This angieslist thing

**ruxCYtable** · 05-23-2011, 02:17 PM

Ever tried it? Love it, hate it? Worth $5/month?

**3TrueFans** · 05-23-2011, 02:18 PM

Is that a thing?

**bos** · 05-23-2011, 02:28 PM

Originally Posted by 3TrueFans

Is that a thing?

Could be if you and I joined too.

**cycloneworld** · 05-23-2011, 02:40 PM

Never tried it. But I'm guessing you could put up the service you are looking for here on CF and get a bunch of local opinions/recommendations if you are local or in a larger city.

**Broodwich** · 05-23-2011, 02:41 PM

Seek the oracle:

http://www.yelp.com/des-moines-ia

**MrGreg** · 05-23-2011, 02:49 PM

I use it, it's been helpful when looking for companies, contractors, etc. I much prefer reading recent reviews instead of picking names out of a hat. There is plenty of good information on companies in the Twin Cities area.

The price can vary quite a bit depending on where you sign up, whether it's a gift membership, etc. I recently gave a gift membership, I think it was $60 for four years.

**cytech** · 05-23-2011, 03:55 PM

I advertise on Service Magic for my business, they were around before angie's list. They require all contractors that join them to be fully insured and licensed. They also make sure that information stays active each year. They don't charge the home owner anything they just charge the contractor for the lead.