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Custom budget for leadsI have a business and I have been using thumbtack for years now. I have experienced this platform thru a lot of there changes and updates. The fact that they don’t allow you to adjust you budget until Monday does not seem feasible t… -
How can I archive a message with no option to archive?We recently reactivated our account, and I archived thousands of old messages; however there is one remaining message from 2020 that does not give me the option to archive it. How can I get rid of it?
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How can I get a refund for FREQUENT customers' mistakes?I teach Piano Lessons in-person and also over the internet. The problem is, I receive leads (one or two per month) from potential students who are out of state but they are looking for "in-person" lessons. The customer acc…Answered jojoFradell 24 views 2 comments 0 points Most recent by jojoFradell Network and Collaborate
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Refund Policy - Read receipts, Valid Phone Numbers and Text Message ThreadsI do love Thumbtack. I just wanted to know if the refund process you guys used to offer - whereby if a potential customer didn't even read your quote meant you got a refund - could be brought back? Or at least, could you offer us a …
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Thumbtack Pro new update notification glitchI have not been able to receive any of my leads ever since this recent update. I’ve updated my phone, deleted the app and reinstalled, contacted thumbtack tech support and I was advised to reach out to Apple. Apple tech support conf…
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Bad reviewsHi, I just posted my story about a bad review I got. The review does violate policy because it does not relate to the interaction between myself and the client. Firstly he says that he used Venmo. He did not. And I have the proof i…
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Instant BookingThere has been a lot of discussion surrounding instant booking if we together as pros can share our thoughts on instant booking we may be able to submit this to thumbtack as a community. -
Inaccurate response timeThumbtack’s tracking of my response time is inaccurate, and it's severely hurting my listing rank and impacting my business. Leads are already overpriced, but now this inaccurate tracking is making things worse. @DustiO hey you see…
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Top Pro Eligibility Questions@DustiO Hello! I am trying to become a Top Pro for the first time. Once I become one, can you tell me how many points I need to accumulate each period to remain a Top Pro? Also, since as a hypnotherapist I don't seem to be eligible… -
Customer changed job detailsThis discussion was created from comments split from: Instant Booking. -
Mejorando con Su Opinión: Eliminación de las Reservas Instantáneas 🚫Hemos construido esta Comunidad (junto con usted) porque comprendemos la importancia de conectar con otros propietarios de negocios, compartir ideas, intercambiar mejores prácticas, recibir consejos y celebrar logros en conjunto. Ta… -
Your feedback in action: Refund policy update.Hello all, I am excited to share that Thumbtack has launched an update to the 15 minute cancellation refund policy. Thanks to your feedback and to the Pro Advisory Board for helping us find a solution, we are expanding the 15-minute… -
Tips for working with instant BookI will start with tip number one and as you guys have ideas reply with your tips Tip #1. Charge a non-refundable $100 deposit. As several of you have learned one of the least reliable jobs you can get is a instant book job. So cha…
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Duplicate OpportunitiesThis discussion was created from comments split from: Dustio. -
How does one remove a duplicate lead from their Leads and Bookings page?Had a customer post her lead twice (and I was charged twice, but that's another complaint). I engaged her on the first lead that showed up, but her second lead still shows up on my Leads and Bookings page. Please note I do not wan…
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Acct was deactivated cuz of a business linked to meI was with thumbtack about a year and had highest membership rating snd was a 5 star customer rating lil over 30 reviews. Never had an issue then one day my account is deactivated and there’s nothing to be done? That means the leads…Answered Kortnie 37 views 1 comment 0 points Most recent by DustiO Link your Thumbtack account with partner platforms
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How do I change my auto-reply? This is separate from the quick repliesA 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…
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🌟 ¡Luzca su mejor trabajo y atraiga más clientes! 🌟¡Hola, comunidad Thumbtack! 👋 ¿Alguna vez ha sentido que las fotos de su perfil no reflejan realmente la calidad de su trabajo? 🤔 ¡A todos nos ha pasado! Sabemos que se enorgullece de su trabajo, y ahora tiene una nueva forma de mo…
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Have any pro's had any suspicious leads that do not get refunded? I am very concernedHi there, I am a very concerned pro. I havent had a lead in a months until I recently got two. The first one was no response in the app and outside the app. Which is frustrating and sketchy even if it does fall under your policy. bu…
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Pressure Washers Lead QualityDoes anyone have any suggestions on how to get better lead quality. Do you feel thumbtack is just a short term fix until you grow and get better leads at lower cost from google my business. I personally have a love hate relationsh…
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Why I'm I not given a specific reason for denying my request for refund?It is not fair to be charged when a person that request my services never looks at my quote or does not respond to texts and will not answer the phone. This was not done in good faith and I should not be charged for it.
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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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Why doesn't Thumbtack make its fee structure public?I have been working with Thumbtack for several years and still don't have a clue how the fee structure works. I am charged anywhere from $37 to $100 to do the same job at the same distance from my home.
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Leads, unreponsive customer,I started 3 months ago, 1st couple of months went well, and My closing ratio was over 50% I have 18 reviews all 5 stars but last month I sent most of the leads and was not able to close one way or another. Mainly Unresponsive Cust…
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¡Recomiende a un profesional y gane hasta $1000 en créditos! 🤑¿Conoce a algún profesional independiente excepcional que aún no está en Thumbtack? ¡Recomiéndelo y ambos podrán beneficiarse! Thumbtack ofrece un programa de referidos que le permite ganar crédito para su cuenta al recomendar a otr…
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"High Value Job" is $250?I'm being genuine and honest as I continue to learn to navigate Thumbtack after a year. Today I paid $107 for a direct lead for a "High-Value Job" according to Thumbtack. But the max budget was for the job was only $250. H…
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Thumbtack OpportunitiesI have a question about "opportunities". I got a lead yesterday for which I paid $52 and had to compete against 4 other vendors. 3 of the 4 of us responded within 10 minutes. YET the lead still went to the opportunities ar…
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Abandoned by ThumbtackI signed up for Thumbtack as a pro and within minutes was contacted by a representative who outlined a package where I would get personal assistance from him with the set up and for the first 60 days of service. I needed to discuss …
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I reached the top pro goals but didn't get the badge.Since I reached the gold goal, the application only sends me an email congratulating me on my silver status. I managed to reach the platinum goal and didn't get the seal, and Thumbtack sent me an email congratulating me on my silver…
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