having a good website, with search engine optimization, would certainly be a good idea.
There’s lots of helpful information and ideas on the Café and else on-line.

Apparently, either you are finding people to do balloons for, or they are finding you. Let
then know that you also do magic. Business cards, flyers, give-aways for the kids with
your contact information may help.

Thom