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  • DustiO
    Your feedback in action: We’re removing all Instant Bookings.
    We’ve built this Community (along with you), because we understand the importance of connecting with other business owners — to share ideas, exchange best practices, get advice and celebrate wins, together. It’s also a space where y…
    DustiO 580 views 21 comments Most recent by KesXcent
  • KevinCristo95
    N
    Poll KevinCristo95 771 views 2 comments Most recent by Jeff_jtv2020
  • Fil777
    Custom weekly budget
    Hello everyone. My name is Philip. I'm Top pro from Pennsylvania. Maybe you have already seen a new update for Thumbtack Pros: now we can't set our weekly custom budget more then 1 time per week. After that we have to choose our bud…
    Fil777 849 views 19 comments Most recent by KW_CleaningCo2024
  • KuyGasena04
    No leads?
    @DustiO I think my thumbtack profile as a pro is not working. I have not got any leads in a while and where i live there is alot of demand for cleaners right now. Can you look into it for me? Please
    Answered KuyGasena04 89 views 6 comments Most recent by DustiO
  • Tim_Lyddon
    Can I get a bad review deleted?
    hi, I recently had my first bad review. It's a very dishonest one. The client said my piano lesson was awful. He initially paid for 30 minutes. Towards the end of the 30 minutes, he thought the lesson was so good, he paid for an…
    Answered ✓ Tim_Lyddon 353 views 2 comments Most recent by KCInvestigations
  • thesafeharbor1_info
    Is it possible to target customers in two different areas?
    I am trying to figure out how to target clients in all of the state of NY to do tele-therapy. This is where I am licensed; however, I live in North Carolina. I want to offer life coaching services to the United States. Also, I wa…
    Answered thesafeharbor1_info 124 views 4 comments Most recent by busyb
  • BeckieH_17
    How can I archive a message with no option to archive?
    We recently reactivated our account, and I archived thousands of old messages; however there is one remaining message from 2020 that does not give me the option to archive it. How can I get rid of it?
    Answered ✓ BeckieH_17 80 views 1 comment Most recent by DustiO
  • FrenchTutorGuy
    Refund Policy - Read receipts, Valid Phone Numbers and Text Message Threads
    I do love Thumbtack. I just wanted to know if the refund process you guys used to offer - whereby if a potential customer didn't even read your quote meant you got a refund - could be brought back? Or at least, could you offer us a …
    FrenchTutorGuy 79 views 2 comments Most recent by SME
  • Tim_Lyddon
    Bad reviews
    Hi, I just posted my story about a bad review I got. The review does violate policy because it does not relate to the interaction between myself and the client. Firstly he says that he used Venmo. He did not. And I have the proof i…
    Answered ✓ Tim_Lyddon 182 views 7 comments Most recent by DustiO
  • Jennifer_Longociu
    Top Pro Eligibility Questions
    @DustiO Hello! I am trying to become a Top Pro for the first time. Once I become one, can you tell me how many points I need to accumulate each period to remain a Top Pro? Also, since as a hypnotherapist I don't seem to be eligible…
    Jennifer_Longociu 165 views 6 comments Most recent by DustiO
  • System
    Customer changed job details
    This discussion was created from comments split from: Instant Booking.
    System 72 views 4 comments Most recent by DustiO
  • CaileeM
    Your feedback in action: Refund policy update.
    Hello all, I am excited to share that Thumbtack has launched an update to the 15 minute cancellation refund policy. Thanks to your feedback and to the Pro Advisory Board for helping us find a solution, we are expanding the 15-minute…
    CaileeM 1.9K views 65 comments Most recent by structuralguy65
  • DustiO
    Duplicate Opportunities
    This discussion was created from comments split from: Dustio.
    DustiO 33 views 4 comments Most recent by Photographer
  • Lauren_Watts_Larsen
    How do I change my auto-reply? This is separate from the quick replies
    A while ago, I got an email from Thumbtack about partnering with a major retail company to help drive new leads. They asked if I wanted to set up an automatic message for clients who send direct leads. I replied with the message, an…
    Answered Lauren_Watts_Larsen 212 views 1 comment Most recent by DustiO
  • Eriich
    Have any pro's had any suspicious leads that do not get refunded? I am very concerned
    Hi there, I am a very concerned pro. I havent had a lead in a months until I recently got two. The first one was no response in the app and outside the app. Which is frustrating and sketchy even if it does fall under your policy. bu…
    Eriich 694 views 8 comments Most recent by DustiO
  • Happy_Handyman24
    Abandoned by Thumbtack
    I signed up for Thumbtack as a pro and within minutes was contacted by a representative who outlined a package where I would get personal assistance from him with the set up and for the first 60 days of service. I needed to discuss …
    Happy_Handyman24 31 views 1 comment Most recent by DustiO
  • DustiO
    Your Pro Summit recap.
