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How do you respond when a customer asks, “How much is this going to cost?”Hey Pro Community! I’d love to hear directly from you about what works best in real customer conversations. When a customer leads with, “How much is this going to cost?”, how do you usually respond? Do you give a price right away, a… -
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… -
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… -
Help resources: Community, Help Center, and SupportHi 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…
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Remember- always test for asbestos when demoing drywall and vinyl floorsRemember, asbestos can be in any home, even recently built ones. We have found asbestos in the joint compound in homes build as recently as 2018. If you demo without testing, you are putting the homeowner, and your workers at risk… -
New Organizer to ThumbtackHi! I'm new to the community and have been using Thumbtack Pro for a couple of months. I would love to connect and see how others are having success booking jobs on the platform. Thanks!
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New to ThumbtackThis discussion was created from comments split from: Welcome to our new group members — check in here!. -
Business name change/ID TeamI changed my business name legally a year ago, and Thumbtack still will not change it on my profile. They say the "ID Team" needs to handle it. I sent them what I needed to (at this point all my legal documents are with my…
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Competition InsightsDoes anyone know why Thumbtack no longer shows the highest and lowest price for each vendor contacted by a customer? I just like to gage where i am in relation to the other vendors.
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My fee is listed in my About section yet some leads don't book due to priceMy fee is based on industry standards, but I realize not in everyone's budget. My fee is clearly stated in my About section, yet another lead this week said my fee wasn't in his budget. I spent $41 for that. Anyone else ha…
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Can Thumbtack add a specific category for Drapery Workroom pros?A search on Thumbtack for custom drapery only comes up with installers or handymen, but there is a distinct trade for professionals who fabricate custom drapes, roman shades, cornices, pillows, and other soft goods from COM/designer…
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Profile picture qualityWhy does my profile pic look like it was taken with a potato? The original photo that I uploaded is a high resolution photo. But thumbtack made it look super pixelated. Why???
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Why do I receive direct leads where customer's budget is less than half my published rates?I keep getting direct leads where the customer's budget is half or less than half my published rates. I feel this is an issue that can be easily filtered on the back end but is left unaddressed because it's profitable for …
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Removing reviewThis discussion was created from comments split from: The new Phone number situation.
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The phone number issue is very very bad and may finally drive me off the siteI need to have client contacts directly. This is insane to charge me 30$+ 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…
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Blocking just a time period (not the entire day) on the calendarHi 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…
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Most pros miss this about Pro RewardsA 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… -
Drop in leadsHas 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…
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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… -
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 …
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Background checkC'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…
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how do i get supporti 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…
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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.
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Sub-Zero & Viking Repair of Calabasas | Calabasas Appliance RepairWe 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… -
Unlinking Google ReviewsHello, 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 …
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How do you stop the Partial Match leadsMy Leads portal is getting clogged with partial match leads for services that I am not licensed for. This is insane.
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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.
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Issues with leads and being sent for Window Treatment repair-install jobsHi 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�…
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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.
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Pro Summit Recap: 3 highlights from the 2025 Pro SummitWe 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…
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Lead/Opportunity Details Missing Web vrs AppWhy 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:
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This needs to be removed from the user interface, or have an on/off toggle switch."The pro will arrive on site and provide a quote." I know Thumbtack will do nothing about this, but does Thumbtack actually believe that we drive to everyone's house or business before providing a quote? Can that be …
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Remote vs On-Site Lead Accuracy — A Fix That Could Save Everyone Time and MoneyHey everyone — Dan here (Enuclea LLC, Stafford VA). I wanted to raise a recurring issue that I think a lot of us have seen: remote job mismatches. Here’s what keeps happening: A client checks “remote,” But their message (if they eve…
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