Vendor Guide: How to Get the Most Out of Round Top Finder

You're a vendor at one of the 48 venues along the Round Top corridor. You've got incredible inventory, a beautifully staged booth, and two weeks to sell to approximately 100,000 visitors. How do you make sure they find YOU?

Round Top Finder puts your business in front of every shopper using the platform — on the website, the mobile app, the interactive map, and in AI-powered search results. Here's how to maximize your presence.

Step 1: Claim and Complete Your Profile

Your vendor profile is your digital storefront. A complete profile gets dramatically more views than a bare one.

Essential fields to fill out:

Business name — make sure it's exactly what's on your signage
Short description — 1-2 sentences that tell shoppers what you sell. Be specific: "French provincial furniture and antique chandeliers" beats "antiques and stuff"
Full description — Tell your story. Shoppers connect with vendors who have a narrative. How did you start? What's your specialty? What should people look for at your booth?
Category and style tags — These power the search filters. Tag yourself accurately so shoppers filtering for "French Country" or "Jewelry" find you
Booth location — Venue + tent/booth number. Shoppers use this to find you on the map
Contact info — Phone, email, website
Instagram handle — Many shoppers preview vendor inventory on Instagram before the show

Step 2: Upload Great Photos

Photos are the #1 factor in whether a shopper clicks on your profile or scrolls past.

Photo tips:

Upload at least 10-15 photos of your best pieces and your booth setup
Use good lighting — natural light is best. Avoid harsh flash.
Show scale — include something for size reference (a person, a coin, a standard object)
Variety — show your range. If you sell furniture AND accessories, photograph both.
Update each show — swap out photos for your current inventory before each show opens

Your hero image (the main photo) is the first thing shoppers see. Make it your best, most eye-catching piece.

Step 3: Use the AI to Your Advantage

Round Top Finder uses AI to caption and tag every vendor photo. This powers the text search and visual search features. Here's how to optimize for it:

Photograph individual pieces (not just wide booth shots) — the AI can identify and describe individual items
Include different angles — front, side, detail shots help the AI understand what the piece is
Stage pieces well — clean backgrounds help the AI focus on the item, not the clutter

When a shopper searches for "blue French armoire" or uploads a photo of a similar piece, the AI matches against YOUR photos. Better photos = more matches = more booth traffic.

Step 4: Post Business Updates

Keep your profile fresh during the show:

New arrivals — photograph pieces as you unpack and post them immediately
Booth setup photos — show shoppers what to expect when they visit
Flash deals — create time-limited discounts to drive traffic during slow periods
"Almost gone" alerts — create urgency for popular pieces

Shoppers who favorite your profile get notified of your updates.

Step 5: Leverage Your Subscription Tier

Round Top Finder offers tiered subscriptions that increase your visibility:

Free Tier

Basic profile listing
Up to 3 photos
Searchable in directory

Professional ($99/mo)

Enhanced profile with more photos
Business updates and flash deals
Priority in search results
Analytics dashboard

Featured ($199/mo)

Featured placement on venue pages
Homepage visibility
Look Book inclusion (curated photo gallery)
Full analytics

Elite ($349/mo)

Maximum visibility across the platform
Priority listing everywhere
Banner ad eligibility
Dedicated support
Referral program benefits

Step 6: Drive Traffic from Your Existing Channels

Round Top Finder works best when you point your existing audience to it:

Add your Round Top Finder link to your Instagram bio during show week
Share your vendor profile URL in social media posts
Put a QR code at your booth that links to your Round Top Finder profile — shoppers can save you to favorites, see your other photos, and find you again if they walk away
Tell customers about the app — "Find us on Round Top Finder" is the new "Follow us on Instagram"

Step 7: Track Your Results

Professional, Featured, and Elite vendors get access to an analytics dashboard showing:

Profile views
Search appearances
Favorites count
Click-throughs to your website/Instagram
Flash deal engagement

Use this data to understand what's working and optimize your photos, descriptions, and updates.

The Bottom Line

The vendors who get the most out of Round Top Finder are the ones who treat their profile like a living, breathing storefront — not a set-it-and-forget-it directory listing. Upload great photos, write a compelling description, post updates during the show, and engage with the platform. The shoppers are already there looking for you.

Ready to optimize your profile? Log into your Vendor Dashboard or register your business if you're not listed yet.

Browse all venues on the interactive map or download the Round Top Finder app to plan your trip.

Vendor Guide: How to Get the Most Out of Round Top Finder for Your Business