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  • JohnnyBones
    Finding jobs based on a keyword
    I assemble an outdoor play item that is known for being difficult and I would like to get leads based on that keyword rather than a generalized category. I don't want to pay for leads outside of that keyword. Cannot find any info …
    JohnnyBones 69 views 1 comment Most recent by DustiO
  • Jingjun
    Thumbtack Lead Quality and refund
    We've been spending more and more money and getting less and less quality leads from thumbtack. We are literally Top 1 on the platform in the area. We tracked our spending the month of September and below is what we got. Total: $1,0…
    Jingjun 152 views 1 comment Most recent by Matt
  • Average_joe1
    Reviews
    Does any one else feel like they are not getting reviews like they used to? We use to send the review request and 8/10 would leave one now I feel like it’s about 2/10 will leave one. Kinda makes me feel like the platform is not info…
    Average_joe1 72 views 1 comment Most recent by DustiO
  • Meckell
    How do you get reviews?
    Let us know how you get your customer to leave you a review. Be sure to share your best review tips in the comments!
    Poll Meckell 298 views 3 comments Most recent by Diana
  • MRM_Services
    MRM_Services 81 views 0 comments Started by MRM_Services
  • Matt
    How could Thumbtack improve the galleries/featured projects functionality?
    I am a muralist, and the ability to upload and showcase images is key for people to really understand what I do. I feel the platform has evolved to include more types of industries, but with visual mediums, there has to be a better …
    Matt 183 views 1 comment Most recent by DustiO
  • ambose_t1
    Pro Account Deactivated/Deleted, Now Banned, No idea why
    Hi, I don't understand what is happening. I recently started revamping my Pro account, and I received an email that it is now "on hold" because I'm offering services not allowed on Thumbtack. I'm offering massage therapy,…
    ambose_t1 990 views 1 comment Most recent by DustiO
  • JohnnyBones
    I would like some help getting work based on a keyword.
    I do assembly and I focus on one product that is wickedly tricky to get together properly. Let's call it WidgetWonder. Right now I would have to go under the assembly skill set and get all of them and parse them out. I am willing …
    JohnnyBones 88 views 2 comments Most recent by JohnnyBones
  • Alex_Handy_Handz
    Why I can't find where I can choose my area to work inn. I'm getting leads 40 miles away?
    I find it ridiculous I can't choose my work area radius. Im getting leads that are 30 miles away. Someone please show me where I can choose my work radius???
    Alex_Handy_Handz 388 views 3 comments Most recent by DustiO
  • leon
    Announcing an integration with Hubspot
    I'm excited to announce that my company, ScaleBridge.io, has an integration between Thumbtack and Hubspot working in a beta environment. If you would like to help us by joining our beta program, please fill out this brief survey, an…
    leon 666 views 0 comments Started by leon
  • HICLLC
    Capital Funding
    Looking for some funding from a bank or investor to partner with and purchase a well researched property to resale for a very hefty profit. Anybody out here interested or could point me in a direction? thank you HIC, LLC
    HICLLC 92 views 2 comments Most recent by Krushnaakash
  • ayeh422
    Importing Reviews from Other Platforms
    Hi- I am a life coach and a new pro on Thumbtack, but I have a number of reviews on other platforms. Is there a way I can have those reviews imported into Thumbtack other than asking my clients to send another review? I don't reall…
    ayeh422 1K views 1 comment Most recent by DustiO
  • chilogm1
    Bad pricing
    How is this even possible look at the prices imagine paying that much for leads
    chilogm1 23 views 0 comments Started by chilogm1
  • DustiO
    What marketing support would benefit your business most?
    The Community team at Thumbtack is always thinking of ways to add value to your experiences here. What kinds of marketing support would you find most beneficial to your businesses? If your answer is "other", please comment…
    Poll DustiO 256 views 13 comments Most recent by ethanklein
  • Organizer1_
    I am not getting any Leads on my Profile--Please Help!
