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Instant Bookings!I have been a top pro for a couple of years now. I have spent a lot of money using Thumbtack but the instant bookings now being a requirement is forcing me to find other avenues. Instant booking doesn't work for my business and I'm … -
Eco Grizzly, Full-Service Chimney Pros - Featured ExpertHello Thumbtack! This community has been awesome to us so far and as a Platinum Pro, I'd like to introduce myself. I'm Moshe T., owner of Eco Grizzly in Canoga Park, specializing in full-service fireplace and chimney services. We a… -
Not showing up in searchI’m not showing up in search results for one of my services . I currently have four, the other three services are showing and I’m near the top. But, with my targeting on and my price per lead above recommended, I still do not show u…
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New Top ProAs a recently added top pro, I’m interested in knowing if you offer car decals or JPG badges for websites to support marketing. I mention that I use Angie’s List, and they provide car decals.
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Is Thumbtack Price Gouging?I have had bizarre charges for leads on Thumbtack over the past few weeks. My area of contracting is video production. Leads tend to be pretty expensive - averaging between $50/lead up to $170 per lead. What I have seen as a trend…
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Nobody hire me on ThumbtackI have a problem. Despite my gold status in the rewards program, I have absolutely no success making money with Thumbtack. I spend money on buying leads, go to estimates, give low prices to potential clients, but no one hires me! Ou…
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Instant book has ran off the top prosI have not been happy with the instant book like a lot of pros but is instant book going to continue be forced. In my area there is not 1 top pro left in my category this feature is running off the pros that were loyal to thumbtack …Jeff_jtv2020 211 views 2 comments 0 points Most recent by Maureen_Nuccitelli Network and Collaborate
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Can dealing with negative customer interactions actually help your business?In response to a recent question from another Community member about why Thumbtack doesn't allow us to rate customers, like other platforms such as Uber: I am a fellow Pro and have had moments of frustration with this myself, thinki… -
Is it possible to get jobs for multiple areas for one Business?Hello, everyone. I have a Home Moving Business that is based out of Orange County California. I am looking to setup a second area of business in the Menifee area. I am wondering if this is possible to do or if there is a suggeste… -
When is an event not an event?So I got charged $34 for a lead on my Portland, OR videography account. The lead was for videography of a quinceañera. A quinceañera in an event, much like a wedding or a birthday party. The lead should have been listed under &quo…
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NO support, No Agents, Automated MessagesWhat is going on here, am a pro, great reviews and work very hard for my Thumbtack customer, but what is going on. No support, I call says we are closed, reach us at regular buisness our no matter what time I call. There's no one to…
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Community impact — Career VillageAt the end of the year last year, we hosted our 3rd annual Thumbtack Giveback event. It's always my very favorite time of year, watching our Community come together to select a non profit to receive a grant from Thumbtack. In that s… -
Can anyone help me understand Thumbtack math?I'm paying $50 per lead. My weekly budget is set at $300 per week. Yet TT is telling me I can only get get estimated 3 customers per month. How does this make sense? Oh by the way if you see my attachment I'm "Less Competiti…
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Would love to!Interested in becoming a featured pro!
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My customer's feedback about ThumbtackI just had a conversation with a prospective customer asking if he had seen my reply to his inquiry in Thumbtack and his response was no, and that he wasn't likely to because he never wanted to have to log into [Thumbtack] ever agai…
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You need better clip-artThe "plumber" in the ad that showed up in my browser had a bunch of plastic pipes and fittings with big, knurled, grips for hand tightening. And some model holding huge Crescent wrench - the wrong tool for every job. Its n…
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Instant Book Q&A VideoWe put together a series of videos that cover commonly asked questions about Instant Book, how to get the most out of it, including tips from top Thumbtack pros, as well as feedback we've been hearing and how we're addressing it. Wh…
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I'm Paying for Customer ErrorsI apologize in advance for using this platform to voice my concerns; however, there appears to no longer be an easy option to speak with a representative ( by the way, the automated system is less than helpful, and the message that … -
TT hiding business, Max lead price, instant book, transparencyI go into my max lead prices daily to adjust to try stay high on the search results why does the amount of leads change daily all I can get for leads are up to 7 leads a month anybody else seen a difference on this. Usually mine say…
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LeadsI haven't been getting leads for almost a week now. I don't know what the problem is please
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Lead Prices have gone sky high!I received a home organization lead (not instant book) and I can not believe the price for this lead. It is the smallest size project (selected less than 500 feet-which is the smallest option) and the project is moderately disorgani…
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Life CoachesNew to life coaching? A master life coach? This is discussion is for all life coaches who would like to share their experiences and learn from each other. If we cooperate, we can all improve, and teaching is the best way to learn.,
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Significant Drop Off in LeadsI have been on Thumbtack.com for many years, and have a great record of ratings, reviews, standings, etc. I have been hired 250 times (probably more, those are just the ones that have been reported) and have 149 ratings and reviews…
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CUSTOMER SUPPORT???Is anyone else finding it impossible to get in contact with customer support?? Their chat service is a robot and when you ask for a live representative, they never add someone to the chat…. The support email provides an auto respons…
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Why are phone numbers being hidden for direct leads?I had a lead yesterday that I responded to with my quick reply in less than a minute, and 20 minutes later I go into the app to text the client, and the phone number was hashed out, and I had no way of reaching them. Then later it s… -
So many software bugs-Not sure what’s going on, wanted to see if others had this issue. My calendar is open for days next week, yet the app insists I don’t have availability. this and other bugs have been happening with my profile.
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Refund RequestYesterday in the middle of the snowstorm that effected my area, I had to search for snowplow services. It was essential to have our driveway cleared for our disabled son who has home services in the morning. We paid on-line throug…
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Contacting CEO or Management re: instant booking money grabHas anyone had luck contacting a person who might actually care about the consequences of Instant Booking to the working man/woman? TT has waltzed away with hundreds of my hard earned dollars on cancelled and bogus leads and I'm a s…
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[VIDEO] Introducing the Thumbtack Pro Advisory BoardWhether you’re new here or you’ve been in the Community for a while, welcome! This is your space to learn and connect with real pros — a place to network, share resources, and exchange ideas and advice. We’re excited to announce Th…
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Why am I getting charged for leads outside of my service area?It's almost like you want me to call the FTC and file a complaint.
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