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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.
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Bark has a rating of 2.7 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 1st among Service Marketplace sites.
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My search for a suitable magician could not have been more efficient and effective. Very easy.
I now just need to see if the ratings given for the musician stack up. But that is somewhere in the future.
I had a really good experience with the therapist I found. But I was hounded by others after I chose who I wanted to choose. From what I understand, I have to close the request. Although I 'hired' the therapist I chose. This is quite off putting. Otherwise bark.com is a great system, knowing I can put my trust in the professionals they have. Also the prices that bark suggest are not true. Therapy is expensive, but bark.com suggest that it is a much lower rate
Hi there Imogen,
Thank you for your review and feedback,
We're sorry to hear that you were bothered by some professionals.We do encourage professionals to utilise sensible contact strategies when reaching out to clients, but unfortunately not all adhere to this.
Clicking "I Hired A Pro" should close the request automatically but we will check there are no technical issues.
We are glad to hear that we could connect you with a great therapist nonetheless.
Kind regards,
The Bark Team
I found a company that was a builder and Gardener as I was looking for a new Patio and Flower bed to be created. The work that they did was very good, the workers very helpful and efficient and the various skills that they provided were excellent.
The owner of the company who carried out the work was efficient and very helpful with various suggestions of the work needed to be completed..
Hi there Michael,
Thanks for your review,
It's great to hear that we could help connect you with a builder and gardener who could help.
Kind regards,
The Bark Team
Very satisfied with the prompt site visit & fair quote given on Saturday, the job started Monday & finished by Tuesday. A total of 6 men on site each day, hence a day for clearance /groundwork/prep and a day for construction of sleeper steps and blocked paved area. Robert & the team were polite, consultative & considerate throughout all stages of the work and left the site area clean & tidy. Happy with the finished job and would have no hesitation in using Kensington again for similar work.
Hi there Chris,
Thank you for your review,
It's great to hear that we could connect you with a great professional.
Kind regards,
The Bark Team
It literally took a few hours before i found a company to help me with my business. And the company that i am using is brilliant
Hi there Shehan,
Thanks for your review!
We're so glad to hear that we could help connect you with a great company so quickly.
Kind regards,
The Bark Team
Clean and garden ltd, organised through bark did an excellent job at a fair price. They were professional and attended as promised.
Hi there Vik,
Thank you for your review,
It's great to hear that we could help connect you with a great gardener.
Kind regards,
The Bark Team
Great team, done a brilliant job removing 8 trees and cleaned up as if they hadn't been here
Thank you Monkey Tree Care
Hi there Jim,
Thank you for your review,
We're so glad to hear that we could connect you with Monkey Tree Care.
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
Bark.com doesnt always filter the leads well and it results in loads of spammy and fake leads being submitted. If you plan on using bark be warned that you will need to check the available lead details thoroughly, otherwise you risk getting a junk lead... and in many cases the bark support won't refund those credits.
Otherwise there is a chance of closing leads/sales on the platform, but you really need to be careful buying the leads..
Contacted Bark for a friend who could not use internet and he needed help with cleaning and laundry. He was pleased with results
Hi there Carol,
Thank you for your review,
We're glad to hear that we could help.
Kind regards,
The Bark Team
Had quotes within the hr, excellent help and advice with work, all rubbish cleared away would definitely recommend
Hi there Jules,
Thank you for your review,
It's great to hear that we could help you with your service needs.
Kind regards,
The Bark Team
Kept to appointment date & times for both the quote and work to be carried out.
Speedy response to my initial enquiry.
Polite, respectful & courteous.
Took photos to show me when the work was taking place.
Took time to answer any questions I had.
Would recommend and am now aware of other work this company can do so will certainly offer any future work to Charlie and his team.
Hi there Heather,
Thank you for your review,
We're so glad to hear that we could connect you with a great company.
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
My request was responded to quickly with many suggestions for menu ideas for the event. I am looking forward to the party.
Hi there Roberta,
Thank you for your review,
We're so glad to hear that we could help and we hope you had a great party!
Kind regards,
The Bark Team
Fast response from a number of professionals. Got a couple of quotes and the work was done very quickly, all wood taken away promptly. Happy with the process
Hi there Jane,
Thank you for your review,
It's great to hear that you found the right professional for you using Bark.com.
Kind regards,
The Bark Team
Quick, efficient and professional. Reasonably priced. Pleasant workteam. Paunting included 3 coats of gloss on hardwood facias, front door and windowframes. Also cleared guttering of debris.
Hi there Steve,
Thanks for your review,
We're so glad to hear that we could connect you with a company who could help.
Kind regards,
The Bark Team
I received three offers to do the work I wanted very quickly, and having selected one was very pleased with the service I received. Bark provided the information for this to happen.
Hi there Alf,
Thanks for your review,
We're so glad to hear that we could connect you with professionals quickly.
Kind regards,
The Bark Team
I was contacted within hours by Wags & Whiskers Pet Services Ltd, who provide THE BEST you could wish for. Well done to Bark!
Hi there Delia,
Thanks for your review,
We're so glad to hear that we could help connect you with this great company.
Kind regards,
The Bark Team
I was looking for a dog walker in my area. Low and behold I was referred 3 and one of these was a company not far away. Excellent service. Very happy with my walker and so is my big dog Chico.
Hi Lisa,
Thanks for your review,
It's great to hear that we could connect you with such a great professional!
Kind regards,
The Bark Team
My first session with Gregor and I was a little nervous, not having done any serious exercise for quite a while. However it is never too late to start again, if you can find a personal trainer you can relate to.
My session was good, showed up my weaknesses! It was fun and we managed a few laughs along the way. Today I know I have done something more than usual, a good feeling.
Here's to the next session.
Hi Margaret,
Thanks for your review,
We're so glad to hear that we could help connect you with Gregor.
If you would also like to leave Gregor a review, just login to your Bark.com and click on his Profile page.
Kind regards,
The Bark Team
Very good service the companies made contact with, and one company made arrangements straight away, they have arranged to come to my home with samples and are willing free of charge to draw up a design for our new kitchen.
Hi John,
Thanks for your great review,
It's great to hear that we could connect you with a professional so quickly!
Kind regards,
The Bark Team
Good leads supplied. Happy with service. Was able to locate local supplier to clean our oven. Good
Hi Mary,
Thanks for your review,
We're so glad to hear that we were able to 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.
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Hi there Neill,
Thank you for your review,
It's great to hear that we have been able to connect you with a great magician.
Kind regards,
The Bark Team