Profile Settings

Configure your business profile, services, payment methods, and default settings.

14 min readUpdated 2026-01-17

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Configuring Profile Settings

Your profile settings control how your business appears to clients and set defaults for new quotes. A complete profile builds trust and looks more professional.

In This Tutorial

Profile Completion Tracker

Track your profile completeness with the visual progress indicator:

  • Percentage shown: "75% Complete"
  • Progress bar visualization
  • Colored green when 100%
  • Located at top of profile settings
  • Business name (required)
  • Bio/description
  • Profile photo
  • At least 3 services selected
  • Phone number
  • Location/address
  • At least 1 portfolio photo
  • License information
  • Insurance information
  • Payment methods
  • Each completed section adds ~10%
  • Required fields weighted more
  • Photos count as bonus
  • Complete profiles rank higher
  • Clients trust complete profiles
  • All info available when needed
  • Professional appearance
  • Indicated with warning icons
  • "Complete this section" prompts
  • Click to jump to section
  • Easy to see what's missing

Pro Tip

Aim for 100% profile completion before sending your first quote. A complete profile dramatically increases client trust and conversion rates.

Profile Photo Upload

Add a professional photo or logo:

  • Minimum size: 200x200 pixels
  • Recommended: 400x400 pixels (square)
  • Formats: JPG, PNG
  • Max file size: 5MB

Uploading Process: 1. Click on the photo placeholder or "Upload Photo" 2. Select image from your device 3. Crop/adjust if needed 4. Photo saves automatically

  • Square crop enforced
  • Drag to reposition
  • Pinch/scroll to zoom
  • Preview before saving
  • Company logo (preferred for businesses)
  • Professional headshot (for solo contractors)
  • High-quality, well-lit image
  • Avoid blurry or pixelated images
  • Shows next to business name
  • Appears on public profile
  • Included on quotes you send
  • Used in notifications/emails
  • Click current photo to replace
  • Old photo replaced immediately
  • Can delete to show placeholder
  • Shows generic avatar/placeholder
  • Profile appears less professional
  • Prompts to upload photo

Business Information

The Business Information section:

  • Your company name on quotes
  • What clients see prominently
  • Can be updated anytime
  • Example: "Smith Plumbing & Heating"
  • Your custom quotrpro.com/yourname link
  • Choose a memorable, professional slug
  • Examples: /smithplumbing, /acme-builders
  • Used for sharing your profile
  • 2-3 sentences about your business
  • Highlight your experience
  • Mention service area
  • Use templates or write your own
  • Phone number (formatted automatically)
  • Email address
  • Physical address/location
  • Business hours (optional)
  • Changes save automatically
  • No "Save" button needed
  • "Saved" indicator appears briefly
  • Works across all fields
1

Update Business Name

Enter your official business name for quotes and invoices.

2

Set Custom URL

Choose a memorable URL slug for your public profile.

3

Write Your Bio

Use a template or write a custom bio highlighting your experience.

4

Add Contact Info

Enter phone, email, and address for client communication.

Bio Templates Modal

Quickly create a professional bio using templates:

  • Click "Use Template" button in bio section
  • Modal opens with template options
  • Preview each template before selecting
  • General Contractor
  • Specialty Trade (Plumber, Electrician, etc.)
  • Renovation Specialist
  • New Construction
  • Handyman Services
  • Years of experience placeholder
  • Service area placeholder
  • Specialty mention
  • Trust-building language

Example Template: "With [X] years of experience serving [City/Area], [Business Name] delivers quality [service type] at competitive prices. We're fully licensed and insured, and take pride in our attention to detail."

Customizing Templates: 1. Select a template that fits 2. Template text fills the bio field 3. Replace [placeholders] with your info 4. Edit any text to personalize 5. Auto-saves when done

  • Can also write from scratch
  • No template required
  • Keep it 2-4 sentences
  • Focus on your strengths

Pro Tip

Templates are a starting point. Customize them with specific details about your experience, certifications, and what makes you different.