    I am a professional Organizer and new to thumbtack, I have completed my profile and have some reviews. I haven't gotten any leads at all. I am just reaching out to see if there is anything that I am missing on my profile. Maybe that…
    Organizer1_ 193 views 5 comments Most recent by DustiO
  • HapiBnMe
    Notifications for Opportunities
    I've never received a notification for any opportunities even though I have all notifications on (emails, texts, and the app). I check the opportunities on the desktop multiple times a day and see many but by the time I respond to t…
    HapiBnMe 345 views 5 comments Most recent by unknown
  • MCGEvents
    Deposits and Final Payments
    I’m having trouble requesting payment again from my customers? I require a 50% upfront deposit to book my services and when customers pay me through thumbtack I’m not able to go back in and request another or multiple payments which…
    MCGEvents 295 views 2 comments Most recent by MCGEvents
  • dmcgphotography
    Wait time for customer service?
    Hey, curious what's the longest anyone here has had to wait for a customer service response in text. I'm already going to say that, despite my platinum status, i have zero faith that I can get a person on the phone. Text is usually …
    dmcgphotography 175 views 1 comment Most recent by Matt
  • OakTreesales
    Leads strop Coming in
    We used to get so many leads from Thumbtack that I'd have to turn off my visibility from time to time. Now these past couple months I've literally gotten 0 profile views! Support hasn’t been helpful at all. Its pretty nerve racking …
    OakTreesales 142 views 6 comments Most recent by Jerry_Garmon
  • toya
    Reviews Standards Needs To Be Updated
    I'm responding to this message as a PROFESSIONAL using Thumbtack. Thumbtack will allow customers to use falsify the truth and even if a customer hasn't worked with us directly; they can leave reviews based on their interactions. If …
    toya 192 views 2 comments Most recent by unknown
  • MarkZilberman
    Direct Leads
    Hello, I don't want leads where the job is less than $1500. I got a leaf for a job that is $500. How dovI stop this? As of now, I have made my profile hidden till I can get this fixed. Thank you, Mark Zilberman
    MarkZilberman 432 views 9 comments Most recent by MarkZilberman
  • yahyaikan
    hello guys I am new
    hello guys I am new at this platform just i want to present myself to all members I am starting a new agency that creates content for company and influencer we solve a lot of problems and help you grow your social media to the nex…
    yahyaikan 35 views 1 comment Most recent by DustiO
  • MarkZilberman
    Not showing the right photos
    Hello, I am a wedding photographer. Thumbtack asks for photos and others from "projects". I submitted in both. But, they are only showing the pictures from projects. And, I see this is also true for other photographers. Wh…
    MarkZilberman 223 views 4 comments Most recent by MarkZilberman
  • Nicole
    I have a pending payment for over 5 days.
    I want to get paid for the work I did. The customer paid you guys. Why havent I been paid? Please give me my money today and have someone contact me Nicole Larrimore America Girl Cleaning
    Nicole 199 views 1 comment Most recent by DustiO
  • Matt
    The ability to reject a job and not be charged for the lead
    Lately I have been getting request for jobs in the Illustration category that are vague and have no description on what they are looking for, yet the lead cost me $40+. I realize that leads are about demand, but the hard part is th…
    Matt 1.1K views 13 comments Most recent by unknown
  • chilogm1
    Should i get A Refund for those leads from my point of view I would say Yes because
    i doon’t want to sound crazy but please explain to me why am I paying for a services that pretty much earning money from me for not doing nothing. I feel like now i should start charging clients leads price just for contacting me si…
    chilogm1 27 views 1 comment Most recent by DustiO
  • Meckell
    14 free tools every small business can use
    Starting and managing a business is expensive. Odds are you’re on a tight schedule and an even tighter budget. Luckily there are a lot of resources, websites and apps that can help you run your small business more efficiently. Here …
    Meckell 464 views 10 comments Most recent by Js_Garage_Door1
  • Lemargriffinfilms
    Advice from a Top Pro
    Hello Everyone! Here's something I think can help. Running a business - My advice for anyone reading this no matter if you are a solo freelancer, small business, or established company is the same. Accountability. When you're person…
    Lemargriffinfilms 899 views 14 comments Most recent by DustiO
  • NelsonsHVAC
    Library of Past webinars
    Is there a location where we can access past webinars for contractors using Thumbtack?
    NelsonsHVAC 27 views 1 comment Most recent by DustiO
  • chilogm1
    Outrages Leads Price.
    I decide to Open my budget this morning to unlimited since I haven't gotten any leads for the past 3-5 days. 5 minutes I got a lead I was happy den the leads price was $111 for a tv mount above fireplace in Ocala i live in Orlando. …
    chilogm1 84 views 2 comments Most recent by DustiO

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