And just like that, we’re back to the holiday season: good friends, great food, and time spent with loved ones. It’s either a great time to rest or a great time to be a Tasker—it all depends on your needs, outlook, and priorities.
The categories for which Taskrabbit is well known—including Furniture Assembly, Cleaning, and General Mounting—all have their place at the proverbial holiday dinner table. But certain seasonal categories spike each winter as clients require help with holiday prep and winter-related home tasks.
If you don’t already have the below categories on your profile, top Taskers recommend adding them to take advantage of seasonal demand! If you’ve already opted in, consider updating your Skills & Experience description to include certain seasonal keywords to help you stand out when clients scan search results for specific skills.
Early December
As clients plan holiday celebrations, buy gifts for loved ones, and prepare for family and friends to gather, they’ll need your help in these categories.
- Cleaning
- General Mounting
- Errands
- Event Staffing
- Decoration
- Personal Assistance (which includes gift wrapping)
- Yard Work (if you’re in a warmer region)
- Snow Removal (if you’re in a snowy region)
If you haven’t already added these categories to your profile, consider adding them today. It’s a great way to beat the holiday lull and keep your business flowing.
Late December
After Christmas, there’s a spike in client activity around reviving their homes in preparation for the new year. Add these categories to your profile to make the most of this client demand.
- Help Moving
- Cleaning
- Mounting
- Furniture Assembly
- Minor Home Repairs
- Lift + Shift (includes Christmas tree removal)
- Shopping + Waiting in Line (We see a spike in Shopping and Waiting in Line demand for Boxing Day, so consider adding it as a category if you haven’t already!)
The Actual Task Vs. The Task Category
Sometimes clients have tasks that don’t immediately translate to a given task category. In these situations, you’ll set yourself up for success by knowing which categories to opt in to—and updating your Skills & Experience description to match clients’ seasonal needs.
Decoration
- Christmas decorating
- Christmas tree decorating
- Hang Christmas lights
Errands / Help Moving
- Donation drop-off
- Christmas tree removal
- Holiday shopping
Assembly
- Toy assembly
Personal Assistance
- Christmas decoration
- Christmas tree decoration
- Gift wrapping
- Holiday cards and label prep
- Holiday shopping
- Shipping gifts
General Mounting
- Hang / take down Christmas lights
Home Maintenance
- Window winterization
- Snowblower maintenance
- Deck winterization
- AC winterization
- Pipe insulation
- Storm door installation
- Winter pool maintenance
- Water heater maintenance
Snow Removal
- Shoveling, snowblowing, and plowing
- Sidewalk salting
Yard Work (in metros without snow!)
- Raking
- Gutter cleaning
Finally, while holidays are a great time to take advantage of Taskrabbit and grow your business, they’re also a great time to sit back, relax, and enjoy the most important things in life: friends, family, good food, and the many other things your tasking income lets you benefit from.
Taskrabbit offers a task for every priority and skill set, and that is truly a gift. No matter when or where—’tis the season to celebrate being a Tasker!
