Do you like window shopping?
How about going on vacation and chatting with locals hawking their wares?
Or getting a good deal on those new jogging shoes you’ve been eyeing?
We do too.
Now close your eyes and imagine this:
You’re at home and you need something done.
Maybe you need someone to teach you about accounting software for that new business you started. Maybe your parents are getting older and you’re looking to hire a part-time caregiver for them. Maybe you’re back in school and need some help editing that paper due on Friday.
You get up from your kitchen table, walk out your front door, and see hundreds of new faces greeting you.
You’ve never met these people, but they live within a few miles of you. You thought you knew everything, but they’re here to teach you things. You didn’t think there was such a huge variety of talented people living near you, yet here they are.
You walk down your driveway and step onto the street. You join the crowd of shoppers in your neighborhood meeting the local handymen, caterers, and software developers. You’re impressed – who knew these people were so friendly and accessible?
Looking for someone to take photos of your family? Here’s Pierre the photographer, ready to meet with you and talk to you about how to get some good portraits of your 3- and 6-year old.
Looking for someone to mow your lawn regularly? Here’s AcuGreen Lawn Care, a local company with five years of experience and proper insurance.
Looking to heal? Here’s Jamie the yoga, massage, and lifestyle consultant. Jamie creates a space for you to heal physically, mentally, and emotionally – she’ll even accompany you on a retreat to India.
You chat with these new friends. You explain what you need done, and you get bids from different professionals. You compare them on price, on availability, on experience, on professionalism… all the things that matter most to you.
Don’t think this is possible? Think it sounds too good to be true?
Wake up. Here it is.
Welcome to the Thumbtack Market.
What is the Thumbtack Market?
It’s where you can browse the talents of the amazing professionals that have listed themselves on our site.
It’s where you can post a description of what you need done and receive 3-5 bids in your email inbox within 24 hours.
It’s where you can save time, money and hassle by comparing the credentials, professionalism, and cost of those who contact you.
Try it out. See if you like it. We think you will.
Enjoy the window shopping.
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Photo courtesy of F H Mira via Flickr.