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Help resources: Community, Help Center, and SupportHi everyone! I wanted to do a quick re-intro, since many of you are new to the Community. I am Dusti, and I have been at Thumbtack for about 6 1/2 years (crazy how time flies). Before coming to Thumbtack I was a business owner mysel…
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Your feedback in action: Refund policy update.Hello all, I am excited to share that Thumbtack has launched an update to the 15 minute cancellation refund policy. Thanks to your feedback and to the Pro Advisory Board for helping us find a solution, we are expanding the 15-minute…
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¡Recomiende a un profesional y gane hasta $1000 en créditos! 🤑¿Conoce a algún profesional independiente excepcional que aún no está en Thumbtack? ¡Recomiéndelo y ambos podrán beneficiarse! Thumbtack ofrece un programa de referidos que le permite ganar crédito para su cuenta al recomendar a otr…
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Your Pro Summit recap.We recently held a Pro Summit for select pros and rolled out some exciting product news. Even if you weren’t able to attend, we want to make sure you all have access to the updates that were covered at the event. Reimagined Instant …
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¡Crea una Introducción Impactante y Gana Más Clientes! ⚡La Introducción de su perfil es su primera oportunidad para captar la atención de los clientes. ¡Aprovéchela al máximo! ¿Qué es la Introducción? Es una sección libre en su perfil donde puede destacar lo que le hace único. Piense en …
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Thumbtack’s 2024–2025 Pro Advisory BoardIntroducing Thumbtack’s expanded Pro Advisory Board, comprised of 40 local service business owners from across the country Before joining the product marketing team where I lead our pro community, I was a Top Pro on Thumbtack, runni…
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¿Cuándo tiene derecho a un reembolso en Thumbtack? 🧐¿Alguna vez se ha preguntado cuándo tiene derecho a un reembolso en Thumbtack? Vamos a despejar todas sus dudas. ¿Cuándo se justifica un reembolso? En Thumbtack, entendemos que a veces las cosas no salen según lo planeado. Por eso, …
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Check out our latest webinar in the on-demand library!Hey pros! Yesterday we held our NINTH live webinar of 2024! How exciting is that? If you missed it, don’t worry. Our On-Demand video library is packed with recordings of these webinars We are thrilled to highlight our most recent ad…
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Tips for fellow prosJust a few tips for my fellow pros and new group announcement. 1.use every tool available when receiving a lead phone text email. remember they may log off thumbtack and a phone call or text message can land that lead. 2. check you…Announcement ShaquealThomas 1.1K views 8 comments 2 points Most recent by ShaquealThomas Business Resilience
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Pressure Washers Lead QualityDoes anyone have any suggestions on how to get better lead quality. Do you feel thumbtack is just a short term fix until you grow and get better leads at lower cost from google my business. I personally have a love hate relationsh…
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Why I'm I not given a specific reason for denying my request for refund?It is not fair to be charged when a person that request my services never looks at my quote or does not respond to texts and will not answer the phone. This was not done in good faith and I should not be charged for it.
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Why doesn't Thumbtack make its fee structure public?I have been working with Thumbtack for several years and still don't have a clue how the fee structure works. I am charged anywhere from $37 to $100 to do the same job at the same distance from my home.
