Thinking about joining TaskRabbit in Chicago. Any tips for building traction as a new Tasker?
Tasker?
I've been researching TaskRabbit and I'm seriously considering signing up. I'm in a major city which seems like a solid market, but I know starting from zero reviews is tough. Curious if any experienced Taskers can confirm or add to my current research:
Pricing low at first. Planning to start 10–20% below market rate to win those first jobs, then raise rates once I have reviews. Does this actually work or does it just attract bad clients?
Being hyper-responsive. I've read that response time affects your visibility in search. Is the algorithm really that sensitive to this early on?
Focusing on 2–3 categories. Leaning toward furniture assembly, mounting/hanging, and general handyman work since those seem to be high demand in a city like Chicago. Open to suggestions.
Chasing Elite status. Shooting for a 98%+ rating as a short-term goal. How long did it realistically take you to get there?
Any advice from people who've actually built a solid profile would be hugely appreciated. What do you wish you knew when you started?