How to build a videographer profile on Websta in Belgium

What sections your Websta profile should contain

Your Websta profile works as your own website. Start with a clear description of what you do - whether that is wedding videography, corporate videos, event coverage, product videos or other specialities. Include the areas you cover: one town, several towns, or regions across Belgium. People searching the marketplace filter by location, so being specific about where you travel for work helps them find you.

Add a portfolio section with photos or stills from your work. Videographers on Websta typically show sample frames, behind-the-scenes shots or thumbnail images that link to their video work. This is how potential clients see your style and quality at a glance.

List your individual services with clear titles. Examples might be wedding video packages, corporate event filming, drone footage, editing services, or short-form social media content. You set your own pricing for each service.

Include a way for clients to contact you and book your time. Websta offers both a contact form where clients can ask questions or request a quote, and online booking for services where you set available time slots. Decide which approach fits your work - some videographers prefer to discuss project details before agreeing dates, while others book straightforward services directly.

Languages and reaching your audience

Belgium has three official languages: Dutch, French and German. The choice depends on where you work and who you want to reach. If you serve Dutch-speaking Flanders, publish in Dutch. For French-speaking Wallonia and Brussels, use French. If you work across multiple regions, you can create profiles in multiple languages on Websta, though you will manage each one separately.

Most videography searches in Belgium happen online through Google Maps, general search engines, and local service platforms. People type terms like 'videograaf Brussel' or 'vidéographe Bruxelles' depending on language, or search more broadly for video production services. Websta appears in these searches when clients look for services in the marketplace by location and category.

How people in Belgium search for videographers

On Websta, the marketplace for Belgium includes a videographer category. Clients can browse by service type and by town or region to find providers near them. They can also post a task describing what they need - for example, 'I need a videographer for my wedding in Antwerp on 15 June' - and videographers can make offers on those tasks.

Outside Websta, people in Belgium typically search Google for 'videograaf' or 'vidéographe' plus their town name, or look through Facebook pages and websites directly. Some search on general platforms like Twogo or Fiver. A Websta profile helps because it appears in local searches and gives you a professional space to showcase work without managing a full website yourself.

Setting up as an independent videographer in Belgium

In Belgium, you can work as a freelance videographer or sole trader. Most videographers register with the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises (Kruispuntbank van Ondernemingen / Banque-Carrefour des Entreprises). Check with your local chamber of commerce or the FPS Economy for the exact steps in your region, as requirements vary slightly between Flanders, Wallonia and Brussels.

You need a business bank account to receive payments. Websta pays out fees through Stripe, which transfers money directly to your bank account. Set up your Stripe account linked to a Belgian bank account. Keep records of your income and expenses for tax purposes - videography income is taxable, and you may have deductible business costs like equipment and travel.

As an independent provider, you set your own pricing. Websta takes a small cut from bookings made through the platform, but the rate you display to clients is yours to decide. You also handle your own insurance, equipment maintenance and any subcontractors if you work with others on projects.

What to do in your first hour

Start by writing a short description of what you do as a videographer. Keep it simple: 'Wedding videography, corporate videos, drone footage' or whatever matches your work. Name the areas you cover - for example, 'Antwerp and surroundings' or 'Brussels and Flanders'. Clients need to know quickly if you serve their location.

Choose three to five services to list first. Don't try to cover everything at once. Pick the work you do most often or want most, set a clear title for each, and write a one- or two-sentence description. Add your price for each.

Upload at least four photos or stills showing your work. If you have video samples stored online, you can link to them from your profile. People browse Websta on mobile, so choose images that look good small.

Set up online booking for at least one service if you offer straightforward work with fixed dates - for example, a short corporate video or event coverage package. For complex projects like weddings or large productions, use the contact form so clients can discuss details with you first before booking.

Getting paid and managing your profile

When a client books through Websta or pays online, the money goes through Stripe to your bank account. This usually takes one to two business days. You set your own pricing, so the amount clients pay is what you decide - Websta takes a commission on platform bookings, but the rate you show is up to you.

Keep your profile current. Update your availability, add new photos from recent projects, and reply quickly to inquiries. Clients notice when a profile looks active and professional. If you take a break from work or change your service area, update that information so people don't contact you for jobs you cannot do.

Websta videographer marketplace in Belgium

Websta hosts a marketplace where people nearby can find videographers by location and service type. The marketplace path is /marketplace/video. Clients in Belgium can search by town or region and browse providers' profiles, or post a task and wait for offers. Your profile appears in search results when people look for videography in your area.

Being on this marketplace gives you visibility without paying for advertising upfront. You only pay Websta's commission when a booking comes through the platform. If you arrange work directly through your profile contact form or outside Websta, there is no commission.