Do local services marketplaces really work?
Angi. Thumbtack. HomeAdvisor. Yelp. TaskRabbit. Houzz. And on and on...
So many options. So many claims. Some pros love them. Some pros absolutely hate them.
It's tough to know how (or whether) to get started. Â
If you've ever wanted an objective take from people who worked inside these companies—what they do, why they're growing, and what can go wrong—then the Insider's Guide to Local Services Marketplaces is for you.
We've made the course free (for now) as part of our mission to help independent local services pros thrive in a quickly changing digital landscape.Â
You have questions. Here's what we cover.
Mapping the industry
Key online hiring trends, and a brief review of how and why we have so many players in this space.
The major players
An overview of the biggest apps, their focuses, and their value propositions for customers and pros
Common, costly mistakes
 Common pitfalls and, most importantly, how to avoid them and get started right!
