> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://monet-society.gitbook.io/avalanche/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://monet-society.gitbook.io/avalanche/drop-calendars/overview.md). # Overview Drop calendar sites are an important part of the marketing and selling of NFT projects for artists and investors alike. It's a chance to produce and share NFT events with other interested parties. These sites act as a one-stop platform for the community to learn about the Avalanche NFT scene.
NFT drop sites can include a wealth of information - e.g. the date of upcoming drops, total quantity and mint price of NFTs, social profiles of the collector and the collection, marketplace analytics, and much more. ### Key Takeaways For Creators \ When it comes to creating interest around an NFT collection, creators have a few NFT drop calendar sites to list their upcoming collections on for Avalanche-specific projects. These sites can offer a number of important benefits such as being able to: * **List your upcoming project for free** to build hype around your NFT collection * **Leverage an existing audience of interested buyers** * **Build a community around your project** via relevant social media links to make it even more marketable before minting * **Boost your project’s visibility by promoting it** via banner ads, featured spots, YouTube video, and various other paid-for marketing opportunities * **Scope out your competition by exploring listings** and get a good idea of what is already in the market, get insights into what suitable floor pricing may look like, and discover what makes projects successful ### Key Takeaways For Collectors \ For collectors, these sites present a unique opportunity to get ahead of other investors by scoping out upcoming drops to add to their portfolio before they hit the secondary market and benefit by being able to: * **Leverage potential opportunity** from exclusive deals and incetives, as well as early accesss to exclusive communities * **Sign up to a drop calendar’s mailing list** for news on upcoming drops, whitelisting, and more * **Explore all upcoming listings, DYOR to verify the project specifics** and roadmap to make educated decisions for better returns on your investments * **Add projects you’re interested in buying into to your Google Calendar** so you don’t miss the drop * **Gauge interest in a project with peer reviews and voting** to identify strong projects Uncover the next blue chip project for your portfolio with our complete guide of Avalanche drop sites.