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  • DustiO
    Are you #voteready?
    Last week we kicked off #NationalVoterEducationWeek to celebrate civic participation in the 2022 U.S. midterm elections. We're proud to partner with TurboVote to help our U.S. employees register to vote and find details about their …
    DustiO 1 view 0 comments Started by DustiO
  • DustiO
    What is a Community Leader and how can you join us?
    Previously in our online pro Community, we felt there was too much Thumbtack and not enough Thumbtack pros. So, we’ve enlisted an incredible group of pros to lead and inspire this Community - our Thumbtack Community Leaders. Communi…
    DustiO 21 views 0 comments Started by DustiO
  • chilogm1
    Waste Of Money
    Giving a client the chance to contact 7 pros at the same times makes no sense at all to me. Not only it's such a bad idea you guys literally charging each of the pros the same amount of money just for 1 of them to be hired or the cl…
    chilogm1 1 view 0 comments Started by chilogm1
  • Rosemoreira32
    Rosemoreira32 52 views 5 comments Most recent by DustiO
  • rvgrand
    Now, lead prices are set by you and other pros - - - - If it works
    This message has been up on my services tab for a while now, but every time I click on it, the link is broken. Please fix or at least remove this.
    rvgrand 21 views 2 comments Most recent by rvgrand
  • rvgrand
    Max Lead Price Error
    How do I set max lead prices? Every time I try to click on anything related to the topic, I get an error message. One of the codes tell me to give this: 08518cf6247fdcab10190a672aebec48 to an engineer. Someone please help. I beli…
    rvgrand 12 views 1 comment Most recent by DustiO
  • kostlover
    1 Hour Response Time…
    I am an Organizer. I am blessed with the Leads and referrals that I receive from Thumbtack, and I work 5-6 days per week. Lately, I have worked many 12 hour days. As an Organizer, (and I am sure other Pros in similar fields can rel…
    kostlover 121 views 23 comments Most recent by Mage
  • kostlover
    Problems With Lead Refunds
    I am having significant problems with my requests for lead refunds. A recent one was exceptionally frustrating. I received a lead request from a client who canceled within 5 minutes of her request. I tried to immediately respond…
    kostlover 313 views 8 comments Most recent by DustiO
  • Nancy1005
    Need more Leads/Advertise Advice
    I am a wedding Officiant. I have done very well this summer. But leads and jobs are dwindling. I live in a beautiful Florida tourist destination. I need business to pick up this fall and winter.
    Nancy1005 11 views 0 comments Started by Nancy1005
  • DustiO
    Back to school tips?
    Heya fellow parents or anyone going back to school themselves! My son (my youngest) is getting ready to go into his sophomore year of high school and I just. can't. even. believe. it. So crazy how fast time flies, especially the las…
    DustiO 31 views 2 comments Most recent by DustiO
  • DustiO
    [Closed] July Contest: Add your profile photo.
    This is your space to connect with other business owners in your area or industry — to share ideas, exchange best practices, get help on challenges and celebrate wins together. To help make this feel more like a Community space, we …
    DustiO 101 views 7 comments Most recent by DustiO
  • ShaquealThomas
    Thumbtack tips
    Once you are locked in on thumbtack it’s a routine I wake up normally around this time and double check my leads even when I have a project that day. here’s a few tips I would like to share. following up with clients are key normall…
    ShaquealThomas 72 views 4 comments Most recent by ShaquealThomas
  • Meckell
    July Pro Highlights
    "Our favorite thing about what we do is getting the opportunity to participate in our customers’ big life experiences by delivering a high-quality and stress-free service. The joy and relief we provide to our clients are what k…
    Meckell 21 views 0 comments Started by Meckell
  • AngelaKeshavjee
    Leads
    I’m a Personal Trainer and I continuously experience customers wasting my money with asking how much my services are? It is show 3x before they get to my profile. That is $31 that I’m charged, because they choose not to read. I also…
    Poll AngelaKeshavjee 11 views 0 comments Started by AngelaKeshavjee
  • Julia
    Community at Thumbtack - APAC Tacks
    Introducing APAC Tacks, Thumbtack's Employee Resource Group for Asian and Pacific Islander employees. Their mission is to create a safe space of solidarity across diverse Asian identities. "When people think about ERGs, you mig…
    Julia 41 views 3 comments Most recent by Mage
  • DustiO
    Community Member Shoutout - Over 100 reviews!
