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Us vs. Lead Marketplaces
Why tradies who've tried hipages and other directories switch to exclusive leads.
The Real Difference: Exclusive vs. Shared
Marketplace directories sell the same lead to several tradies at once. You're not the only one quoting the job - you're one of three, four, sometimes five, all bidding for the same customer. Once you're in that race, price becomes the only thing that separates you, no matter how good your work is.
Every lead we send you is 100% exclusive. No other tradie gets it. You're not competing on price with people you've never met - you're just quoting the job.
What Tradies Actually Told Us
Real experiences from real clients who'd tried marketplace directories before switching.
“I was on HiPages, pretty much just relying on that. The competition on HiPages is too cutthroat. People on HiPages are just looking for the cheapest quote.”
Beau, House Demolition, Brisbane
“If you go to HiPages or a big marketing firm, the way they usually work is they have the job listed and there's three other people against that same job. You're already going against people that are paying stuff all for their marketing and people that go quoting for less.”
Kristian, Concreting, Melbourne
“I tried a couple of apps like HiPages, Service Seeking, and they were okay, but normally it was you trying to beat around with three other guys. It's all cutthroat pricing and if you don't get in quick enough, you've lost a job.”
Sim Singh, Concrete Grinding & Polishing
“We've been receiving a steady stream of enquiries directly through the site... It's allowed us to cancel our HiPages contract completely - we just don't need it anymore. One of the biggest benefits has been not having to rely on social media to generate work, which means we're no longer competing with backyard operators undercutting us.”
Nicole Cunningham, Google Business Profile review
Side By Side
| Marketplace Directories | Lead Partners Direct | |
|---|---|---|
| Lead exclusivity | Shared with 3-5 other tradies per job | 100% exclusive to you |
| How you win the job | Compete on price against other quotes | You're the only one quoting |
| Contract | Often a fixed-term subscription | No lock-in, month-to-month after month one |
| Guarantee | Pay regardless of results | No leads, no charge |
| Support | Varies by platform | Real, Melbourne-based team |
Comparison based on real client experiences with marketplace directories, as described in our own client testimonials and reviews - not a formal audit of any specific competitor's current terms.