Business Resources
Find and share resources to grow your business.
Category List
-
Share your personal experience and get inspiration, too. -
A place to share tips and resources pertaining to all things business. -
The home base for all things Thumbtack. -
See the latest Community happenings.
Discussion List
-
Funding for Women-Owned BusinessesHi Thumbtackers! I am curious if anyone has had any success with receiving funding for their woman-owned business. My business is experiencing a reduction in conversions and traffic, and I have a feeling that it is because of the in… -
Try To Anticipate Your Clients NeedsMost people come to Thumbtack with a problem that they need solved. We should aim to be the answer to that problem as quickly and effectively as possible. If you can LEARN to anticipate the needs of your client, that is going to sep… -
Dealing with rejection and how to sell the productI'm sure if you're reading this you have gone through many struggles as an entrepreneur. There's no question that we all deal with rejection all the time, and it can definitely take a toll on us as humans. I know whe… -
Response Time / Front DeskIs there already an auto-responder tool/app/solution on Thumbtack to help us maintain a fast response time? I have a good conversion rate even if I don't respond within 1 hour, and I usually respond quickly by combining multip… -
Can a Moderator Help Me Understand If This Review Qualifies for Another Review?Hello everyone, I’m hoping a moderator or someone from the Thumbtack team can point me in the right direction. I recently disputed a review because I genuinely believe it contains factual statements that are directly contradicted …
-
People who select many providersIs there a setting to eliminate people who select a certain number of pro's? I just got a lead where they selected 5 people and I honestly have no interest in a race to the bottom trying to compete against that many people. It…
-
Improving Getting Lead ResponsesHi everyone, We’re a remodeling contractor and have been receiving direct leads, but we’re struggling to get consistent responses after the initial inquiry. We respond as quickly as possible (sometimes the inquiries come in overnigh…
-
What Profile Update Actually Helped You Win More Jobs on Thumbtack?One thing I’m starting to realize on Thumbtack is that customers notice effort fast. I tested two different profile styles recently: One looked basic with only a logo and a couple random photos. The other had fresh job photos, a s… -
Improving Quality of LeadsRecently the system changed and more AI was added to the platform. At first I was actually excited, thinking this would mean better screening and higher quality leads for all of us. Instead, I’m seeing the opposite: More minors re…
-
Issues with multiple business accounts & supportFirst, I would like to say that Thumbtack has been key to my success as a business owner over the last couple of years. I have gotten dozens if not hundreds of leads and clients through this great service. However, the last week h…
-
Leads/hired & Income/advertisement RATIOSHello everybody, I am a Thumbtack Top Pro since 2012, but a new community website user, I run a video and photo production studio in the bay area CA. I would really love to know if a few others pro would share 2 ratios. It is not s…
-
Getting leads outside my area.Need help identifying what is causing this. As far as I cand see my preferences are within the towns/zip codes I chose and local. I am getting leads for work 30-40 miles away. I live in Indiana and I keep receiving leads for the nor…
-
-
Kongcrete CoatingsKongcrete Coatings specializes in durable industrial concrete coatings for Orlando businesses. We offer polyaspartic and epoxy solutions that resist stains, chemicals, and heavy traffic. Contact us at (855) 699-5664 or visit 10121 L…
-
Lead / Opportunity Format and RefundsThumbtack changed my life almost ten years ago. I am a jewelry designer, and after traveling to show my work for 15 years, I just wanted to stay home. Shifting to online sales did not work, but funding Thumbtack did. I got almost a…
-
Are Opportunity Leads prominently seen by the customer?I have sent out about 25 responses to Opportunity Leads and precisely ONE has even seen the message (shown by check mark). No response. Is it not easily seen by the customer that there has been a new message from an outside lead? Wh…
-
I'm Carl new to the Community!I have a Renovation Company called Beaver Dam Renovations LLC. Been in business for 6 years now . Just looking to meet good people that's willing to share advice, experience with customers, what scaled there business, & wha…
-
Profile not visible in multiple ZIP codes despite correct targeting and top performance metricsHi everyone, I’m experiencing an issue with my profile visibility and would really appreciate some guidance. My targeting is set to a 150-mile service radius, and I can clearly see all selected areas on the map. However, my profile …
-
Where to find specifics of a lead beyond generic answersI've received 2 leads today (first day on the platform) but I can't seem to find the details of the project, beyond the generic "business consulting service". With the expense of the lead, I would like to have a …
-
-
-
Help for new proI’ve been spending 2k Monthly on Thumbtack for leads Here’s what I’m facing My ROI is very low due the Nature of junk Removal Business/leas Of thumbtack They are always shopping for cheap And I’m trying to get some refunds from …
-
My History with ThumbtackI signed up December 2023 and have spent a total of just under 3100 on carpentry leads. I've done a total of just over 85000 of sales from that dollar amount. But man do I have a true love hate relationship with the way Thumbt…
Resources
- All Categories
- Pro AI Hub
- 16 New Pro Hub
- 24 Trending topics
- 8 Feedback in Action
- 5 Wins and Recognition
- 7 Pro kit
- 16 Tools to help grow & run your business
- Pro Mentorship
- 38 Comunidad en Español
- 3 Featured Events
- 15 On-Demand Webinars
- 207 Network and Collaborate
- 133 Thumbtack Pro Rewards
- 1.2K Business Resources
- 206 Inspiration
- 77 Business Resilience
- 332 Thumbtack Resources
- 361 Community News
Welcome! Check out our Community Code of Conduct. (review here)