Public URL Slug

Customize your public profile URL:

  • quotrpro.com/[your-slug]
  • Example: quotrpro.com/smithplumbing
  • Use your business name
  • Keep it short and memorable
  • Lowercase letters only
  • Hyphens allowed (no spaces)
  • No special characters
  • /smithplumbing
  • /acme-construction
  • /john-doe-electric
  • /abc-renovations
  • /smith's_plumbing (apostrophe, underscore)
  • /mycompany123456 (too long, random numbers)
  • /ALLCAPS (use lowercase)
  • You can change your slug ONCE
  • After changing, it locks permanently
  • Choose carefully!
  • Contact support if needed
  • Initial slug may be auto-generated
  • You get one free change
  • After use, shows "Slug is locked"
  • Prevents confusion with links
  • Prevents broken links
  • Clients may have saved your URL
  • Ensures consistency
  • Professional practice

Important

Your profile URL slug can only be changed once. After that, it's permanently locked. Choose wisely!

Services Offered

Select the services you provide:

Preset Service Categories:

  • Kitchen Remodel
  • Bathroom Remodel
  • Cabinet Installation
  • Countertop Installation
  • Hardwood Flooring
  • Tile Installation
  • Carpet Installation
  • Vinyl/LVP Flooring
  • Roofing
  • Siding
  • Deck Building
  • Fence Installation
  • Interior Painting
  • Exterior Painting
  • Cabinet Painting
  • Staining
  • Electrical Work
  • Plumbing
  • HVAC
  • Water Heater Installation
  • General Contracting
  • Handyman Services
  • Drywall
  • Framing
  • Click checkboxes to select
  • Selected services show checkmark
  • Can select multiple categories
  • Click again to deselect

Pro Tip

Select 5-10 of your primary services. Too many can dilute your expertise.

Custom Services

Add specialized services not on the preset list:

Adding Custom Services: 1. Scroll to bottom of services section 2. Find "Add Custom Service" input 3. Type your service name 4. Press Enter or click Add 5. Service appears in your list

  • Historic Home Restoration
  • Smart Home Installation
  • Green Building
  • ADU Construction
  • Pool Installation
  • Solar Panel Installation
  • Custom services appear with selections
  • Shown on public profile
  • Same styling as preset services
  • Can be removed anytime
  • Use clear, professional names
  • Avoid abbreviations
  • Be specific about specialty
  • Limit to 3-5 custom services
  • Click X or trash icon
  • Confirmation may be required
  • Removal is immediate
  • Can re-add anytime

Show More Services

Manage how services display on your profile:

  • First 6-8 services shown
  • Most relevant displayed
  • Clean, uncluttered appearance
  • Appears when you have 8+ services
  • Text: "Show more" or "+X more"
  • Clients click to see full list
  • Expands to show all
  • Collapsed: Preview of main services
  • Expanded: Full list visible
  • Toggle back with "Show less"
  • Smooth animation
  • Drag to reorder services
  • Most important at top
  • Top services show in collapsed view
  • Order affects visibility
  • Too many services = overwhelming
  • Focused list = expertise signal
  • Clients scan quickly
  • Most important visible first

Payment Methods

Configure the payment methods you accept:

Available Payment Methods:

  • Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover
  • Processed securely through Stripe
  • 2.9% + $0.30 processing fee
  • Instant deposit to your bank
  • Direct bank-to-bank payment
  • Lower fees than cards (~0.8%)
  • Takes 3-5 business days
  • Best for large amounts
  • Client pays via PayPal account
  • You receive to your PayPal
  • Familiar for many clients
  • Mobile-friendly
  • Popular mobile payment
  • Quick transfers
  • Casual/friendly vibe
  • Good for smaller amounts
  • Another mobile option
  • $Cashtag displayed
  • Instant to Cash App balance
  • Popular with younger clients
  • Bank-to-bank transfers
  • No fees
  • Fast (usually minutes)
  • Requires client's bank support
  • In-person payments
  • No fees
  • Manual tracking needed
  • "Cash" displayed as option
  • Traditional paper checks
  • Mail or in-person
  • Takes time to clear
  • Full control
  • Toggle on/off for each
  • Only enabled methods show to clients
  • Can enable multiple
  • Cards + ACH recommended minimum

