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Re: New to Thumbtack, need advice!
Welcome, @Tamia! Sounds like you've got a strong range — the design/visualization angle especially is a great differentiator on Thumbtack since most pros don't offer it. On maximizing leads…2 -
Re: What’s One Simple Action a New Pro Can Take in Their First 30 Days to Win More Jobs?
If I had to pick one: reply to every new lead within minutes, not hours. On Thumbtack the job almost always goes to whoever responds first customers message several pros and book the one who gets bac…2 -
Re: What’s One Simple Action a New Pro Can Take in Their First 30 Days to Win More Jobs?
Respond ASAP, in a text message quote, explain things in detail, save it as a template, call the customer, don't wait, believe me your competition will call them, and you may lose a job. Fill ou…3 -
3 Media Must-Haves on Your Thumbtack Profile
Want to stand out and build trust faster? Start with these three essentials:1. A Strong Profile Photo Make it clear, professional, and representative of you and your best work 2. Jumpstart Your Profi…1 -
Re: Questions about Thumbtack phone numbers? We’re here to help.
My company formed in 1997 and we've been a 'Thumbtack Pro' since 2017. Early on, we were very pleased, and overall, our Thumbtack experience has been positive and productive. However,…4 -
Re: Questions about Thumbtack phone numbers? We’re here to help.
This must have been a significant initiative internally. Had you anticipated this kind of response from YOUR customers (Pros)? Our customers don't like it. We don't like it. Other Pros don&…4 -
Re: Questions about Thumbtack phone numbers? We’re here to help.
ISSUES: recording the call is a Privacy breach Thumbtack is NOT transparent to the Prospects that their click actually costs the Pro money. Yes, that info it tucked away in there someone, but when I …8 -
Re: Questions about Thumbtack phone numbers? We’re here to help.
@ArvinC Except the lived experience is not matching what you are saying in reply to my questions. I just disputed a lead where we used the thumbtack provided # for all communications and disputed a l…2 -
Thumbtack Numbers: If Customers Aren't Responding, What Is Thumbtack Selling?
I hope Thumbtack leadership sees this. I also hope investors at Sequoia, Tiger Global, Founders Circle, and others are paying attention. Please don't dismiss this as another Pro complaint. Pros …3 -
Re: Thumbtack Numbers Policy: Give Us Back Real Phone Numbers
First post after years as a Pro. This was poorly conceived. Well said, @BattleBorn26 To the Admin/Moderator, you have "personally spoken with pros who have had positive experiences with Thumbtac…4
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