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Bark

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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.


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Bark Reviews Summary

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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316
value
296
shipping
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returns
151
quality
263
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GB
1 review
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Search for accountant
November 28, 2020

Very good experience. Smooth, quick execution. Good follow up leads on email. Useful tool that I will probably use again.

Date of experience: November 28, 2020
Bark T. Bark Rep
over a year old

Hi there Ram,

Thanks for your review,

It's great to hear that we could help.

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

Ireland
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Excellent service
November 28, 2020

When you cant think your way out of a threat that does not exist. There is a solution and this team will find it

Date of experience: November 27, 2020
Bark T. Bark Rep
over a year old

Hi there Seamus,

Thanks for your review,

It's great to hear that we could help.

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

Ireland
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Got a fast response
November 27, 2020

Much to my surprise a solicitor called me soon after I filled out the online form, he spent a good 30 minutes on the phone and gave me very good advice.

Date of experience: November 27, 2020
Bark T. Bark Rep
over a year old

Hi there Paul,

Thanks for your review,

It's great to hear that we could help connect you with this solicitor.

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Unresponsive crao
December 27, 2020

Good for customers but not for your business! Sell lead to 5 companies and even if you first to buy you still dont get a response from customer as they usually have three quotes n discard the rest, try mybuilder where you express interest and only pay if you are one of three chosen by customer! Bark is 75% unresponsuve leads and a waste of time and money with wrong so called verified numbers and landline numbers that ring morning afternoon n night with no answer! Joke of a site

Bark attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: November 27, 2020
Bark T. Bark Rep
over a year old

Hi there Stephen,

We're sorry to hear that you feel this way and that you have not had success with us.

We tried to reach out to you directly however we received no response.

Unfortunately we cannot enforce customers to make contact with you. We would advise ensuring you have a great profile and are purchasing the leads quickly to give yourself the best chance of being hired.

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

GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Professional
November 25, 2020

A good selection of local tradespeople available, precisely laid out in a good easy to understand format and quick responses to enquiries.

Date of experience: November 24, 2020
Bark T. Bark Rep
over a year old

Hi there Christopher,

Thanks for your review,

It's great to hear that we could help you with your search.

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

South Africa
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I was desperate for a good photographer. I chose 3. One responded within 15 minutes. She took the most amazing pics, is a really great person with brilliant ideas. I'm beyond impressed

Date of experience: November 24, 2020
Bark T. Bark Rep
over a year old

Hi there Charmaine,

Thanks for your review,

It's great to hear that we could help connect you with this photographer.

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

New Zealand
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Tv and sound service
November 24, 2020

Was rung on same day and on a Sunday with appointment set for the Tuesday- efficient job done - seamless and easy with Satnav

Date of experience: November 23, 2020
Bark T. Bark Rep
over a year old

Hi there Lynda,

Thanks for your review,

It's great to hear that we could help.

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great job
November 23, 2020

Julian is the best book with him for future services, he worked with me on a music video and I couldn't be more excited

Date of experience: November 22, 2020
Bark T. Bark Rep
over a year old

Hi there Taelea,

Thanks for your review,

It's great to hear that we could help connect you with Julian.

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Semi detached house roof cleaned and treated with anti fungal also conservatory roof. Ridge tiles removed and replaced with fixed ridge.
October 2020

Two very helpful, courteous young men who did a fantastic job in spite of having to dodge around the weather and a pandemic! I would happily recommend them and their work to anyone.

Date of experience: November 22, 2020
Bark T. Bark Rep
over a year old

Hi there Sharon,

Thanks for your review,

It's great to hear that we could help connect you with this company.

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Printing quote
November 23, 2020

Have had unbelievable offer from a printing company £96 +vat for ******* A5 folded leaflets 135 msg gloss with free delivery.
Shame did not follow it up as i was not ready i will go for it in the new year and will write another review to see if the quote given doesn't come with last minute skeletons that will up the price

Date of experience: November 22, 2020
Bark T. Bark Rep
over a year old

Hi there Mustapha,

Thanks for your review,

It's great to hear that we could help.

