Replacing Thumbtack with a Viable Alternative
I called Thumbtack yesterday to explain to them that there is no way I can submit an accurate bid for a video based on vague information such as this:
Emma C.
Videographer Needed
Submit quote
Emma C. is looking to hire a videographer. Here are the details of Emma's commercial, movie, or music videography needs. You can quote until 10:31am on September 12.
Profile Customer Location
What
Video project type
Music video
Video project vision
Outside
Approximate final video runtime
5 minutes
Video showing location
Online
Additional video project services requested
None
When
I'm flexible
Where
Orlando, FL 32808
Professional must travel to my address.
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And you're right, the concept of this type of website is viable. Just not in this manner. Therefore, I am embarking on building a website under a very similar model within the state of Florida, only I will include the information that we all as bidders have asked for in order to complete a valid estimate.
Vendors must be able to speak with the client, there are far to many variables to consider.
I welcome input from all Thumbtack users on what you wish to see as the ideal system that puts all of you on an even playing field. I too am sick of scams.
Product or Service Mentioned: Thumbtack Website.
Reason of review: Not Viable.
Preferred solution: Let the company propose a solution.
Location: Tampa, Florida
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Comments
doubt it
Hello...did you, in fact, get a website set up for FL photographers? I'd be very interested, if so...
Thanks!
An disheartened, ex-Thumbtack user! JK
let me know when you do :)
.. THERE NOT getting it ..e need MORE PRECISE INFORMATION before bidding..
The Picture producer .. colette lau
Very interesting that you write this. I have been thinking the same for years.
Thumb Tack is viable but misses the boat in some negative ways. I am interested in speaking with you as an I.T. and web person.
Please contact me at anytime. techsolutionfl@***.com 407361****