Default Payment Terms

Set your default payment schedule:

Preset Schedules:

  • 50% deposit at signing
  • 50% at completion
  • Most common option
  • 33% deposit at signing
  • 33% mid-project
  • 34% at completion
  • 100% at signing
  • For smaller jobs
  • Maximum security
  • 0% deposit
  • 100% at completion
  • Higher risk for contractor
  • Create your own milestones
  • Add any number of payments
  • Set percentage for each
  • Name each milestone

Setting Defaults: 1. Go to Profile > Payment Terms 2. Select preset or customize 3. These become defaults for new quotes 4. Can override per-quote

  • Each quote can have different terms
  • Edit in quote creation
  • Client sees final terms
  • Defaults just save time
1

Select Payment Schedule

Choose from preset options or create custom schedule.

2

Set Deposit Percentage

Decide what percentage you require upfront.

3

Configure Milestones

Optionally add mid-project milestone payments.

4

Save as Default

These settings apply to all new quotes automatically.

Portfolio Photo Management

Manage your work portfolio:

  • Click "Add Photos" button
  • Select multiple files at once
  • Drag and drop also works
  • Supported: JPG, PNG (max 10MB each)
  • Photos optimized automatically
  • Thumbnails generated
  • Progress shown during upload
  • Error shown if upload fails
  • Add project name/description
  • Mark as "Before" or "After"
  • Set as featured photo
  • Add tags (optional)
  • Drag photos to reorder
  • First photo is featured
  • Order affects profile display
  • Changes save automatically
  • Click star icon to feature
  • Featured photos show first
  • Highlighted in gallery
  • Good for best work
  • Click trash icon on photo
  • Confirmation required
  • Deletion is permanent
  • Cannot undo
  • Upload 10-20 quality photos
  • Include before/after pairs
  • Show variety of work
  • Update regularly with new projects

Pro Tip

Include before/after photos when possible. They're highly effective for renovation work and show the transformation.

License & Insurance

Add your credentials to build trust:

  • Contractor license number
  • State/jurisdiction
  • License type (if applicable)
  • Expiration date
  • "Licensed" badge appears on profile
  • License number visible (optional)
  • Builds client confidence
  • Required in some states
  • General liability insurance
  • Insurance company name
  • Policy number (optional)
  • Coverage amount (optional)
  • If you're bonded, indicate here
  • Bond amount (optional)
  • Shows financial responsibility
  • Clients check credentials
  • Required for many jobs
  • Protects you and client
  • Differentiates from unlicensed

Setting Up: 1. Go to Profile > Protection Info 2. Enter license number 3. Add insurance details 4. Toggle public display 5. Badges appear automatically

  • Badges show on profile
  • Appear on quotes
  • Build instant trust
  • Professional image

Toast Notifications

Actions trigger toast notifications:

  • "Changes saved" - After any update
  • "Photo uploaded" - After adding photo
  • "Photo deleted" - After removing photo
  • "Profile updated" - After major changes
  • Bottom-right corner
  • Auto-dismisses after 3 seconds
  • Can click X to dismiss early
  • Color indicates type
  • Success (green): Update successful
  • Error (red): Something went wrong
  • Warning (orange): Needs attention
  • Info (blue): General info
  • If save fails, error toast appears
  • Try again after error
  • Check connection if persistent
  • Contact support for help
  • Brief "Saving..." indicator
  • "Saved" on success
  • Error message if failed
  • Retry automatically

Preview & Publish

Preview your profile before it goes live:

  • Click "View Public Profile"
  • Opens in new tab
  • See exactly what clients see
  • Test on mobile too
  • All information correct
  • Photos displaying properly
  • Services listed accurately
  • Contact info working
  • Links functional
  • Changes publish automatically
  • No separate "publish" action
  • Live immediately after save
  • Can update anytime
  • Click your profile link
  • Try contact buttons
  • View photo gallery
  • Check mobile layout
  • Copy your profile URL
  • Share on social media
  • Add to business cards
  • Include in email signature
  • Public by default
  • Anyone with link can view
  • No login required for visitors
  • Google may index (SEO benefit)