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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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I found 'A Touch of Glass Windows' here for my house and conservatory. Mark, who owns the business, walked me through what to expect, cleaned my windows beautifully, including my conservatory roof windows and gutters last minute, charged a very reasonable rate (significantly less than fantastic cleaners) and as a bonus was lovely to have around. He's my go-to from now on.
I responded to a pitch by a contractor who approached me after I recorded a need with Bark. I accepted his proposal subject to a central condition, vital to its success. I had a serious problem with him after he brushed aside my request that he should remedy work which totally failed to achieve its main purpose; Bark listened to my account of my dissatisfaction and published it
Hi there Kieran,
Thank you so much for your review,
We'e very sorry to hear that you had this experience, however we're glad to hear that we could help remedy the situation.
If we can help any further, please email us at [email protected].
Kind regards,
The Bark Team
Kept me informed while trying to find dj for party. Unfortunately I found one before they found someone intetested.
Hi there Marion,
Thank you so much for your review,
We're glad that we could connect you with a DJ, even if you chose another one in the end.
If you are looking for a service provider again in future, just login to your Bark.com account and place a fresh request.
Kind regards,
The Bark Team
Prompt reply.
A Local architect responded & attended same day.
Good service will recommend to others
Hi there Tony,
Thanks for your review,
We're glad to hear that we could help connect you with a great local architect.
Kind regards,
The Bark Team
We had some excellent speedy responses but a change of plan meant that we didn't use their services in the end. Will use in the future though.
Hi there Jacqui,
Thanks for your review,
We're glad to hear that we could connect you with professionals quickly.
If you are in need of a service provider again in future, just login to your Bark.com account and and place a new request.
Kind regards,
The Bark Team
I joined bark.com as a professional.
It has been a total waste of money.
There is also NO refunds if you do not like their service.
So money down the drain.
Don't waste your money on joining.
Hi there Julie,
We're sorry to gear that you have not had success using our platform.
We offer professionals the opportunity to try and convert business and market themselves at the fraction of the cost it would normally be to get themselves to the top of Google (which is what we do). We do not guarantee work, but provide a platform that should garner professionals a 1 in 5 conversion rate - essentially we want to get you a return on investment. We do not charge commission and so do not take any earnings from you, nor do we take any earnings from repeat business you may win.
Please do email us at [email protected] for our best practice tips.
Kind regards,
The Bark Team
I received response right away and even one therapist in particular offered additional resources to help. I was very impressed.
Hi there Shirley,
Thanks for your review,
We're glad to hear that we could help connect you with a therapist so quickly.
Kind regards,
The Bark Team
Great experience, quick and confidential. High recommendations and services provided were excellent.
Hi there Sarah,
Thanks for your review,
We're so glad to hear that we could help.
Kind regards,
The Bark Team
The counselor was very good at finding out more about why I am... in a way, he translated Istoria's model in life history very well. Through the counselor's guidance, he found several issues that still affect me today. Istoria Project is a need for me.
Hi there Alberto,
Thanks for your review,
We're glad to hear that we could help connect you with a counsellor who could help with your needs.
If you would also like to leave this company a review, just login to your Bark.com account and click on their profile page.
Kind regards,
The Bark Team
I had three professionals reach out to me and chose one. The meeting went well and he exceeded what I was expecting.
Hi there Jackie,
Thanks for your review,
We're glad to hear that we could connect you with a range of professionals who could help.
Kind regards,
The Bark Team
Jahaira did a excellent job. She showed up with help and tackled the job. She is great at what she does, she is thorough, professional, kind, intelligent and just a pleasure to work with.
Cleaning services.
Hi there John,
Thanks for your review,
It's great to hear that we could help connect you with a professional who could help.
If you would also like to leave Jahaira a review, just login to your Bark.com account and click on their profile page.
Kind regards,
The Bark Team
Bark made it easy to contact local DJs and request quotes. Saved me tons of time researching on the internet and making separate inquiries. Thanks so much!
Hi there Somer,
Thank you so much for your review,
It's great to hear that we could make your search for a DJ nice and easy!
Kind regards,
The Bark Team
Absolutely brilliant Bryan was an absolute pleasure to work with and his attention to detail was fantastic would definitely hire him again for further jobs
Hi there Patricia,
Thanks for your review,
We're glad to hear that we could connect you with a great service provider.
If you would also like to leave the professional you hired a review, just login to your Bark.com account and click on their profile page.
Kind regards,
The Bark Team
The service from Bark is very good. I needed a gardener and they immediately send a list of professionals in my area. I now have a gardener to help with our garden.
Hi there Adeola,
Thanks for your review,
It's great to hear that we could connect you with a gardener so quickly.
Kind regards,
The Bark Team
I was looking for a reliable tradesman to replace my garage roof. Bark were quick to respond with details of tradesmen in my area. I was contacted by all the tradesmen and provided with quotes. I have arranged for one firm to carry out the work. The only downside was that I was inundated with emails from Bark requesting a review from me before I had received all the quotes.
Hi there Merv,
Thanks for your review,
We're glad to hear that we could help connect you with a tradesman so easily and quickly.
Kind regards,
The Bark Team
I was very pleased with the professional I asked to see. Had a very quick response. Did not pressure me into a deal, but will send me a quote.
Hi there Eric,
Thanks for your review,
It's great to hear that we could connect you with a professional who could offer a quote with no pressure.
Kind regards,
The Bark Team
Suberb service, so easy and quick. Will deffintly use again. Cant believe how helpful and easy the process was.
Hi there Richard,
Thank you so much for your review,
We're so glad to hear that you have found our platform quick and easy to use.
Kind regards,
The Bark Team
Two responded in good time to the query.
Had a lot of information regarding the packages and fees which were outside my little budget.
Hi there Cheryl,
Thanks for your review,
We glad to hear that we could help you gain a better idea of your service needs.
Kind regards,
The Bark Team
Easy to use, straightforward - got in touch with the right professionals very quickly and the job was completed in under a week.
Hi there Clare,
Thank you so much for your review,
We're glad to hear that you have found our platform quick and easy to use, and that we could connect you with a great Tree Surgeon.
Kind regards,
The Bark Team
The website was simple, effective and easy to use. Would definitely use again. Obtained two quotes on the work I needed done within a couple of hours.
Hi there Tayeb,
Thank you so much for your review,
We're glad to hear that we could help.
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 Margaret,
Thank you so much for your review,
It's great to hear that we could connect you with a window cleaning company who could provide a great service.
If you would also like to leave Mark a review, just login to your Bark.com account and click on their profile page.
Kind regards,
The Bark Team