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Bark is an online marketplace that connects customers with local and online professionals.
We take the hassle out of finding the right professional for any job. Whether you’re looking for a cleaner in Nottingham, a web design in Boston or a personal trainer in Auckland - with over 2000 professional services in 8 countries, you’re bound to find the perfect professional for your project on Bark. Simply tell us what you need and will send you a list of professionals - for free!
Need new customers? We’ve helped thousands of businesses of all sizes keep find new clients. We’re passionate about helping businesses of all sizes find customers for life.
Life’s better with Bark.
Bark has a rating of 2.2 stars from 1,644 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers dissatisfied with Bark most frequently mention customer service, phone number and potential clients. Bark ranks 9th among Service Marketplace sites.
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Professional work respectable at all times job well done in timescale dis everything i asked for happy with the work will use company again.
THIS COMPANY LOVE STEALING MONEY FROM PEOPLE. THEY HAVE FAKE LEADS AND IF YOU CONTACT SOMEONE WHO POSTED 1 day ago, HE WILL NOT CONTACT YOU BACK, BUT YOU WILL OAY FOR IT. SO DO NOOOOOT GIVE MONEY TO THIS COMPANY
Hi there Edjane,
We're sorry to hear that you feel this way, but we refute the claims that you have made against our business.
We tried to reach out to you directly however we received no response.
If you would like to understand more about our platform and receive support, please email us directly at [email protected].
Kind regards,
The Bark Team
This is the best online job search site. I am sure I will get a security job through this site. It is the first time I had offers of job interview. I used some other sites but I never got any offer.
Hi Mohamed,
Thanks for your review.
We reached out to you directly to explain how our platform works, so please reply to us at [email protected] should you have further questions about the platform.
Kind regards,
The Bark Team
I truly thought this was a respectable business helping professionals like myself to gain new clients. After spending $144.00 I contacted Bark and advised them after 7 days I had NOT 1 hit and wanted them to honor their money back guarantee. To my surprise they DO NOT credit back your funds but the credits you purchased and a well written speech to motivate you not to give up. Then magically I started getting hits, which I had to pay for in order to respond to the request. So clients pays to send a message and I have to pay to respond. Wow didn't read that in the small print.
$480.00 later I have had numerous inquires, and decided to change my approach for those clients requesting I contact them. I called 3 out of the 67 or so leads I purchased and was told they never requested for me to contact them and please remove their number from my list. WHAT? I am not a telemarketer. I offer Bookkeeping & Tax Prep Services. 1 Month later and still NOT 1 new customer or client. I truly feel like a fool and fell for this Poncey Scheme.
PLEASE PROFESSIONALS DO YOUR DUE DILIGENCE before spending your hard earned money trying to grow your business with Bark...
Hi there Nyda,
We're sorry to hear of these issues, however there seems to be some confusion over how our platform works. We do not offer a money back guarantee - we offer credits back and this is stipulated on our website.
We tried to reach out to you directly to explain everything and offer help however we received no response.
If you would like to understand more about our platform and receive support, please email us directly at [email protected].
Kind regards,
The Bark Team
Nick is the best most efficient and easy going painter I have ever ever come across. Beautiful work, left the apartment spotless. Highly highly recommend.
Hi there Nick,
Thanks for your review.
It's great to hear that we could help connect you with this professional.
Kind regards,
The Bark Team
We had our house cleaned by one of the bark cleaning ladies. She didn't speak English but that's OK we used an interpreter application. She did a thorough job and we were extremely pleased. Looking forward to her coming back next week, not enough stars
Hi there Bette
Thanks for your review.
It's great to hear that we could help connect you with this professional.
Kind regards,
The Bark Team
I did a free 30 day trial and realized a few days in that this was a scam. I requested to stop the trial and not to be charged (they take your credit card).
They never canceled. After a year of being charged and not using their services I requested again yo cancel and receive a refund. They said I never confirmed a cancellation so they would cancel but not give me a refund. When I said my email that clearly stated I wanted to cancel but not be charged was my confirmation they said I have to reply to their confirmation. This is the shadiest company I have ever come in contact with. DO NOT SIGN UP!
Hi Tricia,
We're sorry to hear that you feel this way, but we refute the claims that you have made against our business.
We tried to reach out to you directly however we received no response.
If you would like to understand more about our platform and receive support, please email us directly at [email protected].
Kind regards,
The Bark Team
Hi, my security company's info inbox has been receiving unsolicited services requests from Bark. What I'm more concerned about is joining this platform only to waste my time. Which country do you market for because we are South African based in Gauteng, South Africa. Please contact A2 Security on *******@a2security.co.za to confirm that this platform is legit. I will await your response.
