TBuddy Blog

Stories, safety tips and product updates from the team.

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Refer & Earn

Refer & Earn that actually pays: how the TBuddy programme works

Send friends the link, both of you get wallet cash — but only after they prove they're real. Here's what unlocks a payout, what blocks it, and how the leaderboard works.

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Ads

How to run an ad on TBuddy: targeting, budgets, review and analytics

A step-by-step walkthrough of creating an in-app ad — where it will show, how targeting and frequency caps work, and how to read the owner-only analytics.

Wallet

The TBuddy Wallet, explained: top-ups, spend, refunds and withdrawals

One in-app balance for memberships, boosts, ad budgets and promo escrow — here's exactly how the wallet works, what the limits are, and how to withdraw.

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Safety

Safe meet-ups for local buyers and sellers — a 2026 safety guide

Practical, non-alarmist safety rules for handing over items and cash to strangers in local marketplace transactions. What to do, and what to never do.

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Fitness

How to find a running partner at your pace

The three filters (pace, distance, day) that turn a random match into a running partner you'll keep for a year.

Marketplace

The best categories to sell on TBuddy in 2026 (and what's saturated)

A data-informed look at which local marketplace categories are moving fastest right now — and which are so saturated your listing will sit for weeks.

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Travel

Trekking buddies for Himalayan treks — the safety checklist

The gear, fitness and communication rules to check with any trekking buddy before you commit to a Himalayan trail together.

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Tasks

Hiring a handyman near you — the 10-point checklist for 2026

A no-nonsense checklist for hiring a local handyman for repairs, assembly, plumbing or electrical work — without overpaying or getting a rushed job.

Work

Coworking in Bengaluru — where to find your work buddy

A shortlist of the best coworking spots in Bengaluru, and how to find a TBuddy work partner who shows up at the same café.

Marketplace

How to sell used electronics locally without getting scammed

A practical safety and pricing guide for selling phones, laptops, cameras and accessories on local marketplaces. Includes a 5-minute listing template.

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Learning

Finding a language exchange partner that actually shows up

A weekly-hour framework that turns "let's exchange languages" into an actual, working practice routine.

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Tasks

How to price a local task fairly — a 2026 guide for buyers and helpers

A practical framework for pricing cleaning, moving, tutoring, delivery and handyman tasks in Indian cities. With honest ranges and negotiation rules.