Pro tips

In the past six months, we had events where pros met each other and us in the real world. Here were the best parts.

You know you need them. Here's what you haven't tried yet.

Tips from professional marketers on how to promote yourself on and off Thumbtack.

Know what to charge — and how to talk about it — with these three tips.

Female pros share their best tips for other women.

Last week we talked about common profile mistakes. Today we chat with three pros and how they make their profiles work for them.

Don’t let these things block you from winning the job.

Pros on how they adjust their job preferences to win the jobs they want most.

Not sure how to keep the conversation going? Here’s what the pros say.

“Surprisingly, the people you think are your competitors are actually your allies. I’ve gotten a lot of referrals from one of the largest providers in my area because you can’t be everywhere at once.”

How to win new clients by using discount packages, being responsive and putting your best foot forward. 

How to book intro calls, schedule wisely and hire smart.

Here’s how to build up your reviews, according to insights from real customers, Top Pros, and Thumbtack data.

We interviewed Top Pros from across the country about their hardest earned lessons. Here’s what they wish they knew when they started using Thumbtack.

This month we’re celebrating Top Pros. See what they're all about. 

Here's why you're Thumbtack calendar should become your primary scheduling tool.

Gone are the days of paying for every quote you send. Now you can get in front of more customers while only paying for truly interested leads.

Thumbtack’s most active customers share what they’re looking for when hiring a pro.

How to set up your profile, make a great first impression and more.  

“I constantly change the photos on my profile. I get new photos all the time and I only use professional photos. I try to keep a good variety: model shoots, different ages, different skin colors. I show my range.”

Ask questions, get answers and trade tips with fellow pros.

Videos, guides and more from Thumbtack’s first large-scale pro meetup event.

How to find balance from Thumbtack co-founder Sander Daniels.

Five Thumbtack features that win you more jobs.

Top tips from some of Thumbtack's highest performing Top Pros.

Takeaways from Thumbtack's 275+ pro event in San Francisco.