Profile tags are short descriptors on a DJ's profile. There are thirteen, and they're also a search filter.

## The ones DJs choose

Nine are self-selected, up to three per profile:

**Mixes** · **Smooth Transitions** · **Party Starter** · **Chill Vibes** · **Smooth Communicator** · **Creative Genius** · **High-Quality Gear** · **Social Butterfly** · **Flexible Negotiator**

These are how a DJ describes themselves. Useful for matching style, not evidence of anything.

## The ones they earn

Four can't be selected — they're unlocked based on activity on the platform:

**Early Adopter** · **Well-loved** · **Always Active** · **Top-Rated Talent**

These carry more weight, because a DJ can't simply assign them.

## Reading them usefully

**Party Starter** vs **Chill Vibes** is the most useful distinction. It tells you what kind of room the DJ is aiming to create. Match it to your event — a Party Starter at a drinks reception is a mismatch, and so is Chill Vibes at a 21st.

**Smooth Communicator** is worth noticing. A large share of poor DJ experiences are about communication rather than the set.

**Flexible Negotiator** suggests there's room to discuss price, particularly alongside a rate not marked non-negotiable.

**High-Quality Gear** matters for larger events and outdoor venues where sound coverage is a genuine question.

**Top-Rated Talent** is earned, and the strongest of the four.

## Filtering by them

**Profile Tags** is a filter in the search sidebar. Like the other filters it excludes rather than ranks, so DJs without the tag disappear entirely.

Worth using to narrow a long list. Not worth using early, since plenty of good DJs haven't set any.

## What they don't tell you

A self-selected tag is a claim. Whether it's true comes from the reviews. If a DJ tags themselves **Smooth Communicator**, the reviews will tell you whether clients agree.

## No tags at all

Some DJs hide the section or haven't picked any. Says nothing about quality.