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PestFreeCanada
Contributor 4
13 hours ago

Lead generating apps, is anyone using them?

I have recently been looking into the platforms that generate paid leads and I wondering if anyone has found one that is the best? It may matter the industry that I am in, which is pest control.

I have found that Homestars seems like a giant scam, they charge you a pretty high amount just to get a phone number for a potential client. It seems that  they can charge a number of contractors for the same client contact and you have no way of knowing if they have already hired someone else. On the other hand I have been hired for a few jobs from them and at that point the lead fee isn't horrible but still really high. Bark.com also has the same issue. It is more of a bidding model that you spend credits to get a clients contact information, but again, the customer has to close the job themselves and if they don't (which seems like its more common than not), you are spending money on a lead that is already completed.

I want to hear from you guys if you have found a platform that works best and doesn't charge for a closed lead!

I guess its just an inherent problem with the model of the leads but it's really frustrating to basically throw money away at a dead lead.

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  • julie's avatar
    julie
    Jobber Community Team
    6 hours ago

    This is a really common frustration, especially with pay-per-lead models where you’re competing for the same customer or paying before there’s any real intent. You’re definitely not alone in feeling burned by that setup!

    I’m also curious to hear from others here about what’s actually worked for them. Hoping a few members can share real-world experiences (good or bad) so we can compare. BrandenSewell​ FredHodgeJr​ any platforms that come to mind?