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  • rileymcgriff
    Check out our latest webinar in the on-demand library!
    Hey pros! Yesterday we held our NINTH live webinar of 2024! How exciting is that? If you missed it, don’t worry. Our On-Demand video library is packed with recordings of these webinars We are thrilled to highlight our most recent ad…
    Announcement rileymcgriff 494 views 7 comments Most recent by ellajack
  • DustiO
    Your feedback in action: New phone number verification is here.
    Thanks to feedback and insights from pros like you, we're excited to share that new phone number verification is here! Our new customer verification solution uses an identity-matching process to ensure all phone numbers custome…
    Announcement DustiO 787 views 14 comments Most recent by dblack2xs_
  • DustiO
    Help resources: Community, Help Center, and Support
    Hi everyone! I wanted to do a quick re-intro, since many of you are new to the Community. I am Dusti, and I have been at Thumbtack for about 6 1/2 years (crazy how time flies). Before coming to Thumbtack I was a business owner mysel…
    Announcement DustiO 12.2K views 16 comments Most recent by SME
  • Catherine89
    Can Thumbtack add a specific category for Drapery Workroom pros?
    A search on Thumbtack for custom drapery only comes up with installers or handymen, but there is a distinct trade for professionals who fabricate custom drapes, roman shades, cornices, pillows, and other soft goods from COM/designer…
    Answered Catherine89 5 views 2 comments Most recent by DustiO
  • ladyvincenza
    Blocking just a time period (not the entire day) on the calendar
    Hi everyone, this used to be easy to do, but I don't see how to block a set of time (such as 10:00-4:00) on my calendar to avoid paying for unwanted leads. I've tried this on both my desktop and my phone. Can anyone advise…
    Answered ladyvincenza 155 views 27 comments Most recent by DustiO
  • RuffTimes
    Profile picture quality
    Why does my profile pic look like it was taken with a potato? The original photo that I uploaded is a high resolution photo. But thumbtack made it look super pixelated. Why???
    Answered RuffTimes 12 views 2 comments Most recent by DustiO
  • Triple8Dj
    Why do I receive direct leads where customer's budget is less than half my published rates?
    I keep getting direct leads where the customer's budget is half or less than half my published rates. I feel this is an issue that can be easily filtered on the back end but is left unaddressed because it's profitable for …
    Triple8Dj 19 views 1 comment Most recent by DerHilfer_LLC
  • System
    Removing review
    This discussion was created from comments split from: The new Phone number situation.
    System 21 views 3 comments Most recent by ArvinC
  • KesXcent
    The new Phone number situation
    Hi Team! Long-time Thumbtack user here and I am really concerned about not having access to real phone numbers now. I replied to a lead, paid a significant amount of money. They did not reply to my message and when I try to call …
    Answered KesXcent 524 views 13 comments Most recent by 1CorinthianGroup_PI
  • BENHOPPESPHOTO
    The phone number issue is very very bad and may finally drive me off the site
    I need to have client contacts directly. This is insane to charge me 30$+ for a photo inquiry ( meanwhile the travel settings have never worked properly) and then not even give me access to a real phone number. People don’t answer r…
    BENHOPPESPHOTO 22 views 0 comments Started by BENHOPPESPHOTO
  • ArvinC
    Most pros miss this about Pro Rewards
    A few weeks ago, we talked about simple habits that help pros move up Pro Rewards tiers faster. This week, we want to zoom out a bit and talk about something just as important but often overlooked: QUALIFYING PERIODS. With Pro Rewar…
    ArvinC 49 views 3 comments Most recent by DustiO
  • structuralguy65
    Why is this refund denied
    Customer posts in the structural engineering category, but when I speak to him, he's looking for a contractor. I'm not a contractor, so I shouldn't have to pay for this.
    Answered structuralguy65 210 views 5 comments Most recent by DustiO
  • musicmanwiththeplan
    Musicians and Event Professionals on Thumbtack - Paying For Non-responsive Clients
    I am a highly rated musician on Thumbtack with a robust client base. I have used every major online marketplace you can think of to get clientele, and I am highly rated on all of them. I am lucky enough to make 100% of my income thr…
    musicmanwiththeplan 766 views 10 comments Most recent by jacksonward
  • Tati123
    Drop in leads
    Has anyone experienced a sharp lead drop after an initial strong first few months, even with good reviews and profile optimization? If so: did leads resume on their own? did you change anything specific? or is this tied to seasonali…
    Answered Tati123 42 views 1 comment Most recent by DustiO
  • Mattacus
    Lead prices
    Anybody else having issues with lead prices going up more than 50% lately? Im paying 20% of what I charge for my service per lead, I need to book 1/5 to cover leads at the moment, its insane. I paid less than $20 per lead last year…
    Mattacus 2.7K views 24 comments Most recent by unknown
  • Mel
    CROSSOVER INDUSTRIES ISSUES WITH LEADS?
    I am in the Cesspool and Septic industry, not plumbing. Yet we are in a plumbing category always. The issues always start with plumbing however we do not remove toilets or clear kitchen sinks. WE DO main line clearing. Anything from…
    Mel 44 views 1 comment Most recent by DustiO
  • MyFuneralPlanner
    How to get a new category added?
