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  • Paul_Bock
    can't get the support I need...at all...
    I can't change my email address on Thumbtack...it won't let me...and I can't find the support I need from anywhere!!!!
    Paul_Bock 97 views 1 comment Most recent by DustiO
  • Simon
    No new leads for weeks
    I can see other people are having the same issue. Has anyone found a solution? I used to get lots of leads and really like Thumbtack for my business. Is there a system problem? I tried calling the help desk but I cannot get an a…
    Simon 56 views 0 comments Started by Simon
  • AMurray
    No leads
    I also went 3 months with no leads... Previously, I consistantly had 1-2 leads and responded quickly. I have increased budget a little bit but still hardly anything. I even got a couple clients to add reviews. I have talked to a Thu…
    AMurray 96 views 1 comment Most recent by Jerry_Garmon
  • Hypnotist
    Feedback for Customer Request Form - Seeking Help With Addiction
    As a Hypnotist, I seek leads/referrals for clients who identify as having an addiction. It seems the Thumbtack user is provided with prompted options that are limited to just working on an addiction. In the comments, they may indic…
    Hypnotist 52 views 1 comment Most recent by DustiO
  • LilyGarden
    Is it possible to send leads only to customers willing to ship their items to me?
    Hi, I'm a Thumbtack Pro with a video transfer service that involves digitizing home video tapes from customers . I've started off covering my local area where customers can drop off their tapes in person and that's worked out fairly…
    LilyGarden 86 views 8 comments Most recent by DustiO
  • wardlor
    Lead replies not being read?
    Hello! Recently I have had an influx of leads that I have responded to, but the customers have not even read my reply. I am a top pro with a 5 star rating, and I have found many music students on thumbtack, but lately it has gotten …
    wardlor 1.1K views 4 comments Most recent by unknown
  • 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 have ha…
    ChicagoMurals 671 views 1 comment Most recent by DustiO
  • ChicagoMurals
    No Response from Customer Service
    Hello, I have been reaching out to customer service for around a week now with no human response. My profile has been flagged for not meeting community guidelines. I'm not seeing where it's faulty and I havent touched my details sin…
    ChicagoMurals 363 views 4 comments Most recent by DustiO
  • DustiO
    2023 Top Pro Summit Event: Special Partnership Offers
    As part of or first annual Top Pro Summit event, we’ve worked with key partners to provide limited time discounts with several of our partners. Based on our findings, pros who work with our partners see faster response times, more l…
    DustiO 256 views 0 comments Started by DustiO
  • Prarich_2
    Request for Payment missing
    I don't see the Request for Payment tab in my messages to the customer. I was able to get part payment as an advance (it is yet to get to my bank though). But when I try to request for balance payment after job is done, I don't see …
    Prarich_2 95 views 3 comments Most recent by DustiO
  • pr660
    How Does One Go About Changing Rate/Hr?
    I can't seem to find the rate edit button in my profile... Please help! Thanks in advance!
    pr660 487 views 3 comments Most recent by DustiO
  • BorjaVisuals
    I'm hidden! Portrait Photography (Justin Borja)
    I have an issue being unable to be seen on the Thumbtack portrait section. It seems like my entire page has been hidden and I can only see myself when it's filtered to "My home, venue, etc." I can share screen shots, on th…
    BorjaVisuals 111 views 16 comments Most recent by BorjaVisuals
  • ChinMaster
    Refunds
    Refunds aren’t being honored with thumbtack. When a customer doesn’t respond and when we pay for direct leads. We should be refunded or at least free leads to make up for our loses. This is all pros issue and it’s still not being r…
    ChinMaster 1.8K views 9 comments Most recent by unknown
  • PhilJohnson
    Refund policy question
    What is the refund policy for a lead that never reads/responds to anything? I have a lead that only contacted me. I've messaged him twice and texted him and he hasn't read or responded to anything. What can I do about that?
    PhilJohnson 245 views 7 comments Most recent by unknown
  • PaintlyMI
    Thumbtack Help!?
    Is anyone else having the same incredibly frustrating issue of not being able to get a hold of AN ACTUAL PERSON that UNDERSTANDS you, like how Thumbtack USED TO BE? I cant even believe I am finding myself HERE venting about this. W…
    PaintlyMI 115 views 5 comments Most recent by unknown
  • AngelicaVasquez
    Rate Clients
    Why doesn't Thumbtack allow customers to be rated? I've received an unwarranted review and now I live in fear of my clients. Uber figured this out years ago but if you don't allow both sides to rate each other, you create a lopsided…
    AngelicaVasquez 279 views 14 comments Most recent by unknown
  • DanielGoodpaster
    Instant bookings
    I’ve had several people instant book me recently. The customers canceled but I don’t get refunded. I even submitted a refund request and got the automated response that it didn’t qualify for a refund. One of the ladies wanted an…
    DanielGoodpaster 158 views 2 comments Most recent by unknown
  • DustiO
    Did you know you can get paid right in the Thumbtack app?
