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Old 04-25-2006, 03:31 PM   #1
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Has anyone used Homeimprovementportal.com for lead generation. They offer an exclusive. They have been calling me and it sounds pretty good but I would love to get some feedback from current users.
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Old 10-23-2006, 04:53 PM   #2
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Marc,

Did you ever sign up with homeimprovementportal.com? If so, how does it rate compared to Service Magic (I currently use SM)?

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Marc, I believe that I use them or have used them....I will check. I think that they might go by another name also. I am have good luck with window buyer and Quinstreet. Check out Quinstreet, they have a good program and the leads actually answer the phone.
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Marc,

Did you ever sign up with homeimprovementportal.com? If so, how does it rate compared to Service Magic (I currently use SM)?

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Hey Brian, Haven't heard from you in a long time. How are things?
WE did start using them. Here are the results from internet lead companies.

Homeimprovementportal..........5 leads, 3 sales ($21,593)
Qualitysmith.........................9 leads, 1 sale ($9,000)
Quinstreet...........................28 leads, 3 sales ($28,890)
Renovationexperts.................12 leads, 6 sales ($39,747)
ServiceMagic........................184 leads, 34 sales ($429,915)

Hope this helps but as you know Brian............A lead is a lead is a lead
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Marc,

Things are going well. I've got 2 businesses going now.

I've increased our leads by 71% through the first 9 months this year, and need an even bigger increase next year to meet my goals. So I'm looking at all of the options.

I appreciate the numbers. It really is great to ask a question of someone who can give such information.

I spoke to the people at homeimprovementportal today. Based on what they said, and your numbers, it does seem that the closing rate may be a little higher than other internet referral services. But obviously you aren't getting a lot of leads from them either. That was the info I was really looking for, since I'm looking to double my leads next year.

I agree that a lead is a lead. If they want the service I offer, I'm going to sell them on it.

As a follow up, what is your cost per lead for each of the internet services, and your overall cost per lead.

Isn't it fun running your business by the numbers?

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