PayLinker

DJ & entertainment: SMS/email deposit, secured dates

For a DJ booking, you hold a date and commit time. A quickly collected SMS/email deposit secures the night.

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DJ & entertainment: SMS/email deposit, secured dates

Exemple d’usage

Example: after agreement, collect a deposit to lock the date. Send a separate link for options, then the balance before the event.

Exemple de SMS

FAQ express

Can I collect the balance before the event?

Yes: send a second balance link as the date approaches (D‑15, D‑7 or D‑3 depending on your rules). It’s clear for everyone.

What if the client adds options?

Create a dedicated request (options) separate from the deposit and the balance, with its own receipt.

Client experience side

Parties & weddings: SMS/email deposits and secured fees

  • Deposit collected before locking the date.
  • 1–4 installments via Stripe when available for premium packs.
  • PDF receipts for individuals and companies.
  • Payment without a terminal, even remotely.
  • Simple tracking (deposit / options / balance) per event.

Flow: options side

Deposit link before you lock the night

  • Create a payment link.
  • Send it by SMS.
  • Get paid and confirm.

See the full flow

A solution built for DJ calendars

PayLinker Pro €9.90/month with no commitment or pay‑as‑you‑go, ideal for peak demand periods (wedding season, New Year’s, corporate events).

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Use cases (DJ, party, wedding)

  • Wedding: 30–50% deposit to book, balance before the event day.
  • Corporate: deposit + separate link for options (mic, projection, lighting).
  • Premium pack: installments to ease validation.

Recommended flow

  1. Send a deposit request as soon as the date is chosen.
  2. Once paid, lock the date and confirm officially.
  3. Then send an “options” request if needed, and finally a “balance” request before the event.

DJ & host FAQs

What deposit?

Usually 30–50% of the quote (or a flat fee) to secure the date.

Are installments useful?

Yes for premium packs (if available) to remove last‑minute hesitation.

What if payment fails?

You’re notified and can send an adjusted request.

Is a receipt sent?

Yes, an automatic PDF after each payment.

Ready to roll?

Get your next DJ dates confirmed with a deposit.

Deposits collected, tracked payments, PDF receipts: PayLinker secures your fees throughout the year.

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Key point (deposit)

Only lock a DJ date when the deposit is paid

In DJ/entertainment, an “option” date can fall through at the last minute: you turn away another client, reserve gear and sometimes mobilize a crew. With PayLinker, you send an SMS/email deposit: the client pays remotely and you treat the date as confirmed only after payment.

Premium packs: offer installment payments

For wedding or corporate packs (sound + lighting, heavy smoke, video, MC services, photobooth), you can enable installment payments via Stripe (when available). The client spreads the budget, you keep clear tracking, and each payment generates an automatic PDF receipt.

Options and add‑ons: separate to stay clear

You can collect in steps: deposit (booking), options (e.g., lighting, smoke, projection) via a separate request, then balance before the date. Result: fewer disputes and cleaner bookkeeping.

Ready‑to‑send messages

  • Deposit SMS : Hello {PRENOM}, to confirm your night on {DATE}, you will receive a secure payment link to pay the deposit. Thank you — {SIGNATURE}
  • Balance SMS : Hello {PRENOM}, to finalize your DJ service on {DATE}, you will receive a secure payment link to pay the balance. Automatic receipt after payment. — {SIGNATURE}
  • Options email : Hello {PRENOM}, following your options (lights / smoke / mic), you will receive a secure payment link to confirm these items. Thank you — {SIGNATURE}