Step 1
Use the public profile for discovery
Your public profile should answer the first question: are you relevant for this opportunity? Keep it polished, specific, and safe to index. Public content can include stage name, category, city label, bio, public social links, selected media, and portfolio summaries.
- Use images and summaries that you are allowed to show publicly.
- Keep captions clear enough for brands and agencies to understand the work.
- Avoid uploading unreleased client work unless you have permission.
Step 2
Use private dossiers for hiring context
A private dossier is for information that helps a real hirer make a decision after they have shown intent. This can include private credits, references, detailed rates, specific availability notes, or files that are not safe for open discovery.
- Share private context after a request explains the hiring need.
- Keep private material linked to the Stage account and work flow.
- Review access if the opportunity changes or the conversation becomes inactive.
Step 3
Separate public media from sensitive media
Public media should use stable public URLs and should not depend on signed links or private file routes. Sensitive files should stay in private storage and only be shared through controlled dossier or work-room access.
- Do not put signed URLs, private file links, or temporary download links in public profile fields.
- Use public thumbnails for discovery and controlled files for detailed review.
- Keep identity documents, contracts, and payment data outside public media entirely.
Step 4
Make your profile complete without oversharing
A complete profile is not the same as a fully public profile. Good public completion means hirers can understand your fit, while sensitive material remains protected until the right workflow.
- Use category, skills, location label, bio, and availability to improve matching.
- Add enough portfolio summaries to show range and reliability.
- Move rates, contracts, private notes, and sensitive client context into protected flows.