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great service.
November 23, 2020

Great service. Fast response. Job done. No problems here! Great service. Fast response. Job done. No problems here!

Date of experience: November 22, 2020
Bark T. Bark Rep
over a year old

Hi there Mark,

Thanks for your review,

It's great to hear that we could help.

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

Florida
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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CU Clear is awesome!
November 23, 2020

Ozzie Ramos at CU Clear is a terrific private investigator. He immediately collected the information I needed and gave me a fair and honest price that was half of the fee quoted by the competition. He was honest and helpful. I highly recommend Mr. Ramos at CU Clear.

Date of experience: November 21, 2020
Bark T. Bark Rep
over a year old

Hi there Nikia,

Thanks for your review,

It's great to hear that we could help.

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Professional service
November 21, 2020

Great job done of cleaning my carpets, they are gleaming. Mike was friendly and professional, highly recommend.

Date of experience: November 21, 2020
Bark T. Bark Rep
over a year old

Hi there Kirsty,

Thanks for your review,

It's great to hear that we could help connect you with Mike.

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

Australia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Resalable price, professional and efficient
Recommend and very quick at getting back to you.
Would use Bark again

Date of experience: November 21, 2020
Bark T. Bark Rep
over a year old

Hi there Ray,

Thanks for your review,

It's great to hear that we could help.

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Easy to follow
November 21, 2020

I had a really good experience finding the right carpet cleaners - the quotes were quick and the work was completed at a very good price within the week and to my complete satisfaction - would highly recommend this site.

Date of experience: November 20, 2020
Bark T. Bark Rep
over a year old

Hi there Marian,

Thanks for your review,

It's great to hear that we could help.

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

Ireland
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Best Plumber
November 21, 2020

Rob from Superflush contacted me immediately and job done within 3 days absolutely delighted with work done and excellent price have already recommended him to others and booked him for job after Christmas

Date of experience: November 20, 2020
Bark T. Bark Rep
over a year old

Hi there Lilian,

Thanks for your review,

It's great to hear that we could help connect you with Rob.

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Devious
December 20, 2020

I signed up for a "free" trial, was charged $89 and did not receive 1 singe lead and they refused to refund my money, great business for them, terrible for anyone using them.

Bark attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: November 19, 2020
Bark T. Bark Rep
over a year old

Hi there Dan,

We're sorry to hear that there may be some confusion about our platform.

We tried to reach out to you directly however we received no response.

We may have offered you a first lead for free, and then you may have purchased a pack of credits with our Get Hired Guarantee - meaning that if you used all the credits and weren't hired we could give them back to you one more time for free.

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

South Africa
1 review
2 helpful votes
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False advertising of their specials to attract a buyer without disclosing that vat was excluded and immediately sets the credit purchase setting to instant reloads.
The customer service was terrible and all the leads are or seem fake as not even one booked, they always cancelled because someone died, was in a car accident or just ignored calls. DO NOT TRUST

Bark attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: November 19, 2020
Bark T. Bark Rep
over a year old

Hi there Benonie,

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

Canada
1 review
2 helpful votes
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I have a strong feeling that this website is a scam. I responded to 30+ leads and haven't heard back even from a single one. In addition to that, the auto-payment was applied to my account without notifying me...

STAY AWAY.

Bark attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: November 18, 2020
Bark T. Bark Rep
over a year old

Hi there Megan,

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

GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Driveway
November 18, 2020

I got quick quotes and I could decide in a couple of days. The work was completed to my satisfaction in 3 days.

Date of experience: November 18, 2020
Bark T. Bark Rep
over a year old

Hi there Srinivas,

Thanks for your review,

It's great to hear that we could help.

Kind regards,

The Bark Team