14
ThumbScore / 100
Budget Maids
AustinSource: pasted text · Audited 2026-08-22
Re-audit delta vs 2026-08-21:
+0 points
(was 14/100)
Fix these 3 first → +26 points
Review count
+9 pts
No reviews found — add a review-request step to every completed job.
Photo count
+9 pts
No photos detected — profiles with photos get dramatically more contact.
Star rating
+8 pts
No star rating extracted — make sure your profile shows a rating.
Score radar
6 pillars (14/100)
Reviews & Recency0/100
Profile Completeness & Services40/100
Photos & Portfolio0/100
Copy & Positioning40/100
Trust & Verification0/100
Responsiveness & Activity0/100
Full checklist (6 pillars)
Reviews & Recency (25% weight · 0/25 pts)
⬜ Review count — No reviews found — add a review-request step to every completed job.
0/9
⬜ Star rating — No star rating extracted — make sure your profile shows a rating.
0/8
⬜ Recency of last review — No recent review detected — Thumbtack rewards recent reviews.
0/4
⬜ Responds to reviews — Reply to every review — Thumbtack tracks engagement and so do customers.
0/2
⬜ Fresh reviews (last 6 mo) — Aim for at least 5 reviews in the last 6 months.
0/2
Profile Completeness & Services (20% weight · 8/20 pts)
⬜ Services selected — Add more relevant services from your category so you match more searches.
4/8
⬜ Service area coverage — Add ZIP/service-area coverage so Thumbtack matches you to nearby projects.
2/4
⬜ Service descriptions — Add a description to each service — what's included, timing, and why you.
0/3
⬜ Pricing guidance — Add pricing guidance (e.g. '$75–$150 per visit') — it pre-qualifies the right customers.
0/3
⬜ Business name —
2/2
Photos & Portfolio (15% weight · 0/15 pts)
⬜ Photo count — No photos detected — profiles with photos get dramatically more contact.
0/9
⬜ Photo captions — Add a caption to each photo (what, where, result) — captions build trust.
0/3
⬜ Portfolio diversity — Show variety: before/after, team, equipment, and finished results.
0/3
Copy & Positioning (15% weight · 6/15 pts)
⬜ Intro length — Intro is too thin or bloated — rewrite to 120-180 words (ready-made below).
2/5
⬜ Buzzword-free copy — Heavy buzzword use — replace vague claims with specifics.
0/2
⬜ Social proof — Add a proof point: years, jobs completed, homes cleaned, customers served.
0/2
⬜ Credentials mentioned — Mention licensing/insurance/credentials — homeowners filter on them.
0/2
⬜ Call-to-action —
2/2
⬜ Service keywords in intro —
2/2
Trust & Verification (15% weight · 0/15 pts)
⬜ Background check badge — Complete the Thumbtack background check — it's the single strongest trust signal.
0/5
⬜ Verified profile — Get your identity verified so customers see the verified badge.
0/3
⬜ Years in business — State your years in business — longevity builds trust.
0/2
⬜ Q&A answered — Answer common customer questions on your profile (FAQs ready below).
0/2
⬜ Hire volume — Show hire volume — Thumbtack and customers reward proven pros.
0/3
Responsiveness & Activity (10% weight · 0/10 pts)
⬜ Response-time badge — Answer leads fast — Thumbtack shows a 'responds in about an hour' badge and ranks responders higher.
0/4
⬜ Recent activity — No activity in the last ~3 months — recent work and reviews signal an active pro.
0/3
⬜ Recent hires — Highlight recent completed jobs to prove you're actively hiring.
0/3
Copy-ready rewrites
New intro (140 words)
Most people don't want to gamble on a stranger in their home. As Budget Maids, I provide local service in and around Austin, with years of hands-on experience. I specialize in deep cleaning, move out cleaning, standard cleaning and office cleaning — done right the first time, with clear communication from quote to finish. My work speaks for itself: a long list of happy local customers. I'm and fully insured, so you can book with confidence. Every job starts with a clear plan, a straight price, and a clean finish. You'll know exactly what's included before we start, so there are no surprises on the day. I bring my own tools, materials and attention to detail on every visit. Whether it's a single service or a regular schedule, the standard never changes. Request a free quote today and see the difference.
