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  • davidjames8392
    How to Optimize Thumbtack Profile for Local Service Bookings in a Competitive Market?
    Hi Thumbtack Community, I’m a freelance web developer using Thumbtack to book local clients (~10 inquiries/week). My profile gets views, but conversions are low. Setup: Completed profile, 5 reviews, targeting local web design serv…
    davidjames8392 104 views 4 comments Most recent by davidjames8392
  • icememory
    Just got negative review for not replying.. how come?
    I just got a negative review with "doesn't reply" message. As I know besides me another 2 tech gets a lead. I never started a communication with a client. So, I'm confused now. The only option I have is to repl…
    Answered icememory 151 views 5 comments Most recent by DerHilfer_LLC
  • djsk
    my profile does not show up in search results
    Hi, For DJ search in 95008 with Bollywood genre , my profile does not show up at all. I see other DJ profiles with only 2 reviews do show up. I have read through other answers and updated my profile, targeting preferences and waited…
    djsk 73 views 6 comments Most recent by DustiO
  • Draughn
    General Contractors?
    How do we set up our account and use it well for our marketing efforts? Thanks for answering and we would love to connect with someone who can introduce us to this wonderful platform.
    Draughn 159 views 8 comments Most recent by DustiO
  • Carlos_Velasquez
    Super Low Lead Volume. Anyone Else?
    Hi, Running an irrigation business in Houston. This time of the year is our busiest season, mostly all because of Thumbtack leads. This years leads have floored. Only 5 in June vs 28 same time last year. Anyone experienced anything …
    Carlos_Velasquez 86 views 4 comments Most recent by DustiO
  • HSConstruct
    Review with inaccurate statements
    What is the TT policy on statements in reviews that can be proven false via screen grabs directly from the lead themself? If what is said in the message is X and their review says Y does that violate your review terms of service an…
    Answered HSConstruct 72 views 1 comment Most recent by DustiO
  • FRichardson
    [Resource of the week] Communicating with customers.
    The way you communicate with customers is important. This week's video series is full of great tips for effectively interacting with customers — to help you put your best foot forward, and win more jobs. The series consists of …
    FRichardson 127 views 5 comments Most recent by DustiO
  • 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 437 views 3 comments Most recent by DustiO
  • jonperrin
    How do I get reimbursement for incorrect leads?
    I just got a lead for a wedding over 300 miles from my location, even though my profile says I won't do weddings more than 50 miles from my home. The groom mistakenly entered the wrong zip code. How do I get a refund?
    Answered ✓ jonperrin 84 views 2 comments Most recent by jonperrin
  • cm1216
    turn off exact match leads? (architecture)
    Can someone tell me how to turn off direct leads? i.e. the ones Thumbtack autosends pros? I'd much rather prefer replying to opportunities & having clients contact me directly, not being auto matched. I can't figure…
    Answered cm1216 48 views 1 comment Most recent by DustiO
  • ChicagoMurals
    Free Leads Promotion
    Hi, The other day I received a push notification and email advertising if I increased my maximum weekly allowance by $XX they'd give up to 6 free leads with the highest increase. I then increased for 6 free leads. Since then ha…
    ChicagoMurals 1K views 7 comments Most recent by DerHilfer_LLC
  • 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 313 views 5 comments Most recent by DustiO
  • hardwick
    Background Check Server Error
    Every time I've attempted a background check over the past few months, on both Safari and Chrome desktop browsers, both SSN and photo of an ID, I've gotten a "ServorError" badge and can't move forward. Help …
    Answered hardwick 22 views 1 comment Most recent by DustiO
  • PalmerNSC
    Mobile Notary Lead Charges
    Hi everyone, I’m new to both the notary business and Thumbtack, and I wanted to start a discussion to share some of what I’ve experienced so far using this platform to find clients and opportunities. In my opinion, Thumbtack’s lead …
    PalmerNSC 188 views 4 comments Most recent by DustiO
  • Gsaeed1
    Change location
    How can I change the locations where I offer service
    Answered Gsaeed1 131 views 1 comment Most recent by DustiO
  • Gsaeed1
    Is it possible
    Is it possible to request clients that are welling to pay more
    Answered Gsaeed1 62 views 1 comment Most recent by DustiO
  • Jakeolson41
    Jakeolson41 59 views 3 comments Most recent by DustiO
  • Beyondgazephotos
    Lead location preferences is bugged but they won't refund you
    This is a warning to all pros out there, If you ever get a lead outside of the location preferences you have set you will not get anything refunded. I was asked to provide proof of setting up my distance as 25 instead of 50 miles b…
    Beyondgazephotos 81 views 2 comments Most recent by Beyondgazephotos
  • cynbeatty
    Views up, leads down. Why?
