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