Should You List Your Wedding Music Business on The Knot, WeddingWire, and Zola? The Truth About Vendor Listings

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Every marketing decision should be based on ROI, and this is DEFINITELY one of them!

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Are The Knot, WeddingWire, and Zola actually worth it for booking more weddings? If you're a musician or creative wedding vendor wondering whether to create a listing, this episode breaks it all down for you.

In this episode, we’re covering:

  • The key differences between The Knot, WeddingWire, and Zola

  • Who actually uses these platforms and what kind of clients you can expect

  • The real pros and cons so you know what you're signing up for

  • How much these platforms cost and whether paying for a premium listing is worth it

  • SEO benefits of having a free listing, even if you don’t get a ton of leads

  • The must-have elements for an optimized listing that attracts couples

  • How to manage leads, follow up effectively, and turn inquiries into actual bookings

  • Why texting is the game-changer for getting responses and securing more weddings

Key Takeaways:

  • A free listing can help with SEO and give you some visibility, so it’s worth setting up

  • Paid listings may be worth it, but only if you’re getting at least a three times return on your investment

  • Many leads from these platforms are cold, meaning couples may not have actually seen your information before inquiring

  • Texting your leads after they message you, instead of just emailing, can increase your chances of booking

Resources for Wedding Vendors:

Have you used The Knot, WeddingWire, or Zola? What’s been your experience? DM me on Instagram @alohaerica—I’d love to hear from you.

💌 Let’s connect! Share your thoughts on this episode and find more tips and resources at www.alohaerica.com/atlast.

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