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  Funding for Women-Owned Businesses

  Hi 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…

  Announcement Mage 1.6K views 11 comments 3 points Most recent by Mage April 2024
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  Try To Anticipate Your Clients Needs

  Most 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…

  Announcement Lemargriffinfilms 366 views 4 comments 6 points Most recent by mbrand15 April 2023
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  Dealing with rejection and how to sell the product

  I'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…

  Announcement Filip_Matic 344 views 7 comments 5 points Most recent by maria December 2021
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  Improving Quality of Leads

  Recently 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…

  Boris_Shpitalskiy 633 views 10 comments 0 points Most recent by unknown September 14
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  Ask Laura Anything, 40+ Years in Bookkeeping and 4 Years as a Thumbtack Top Pro

  ArvinC 350 views 4 comments 1 point Most recent by ArvinC September 8
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  What happened to the "File a Dispute" feature

  I have a client that ripped me off $1000 and before I go to small claims court and name everyone involved (including Thumbtack), I remember there was a File a Dispute feature a couple years back. What happened to that.

  structuralguy65 85 views 10 comments 0 points Most recent by DustiO August 27
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  Response Time / Front Desk

  Is 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…

  Answered Rapha 258 views 7 comments 0 points Most recent by unknown July 27
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  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 …

  Answered Empire 80 views 1 comment 0 points Most recent by ArvinC July 24
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  People who select many providers

  Is 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…

  HSConstruct 247 views 10 comments 4 points Most recent by MyCleanCharlotteMaid July 23
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  Improving Getting Lead Responses

  Hi 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…

  Answered FamigliaDesignBuild 264 views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by MyCleanCharlotteMaid July 22
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  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…

  RyanMitche11 199 views 1 comment 0 points Most recent by MyCleanCharlotteMaid July 20
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  Issues with multiple business accounts & support

  First, 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…

  Kaitlin_Booth 645 views 7 comments 0 points Most recent by _AnshulDua July 7
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  Leads/hired & Income/advertisement RATIOS

  Hello 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…

  DeNoise_Studios 255 views 9 comments 1 point Most recent by ArvinC June 22
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  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…

  bobthehandyguy 104 views 2 comments 0 points Most recent by DustiO June 17
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  create a company

  Answered ✓ Gerson 69 views 2 comments 0 points Most recent by DustiO June 15
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  Kongcrete Coatings

  Kongcrete 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…

  walkcoop 86 views 0 comments 0 points Started by walkcoop May 13
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  Lead / Opportunity Format and Refunds

  Thumbtack 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…

  Answered Jane_A_Gordon 192 views 7 comments 2 points Most recent by Jane_A_Gordon May 7
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  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…

  Answered AbigailA 84 views 2 comments 0 points Most recent by unknown April 22
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  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…

  CarlBDRLLC 25 views 1 comment 1 point Most recent by ArvinC April 20
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  Profile not visible in multiple ZIP codes despite correct targeting and top performance metrics

  Hi 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 …

  Olegsn89 106 views 5 comments 0 points Most recent by DustiO April 9
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  Where to find specifics of a lead beyond generic answers

  I'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 …

  Answered mhudson1076 64 views 4 comments 0 points Most recent by DustiO March 26
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  Need help

  Can someone help me or guide me for license and insurance for my company

  gsenatus 29 views 1 comment 0 points Most recent by DustiO March 13
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  Landscaping

  TOMAS1 37 views 1 comment 1 point Most recent by ArvinC March 11