    A couple of weeks ago, I updated my profile, number of hires, and gathered several new reviews. My number of views doubled, but I've only gotten one (unresponsive) lead - which is even lower than usual. Any ideas? Also, the inf…
    Answered cynbeatty 102 views 5 comments Most recent by DustiO
  • Gsaeed1
    Thumbtack calendar
    Is there anyway to put on the calendar my booking so that way if I am busy that day I don't get direct lead and get charged for it
    Answered Gsaeed1 61 views 3 comments Most recent by DustiO
  • Guy
    Sudden Drop in Ranking & Exposure on Thumbtack
    Hey everyone, I’ve been a Top Pro for 3 years and was ranked #1 for the last 7 months with 301 reviews and a 4.9-star rating. I also respond to leads in less than a minute to keep my profile competitive. But suddenly, my ranking d…
    Guy 154 views 7 comments Most recent by jhartman
  • NeedRepresentative
    Error submitting responses to reviews
    I am getting this message when responding to reviews. Is there any way I could get a hold of a human that can help me fix this?
    Answered NeedRepresentative 71 views 1 comment Most recent by DustiO
  • TheNotaryousLLC
    Adding New Services
    Hello! I am a notary and am having difficulty adding services that don't populate in the suggested services menu, i.e. "Fingerprinting" and "Apostille." If anyone has any guidance, that would be helpful. T…
    Answered ✓ TheNotaryousLLC 154 views 7 comments Most recent by EVSNotary
  • Rapha
    Response Time / Front Desk
    Is there already an auto-responder tool/app/solution on Thumbtack to help us maintain a fast response time? I have a good conversion rate even if I don't respond within 1 hour, and I usually respond quickly by combining multip…
    Rapha 136 views 1 comment Most recent by DerHilfer_LLC
  • Eastnashhandyman
    Notification selections not working
    I should only be receiving notifications (email, push, and text) with customer messages and refunds. But I routinely don’t get these messages, and get texted about opportunities. The only way I know about a new lead is the notificat…
    Eastnashhandyman 54 views 1 comment Most recent by DustiO
  • JMArndt
    Not Recieving New Thumbtack Leads
    I have looked in every section of my PC and phone to ensure everything is turned on TXTs, emails, phone etc but I still don't recieved notifications of new leads. Please advise! Thanks Jeff Arndt House Facts Inspections
    Answered JMArndt 53 views 1 comment Most recent by DustiO
  • mgafar
    Integration with multiple locations
    I am trying to find a third party integration with thumbtack to support all my locations, most integration forces me to choose one location, which integrations will allow me to pull all my leads from all my different locations using…
    Answered mgafar 162 views 2 comments Most recent by DustiO
  • Bricago
    Opp leads with business hidden
    Are customers receiving opportunity lead messages when my business is hidden? When I look at the message portal I never see a blue “read” checkmark next to the quote I send. And I never get replies to these messages. Since I don’t…
    Bricago 54 views 2 comments Most recent by Bricago
  • structuralguy65
    What does Thumbtack do for Pros when a customer goes dark and doesn't pay
    Looking to see what Thumbtack does as far as contacting this person, and what I need to be aware of, prior to calling the police and filing a civil suit. I will more than likely be showing the court the chat log and this person…
    structuralguy65 208 views 12 comments Most recent by DustiO
  • TexasPoolGurus
    My views are rising but my leads stopped
    hello! Usually my view to lead ratio is pretty high but now it can be 80 views with only 1-2 leads that doesn’t reply. It can’t be ranking because I’ve been #1 in all of my areas for the past year . I had multiple friends try and bo…
    TexasPoolGurus 35 views 1 comment Most recent by DustiO

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