A DJ website that gets a dated enquiry, not just a play
Most people looking at a DJ website already have a date. They want to hear what you sound like, check you do their kind of event, see what kit you bring, and find out whether you're free. A DJ website should answer those quickly and turn the visit into a dated enquiry, with a retainer to lock in the booking.
Two audiences: clients and venues
A mobile DJ website mostly serves people booking for one night: couples, birthday parties, school proms, company parties. Club and festival DJs also hear from promoters, who want a press shot, a short bio and a recent set. Decide which matters more and lead with it. If you do both, give each its own page so a couple doesn't land on a techno set and leave.
Mixes and video, linked rather than embedded
Anticode's published pages don't allow embeds, so SoundCloud, Mixcloud, Spotify and YouTube players can't sit on the page. That's a real trade-off for a DJ. The workaround is clear links with enough context to make people click:
- A short list of recent mixes, each with the style, length and the kind of event it reflects ("Wedding evening set, 80s to now").
- A link to a short video of you playing to a real crowd, ideally under two minutes.
- A sample playlist or genre list for couples who won't listen to an hour-long mix.
- A line on how you handle requests and do-not-play lists.
If having a player on the page is essential to you, a different site builder that allows embeds may suit you better.
Event types and what each includes
| Event | What they want to know |
|---|---|
| Wedding | Ceremony and drinks reception music, first dance, MC duties, how long you play, set-up time before guests arrive |
| Birthday or anniversary | Age range of guests, mix of decades, lighting, finishing time |
| Corporate | Background music for dinner, microphone for speeches, public liability insurance, invoicing |
| School prom or children's party | Clean versions, games, safeguarding |
| Bar or club residency | Genres, references from venues, your own equipment or theirs |
The equipment list
Venues and planners ask about kit for practical reasons. List your speakers and how many guests they suit, the booth or facade, lighting (and whether you have low-smoke or no-haze options for venues with sensitive alarms), wireless microphones, power needs, the footprint you need, and whether you carry electrical safety test certificates and public liability insurance, which many venues require. A short line on backup equipment reassures wedding couples.
The date enquiry form
A DJ's calendar fills one date at a time, so every enquiry should start with the date. A custom form tied to a site function can ask for:
- Event date and type
- Venue name and town
- Start and finish time
- Approximate guest numbers
- Extras wanted: ceremony music, uplighting, a dance floor, a photo booth
- Name, email and phone
A formula can work from the number of hours and the extras (each entered as a number) and show an estimated price on the thank-you page, so the client has a figure before you reply. It runs when they send the form; the page itself runs no scripts. It can't check your diary, so say you'll confirm availability personally. A connector can push each enquiry to Telegram or Slack, which helps when you're answering between gigs.
Retainers by payment link
Once you've confirmed the date, send a payment link from Stripe, PayPal or another provider for the retainer. Explain on the site how much of the fee the retainer is, that it secures the date, and your cancellation terms. The site's own buy buttons share one payment link per account, so keep package checkouts at your provider and send the right one by email. The site doesn't hold contracts or track who has paid; your payment provider does.
Design and common mistakes
Dark theme with Technical (IBM Plex Sans) or Brutalist (Archivo) suits most DJs; a wedding-focused DJ may prefer Editorial (Geist) on a light background, closer to what couples are browsing. Avoid photos of decks with no people; a packed dance floor is the proof. Don't hide the town you're based in and how far you travel. Related: bands and photo booth hire.
Limits
- No embedded mixes, players or video; links only.
- No live availability calendar from your diary.
- No contracts or deposits on the site; payment links for retainers.
- No file uploads for playlists; ask clients to email them.
Questions people ask
Can I put SoundCloud or Mixcloud players on my DJ website?
Not on an Anticode published page, which blocks embeds. Link to each mix with a short description instead.
Can clients see if I'm free on their date?
Not live. They send a date enquiry, the thank-you page can show an estimated price, and you confirm availability.
How do I take a retainer?
Send a payment link from your payment provider once the date is agreed, and state your retainer and cancellation terms on the site.