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Most recent: How to make a living as a home improvement pro after a career change by Juliano_50
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Most recent: HELP!! I’ve barely received leads in months! by pmpazo
February 7
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Regularly Checking Your Targeting PreferencesWhen was the last time you looked at your targeting preferences? You know, those settings that determine the types of leads you get? If you’re not sure what I’m referencing... you got some reading to do. Don’t worry, here’s a guide … -
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… -
All of my reviews have been removedI’ve been with this service for quite some time only to find that all of my reviews have been removed! Please advise
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Sudden decline in viewsHello! Last February my account all of the sudden started getting a lot of views (which I appreciated for obvious reasons). It was close to 400 a week. Then each week they started to decline dramatically. I did change my settings (… -
Account deactivatedHi community I hope everyone is doing well so I got surprised this afternoon with my husband’s account was deactivated with no reason he does landscaping jobs and has a strong profile 5 stars with more than 158 reviews I am writing …
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Suddenly stop getting leadsHi guys. I joined Thumbtack Pro in early January 2024 and quickly received my first lead on January 8th, one day after signing up. Between January 8 and February 5, I received 17 leads and was hired seven times, showing a promising …
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New Servey for $20 Amazon Gift cardA trap has been set on that servey why would i tell you about my business revenue to on that servey it makes no sense asking us how much we charge for handyman services. The more details you gave the more of a price rasie they will …
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Leads: Repair services should be separate from maintenance services .We would like to send in our gratitude to thumbtack we have been with them ever since our beginnings and we have seen the benefits over the years. However it has come to our attention there is a need for adjustments on leads service…
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Instant BookingI went around and around with a text to from tech-support yesterday, and I kept pressing them. I found out these two things. First, supposedly they did trial runs and experiments, and found that all users want instant book, which is…
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Pros Check your bank statements- Thumbtack reactivated my account & charged me without my knowledgePros check your bank accounts! After not being active since 2021, my account was reactivated, without my knowledge, 1/2/24. Thank goodness I noticed a charge from Thumbtack on my cc statement and looked in to it. I learned Thumbtack…
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Hire Count Glitches/MiscountsHi Pros! My name is Alex and I have a bartending company serving NYC called The Paloma Girls. I signed up with Thumbtack 2 years ago in hopes of meeting new clients and it has completely jump-started my business and encouraged me to…
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You need better clip-artThe "plumber" in the ad that showed up in my browser had a bunch of plastic pipes and fittings with big, knurled, grips for hand tightening. And some model holding huge Crescent wrench - the wrong tool for every job. Its n…
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Lead Prices have gone sky high!I received a home organization lead (not instant book) and I can not believe the price for this lead. It is the smallest size project (selected less than 500 feet-which is the smallest option) and the project is moderately disorgani…
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Instant bookingThis used to be a great platform now it is poisoning businesses of all types. Forcing some, like myself, into early retirement. All of our concerns are falling on deaf ears and showing no empathy. Hopefully someday when you return t…
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So many software bugs-Not sure what’s going on, wanted to see if others had this issue. My calendar is open for days next week, yet the app insists I don’t have availability. this and other bugs have been happening with my profile. -
I'm Paying for Customer ErrorsI apologize in advance for using this platform to voice my concerns; however, there appears to no longer be an easy option to speak with a representative ( by the way, the automated system is less than helpful, and the message that … -
Thumbtack payTo whoever decide to built this option and doesn’t add a refund button, I think you should get fired immediately. Who built an ACH and not add a refund options. What if I take payments before the project and client cancel and now I …
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Virtual AdminIs there an app or some sort to assist in responding to the leads….I’m eagerly wanting to try something new to help my business
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Get charged twice for the same client -lead and instant bookHello, For the second time in a week, I have had a client first pick me as referral lead then immediately (within a minute) they select me for instant book. So now I am charged first for the lead and second for the instant book. I …
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Now I'm getting charged for leads that I'm not licensed for, from a customer who posted it twiceNot a happy camper. Why should a structural engineer get charged twice for a lead where the customer needs an architect. Someone explain that, please.
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Help with non-responsive leadsDear community, I just got charged $30 for a lead that never posted on my 'direct leads' tab and the potential client never responded. This is about guitar lessons. I am guessing the client changed his mind or was just not…
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Support with multiple accountsI accidentally created multiple accounts and while I've deactivated the 2nd account, I can't get a background check completed now, I just receive a "server error" message, I tried completing it with a DL but neve…
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Dealing with a negative review & customer posting many complaintsI am a Wedding Officiant. I got my first ever in 9 years negative review. OK, I can deal with it. I responded very nicely and apologized for the one thing I felt was a legit complaint. Today she added to her review (also negative) …
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House call proAnyone else been getting cold calls from house call pro since the instant booking requirement went into affect? -
Lead costAnyone else feel like the cost of leads have no consistency? I have been getting charged $60 + for a customer who just needs a sprinkler head fixed. These use to cost about $13. There seems to be no rhyme or reason to the way these…
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TrustPilot ReviewsHello! I see that we have the option to import google reviews. I was wondering if there was an option to import Trustpilot reviews. We have over 150 5 star reviews that I would love to utilize if possible. Thanks!
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How do I turn off On-Site Estimates?For some reason my profile lists I will be doing an on-site estimate, and I rarely do any sort of on site visit before I start the job. I don't want customers to think I will be coming to their property 150+ miles away to bid o…
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Making sure I get my prepaid lead funds back when I deactivate ThumbtackI am closing my business, and I need to deactivate Thumbtack. I understand the simple process to deactivate my account. But it doesn't pop up any dialog box saying that my pre-paid balance will be refunded to me, so I am not …
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Finding jobs based on a keywordI 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 i…
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Inconsistent Lead VolumeSometimes I get leads left and right. Sometimes it’s dry as hell. What is everyone doing to optimize this Thumbtack thing. Any other platforms you recommend for leads?
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