Question 1

What is LocalShot?

Accepted Answer

LocalShot sends a local creator to your business to take photos and videos. You use them for your own social media, website or ads.

Question 2

What happens during a content visit?

Accepted Answer

A creator comes to your business at the agreed time and shoots the photos and videos you asked for. You don't need to prepare anything technical, they bring their own gear.

Question 3

What do I get after a visit?

Accepted Answer

15 or more photos and videos you can post straight away. You look everything over before you post it, nothing goes online without your say.

Question 4

Who comes to my business?

Accepted Answer

An identity-verified local creator. Everyone who shoots for LocalShot has confirmed their identity before taking on missions.

Question 5

How does LocalShot find and brief the creator?

Accepted Answer

LocalShot matches your request with a creator near you and tells them exactly what to shoot, based on what you asked for.

Question 6

What if I don't use a visit?

Accepted Answer

If you don't use an included content visit, it rolls over to the next billing period. Rollover is limited to one period and capped at your normal monthly allowance, so visits never pile up indefinitely. A rolled-over visit is available during the next billing period only. If LocalShot has to cancel a visit, you don't lose it.

Question 7

How long does a plan run, and can I just book one visit?

Accepted Answer

A plan runs for one year and is billed yearly. Don't want to commit for a year? Book a single visit for €299, no commitment.

Question 8

Can I move to a bigger plan?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can move to a bigger plan at any time.

Question 9

What if I have more than one location?

Accepted Answer

We make you a custom price for franchises, retail groups and businesses managing multiple locations, with visits shared across your locations.

Question 10

Who pays the creator?

Accepted Answer

LocalShot handles matching, replacement and paying the creator, it's included in your plan or visit.

Question 11

Are prices excl. VAT?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All prices shown are for businesses and exclude VAT.

Question 12

Do I need to connect Instagram, Facebook or TikTok?

Accepted Answer

No. LocalShot doesn't need access to your social accounts. You get the photos and videos and post them yourself, wherever you want.

Question 13

Is signing up free?

Accepted Answer

Yes, joining LocalShot as a creator is completely free.

Question 14

How does identity verification work?

Accepted Answer

You upload the front and back of your ID plus a selfie. This confirms who you are before you can take on missions.

Question 15

Can I choose where I work?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you set your travel radius and tell us whether you have a car, so missions near you match how far you're willing to travel.

Question 16

How do I get missions?

Accepted Answer

You accept missions that come up near you, based on your radius.

Question 17

What do I need to shoot?

Accepted Answer

Every mission comes with a shot list, so you know exactly what photos and videos to capture.

Question 18

How do I deliver my content?

Accepted Answer

You upload your photos and videos after the visit, straight from the app.

Question 19

How do I get paid?

Accepted Answer

You get paid through LocalShot for the missions you complete.

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