3 intro variants
Homeowner-trust angle (140 words)
Most people don't want to gamble on a stranger in their home. As Budget Maids, I provide local service in and around Austin, with years of hands-on experience. I specialize in deep cleaning, move out cleaning, standard cleaning and office cleaning — done right the first time, with clear communication from quote to finish. My work speaks for itself: a long list of happy local customers. I'm and fully insured, so you can book with confidence. Every job starts with a clear plan, a straight price, and a clean finish. You'll know exactly what's included before we start, so there are no surprises on the day. I bring my own tools, materials and attention to detail on every visit. Whether it's a single service or a regular schedule, the standard never changes. Request a free quote today and see the difference.
Results-first angle (132 words)
You don't hire a pro to hear about experience — you hire one to get a great result. As Budget Maids, I provide local service in and around Austin, with years of hands-on experience. I specialize in deep cleaning, move out cleaning, standard cleaning and office cleaning — done right the first time, with clear communication from quote to finish. My work speaks for itself: a long list of happy local customers. I'm and fully insured, so you can book with confidence. Every job starts with a clear plan, a straight price, and a clean finish. You'll know exactly what's included before we start, so there are no surprises on the day. I bring my own tools, materials and attention to detail on every visit. Request a free quote today and see the difference.
Local-expert angle (136 words)
There are plenty of service listings in in and around Austin, but few that treat every job like their own home. As Budget Maids, I provide local service in and around Austin, with years of hands-on experience. I specialize in deep cleaning, move out cleaning, standard cleaning and office cleaning — done right the first time, with clear communication from quote to finish. My work speaks for itself: a long list of happy local customers. I'm and fully insured, so you can book with confidence. Every job starts with a clear plan, a straight price, and a clean finish. You'll know exactly what's included before we start, so there are no surprises on the day. I bring my own tools, materials and attention to detail on every visit. Request a free quote today and see the difference.
Service description bullets
• Deep Cleaning — I'll start with a free quote and a clear plan, handle the work with my own equipment, and finish with a walk-through so you're 100% satisfied. Serving in and around Austin.
• Move Out Cleaning — I'll start with a free quote and a clear plan, handle the work with my own equipment, and finish with a walk-through so you're 100% satisfied. Serving in and around Austin.
• Standard Cleaning — I'll start with a free quote and a clear plan, handle the work with my own equipment, and finish with a walk-through so you're 100% satisfied. Serving in and around Austin.
• Office Cleaning — I'll start with a free quote and a clear plan, handle the work with my own equipment, and finish with a walk-through so you're 100% satisfied. Serving in and around Austin.
FAQ suggestions
Do you serve Austin?
Yes — I currently serve in and around Austin. If you're just outside, message me and I'll do my best to fit you in.
How much does it cost?
Pricing depends on the scope of the job — typically $ pricing varies by scope — free quotes. Every job starts with a free, no-obligation quote.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. I carry insurance so you're covered while I'm on your property.
How soon can you start?
I usually respond within a few hours and can often schedule within the week, depending on season.
Do you guarantee your work?
If something isn't right, I'll come back and make it right — your satisfaction is how I earn my reviews.
Can you share references or examples?
Absolutely — my profile photos show recent projects, and past customers' reviews speak for themselves.
Review-request DM template
Hi {{first_name}}, this is Budget Maids. Thanks so much for trusting us with your recent job! We'd love to hear how it went. If you're happy with the result, a quick review on our Thumbtack profile takes 30 seconds and helps other neighbors find us. Here's the link: {your_thumbtack_review_link}. If anything wasn't perfect, reply here and we'll make it right first. Thanks again!
Send this within 24-48 hours of the job while the result is still fresh — response rates drop sharply after day 3.
Photo caption templates
Job completed in in and around Austin — before/after shot
Finished result, walk-through with the homeowner
Our job setup — tools and gear ready to go
Same standard, every visit — team photo
Recent job project: from mess to done in one day
Disclaimer: ThumbScore is an independent audit vs our rubric — it never promises a rank, only a score. Factors mirror Thumbtack's public help center guidance.