Not necessarily. Both Angie's List and HomeAdvisor come with a long list of warnings and bad reviews if you simply type their name and reviews into Google.
Seeing reviews on Angie's List is as simple as visiting your company profile and then looking at the section labeled “Reviews.” Consumers will see an option to “View All Reviews” directly underneath your report card.
HomeAdvisor is a bit more expensive than Angie's List; however, they usually refer you bigger-ticket and more expensive jobs. This can pay off if you rely on large projects, such as bathroom remodels. It might not pay off for businesses that rely on small projects, like tune-ups and installations.
The price of admission to Angie's List is reasonable: Plans start at $3.25 per month for one list (either Angie's List or the newer Angie's Health & Wellness listings) plus a $5 startup fee, or you may choose a yearly plan that waives the fee.
Homeadvisor is an expert company in ripping off businesses. ... I would not recommend them and would find a different way to market the business and find lead sources. We have had many issues over the years with HA not issuing credit on FAKE or WRONG numbers or just outright bad contact information.
Overall, I'd say it's worth it to at least have your business listed on Angie's List. It's free to do and the link to your website is worth the time to set up. As far as offering discounts and trying the Big Deal, that's a decision you'll have to make for your own business.
Angie's List, the popular website for finding, hiring and reviewing local businesses is now free to join! Since it's founding in 1995 the service has always been paywall protected.
Overall, Angie's List works pretty well for well-established businesses that are in specific industries. It's just a shame that they have such a terrible business model surrounding their high-quality members and even worse reporting ability to track how the campaign is performing.
Thumbtack is a simpler and cheaper service, but a smaller reach. HomeAdvisor will provide greater access to leads, but at a higher price. The better provider depends on which approach you're most comfortable with.
HomeAdvisor is effective for contractors who are just starting out and need to establish a loyal client base. It's also a helpful resource for contractors who hit a slow season and need to pick up some additional business. The obvious downside to using HomeAdvisor as a contractor is the high cost tied to leads.
To list your company, there is a $350 annual fee. However, as a lead-generation site, if you want to connect to possible clients directly, it can start anywhere from a $15 to $20 per lead on up to $50 or more. In some markets, the number can get as high as $80 to $100 per lead.
Angi, formerly Angie's List, is a website and app (iOS and Android) owned by Angi Homeservices that allows members to research, hire, rate and review local service providers.
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