Bark works best when your account is set up properly. Professionals who take the time to get these foundations right win more business, waste fewer credits, and get better results from day one.
Follow these steps, and you'll be in the best possible position to grow.
1. Create your account
Getting started is free. You only spend credits when you choose to connect with a customer — no commission, no hidden fees.
2. Set your lead preferences
Tell Bark exactly what work you want and where. The more precise your settings, the more relevant your leads.
- Set your services — add everything you offer
- Set your location — radius, travel time, or draw your area on a map
- Use Filter Questions — filter leads by budget, job type, or customer answers
How to set your lead preferences
3. Complete your profile
Your profile is your shopfront. When a customer receives your response, the first thing they do is check your profile. Make it count.
| 💡 Professionals with a profile that is 80%+ complete are 3x more likely to get hired. |
Make sure you have:
- A clear About section — who you are and what makes you different
- A profile photo and logo
- Reviews from past customers — even one 5-star review makes a huge difference
- Photos and videos of your work
- Services listed in detail
- Social media and website links
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Q&As filled in
Complete your profile → Adding photos and videos to your profile → Adding reviews to your Bark profile
4. Respond fast
Speed matters. The sooner you reach out after a lead comes in, the higher your chances of being first. A personalized message beats a generic template every time.
If a lead doesn't respond, don't give up — follow up across different channels and at different times.
How to respond to a lead → Understanding and handling unresponsive leads
5. Use your tools
Bark gives you tools to help you win more business. Make the most of them.
| Tool | What it does |
| Elite Pro | Get free leads weekly, higher ranking, priority support and more |
| Enquiries | Let customers come to you — receive calls before leads go live |
| Bark Verified | Build trust with a verified badge on your profile |
| Integrations | Connect your CRM to automate follow-ups and manage leads efficiently |
| Get Hired Guarantee | Didn't get hired from your first purchase? We'll return your credits |
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