PC
Patrick C.
"Limited Leads, Needs Improvement, Bark expires your credits prior to providing enough good leads"
0/5
What do you like best about Bark.com?

I like that Bark.com is easy to use. I find it useful that I can contact prospective customers directly from the notification email. These features make managing leads for architectural services more convenient for me. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Bark.com?

Bark takes expires your credits, prior to providing enough good leads to use them, which is ILLEGAL in the State of Illinois (and others)! Also, the lead form that the customer must be filling is limited. And it doesn't really allow proper information. For instance, they could describe better the type of project instead of choosing irrelevant choices from a menu. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Meraj S.
MS
Meraj S.
SQE
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Easy Multi-Location Service Listings and Reliable Refunds for Spam Leads"
5/5
What do you like best about Bark.com?

Bark allows us to select multiple locations and list our services.

They also issue refund if the leads are fake, spam that is something I really value. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Bark.com?

They need to improve their algorithm to allow variety of leads.

For example I offer Real Estate, Products, Aerial, Corporate, Wedding photo video services, but if I respond to Wedding Video lead, immediately I will get more multiple Wedding Video leads, not other leads (Real Estate/Property), Corporate, etc. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Melissa S.
MS
Melissa S.
Content Writer and Strategist
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Doesn't Meet Its Potential For Screening Clients"
3/5
What do you like best about Bark.com?

Bark can reach new customers, but they often aren't solid leads. Sometimes, the ads are people confused about the hiring process or with huge expectations and little pay. There's not really a vetting process for buyers, which can be frustrating, especially because you must buy credits to communicate with buyers about projects. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Bark.com?

There's no real vetting process that goes on with this website. Customers in the white collar category are not usually solid leads. There could be a better way to get real buyers, but the app doesn't seem to want to put any additional effort in.It's easy to use but finding legitimate leads is difficult.

You can search in different categories and sign up for leads. It's just not the best place for freelancers. I have a feeling that it works better for handymen and dog walkers. (Hence the name NBark) Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Orlando W.
OW
Orlando W.
"Fake Leads and Poor Support - Disappointed by Bark.com"
0/5
What do you like best about Bark.com?

Lack of honesty, transparent, Rude, not caring customer service. I think they should stay in the UK only with the fake business. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Bark.com?

I found the leads provided by Bark.com to be likely fraudulent and fake, which is very frustrating as a professional DJ who relies on authentic connections for my business. I called the company several times to address this issue, but they were unresponsive and unwilling to refund or even listen to the DJs. This lack of customer service is disappointing. Furthermore, the phone numbers provided were often incorrect, or the people were not genuinely seeking a DJ, reflecting a waste of resources. Even after repeated feedback to Bark.com, there was no improvement in service quality. Additionally, some interactions with their staff were unpleasant, as they were unwilling to reconsider their policies about refunds for bad leads. This lack of honesty and value received for the money paid has led me to the decision to never advertise with them again. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User
G
Verified User
"Boost Your DJ Business Effortlessly"
5/5
What do you like best about Bark.com?

I love using Bark.com for my DJ services because it consistently helps me attract new customers, ensuring I get business all the time. The platform’s ability to promote my business is particularly valuable, as I benefit from the customer reviews that significantly enhance my visibility. Moreover, the initial setup of Bark.com was extremely easy for me, making it convenient to start leveraging its features quickly. I am highly satisfied with the overall experience Bark.com provides, and I am confident in recommending it to others, as reflected by my rating of 10 out of 10. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Bark.com?

I dislike that sometimes the leads are poorly verified or not verified at all. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Amy P.
AP
Amy P.
"Powerful Lead Generation with Stellar Support"
5/5
What do you like best about Bark.com?

I like that Bark.com helps find qualified leads for my business. It's easy to communicate with the customer service, and it's another resource for lead generating. The initial setup was very easy, even though it took a little bit of time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Bark.com?

I think perhaps every customer should verify their phone number before they're allowed to submit a request to speak to a service provider. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Consumer Services
UC
Verified User in Consumer Services
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Reliable, Professional Lead Generation"
4/5
What do you like best about Bark.com?

I use Bark for part of my lead generation for my dog training business. Bark is a reliable and professional service. Their support is diligent and timely. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Bark.com?

Bark could do a better job qualifying leads, but for the most part the information provide with the lead is adequate for me to determine lead quality. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Salvatore C.
SC
Salvatore C.
Freelance Photographer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Efficient Lead Generation with Great Support"
5/5
What do you like best about Bark.com?

I like the assistance provided by Bark.com whenever an issue arises, which is reassuring. The initial setup was relatively easy for me, which I appreciate. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Bark.com?

Maybe trying to find ways to filter customers inquiries quality. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Photography
UP
Verified User in Photography
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Better than no leads at all"
3/5
What do you like best about Bark.com?

I like being able to look at leads daily.

I like seeing details of the lead to qualify the lead.

Seeing how much I am paying to contact the customer.

I had some confusion about how the service worked in the beginning, and the customer service person helped me, which I appreciated. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Bark.com?

To the person looking at this review. Please disregard the last page. I did not understand how to use it so I just rated everything "1" -- sorry about that but you didn't provide any info and also no space for me to write a note about my confusion.

There were not enough leads in my area. I am rural, but have a wide circumference of where I will work. Most of the leads were from the large metro area at the edge of my service area. Understandable.

Also, I am not sure what clients think is the going rate for the type of photography they are needing. Do you educate them on your end? Unknown. Most clients I interacted with didn't seem to understand how family or senior photography as a service works.

The other thing I disliked was that I spent $200+ for leads and got one job out of it. Yes, it covered the cost, but that job is ending up to be a loss after expenses. Not good business for me.

Why are some leads more expensive than others? I can't see a pattern. It is helpful as a cost up front to know that, and helps me in creating proposals. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Entertainment
UE
Verified User in Entertainment
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Illegal Scam: Bark.com"
0/5
What do you like best about Bark.com?

Nothing. Shifty dishonest company. Criminal enterprise. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Bark.com?

They are criminals. They added my company to their website, without my permission. Illegal. Emailed me fake leads without asking. Illegal. Started spamming me with fake leads that of course never respond to any of my email because they are fake. Crooks. Period. Report this criminal company to ensure they are visited by the police. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.