    We have some professionals in our Community with over 100 reviews at over 4.5 rating. That is not an easy thing to accomplish, so I wanted to take a moment to give them a shout out! Congrats on this incredible accomplishment! @bill1…
    DustiO 71 views 3 comments Most recent by vancemk
  • DustiO
    [GROUP HIGHLIGHT] Women on Thumbtack
    I was really inspired when I saw this thread in our Women on Thumbtack group. I love watching pros connect over shared experiences - that's why we're all here! If you haven't already, check out the group and join to start connectin…
    DustiO 31 views 3 comments Most recent by CurlyBartender
  • miachristina
    How do I actually get the benefits from my platinum rewards?
    I have similar grievances to the above posts. My account is platinum, yet I cannot get the help I need. I have emailed many times and gotten no response. The "chat" is not available, it says they will return tomorrow but i…
    miachristina 11 views 0 comments Started by miachristina
  • Meckell
    April Pro Highlights
    “Our favorite things to assemble are playsets. We think of them as big Lego sets and the results are so satisfying. Before Thumbtack, we had very few jobs and very little confidence. Thumbtack has changed everything for us and we’re…
    Meckell 11 views 0 comments Started by Meckell
  • DustiO
    March Contest: Spring Projects
    Spring is in the air! We reached 60 degrees in Salt Lake today and I am here. for. it. Springtime always gets me in the mood for projects - in my home, in my yard, or at work. It's a time when I feel inspired by the freshness of a n…
    DustiO 91 views 5 comments Most recent by DustiO
  • sueferrer
    Oakland/SF Bay Area Life Coaches?
    Hi, All! It's coming up on one year, since I returned to working for myself 100%, and I realize that I am missing having colleagues. Plus, I find socializing with other entrepreneurs very helpful. Ideally, I'd like to meet some o…
    sueferrer 11 views 11 comments Most recent by Meridith_Alexander1
  • Danielle_Penn
    Checking In on Everyone!
    Hello Everyone and Happy March!  I am reaching out to see how we are all doing? Conducting a little check-in, how is the year progressing? I am hoping to hear that many of you have new bookings on the calendar and the highs and lows…
    Danielle_Penn 11 views 1 comment Most recent by SoftWashMJB
  • Jessie
    Community at Thumbtack - Women
    The mission of Thumbtack's Women’s Employee Resource Group is to cultivate an inclusive community for those who have been affected by gender inequality. Along with their allies, they aim to uplift the community through education and…
    Jessie 101 views 10 comments Most recent by DustiO
  • Elle__38
    ☀ Holy schmolley batwoman/batman☀
    Mardi Gras (3/1), which ends the Carnival season 🎶 🎭 🎡 and Fat Tuesday the day before Ash Wednesday (also a New Moon, jus' sayin') which harkens in the Lenten season, are upon us. Even if these observances mean nothing to you, MARC…
    Elle__38 1 view 0 comments Started by Elle__38
  • Meckell
    February Pro Higlights
    “Organizing people’s homes helps us give back peace of mind, freedom and time to our customers. Thumbtack has helped so much in matching us with our ideal clients. Being awarded Platinum Pro Rewards status means our true purpose has…
    Meckell 11 views 0 comments Started by Meckell
  • Elle__38
    Astrology RN
    Most of us have heard about the U.S. PLUTO RETURN which happens this month (2/20/2022). This return only happens every 248 years so it's a biggie! You can certainly get more info on the web, if interested, and also tune into the …
    Elle__38 1 view 0 comments Started by Elle__38
  • Elle__38
    2/16 Full Moon Astrology asks What's Holding You Back?
    If this interests you, follow the link for a lotbof good, usable info.
    Elle__38 11 views 0 comments Started by Elle__38
  • DustiO
    Valentine's Day: Love What You Do.
    In honor of this day celebrating love, we asked pros in our Community to share what they love about being an entrepreneur, and here's what they had to say: “I love the process! As an entrepreneur there are a lot of things that will …
    DustiO 11 views 0 comments Started by DustiO
  • DustiO
    [HIGHLIGHT] New Group: Bienestar
    I don't know about you, but I have set out to practice a lot more self care in 2022 (something I think most of us could use more of). One of our new Community members, @Elle__38 started a new group, that focuses on overall wellness,…
    DustiO 21 views 4 comments Most recent by DustiO

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