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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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Fast service
The roofing contractor Darren quoted a reasonable price for the work
BARC kept on nagging for submission of review
The roof is yet to be fixed
Looking for an accountant, Bark had responses to my request almost immediately... found who I believe to be the perfect fit!
Hi there Teresa,
Thanks for your review,
It's great to hear that we could connect you with the right accountant for you so quickly!
Kind regards,
The Bark Team
I will promote these web side, its really good idea. I hope it will go top social platforms.
I had three persons respond to me and was so satisfied with the person I chose.
Hi there Mainul,
Thanks for your review,
It's great to hear that you have found our platform useful for you, and we look forward to marketing your business.
Kind regards,
The Bark Team
George was very efficient and a fast worker.He done a fantastic job, very polite. I will certainly use him again, he is a very hard worker and very very great at what he does.
Hi there Sheila,
Thanks for your review,
We're glad to hear that we could connect you with this great professional.
If you would also like to leave George a review, just login to your Bark.com account and click on their profile page.
Kind regards,
The Bark Team
I talked to a member of staff, She was very professional and friendly it was just a phone call but I could tell she knew her job
Hi there Jack,
Thanks for your review,
It's great to hear that we could help.
Kind regards,
The Bark Team
I recently joined Bark and purchased the starter pack with a guarantee to get hired at least once. Nothing! A bunch of the leads I paid for we're bogus. Try calling or sending an email to lead and none of the info is correct. Sent an email to Bark requesting a refund. They have me more credits to use. I would like my actual cash returned to me! I've used a couple different apps similar to this that are legit and I've got work from. I'm also reporting this to the BBB and my local authorities for this FRAUD!
Hi Troy,
We're very sorry to hear that you have not had success with us. We did try to speak with you to help but we did not get a response.
We do screen every single lead using our automated system and have a credit return policy which allows us to return credits for any leads which are found to have incorrect details. Please email us at [email protected] if you would like a copy of this and if you would like to report any leads.
Our Get Hired Guarantee is clearly stipulated as being the offer of credits returned if no leads are converted the first time around. We generally have a 1 in 5 conversion rate and this is why our starter packs have this offer - essentially we want to help you achieve a return on investment. Please do get in touch if we can help any further.
Kind regards,
The Bark Team
I had a half dozen persons respond to me and was so satisfied with the person I chose. It was Rebecca with
Academy of Canines LLC and she is so knowledgeable and caring I am hoping for great results in 6 weeks.
Hi there Patricia,
Thanks for your review,
It's great to hear that we could connect you with a dog trainer who could help.
If you would also like to leave Rebecca a review, just login to your Bark.com account and click on their Profile page.
Kind regards,
The Bark Team
It's a very good idea I really love it
I'll promote your website to get real and organic traffic on top social platforms
Hi there Martix,
Thank you so much for your review,
It's great to hear that you have found our platform useful for your business.
If you need any support from our Customer Success Team, please email us at [email protected].
Kind regards,
The Bark Team
Happy for the job and I recommend the carpenter to whoever needs him. He even was able to work for my next door neighbour at that same day. We all happy for his job. The carpenter is also a good man, very friendly and helpful.
Hi there Abi,
Thank you for your review,
We're so glad to hear that we could connect you with this great carpenter!
Kind regards,
The Bark Team
My request was for a personal service. I had good response but unfortunately I had to put my request on hold. Thank you to those who responded.
Hi there Maria,
Thank you for your review,
It's great to hear that we could connect you with a personal trainer quickly.
We are very sorry the project had to halted at this time, and we hope that it can continue soon.
Kind regards,
The Bark Team
Was very impressed with chillflame but had to cancel the contract due to covid 9. Hope to proceed at a future date.
Hi there Kathryn,
Thanks for your review,
We're glad to hear that we could connect you with this great professional, but are very sorry the work cannot continue at this difficult time.
We hope that the work can continue soon.
Kind regards,
The Bark Team
Excellent response to request for how to find a hypnotherapist, almost immediate response and follow up
Hi there Larry,
Thanks for your review,
We're glad to hear that you received quick responses to your request placed on our platform.
Kind regards,
The Bark Team
Instant replies, good quick contact.
So far all has worked out well. Would recommend to anyone. Will use again.
Hi there,
Thank you so much for your review,
It's great to hear that we could help.
Kind regards,
The Bark Team
Heard quickly from 3 different CPA's in my area. Was impressed with that. Chose a different CPA who was closer to me.
Hi there Sharon,
Thanks for your review,
We're so glad to hear that we could help connect you with a range of professionals.
Kind regards,
The Bark Team
Quick and easy to use. Had a few replies within one day. Needed a small piece of work done and completed quickly and efficiently
Hi there Michael,
Thank you for for your review,
It's great to hear that we could connect you with the right professional easily and quickly.
Kind regards,
The Bark Team
Good fast and efficient service highly recommend no mes very clean and quick I will be having them back soon
Hi there Phillip,
Thanks for your review.
It's great to hear that you have found our platform useful for your needs.
Kind regards,
The Bark Team
Done a great job. Tidy and quick. Came ontime agreed. Used a neighbours house for access and cleaned up after job done. Would definately recomend them.
Hi Ted,
Thanks for your review,
We're so glad to hear that we could connect you with a great professional cleaning company.
Kind regards,
The Bark Team
I was contacted promptly and was given a super competitive quote. Limbrite is professional and well priced.
Hi there Catherine,
Thank you for your review,
It's great to hear that we could connect you with the right company for you.
Kind regards,
The Bark Team
I had no problems in arranging the repair/replacement of fence panels damaged after a storm. I had several respondents and arranged the work within 24 hours and the work was complted the next day.
The work was done by Unique Gardening and Landscape at a fair price. With the agreed specifications of concrete posts and footers to the panels.the garden was left clean and tidy with all debris removed.
Hi there,
Thank you for your review,
We're so glad to hear that the work carried out was excellent.
If you would also like to leave Unique Gardening a review, just login to your Bark.com account and click on their profile page.
Kind regards,
The Bark Team
Had three estimates to have our drive repaired and cleaned. We selected a company named drive clean because of the results Phil believed he could achieve They did not disappoint. An excellent efficient service at a reasonable price
Hi there Keith,
Thanks for your review,
We're so glad to hear that we could connect you with this professional.
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 Prakash,
Thank you for your review,
It's great to hear that we could connect you with a roofer who could help.
Feedback is important to our company, and we very much appreciate your taking the time to leave yours.
Kind regards,
The Bark Team