    We recently held a Pro Summit for select pros and rolled out some exciting product news. Even if you weren’t able to attend, we want to make sure you all have access to the updates that were covered at the event. New booking options…
    DustiO 515 views 9 comments Most recent by alicemorgan3303
  • DustiO
    Who is tuned in to the Pro Summit right now?
    And what has peaked your interest?
    Poll DustiO 56 views 2 comments Most recent by DustiO
  • eskay0201
    Lead prices and competitors
    Hi, I've been using Thumbtack for a while and have somewhat enjoyed getting new clients, but I’m wondering why, whenever a client looks for a photographer for example, they’re given multiple competitors to choose from. In my opinion…
    eskay0201 47 views 0 comments Started by eskay0201
  • Shay
    leads have been coming up with invalid, disconnected, or inaccurate phone numbers
    I have received multiple invalid, disconnected and incorrect phone numbers that are concerning. Thumbtack has been very difficult in issuing a refund for them and if the number is invalid, they say they have checked it and it is val…
    Shay 185 views 8 comments Most recent by Shay
  • FrenchTutorGuy
    Consent form and disclaimer ?
    Would it be possible for language tutors like myself, to have a process where potential language students read and sign a consent form before contacting me? Often, novice language learners are quite unfamiliar with the duration and …
    FrenchTutorGuy 15 views 1 comment Most recent by DustiO
  • chilogm1
    Early access to the new version of texting client with no cost until hire
    for the pass couple day I had an option in my lead category where I had early access to this new program where we can text a client at no cost and if I get hire I only get charge. Every time I click on it I just get a continuous 3 d…
    Answered chilogm1 61 views 4 comments Most recent by CaileeM
  • Hudino
    Instant Bookings
    Nevermind
    Question Hudino 23 views 0 comments Started by Hudino
  • eskay0201
    Photos will not upload
    Hello, I'm having a problem of uploading photos because I always get an error saying that it can not upload. I've uploaded other photos many times before but this time it wont even let me upload one photo. Please help me on this. …
    eskay0201 734 views 6 comments Most recent by DustiO
  • pr660
    How the Heck do I Access and/or Change my Rate?
    Just spent over an hour trying to find the magic click to gain access to my rates. Someone please help! Thx!
    Answered pr660 45 views 1 comment Most recent by pr660
  • Eriich
    Concerns regarding non-refundable leads, has anyone else had issues?
    Hi there, I am a very concerned pro. I havent had a lead in a months until I recently got two. The first one was no response in the app and outside the app. Which is frustrating and sketchy even if it does fall under your policy. …
    Eriich 25 views 0 comments Started by Eriich
  • Marlonm337
    Leads
    I would rather pay more for the job landed than to be duped by customers that play games. Time is money and paying for leads that don’t respond back is just robbery.
    Marlonm337 107 views 0 comments Started by Marlonm337
  • Jennifer_Longociu
    Thumbtack Android App not working for me
    @DustiO I'm wondering if others are having trouble with the Android Thumbtack app for Pros. For a couple of days, any time I try to open it on my LG smart phones, I get a message pop-up that says "This version Thumbtack for Pro…
    Jennifer_Longociu 91 views 9 comments Most recent by DustiO
  • rileymcgriff
    A Quick Refresher on Reporting Suspicious Activity
    The majority of the customers you meet on Thumbtack are trustworthy. If you do come across a customer or situation you’re not sure about, let us know by reporting it. Take a moment to check out this article on reporting suspicious a…
    rileymcgriff 125 views 2 comments Most recent by DustiO
  • LisaP
    Can't do it option
    I've received a lead that indicates the person is "looking for a life coach for a friend", this is not a lead I want to take. What happens if I click the Can't do it option? Will I still be charged? Thank you for the res…
    LisaP 892 views 6 comments Most recent by DustiO

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