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Stop paying for shared leads on Thumbtack. Stop wasting money on SEO agencies. See how Jobsite compares.
Lead Marketplaces Thumbtack / Angi | Traditional SEO Agencies | The New Way Jobsite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $500-2,000+ Varies by lead volume | $1,500-3,000+ Monthly retainer | $0-99 Free plan or flat $99 Pro |
| Cost Per Lead | $50-150 Per lead sent | $0 But high retainer | $0 Unlimited leads |
| Lead Exclusivity | Shared with 5-10 others | Your leads only | 100% exclusive |
| Build Brand Equity | Customers forget you | Eventually... | From day one |
| Setup Time | ~1 hour Create profile, set budget | 1-2 months Onboarding, strategy | 5 minutes Auto-built for you |
| Time to Results | Immediate But expensive per lead | 6-12 months "Trust the process" | 2-4 weeks Faster with automation |
| Transparency | Hidden lead costs | Confusing reports | Clear dashboard |
| Contract | None Pay per lead | 6-12 months Locked in commitment | Cancel anytime No commitment |
Why Thumbtack & HomeAdvisor don't work long-term
Expensive shared leads
You pay $50-150 for each lead — but so do 5-10 other contractors. It becomes a race to the bottom on price. Whoever responds fastest and bids lowest wins.
No brand recognition
Customers see you as just another option in a list. They don't remember your name, your brand, or build any loyalty. You're always competing on price.
You're renting, not owning
The moment you stop paying, the leads stop. You're not building any long-term asset — no search rankings, no brand authority, nothing.
Real costs on Thumbtack:
What SEO agencies typically deliver:
Why SEO agencies overpromise and underdeliver
High monthly retainers
Most agencies charge $1,500-3,000/month — that's $18,000-36,000 per year before you see any meaningful results.
"Results take time" excuse
They'll tell you SEO takes 6-12 months. Convenient when you're locked into a contract. Meanwhile, you keep paying with no accountability.
Confusing reports, zero transparency
Monthly reports filled with metrics like "domain authority" and "backlink velocity" that mean nothing to you. You have no idea if it's actually working.
Own your leads. Build real equity.
Jobsite gives you the best of both worlds — jobs coming in now AND a brand that compounds — with agency-level support at a software price.
Exclusive Leads
When someone finds you through your Jobsite, they're calling YOU — not 10 competitors. Every lead is 100% yours.
Build Real Equity
Every month your Jobsite gets stronger in search rankings. That's an asset you own — not rent.
Flat Monthly Price
No per-lead fees, no surprise costs. Just one simple price that includes everything — website, SEO, content, analytics.
“A customer asked if we could just send everything to his phone. Text me or call me, that's how I run my business. We built Sam to find out if more people feel the same.”
Tim Wheeler & Daniel Holliday · Co-founders, ServicePro
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