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Welcome to our new Community members — February 3, 2026Welcome to all the pros who joined in the last couple of weeks (there are SO many of you!) — we’re so glad you’re here! Drop a comment and introduce yourself! You might share: A photo or fun fact A link to your Thumbtack profile A l… -
[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 … -
How many residential and commercial painting companies are in the community?I have been working for years to create a painters workshop designed to support those seeking mentorship, guidance, tips, and creative ideas. This workshop is intended to be a safe, judgment-free space where painters can ask questio…Answered ✓ Announcement ShaquealThomas 57 views 2 comments 2 points Most recent by DustiO Business Resources -
January 2026 Pro Highlight — Meet Laura.Meet Laura ( @AR2i ), a Top Pro with 98% 5-star reviews and 4 years of Top Pro badges — and a Pro Advisor on Thumbtack's Pro Advisory Board. Laura is the owner of AR2i Business Solutions in Discovery Bay, CA. We asked her about…
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⭐¿Quiere más clientes y mejores trabajos? Revise estos 3 consejos clave de su perfil⭐Hola a todos, Si quiere que su negocio se vea más profesional, inspire confianza y evite sorpresas con su cuenta, estos 3 artículos del Centro de ayuda le pueden ayudar mucho. 💼 1. Cómo agregar el seguro de su negocio Tener su seg… -
Working through the seasonsBeing in the painting industry at this time of the year can be tough for some especially on the east coast between cold weather and snow conditions the New England area cuts off exterior work basically until spring time. Which is cr…
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Need any Pro tips?Hi Pro Community, While I am spending a beautiful Saturday working on some projects that I just can't seem to get to during the week, I wanted to reach out and introduce myself to any relatively new Pros on this forum. I am the… -
Lead prices out of controlAnybody 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… -
Background check not workingAnyone else having issues with getting the background check? I enter my information in and all it returns is "serverError".
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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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JOIN US tomorrow (Tuesday 2/3) for CommuniTEA Networking & Mentorship Session.If you're tagged in this post, you've been active in the Community since our last Thursday session and we would love to meet you! Join us for our CommuniTEA networking & mentorship hour tomorrow afternoon (2pm PT, 3pm…
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What a Proper Airbnb Turnover Clean Should IncludeOne of the most common questions we get from Airbnb hosts is: “What actually needs to be done between guests?” A true turnover clean goes beyond basic tidying. Here’s a simple checklist we follow on every STR job: Strip and launder … -
Forbes Featured Wedding OfficiantI started my wedding officiant business Ceremonies by Raquel in January of 2020. I immediately received inquiries through Thumbtack! By December I had married close to 100 couples. Thumbtack featured me August 2020 as a Thumbtack…
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Feedback sectionlet’s help Thumbtack improve!
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Help for new proI’ve been spending 2k Monthly on Thumbtack for leads Here’s what I’m facing My ROI is very low due the Nature of junk Removal Business/leas Of thumbtack They are always shopping for cheap And I’m trying to get some refunds from …
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My History with ThumbtackI signed up December 2023 and have spent a total of just under 3100 on carpentry leads. I've done a total of just over 85000 of sales from that dollar amount. But man do I have a true love hate relationship with the way Thumbt…
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JOIN US tomorrow (Thursday 1/29) for CommuniTEA Networking & Mentorship Session.If you're tagged in this post, you've been active in the Community this month and we would love to meet you! Join us for our CommuniTEA networking & mentorship hour tomorrow morning (9am PT, 10am MT, 11am CT, 12pm ET) …
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Bad Leads with no remedy for refundSo i've been getting 2-4 leads a week and most are from asia, allegedly in my area, don't answer the phone ever, never replies to emails, texts, or voicemails. I'm forced to pay a fee when they email me. And frankly i…
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Why did you guys bring this backthis was removed a long time ago now it’s back forcing people to either go unlimited or keeping their business budget at what it is this is so wrong I remember it was remove and now it’s back
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🧼 Bathroom Deep Clean Checklist (5-Step Reset!) 🚿✨Hey Thumbtack Community! 👋 Bathrooms are one of the quickest spaces to show buildup—soap scum, grout stains, and water spots can pile up fast. Here’s a simple 5-step bathroom deep clean checklist we use to get bathrooms sparkling: …
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Question for Painting ProsHello, New member and looking for recommendation's where to purchase comprehensive Painting Contracts specific to California. Thank you in advance. Lloyd Lloyds. Painting
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JOIN US today (Tuesday 1/20) for CommuniTEA Networking & Mentorship Session.If you're tagged in this post, you've been active in the Community this month and we would love to meet you! Join us for our CommuniTEA networking & mentorship hour this afternoon (2pm PT, 3pm MT, 4pm CT, 5pm ET) on Zo…
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Workshop ReadyI'm all in!!
