Lead platforms
7 articles on lead platforms for home service contractors.
The 6 Best Lead Generation Platforms for Contractors in 2026 (Ranked by Cost Per Booked Job)
The 6 best contractor lead platforms ranked by cost per booked job: LSAs $233 vs Google Ads $472 vs Thumbtack/Angi $600-1,000. Real 2026 data.
May 21, 2026How Does Thumbtack Work for Contractors? The 2026 Pro's Guide to the Bidding Model
How Thumbtack works in 2026: 4-5 pros per lead, $8-150 CPL, 78% pick the first responder, and you only pay on contact, not delivery.
May 21, 2026Is Thumbtack a Scam? A Contractor's Honest 2026 Answer (Plus When It's Legit, When It's a Waste)
Thumbtack isn't a scam - it did $1.6B in pro revenue in 2023. But here's when the platform is a waste of money for contractors.
May 21, 2026Is Thumbtack Legit? Who Owns It, How It Works, and Whether Contractors Actually Get Paid
Thumbtack is a legit publicly traded company that paid pros $1.6B in 2023. Whether the math works for contractors is a different question.
May 21, 2026Thumbtack vs Angi vs HomeAdvisor: Which Lead Platform Actually Pays Off for Contractors in 2026?
Real CPL, close rates, and contract terms for all three. Thumbtack runs $8-150 per response, Angi runs $15-100+ per lead with $300-500 annual fees.
May 21, 2026Thumbtack vs Google Local Service Ads: Which One Books More Jobs for Contractors in 2026?
Thumbtack vs Google LSA in 2026: $25-75 shared leads vs $53 exclusive leads, 43.9% book rate, and which platform actually pencils out for your trade.
Jan 26, 2026Thumbtack Pro Reviews: Honest 2026 Contractor's Take (Thumtack Pro Costs, ROI, Whether It's Worth It)
Thumbtack Pro reviews from contractors: lead costs run $8-150, 78% of customers pick the first responder, and most pros need 3-6 months to make it pay.