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  ICYMI — More networking & mentorship sessions added.

  Thanks to your feedback, we've added an additional weekly session for our live (free) pro networking and mentoring sessions that take place over Zoom. Beginning on May 27th we'll have afternoon sessions on Tuesday every ot…

  DustiO 192 views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by samuelallen9 May 2025Community News
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  May 2025 Pro Highlight — Meet Thomas.

  Meet Thomas, a Top Pro roofing contractor, a pro mentor, and a Pro Advisor from our Thumbtack Pro Advisory Board. Thomas has decades of experience in his industry and is a 3 year Top Pro. We asked him about his Thumbtack experience …

  DustiO 49 views 0 comments 1 point Most recent by DustiO May 2025Inspiration
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  Suspicious Leads — Same Job Requests for $85?

  Hi everyone, In the past 1–2 days, I’ve been receiving multiple leads for “Furniture Assembly” with the exact same setup: two desks or tables, always listed at $85. Same format. Same price. Same type of job. It’s starting to feel s…

  AlexProSolutions 113 views 1 comment 0 points Most recent by DustiO May 2025Business Resources
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  Mobile Notary Lead Charges

  Hi everyone, I’m new to both the notary business and Thumbtack, and I wanted to start a discussion to share some of what I’ve experienced so far using this platform to find clients and opportunities. In my opinion, Thumbtack’s lead …

  PalmerNSC 460 views 4 comments 0 points Most recent by DustiO May 2025Thumbtack Resources
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  Change location

  How can I change the locations where I offer service

  Answered Gsaeed1 485 views 1 comment 0 points Most recent by DustiO May 2025Thumbtack Resources
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  Is it possible

  Is it possible to request clients that are welling to pay more

  Answered Gsaeed1 80 views 1 comment 0 points Most recent by DustiO May 2025Thumbtack Resources
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  Can we review a bad client?

  Hello, I have been ghosted by two clients this year - a first (and 2nd!) time in my over 30 years of freelancing. They were both on thumbtack. Can I review them to help others on this site from hiring them also? I realize things may…

  Answered Jenny 217 views 1 comment 0 points Most recent by DustiO May 2025Business Resilience
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  Getting responses

  Any suggestions for how to get some customers to reply, when you contact them within seconds

  Answered KnightMove1995 28 views 1 comment 0 points Most recent by DustiO May 2025Network and Collaborate
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  Thumbtack Pro Account Deactivated – No Warnings, No Disputes

  Jakeolson41 72 views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by DustiO May 2025Thumbtack Resources
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  Lead location preferences is bugged but they won't refund you

  This is a warning to all pros out there, If you ever get a lead outside of the location preferences you have set you will not get anything refunded. I was asked to provide proof of setting up my distance as 25 instead of 50 miles b…

  Beyondgazephotos 220 views 2 comments 0 points Most recent by Beyondgazephotos May 2025Thumbtack Resources
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  New to this app

  Hi chat, my name is Troy Robinson, I’m a bartender with about 5 years experience who’s trying to get his mobile bartending business going and new to this app. and tips or suggestions?

  Answered PourStories 42 views 2 comments 0 points Most recent by DustiO May 2025Network and Collaborate
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  Views up, leads down. Why?

  A couple of weeks ago, I updated my profile, number of hires, and gathered several new reviews. My number of views doubled, but I've only gotten one (unresponsive) lead - which is even lower than usual. Any ideas? Also, the inf…

  Answered cynbeatty 156 views 5 comments 0 points Most recent by DustiO May 2025Thumbtack Resources
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  Thumbtack calendar

  Is there anyway to put on the calendar my booking so that way if I am busy that day I don't get direct lead and get charged for it

  Answered Gsaeed1 149 views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by DustiO May 2025Thumbtack Resources
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  Sudden Drop in Ranking & Exposure on Thumbtack

  Hey everyone, I’ve been a Top Pro for 3 years and was ranked #1 for the last 7 months with 301 reviews and a 4.9-star rating. I also respond to leads in less than a minute to keep my profile competitive. But suddenly, my ranking d…

  Guy 274 views 7 comments 0 points Most recent by jhartman May 2025Thumbtack Resources
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  Tips to convert more Leads

  Thumbtack has partnered with ChatGPT, so please optimize your Thumbtack Pro profile by filling in as much information as possible, such as your website, business hours, what you offer, and social media accounts. Use automation to ac…

  microsec 64 views 0 comments 1 point Most recent by microsec May 2025Inspiration
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  Disappointed in your site.

  I repair household appliances. I worked from your site for a while, I can't say it was great, but the work was regular. Then I left and closed the account. In early December, I reopened the account and was shocked that out of t…

  Continental 314 views 7 comments 1 point Most recent by DustiO May 2025Share Your Projects
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  Independent Music Teachers: Where Do YOU Get YOUR leads?

  I have been using Thumbtack since 2018. I currently have 26 active music lessons students from the following sources: • Thumbtack (5) • Lessons.com (7) • A Nonprofit After School Program (6) • A Friend (1) • A Music “Academy” (5) •…

  Poll Mage 304 views 9 comments 1 point Most recent by Mage May 2025Network and Collaborate
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  Únase a la creciente comunidad de profesionales de Thumbtack en español

  ¿Habla español y quiere conectar con otros profesionales, compartir consejos y hacer crecer su negocio en Thumbtack? ¡Tenemos todo lo que usted necesita! En Thumbtack, valoramos a nuestra comunidad hispanohablante y le ofrecemos rec…

  Announcement jcardona 147 views 0 comments 0 points Most recent by jcardona May 2025Comunidad en Español
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  Navigating the Pro Community

  Hello everyone, and welcome to the Thumbtack Pro Community! We want to make sure you’re comfortable with the layout and know where to go for the right topics and conversations. Here are some step by step instructions on how to navig…

  Announcement Meckell 360 views 3 comments 4 points Most recent by DustiO May 2025Community News
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  Intro & one of my tips for success.

  My name is Michael, and I am the owner/operator of Wolfpack Roofing & Exteriors. I am also a Pro Advisor on Thumbtack's Pro Advisory Board and a 6 year Top Pro. As a business with no employees and where all of the work is …

  Announcement Mboy 105 views 1 comment 0 points Most recent by DustiO May 2025Community News