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🐾 Pet Hair, Odors & Allergens in Charlotte Homes — What Actually WorksCharlotte pet owners: if you’re dealing with constant shedding, lingering odors, and allergy flare-ups, you’re not alone. Pets bring a lot of joy… and a lot of cleaning needs. Here’s a simple routine that helps keep things under con…
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Pro rewards technical issuesI haven't been given the correct amount of points, and my response time is off, I've contacted customer service about it, they said it was a technical issue that they had no time table for correction and that they would co…
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Welcome to our new Community members — January 2026Welcome to all the pros who joined December and early January (there are SO many of you!) — we’re so glad you’re here! Drop a comment and introduce yourself! You might share: A photo or fun fact A link to your Thumbtack profile A li…
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can I talk to "Real" support person on thumbtackIts really frustrating that thumbtack does not have any contact number for support. with fake leads eating my budget and no transparency on refund policy emails it is just making me think if it is worth even to stick to Thumbtack. …
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Max lead pricesHi, I have an Electrical business and I noticed for one of my services of “electrical and wiring repairs” that out of my last 11 leads, a total of 8 leads has been the same exact price of $51.79. My question is with the max lead pri…
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CONSTANTLY getting bad leads and no avenue for reimbursement; feeling scammedSo i've been getting 2-4 leads a week and most are from asia, allegedly in my area, don't answer the phone ever, never replies to emails, texts, or voicemails. I'm forced to pay a fee when they email me. And frankly i…
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duplicate reviews on profilesseriously……..
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Thumbtack Success WorkshopOne of the perks of Thumbtack Pro Rewards is the chance to attend a Success Workshop led by Thumbtack's most seasoned agents. During each Pro Rewards period pros with Silver status can hear our team's biggest tips for succ…
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🏡 Charlotte Airbnb Hosts: Same-Day Turnovers with Zero Room for ErrorHey Thumbtack Community 👋 Back-to-back bookings are great for revenue — but they leave no margin for cleaning mistakes. If you’re managing same-day checkouts, late arrivals, or worrying about guest reviews mentioning cleanliness, w…
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Seating at negative profits for the year alreadyI just spend 169 this week and only able to get 2-3 leads and everything else was client who didn’t respond to any of the messages I sent. Last two years with thumbtack has not been the best for us and so far I think it’s time I exp…
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Improving Quality of LeadsRecently the system changed and more AI was added to the platform. At first I was actually excited, thinking this would mean better screening and higher quality leads for all of us. Instead, I’m seeing the opposite: More minors re…
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Workshopid like to signup for the workshop
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Busy Charlotte Families: Keep Your Home Tidy in Just 20 Minutes a Day!Charlotte families are BUSY — between work, school, and weekend activities, cleaning often gets left behind. Our 20-minute daily routine helps you stay on top of clutter without stress: 🌞Morning (5 mins): Make beds 🕑Afternoon (5 …
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Be a featured expert.At Thumbtack we are always looking for ways to amplify our pro voices and pro stories. If you are a Top Pro (a pro with Platinum rewards status), you are eligible to become a featured expert. We feature our pros in many ways, like: …
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