I have been with Thumbtack for 3 yrs and have done over $300,000 in business. I do agree that there are alot of no response from customers but I believe that is due to customers not really knowing how to use Thumbtack as it is a newer service.
For me the key is in the follow up.
I usually follow up a few days later and I usually win a few of the the bids.
For me I like Thumbtack because other services charge me and 4 contractors for a lead even if I don't want the lead. At least with Thumbtack I can accept the lead first which does save me from wasting money on leads that I didn't want or didn't fit my profile.
I have used all of the lead gen services for contractors and I have shifted all my efforts to Thumbtack with great results.
It really is like any service you have to craft good responses and also follow up.
Joe
Fox Restoration Inc.
Hired over 50x on Thumbtack.
Reason of review: On time delivery.
Thumbtack Pros: Affordable leads cost.
Location: West Chicago, Illinois
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I'm from sandwich il (don't know why it says Lena), and I'm in the same boat as you, but on a much smaller scale. I'm only a few months into using thumbtack, but money spent vs money earned has made using them well worth it.