Hi there,
We're sorry to hear that you have had this issue.
We tried to reach out to you directly however we received no response.
If you would like to understand more about our platform and receive support, please email us directly at [email protected].
Kind regards,
The Bark Team
Bark was great with finding a photographer for my wedding. We had 2 photographers (not on bark) fall through and were in need of someone to fill the spot with less than a month to go til the big day. We secured a new photographer in less than an hour of posting our request on Bark! We love our photographer. 10/10 recommend
Hi there Kevin,
Thanks for your review.
It's great to hear that we could help connect you with this photographer.
Kind regards,
The Bark Team
Bark.com claims they havenot recieved complains email after 10 emails have been sent."Money deducted from my account without my permission. This is a scam. Avoid at cost
When i complained that i suspected the leads were fake, Bark.com sent me an email that all the 33 leads they sold to me have closed their account however no refunds. What a surprise, will the same leads be sold to some unsuspecting tutors.
Is it not surprising that 33 leads decided to all close their accounts on the 3rd July 2021 after my complaints.
See example email from barks.com
"Thanks for getting back to Clara about their Tutoring Bark. This Bark has now been closed so that no further professionals can contact Clara"
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'Thanks for getting back to Scott about their Tutoring Bark. This Bark has now been closed so that no further professionals can contact Scot'
'Thanks for getting back to Albert about their Tutoring Bark. This Bark has now been closed so that no further professionals can contact Albert'
'Thanks for getting back to Sophie about their Tutoring Bark. This Bark has now been closed so that no further professionals can contact Sophie'.
I received 33 emails with same information. Wow!, This company... avoid
Hi there,
We're sorry to hear that you feel this way, but we refute the claims that you have made against our business.
We tried to reach out to you directly however we received no response.
If you would like to understand more about our platform and receive support, please email us directly at [email protected].
Kind regards,
The Bark Team
I had a really bad experience with Bark. I was scammed over 4k by one of their leads and they were really unhelpful about that. They said they'll return the credits used for that lead but they never did. I was extremely unimpressed with their customer service. Keep away!
Hi there Rivky,
We're sorry to hear this.
We are merely a marketing platform and as such we have no direct affiliation with the company in question, however please contact us at [email protected] to report the company to us directly.
You may wish to take the matter further to your local authority or Trading Standards.
Kind regards,
The Bark Team
Your system is very low quality I am paying a lot of money to contact customers but customers opening a ad-free and they can send me message free so I paid more than 200£for contact people but this person not serious for develop mobile app. I try to contact more than 7 people anybody didn't reply me anything. If I know this system I can not pay money your system. It some kind of fraud.
It is a very bad thing because the customers can open ads free so very low-quality jobs inside your system. I reminded some people blocked my phone number because they open an ad for a try. They are not serious. So probably I lost more than 200£ for nothing.
Also, You are not deleting your payment card on the system.
PoyyeeMobile
I must tell you about this special lady. Not only is she a true professional painter, her eye for detail is excellent. She came on time and finished on time. Did all that was asked of her plus more. Has made a new friend. The finished paint job is absolutely wonderful and exactly to my liking. Thank you again for a job well done.
Hi there Rosemary,
Thanks for your review.
It's great to hear that we could help connect you with this professional.
Kind regards,
The Bark Team
I have used a company called P J Building to change my fence, they have replaced my fence with a cracked one.
The guy said he was going to change it, I kept chancing them and I received this answer "put woodfill on cracks and all ready to paint". I have paid for a new fence and received a cracked one. Do not trust this guys if they did not finish the job and said they will come to repair DO NOT TRUST.
Hi there Wil,
We're sorry to hear that you had a poor experience with this company.
We tried to reach out to you directly to discuss this, however we received no response.
We are a marketing platform that works similarly to a Yellow Pages, and as such we have no direct affiliation with any professionals who use the platform to advertise. As such, we would advise taking this matter further with your local authority, or Trading Standards.
Kind regards,
The Bark Team
Excellent job, Kind and efficient
My garden slabs looks new, im grateful for your job im not embarrassed to show people where i live now
Hi there Mercy,
Thanks for your review.
It's great to hear that we could help connect you with this professional.
Kind regards,
The Bark Team
I was looking for cleaning services in Calgary and send 10 requests. Did not receive even one respond. Not sure if this is a scam or they have so many clients they don't care about new one.
Hi there Maria,
We're sorry to hear that you did not receive many responses to your request.
Professionals pay to respond to you, and so they will only respond if they are available or if they have enough information about the work. As such we would advise placing a more detailed request.
We tried to reach out to you directly via Sitejabber, however we received no response.
If you would like to understand more about our platform and receive support, please email us directly at [email protected].
