Lead platforms
7 articles on lead platforms for home service contractors.
Top Contractor Lead Generation Platforms in 2026
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, 2026Understanding How Thumbtack Connects Homeowners with Pros
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 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, 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, 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 reviews for pros and contractors: lead costs run $8-150, 78% of customers pick the first responder, and most pros need 3-6 months to make it pay.