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Leads, unreponsive customer,I started 3 months ago, 1st couple of months went well, and My closing ratio was over 50% I have 18 reviews all 5 stars but last month I sent most of the leads and was not able to close one way or another. Mainly Unresponsive Cust…
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"High Value Job" is $250?I'm being genuine and honest as I continue to learn to navigate Thumbtack after a year. Today I paid $107 for a direct lead for a "High-Value Job" according to Thumbtack. But the max budget was for the job was only $250. H…
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Thumbtack OpportunitiesI have a question about "opportunities". I got a lead yesterday for which I paid $52 and had to compete against 4 other vendors. 3 of the 4 of us responded within 10 minutes. YET the lead still went to the opportunities ar…
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Abandoned by ThumbtackI signed up for Thumbtack as a pro and within minutes was contacted by a representative who outlined a package where I would get personal assistance from him with the set up and for the first 60 days of service. I needed to discuss …
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I reached the top pro goals but didn't get the badge.Since I reached the gold goal, the application only sends me an email congratulating me on my silver status. I managed to reach the platinum goal and didn't get the seal, and Thumbtack sent me an email congratulating me on my silver…
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¡Nueva Serie de Webinars para Profesionales en Español!¡Hola profesionales! 👋 ¿Es nuevo en Thumbtack y quiere aprovechar al máximo su experiencia? ¡Únese a nuestro Webinar Mensual para Profesionales Nuevos, diseñado específicamente para ayudarlo a empezar y tener éxito en Thumbtack! Est…
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Swag searchingI’m still trying to get my swag, I’m not sure where to go? there’s a link in the email I just received but it only takes me to the thumbtack app. how do I get my swag? thanks, mariely
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New Webinar Series for Pros👋 Are you new to Thumbtack and ready to make the most of your experience? Join our Monthly Pro Webinar for new pros, written to help you get started and succeed on Thumbtack. 💪 This webinar is all about our new pros and is designed …
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Tips for working with instant BookI will start with tip number one and as you guys have ideas reply with your tips Tip #1. Charge a non-refundable $100 deposit. As several of you have learned one of the least reliable jobs you can get is a instant book job. So cha…
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Changes to customer request formsI have been on TT for two years now, and it seems like the platform has gone from a regular interval of referrals to a very slow trickle. Yes, its the nature of what this is, and what I do can be seasonal (Murals), but the email I …
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Is there a way to contact Thumbtack Support?Thumbtack was unable to verify my license but it is because they contacted the State and they needed to contact the County that issued it. How do I tell them to verify with the appropriate entity? It states who to verify with on the…
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False Negative Reviews- Yes, Thumbtack Allows These to Stand Without EvidenceToday, I received a negative review riddled with lies from a man named Fardad Niknam. I never provided him services because he refused to make any payment, yet Thumbtack has allowed the review to remain. I also selected that I was n…
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Is this platform a scam?I've spent nearly $1000 this month on leads and it has produced a single $30/lesson student. It will take more than 30 lessons for me to break even. Pretty sweet deal for Thumbtack; not such a sweet deal for me. Am I doing something…
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Server errorHi there, I really want to start finishing my profile. I have tried contacting customer service but it is only automated emails, chats, phone calls. The background check keeps popping up with an server error message with social or I…
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Clarification for Direct Leads@DustiO or ANYONE... I would like to know what are the requirements to show up for direct leads. I mean... if I set my calendar for absolute zero availability for the next 2 months I will not show up for any searches... but if I a…
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Who is tuned in to the Pro Summit right now?And what has peaked your interest?
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What are we doing ABOUT THIS PROBLEMMy big problem is why cant they make sure the customers only contacted 1 pro at a time , that way its easier for a pro to win the job its real bad and sad at the same time, LETS TAKE IT TO TIKTOK
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Lead prices and competitorsHi, I've been using Thumbtack for a while and have somewhat enjoyed getting new clients, but I’m wondering why, whenever a client looks for a photographer for example, they’re given multiple competitors to choose from. In my opinion…
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Now you can't set your custom weekly budget more then 1 time per weekHello everyone. My name is Philip. I'm Top pro from Pennsylvania. Maybe you have already seen a new update for Thumbtack Pros: now we can't set our weekly custom budget more then 1 time per week. After that we have to choose our bud…
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Criminal Lawyers PittsburghIf you were charged with a crime, whether it is a misdemeanor or felony, our Top Pittsburgh Lawyers can help fight your charges. Our number one goal is a full case dismissal or a significant reduction in charges. If the cops catch y…
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Targeting By Zip CodeWith this new feature, what's the best way to use it to get a leg up on lead competitors? I've done gigs in certain cities repeatedly. Should I just compete in those zip codes and go hard with my spending only in those zip codes?
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leads have been coming up with invalid, disconnected, or inaccurate phone numbersI have received multiple invalid, disconnected and incorrect phone numbers that are concerning. Thumbtack has been very difficult in issuing a refund for them and if the number is invalid, they say they have checked it and it is val…
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Pro Suggestions for living with instant bookOk I agree with most negative reviews of Instant Book However sometimes if you can't beat em... join em Who here is having success with instant book and how do you handle the over inflated price tag? I'm curious if ANYONE is havi…
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Join us at our Pro Summit.Why attend? Hear from Thumbtack leaders. Our CEO, Marco Zappacosta, and other Thumbtack leaders will share how your feedback guides our product improvements. See exclusive demos. Get a sneak peek of new and updated features you’ve…
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Consent form and disclaimer ?Would it be possible for language tutors like myself, to have a process where potential language students read and sign a consent form before contacting me? Often, novice language learners are quite unfamiliar with the duration and …
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Refund Policy - Read receipts, Valid Phone Numbers and Text Message ThreadsI do love Thumbtack. I just wanted to know if the refund process you guys used to offer - whereby if a potential customer didn't even read your quote meant you got a refund - could be brought back? Or at least, could you offer us a …
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