Kind regards,
The Bark Team
Bought credits in Bark to contact clients and after contact more than 50 people never had 1 contact back.
Seems pretty strange.
They promise money back but actually they give you credit back.
Hi there Rodrigo,
We're sorry to hear that you have had issues using the platform.
Please note that the Get Hired Guarantee is the offer of credits returned, not money, and this is stipulated before purchase. We also have a Credit Return Policy for any issues with leads.
We tried to reach out to you directly via Sitejabber, however we received no response.
If you would like to understand more about our platform and receive support, please email us directly at [email protected].
Kind regards,
The Bark Team
We selected bark as an outsource leads service because of the free account and the free trial offer. Once our free account was set up we found that to reach out to leads, you had to buy credits, which was fair. However, the cost was astronomical! It will cost you over $200 to get only 180 credits. This platform is a gamble where the house always wins. The leads are not actual leads; many leads were not legit. Meaning we would call, text, and email these potential leads and get no reply. If you are a smaller company, this will not be the best fit for your business. This platform requires constant time and resources. I can grantee your money will be best spent else where.
Hi there Daysherra,
We're sorry to hear that you have had some issues with leads.
All leads are screened by an automated system, and we have a credit return policy which covers any contact details which are not working. We feel this is the fairest system we can have as we are not a commission based system that guarantees work, and only provide contact details for enquiries placed with us.
We tried to reach out to you directly via Sitejabber, however we received no response.
If you would like to understand more about our platform and receive support, please email us directly at [email protected].
Kind regards,
The Bark Team
Great service! Lots of possible matches and one is perfect for my needs! She specializes in photographing artwork (which is ridiculously complex!). I am very happy with my experience!
Hi Janice,
Thanks for your review.
It's great to hear that we could help you with your search for the right professional!
Kind regards,
The Bark Team
These guys spam my business email on a daily basis, what a bunch of douches. I wrote a review on trustpilot and they're trying to get it removed lol, pathetic
Hi there Dan,
We're sorry to hear that you feel this way, but we strongly refute the claims that you have made against our business.
We email those who have accounts with us, or reach out to new businesses via their published details. You can unsubscribe your self fro the latter, or contact us if you wish to be deleted.
We tried to reach out to you directly via Sitejabber, however we received no response.
If you would like to understand more about our platform and receive support, please email us directly at [email protected].
Kind regards,
The Bark Team
Answer: Bark may or may not be legit, but their barks are very often bogus tire kickers or scammers. They've got a lot of work to do to clean up their act. They need to go straight membership and those needing the work done need to PAY to speak to a professional instead of the professional paying to speak to the bogus tire kicker.
Answer: No it is not, total scam. They take your money and send you fake leads.
Answer: Your reviews are high on Trustpilot because they remove all the negative reviews from their profile. Bark.com removed my review twice. Trustpilot is the only review website that allows businesses to remove reviews for a price. Trustpilot got criticized in several news articles for being easily manipulated of their 'Reviews' for $600 any business profile can push up or down review they want. Look up 'Trustpilot news articles'; they say 'Trustpilot reviews are just paid advertising'
Answer: Agree with above, In my experience, this has been a COMPLETE SCAM. Spend all that money to place an ad, or renew your website, DO NOT INVEST IN BARK
Answer: Bark don't verify whether any of the customer tel numbers actually work and most of the leads are poor quality so they won't answer anyway. Save your money, honestly.
Answer: Very true. Misleading leads. No lead vetting. Just Bark saying leads have been verified. But how do we know when no lead responds. They seem fake to me. Bad experience and worst leading platform.
Answer: Bad lead quality, stay away. Zero customer service. On the phone they will tell you that you are wasting their time.
Answer: The 1 star reviews are real. All the other 5 stars are not. This website preys on desperate businesses that require work and signs them up with a cost. First, they searched deep on the internet as my business has NEVER heard of them before their Spam-my email. They send an email stating that I have a lead on their website that I NEVER signed up on. Then ask for money to see who this lead is. To keep their site running, they say to people who are looking for particular businesses that they have them when they don't.
Answer: £1.20 per credit for a starter pack, then £1.50 after that and unqualified leads with next to no information cost between 10 and 18 credits. 10 leads will cost over £200 and doubtful will generate any work
Answer: It's because the positive customer reviews are almost certainly fake. Look at the dates. Look at the volume of reviews. Approximately 100 positive customer reviews of Bark have appeared on Sitejabber between early December 2019 and today (late January 2020). Compared to the number of reviews they received prior to December 2019, that is just an astounding number of reviews. This is not normal.


Hi there Gwen,
Thank you for your review.
We're glad to hear that we could help connect you with this professional.
Kind regards,
The Bark Team