    Hi everyone — I’m hoping to get guidance from the Thumbtack team. I operate a niche business that specializes exclusively in funeral planning and celebration-of-life coordination. At the moment, there isn’t a dedicated category for …
    MyFuneralPlanner 39 views 5 comments Most recent by DustiO
  • Vincent_Close
    Background check not working
    Anyone else having issues with getting the background check? I enter my information in and all it returns is "serverError".
    Vincent_Close 514 views 10 comments Most recent by DustiO
  • FRichardson
    [Resource of the Week] Show off your strengths.
    Once you’ve gotten set up on Thumbtack, one of your first steps should be to strengthen your profile. Customers rely on what they see in your profile not only to showcase the quality work you can deliver, but also to highlight your …
    FRichardson 264 views 7 comments Most recent by DustiO
  • Fedconmc
    Background check
    C'mon guys. Get on the stick. Many have complained of your server error message when trying to perform a background check. I have already tried 10 times with no success. and. asking for a SSN stinks of a scam. Are you sure…
    Question Fedconmc 37 views 1 comment Most recent by DustiO
  • RestAssuredHVAC
    Lead/Opportunity Details Missing Web vrs App
    Why do the details that the customer provided vary between the app and on the web? We have office staff that work these from a computer not a phone!!! They need to see the customer comments/message. Web: App:
    Answered RestAssuredHVAC 144 views 4 comments Most recent by RestAssuredHVAC
  • TheAscendant
    Linking to my Thumbtack profile from my personal Website?
    Hi, Is there a social media-esque vector icon (like the tack) that I can add to my personal website's social media area in the footer, to link potential customers directly to my Profile here? Any info helps. Thanks all.
    Answered ✓ TheAscendant 50 views 3 comments Most recent by DustiO
  • HmrDwn
    how do i get support
    i have been trying for weeks to get “my setup finished” thumbtack wants a review. i have reviews from other sites that can’t be imported to complete this step. of course afte reading all these other posts, it seems that thumbtack d…
    Answered HmrDwn 18 views 1 comment Most recent by DustiO
  • CalabasasAppliance
    Sub-Zero & Viking Repair of Calabasas | Calabasas Appliance Repair
    We specialize in repairing and maintaining high-end appliance brands such as Sub-Zero, Wolf, Thermador, Miele, Viking, Thor Kitchen, True Residential, and more. We provide expert repair services for all major appliance brands and ty…
    CalabasasAppliance 14 views 0 comments Most recent by CalabasasAppliance
  • dumprunexpress
    Used to get tons of leads, now I get 0?
    Hello everyone my question to the community is, am I the only one who feels as if their profile has been flagged or blacklisted? Used to get lots of leads that transferred to jobs and now (even with the max lead prices) I'm ge…
    dumprunexpress 186 views 3 comments Most recent by DustiO
  • TTUL765
    Unlinking Google Reviews
    Hello, I originally created one Thumbtack account for my business. Later, after losing access to that original login and believing it was no longer recoverable, I unintentionally created a second account under a different email and …
    Answered TTUL765 212 views 4 comments Most recent by DustiO
  • ElroyVa79
    Trying to set up a page...getting errors on background check
    I'm trying to set up a page to provide graphic design and illustration services but I can't get through the background check. Whether I choose SSN or photo ID, I get an error. Either "severError" or "Sorry, …
    ElroyVa79 159 views 5 comments Most recent by johnmartin
  • DustiO
    Question for our cleaning professionals.
    Do you offer vacation rental (i.e. Airbnb) cleanings? If so, do you charge customers a different rate compared to a standard cleaning? Higher or lower? If this is a service you offer and you have any insight, drop it in the comments…
    DustiO 552 views 10 comments Most recent by Adamleo
  • structuralguy65
    How do you stop the Partial Match leads
    My Leads portal is getting clogged with partial match leads for services that I am not licensed for. This is insane.
    structuralguy65 147 views 6 comments Most recent by DerHilfer_LLC
  • Carman_WBI1
    When you are first starting your business how do gain clients?
    When you are first starting your business how do gain clients? I'm to gain momentum using Thumbtack and I feel like I'm struggling.
    Answered ✓ Carman_WBI1 161 views 7 comments Most recent by DerHilfer_LLC
  • Nina_Bouzanis
    Issues with leads and being sent for Window Treatment repair-install jobs
    Hi Everyone, I want to know if anyone has encountered this issue. I run a window treatment service and the way our model works is we take care of both procuring the window treatments and installing them. Our policy is that we don�…
    Nina_Bouzanis 95 views 1 comment Most recent by DustiO
  • DustiO
    Your Feedback In Action: Refresh your Google Reviews anytime.
    You asked, we listened. You can now upload up to 100 Google reviews on your Thumbtack profile and refresh them anytime. Find out how to keep your reviews up to date and highlight the work you’re delivering to customers. Learn more.
    DustiO 452 views 6 comments Most recent by DustiO
  • DustiO
    Pro Summit Recap: 3 highlights from the 2025 Pro Summit
    We had a record number of pros in attendance at last week’s Pro Summit. If you missed the event — don’t stress. Here are 3 highlights from the event so you don’t miss out. During the Pro Advisory Board panel, pros shared tactical in…
    DustiO 189 views 0 comments Most recent by DustiO

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