There's a better way to get leads.
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 | $99-499 Flat monthly rate |
| 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 — immediate lead generation AND long-term brand building, for a fraction of the cost.
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.
Service pros who made the switch
"I was spending $1,200/month on Thumbtack and fighting with 8 other contractors for every lead. The leads would call all of us, pick the cheapest option, and I'd lose money on the job anyway. Now I get exclusive calls from my Jobsite for less than $250. Should have switched sooner."
Mike Patterson
Phoenix HVAC Services, AZ
"My SEO agency charged me $2,500/month for 18 months. They'd send these reports with graphs going up but I never saw more leads. Finally canceled and switched to Jobsite — within 60 days I was getting more calls than I did in the entire year with the agency. And it costs me a tenth of the price."
Jennifer Rodriguez
Rodriguez Plumbing, Dallas TX
Stop renting leads.
Start owning them.
Get started with Jobsite today. No credit card required.