I've been using this service for a few weeks, and I've hardly received any leads for the high-demand services I offer.
On top of that, you're not allowed to ask a potential client for their contact info just to better understand the job you're bidding on, even when you plan to complete the transaction through the app. You're also not allowed to share your own contact info for the same reason.
So, I end up giving pricing that I’ll be stuck with, even if the job turns out to be more than what was described in a short message. This is not how I like to do business, and it's not good for either the client or the contractor!
It can create a situation where some contractors may end up doing poor work because they’re losing money, or the client may not be satisfied and either refuse to pay or leave bad reviews.
I had a customer reach out to me through the app saying he liked my price and wanted me for the job, but needed to delay things for a couple of weeks. I told him "I can't share my phone number here, so please message me when you're ready," and NOT ONLY WAS MY MESSAGE FLAGGED, BUT THE CONTACT VANISHED FROM MY ACCOUNT!!!
This is GARBAGE!!!