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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… -
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… -
"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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¡Nueva Serie de Webinars para Profesionales en Español!¡Hola profesionales! 👋 ¿Es nuevo en Thumbtack y quiere aprovechar al máximo su experiencia? ¡Únese a nuestro Webinar Mensual para Profesionales Nuevos, diseñado específicamente para ayudarlo a empezar y tener éxito en Thumbtack! Est… -
Your Pro Summit recap.We recently held a Pro Summit for select pros and rolled out some exciting product news. Even if you weren’t able to attend, we want to make sure you all have access to the updates that were covered at the event. New booking options…
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Swag searchingI’m still trying to get my swag, I’m not sure where to go? there’s a link in the email I just received but it only takes me to the thumbtack app. how do I get my swag? thanks, mariely
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New Webinar Series for Pros👋 Are you new to Thumbtack and ready to make the most of your experience? Join our Monthly Pro Webinar for new pros, written to help you get started and succeed on Thumbtack. 💪 This webinar is all about our new pros and is designed … -
Changes to customer request formsI have been on TT for two years now, and it seems like the platform has gone from a regular interval of referrals to a very slow trickle. Yes, its the nature of what this is, and what I do can be seasonal (Murals), but the email I … -
Is there a way to contact Thumbtack Support?Thumbtack was unable to verify my license but it is because they contacted the State and they needed to contact the County that issued it. How do I tell them to verify with the appropriate entity? It states who to verify with on the…
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False Negative Reviews- Yes, Thumbtack Allows These to Stand Without EvidenceToday, I received a negative review riddled with lies from a man named Fardad Niknam. I never provided him services because he refused to make any payment, yet Thumbtack has allowed the review to remain. I also selected that I was n…
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Is this platform a scam?I've spent nearly $1000 this month on leads and it has produced a single $30/lesson student. It will take more than 30 lessons for me to break even. Pretty sweet deal for Thumbtack; not such a sweet deal for me. Am I doing something…
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Clarification for Direct Leads@DustiO or ANYONE... I would like to know what are the requirements to show up for direct leads. I mean... if I set my calendar for absolute zero availability for the next 2 months I will not show up for any searches... but if I a…
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Who is tuned in to the Pro Summit right now?And what has peaked your interest?
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What are we doing ABOUT THIS PROBLEMMy big problem is why cant they make sure the customers only contacted 1 pro at a time , that way its easier for a pro to win the job its real bad and sad at the same time, LETS TAKE IT TO TIKTOK
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Lead prices and competitorsHi, I've been using Thumbtack for a while and have somewhat enjoyed getting new clients, but I’m wondering why, whenever a client looks for a photographer for example, they’re given multiple competitors to choose from. In my opinion…
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Targeting By Zip CodeWith this new feature, what's the best way to use it to get a leg up on lead competitors? I've done gigs in certain cities repeatedly. Should I just compete in those zip codes and go hard with my spending only in those zip codes?
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leads have been coming up with invalid, disconnected, or inaccurate phone numbersI have received multiple invalid, disconnected and incorrect phone numbers that are concerning. Thumbtack has been very difficult in issuing a refund for them and if the number is invalid, they say they have checked it and it is val…
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Pro Suggestions for living with instant bookOk I agree with most negative reviews of Instant Book However sometimes if you can't beat em... join em Who here is having success with instant book and how do you handle the over inflated price tag? I'm curious if ANYONE is havi…
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Join us at our Pro Summit.Why attend? Hear from Thumbtack leaders. Our CEO, Marco Zappacosta, and other Thumbtack leaders will share how your feedback guides our product improvements. See exclusive demos. Get a sneak peek of new and updated features you’ve…
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Consent form and disclaimer ?Would it be possible for language tutors like myself, to have a process where potential language students read and sign a consent form before contacting me? Often, novice language learners are quite unfamiliar with the duration and …
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Early access to the new version of texting client with no cost until hirefor the pass couple day I had an option in my lead category where I had early access to this new program where we can text a client at no cost and if I get hire I only get charge. Every time I click on it I just get a continuous 3 d…
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Calendaring IssueFor Pros curious about how they continue to be charged for leads when their calendars are blocked, this is how Thumbtack is circumventing your calendar preferences: When searching for my own Pro account via an anon account, I was n…
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