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FAQs

How much can I make or how much do other DJs charge for Instant Spotlight?

Depending on your area, DJs charge anywhere from $550+ to $750 for the TV package.
Some include in the TV package some charge extra for the slideshow.

Why do I want the Professional membership Plan?

It’s the most affordable way to use our platform.
Once you add any of our products to your entertainment packages, you’ll be able to charge more for your services.
There’s no going back for your guests – once they have experienced Esstart products, they refer them and they ask for them over and over.
Being able to buy a membership and use our products at hugely discounted prices simply makes sense for any professional.

Why do you say “Think Costco for Professionals”?

Our membership program operates in a similar way to a membership-based store.
You can purchase any of our products at full price, without a membership, or you can get a membership and open the door to lower prices and bulk purchase prices.
Your membership grants you special access to members-only products.

How much does it cost with the professional’s membership?

Special discounted pricing only for professionals which starts at $60 per event.
If you buy in bulk we provide you with a more discounted price.
No subscription, so you can buy only when your clients are requesting it.

Can I download the email and phone numbers after the event?

Currently, we don’t allow you to download phone numbers and email addresses because of the restrictions from Google & Facebook.
You can send everyone an email after the event sharing your information when you are a professional plan member.

How does Instant Spotlight work?

It’s the simplest party app around. It is cloud-based and works in your browser. Login to your account, set your event up (fast and easy with our prompts), and Connect your laptop to a TV or projector. Start the slideshow.
Guest experience is very simple. No apps to download. Scan the QR code and start uploading photos which are transferred in real time to the big screen at your venue.
Our software creates the QR code

Can you disable the Guest sign-in feature?

Guest signs are a safety feature. You can block individual users if they continuously upload inappropriate photos.
It also helps to share your information after the event.
Guest sign-in is fast and easy, so it’s no hindrance to guest enjoyment.

Do we need a TV or Projector?

Works like a slideshow, so a TV, Projector or a LED wall will get you the best response. Guests get excited to see their photos on the TV

Do I need a separate laptop?

You don’t need a separate laptop, but we recommend that you have one.

Do we need Wifi?

Yes, it needs wifi. But we have optimized it to work with very limited bandwidth. You can share the internet even from your cellphone.

What if bad content is uploaded?

We have AI that is constantly monitoring photos, so anything inappropriate will automatically go to pending status and then can be viewed and deleted or posted based upon the hosts’ decision.
Plus any photos that you don’t think are appropriate can be rejected by you manually.
You can even appoint someone to monitor the photos queue from your account dashboard.

Can I manually control?

Yes, you can run the slideshow in a manual approval mode. It is a simple switch in the settings

Can I download all photos after the event?

Yes, there is a download photos button. It emails you a zip file with all the photos.

Special pricing for professionals? Does it cost $200?

Special discounted pricing only for professionals which starts at $60 per event. In addition, we offer bulk purchase discounts too.