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  Top Pro Badge

  Top pro badge is not showing on profile. I have already reached platinum status. Not having the badge is definitely affecting my rank. Can someone help?

  KW_CleaningCo2024 301 views 1 comment 0 points Most recent by DustiO February 2024Thumbtack Pro Rewards
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  Life coaches -- getting leads from someone on behalf of others who has not agreed to coaching?

  Life coaches -- Curious whether you are getting a regular influx of leads from 3rd parties on behalf of someone who has not agreed to coaching? I have recently discontinued offering my services to those below the age of 24 because I…

  Meridith_Alexander1 484 views 6 comments 1 point Most recent by Sean_Hayes February 2024Network and Collaborate
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  Pros Check your bank statements- Thumbtack reactivated my account & charged me without my knowledge

  Pros check your bank accounts! After not being active since 2021, my account was reactivated, without my knowledge, 1/2/24. Thank goodness I noticed a charge from Thumbtack on my cc statement and looked in to it. I learned Thumbtack…

  Meredith_Beck 195 views 0 comments 1 point Most recent by Meredith_Beck February 2024Business Resources
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  Marketing Workshops with Boot Camp Digital

  One of the perks of Thumbtack Pro Rewards is the chance to attend a workshop led by marketing experts. During each Pro Rewards period pros with Gold and Platinum status can join and learn about marketing strategies with Boot Camp Di…

  DustiO 157 views 0 comments 0 points Most recent by DustiO February 2024Thumbtack Pro Rewards
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  Hire Count Glitches/Miscounts

  Hi Pros! My name is Alex and I have a bartending company serving NYC called The Paloma Girls. I signed up with Thumbtack 2 years ago in hopes of meeting new clients and it has completely jump-started my business and encouraged me to…

  ThePalomaGirls 248 views 1 comment 0 points Most recent by DustiO January 2024Business Resources
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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…

  Swebbinteriors 309 views 3 comments 9 points Most recent by unknown January 2024Community News
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  Eco Grizzly, Full-Service Chimney Pros - Featured Expert

  Hello 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 serv…

  moshe_or 110 views 1 comment 1 point Most recent by DustiO January 2024Inspiration
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  Not showing up in search

  I’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…

  Great_Greg 49 views 1 comment 1 point Most recent by Jeff_jtv2020 January 2024Thumbtack Resources
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  Instant book has ran off the top pros

  I 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 254 views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by unknown January 2024Network and Collaborate
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  New Top Pro

  As 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.

  Burkesmen 150 views 1 comment 0 points Most recent by DustiO January 2024Inspiration
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  Nobody hire me on Thumbtack

  I 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…

  JohnSwanson_89 259 views 2 comments 1 point Most recent by DustiO January 2024Thumbtack Pro Rewards
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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, t…

  perrysto 1.3K views 15 comments 4 points Most recent by KLsmith January 2024Business Resilience
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  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…

  michaelsonmovingco 987 views 11 comments 0 points Most recent by DustiO January 2024Thumbtack Resources
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  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…

  STL_Shooter78 135 views 1 comment 0 points Most recent by STL_Shooter78 January 2024Business Resilience
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  NO support, No Agents, Automated Messages

  What 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 o…

  Waterstrength 108 views 0 comments 1 point Most recent by Waterstrength January 2024Thumbtack Resources
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  Community impact — Career Village

  At 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 t…

  DustiO 65 views 0 comments 0 points Most recent by DustiO January 2024Inspiration
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  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…

  Theresa 222 views 7 comments 0 points Most recent by DustiO January 2024Network and Collaborate
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  Would love to!

  Interested in becoming a featured pro!

  SB_Journeys 112 views 0 comments 2 points Most recent by SB_Journeys January 2024Inspiration
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  My customer's feedback about Thumbtack

  I 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…

  HypnosisByDan 173 views 3 comments 1 point Most recent by HypnosisByDan January 2024Inspiration
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  You need better clip-art

  The "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…

  Bill_IV 63 views 0 comments 0 points Most recent by Bill_IV January 2024Business Resources