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John · ‎01-29-2019

I was s top pro in 2017 and 2018. I did not achieve top pro for 2019. The reason is - Thumbtack elects to NOT count verified updated reviews from long term clients if they submitted an earlier review so I lost out by 1 review. I think the policy of NOT accepting a revised VERIFIED review is a bad policy and should be changed. Also - the new pricing structure and the seemly lower desirability of potential students - has made me use referrals and other web resources to get students. I really wish Thumbtack would go back to how it operated in 2016, 2017 and stop the 2018 nonesense changes. Thanks John Bishop

John · ‎01-29-2019

The post process does not work????? Says to correct highlighted areas - but there are no highlighted areas ?????

John · ‎01-29-2019

I have been a top pro in 2017 and 2018. I did not achieve top pro for 2019. Thumbtack elects to NOT count verified reviews from long term clients if they submitted an earlier review so I lost out by 1 review. The irony is by my music students sticking with me (which is a good thing) - it decreases NEW openings and students making it difficult to earn fresh reviews. I think the policy of NOT accepting a revised VERIFIED review is a bad policy and should be changed. Also - the new pricing structure and the seemly lower desirability of potential students - has made me use referrals and other web resources to get students. I really wish Thumbtack would go back to how it operated in 2016, 2017 and stop the 2018 nonesense changes. Thanks John Bishop

John · ‎10-20-2018

Vinamrata, If you are responsible for the current pricing arrangement then you have done many Thumbtack Pros a huge disservice. Surely you can see how it is not a matter of "confusion" - it is HIGH charges. Your attitude has an elitist tone when you say "what we feel" is a better value. The old way was much better for r as a music teacher. The "match" system is horrible. I have been a top Pro for 3 consecutive times and used to love Thumbtack. Because of the insane changes you made - it appears you have lost me and dozens of others. Wake up and smell the coffee. Admit you messed up and bring back the old way. AT LEAST give an option so a Pro can chose which method they prefer.

John · ‎10-19-2018

I wish ThumbTack would give an option. If some one loves the new system - then use it If a Pro preferred the old system - then let them stick to the old way.

John · ‎10-19-2018

I have NOT seen a positive for the new system either. Did you guys hire the guy that came up with "new coke"???

John · ‎10-19-2018

I MUCH preferred the way Thumbtack use to charge about $3.34 per lead. I despise how it is done now. I find myself passing on just about all quotes. Early on I tried the new system and as I recall it got me a "suspect" not a "prospect". I think the guy was lonely and just wanted to chat. I have been a Top Pro for 3 times and used to recommend Thumbtack to other teachers. I am saddened and disappointed at how Thumbtack changed. The change is not good for music teachers

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