Start Earning with Thumbtack
A huge swath of the population is now participating in the gig economy. Gig workers are online contractors, freelancers, online platform workers and temporary workers. Some estimates state that about 36 percent of workers are involved with the gig economy. That’s 57 million individuals and the numbers are expected to grow exponentially in the coming years.
It’s a great time to begin to supplement your income through freelancing or gig jobs. Many people also work entirely in the gig economy, opting for more freedom and variety than the traditional office or blue-collar job.
Earn Extra Money
There are many platforms that allow individuals to sign up to advertise their services and one that I especially like is Thumbtack.
Thumbtack is platform where individuals can offer services locally. It’s free to create a “Pro” profile and independent workers can generate leads through the site by including reviews, prices, and featured projects.
Thumbtack professionals offer all types of services, from wedding officiants, to writing services, lawncare, handyman, tutoring and home repair and many things in between. Pros can choose only the jobs they are interested in.
When a customer needs a professional, they’ll put in their location, their project details, and their deadline. Thumbtack matches them with a list of professionals that could be a good fit. If what the customer wants matches the type of project the professional wants to do, they’ll be added to the list.
While I am not a professional on Thumbtack, I have used the service numerous times. For example, I recently used to Thumbtack to search for a furniture repairman in my area. I needed a mechanical fix to a recliner I had. I typed in furniture repair, put in my need and individuals emailed my Thumbtack inbox to offer their services and quoted a price. Your information is anonymous until you decide to hire someone.
Thumbtack allows customers to rate the professionals, which generates even more leads for them. This is a great site if you want to hire local professionals and support your local economy. Do you have any experience with Thumbtack? Please comment below!