    Everyone loves getting paid. Did you know you can request and receive payments from customers in just a few easy steps — without ever leaving Thumbtack? All you have to do is set up Direct Deposit. We know that Thumbtack customers f…
    DustiO 915 views 12 comments Most recent by DustiO
  • nathanbolt12
    nathanbolt12 206 views 1 comment Most recent by nathanbolt12
  • DuPageAttorney
    How do I delete or remove a service category? How do I start a separate business profile?
    I contacted Thumbtack about this issue but have not received a response yet. I am a residential real estate attorney and I do estate planning. I added Notary Services BUT I don't believe people will hire an attorney to provide notar…
    DuPageAttorney 109 views 2 comments Most recent by DustiO
  • Mac_House_Calls_NYC
    Misleading search results create hassles for customers and pros who work remotely.
    Thumbtack has got me a lot of business. I'm pleased that I show up high in search results. But several times a week I have to request a refund, and each time I almost invariably get it. The attached pic explains. Customers often…
    Mac_House_Calls_NYC 66 views 1 comment Most recent by WDodson
  • DustiO
    Announcing a new integration with Signpost: All your leads in one place.
    We’re excited to announce our partnership with Signpost. Using Thumbtack and Signpost together helps you respond instantly to potential customers and simplify communications by managing all your leads and conversations in a single p…
    DustiO 117 views 1 comment Most recent by DustiO
  • AForde
    Pro Newsletter & Emails
    Hi everyone! For those who I didn't get a chance to meet at CommuniTEA yesterday, I'm Aleisha and I am on the Engagement Marketing team here at Thumbtack. I'm responsible for some of the emails and push notifications you get! There…
    AForde 45 views 1 comment Most recent by DustiO
  • JillV
    Thumbtack Direct Deposit
    Does anyone know the particulars about Thumbtack's direct deposit means of getting paid? Are there fees for direct deposit? When they start offering credit card payments, what will the fees be? I now see Thumbtack is using Stripe fo…
    JillV 341 views 6 comments Most recent by WDodson
  • TechnikEnterprises
    Incorrectly Inflated Response Times
    Anyone else have the issue that Thumbtack is showing a response times 15 to 20 min more than reality? When I respond within 1-2min of receiving the lead, the messages list shows that it was 4-6min, but the lead info says "You r…
    TechnikEnterprises 59 views 4 comments Most recent by TechnikEnterprises
  • KTV_2022
    I'm swimming with the big fish!!!!
    I have a couple of subjects, hope that's fine. First I am so impressed by the numbers of Pros in our classification - Wedding Officiant. Hundreds of services performed, cost is reasonable, reviews ...you get the idea. Bottom line…
    KTV_2022 31 views 1 comment Most recent by DustiO
  • DustiO
    Browse our marketplace: Partnerships built for impact.
    We’re excited to introduce you to our marketplace of partner tools and services, complete with exclusive offers for Thumbtack pros. We’re launching with a selection of partners, including TurboTax, Jobber, Front Desk and more. These…
    DustiO 127 views 5 comments Most recent by DustiO
  • DustiO
    Thumbtack + Wisetack
    We're excited to chat about one of our partnerships - with Wisetack, a company that allows customers to pay over time - while you get paid in full as soon as the work is complete. Paying over time increases a customer's buying power…
    DustiO 259 views 0 comments Started by DustiO
  • DustiO
    [Advice from Community members] Collecting reviews
    One of our new Community members, @pr660 recently posted this question in the Community about collecting reviews from past clients that were not found through Thumbtack. I thought this would be a great opportunity to put our hive mi…
    DustiO 106 views 13 comments Most recent by DustiO
  • Sean_Smeed
    Help! Thumbtack no longer giving me leads or views!
    Hello! I am trying to figure out what is wrong with my thumbtack account! I have not gotten any leads or views for 2 months, which is very problematic because Thumbtack is a vital part of my teaching business. There was a point wher…
    Sean_Smeed 632 views 6 comments Most recent by Rich_Peirce1

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