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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… -
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… -
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… -
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 … -
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…
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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… -
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 …
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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 …
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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…
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Why did you guys bring this backthis was removed a long time ago now it’s back forcing people to either go unlimited or keeping their business budget at what it is this is so wrong I remember it was remove and now it’s back
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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 …
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Max lead pricesHi, I have an Electrical business and I noticed for one of my services of “electrical and wiring repairs” that out of my last 11 leads, a total of 8 leads has been the same exact price of $51.79. My question is with the max lead pri…
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How many residential and commercial painting companies are in the community?I have been working for years to create a painters workshop designed to support those seeking mentorship, guidance, tips, and creative ideas. This workshop is intended to be a safe, judgment-free space where painters can ask questio… -
Seating at negative profits for the year alreadyI just spend 169 this week and only able to get 2-3 leads and everything else was client who didn’t respond to any of the messages I sent. Last two years with thumbtack has not been the best for us and so far I think it’s time I exp…
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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…
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