Comparison
Price-comparison sites vs a lead marketplace
The short answer
On a comparison site you appear next to every rival and win mostly on price, which squeezes your margin. A lead marketplace matches you to buyers on criteria like area, budget and job type, and lets you be the only business calling. The marketplace protects your margin; the comparison site erodes it.
| Lead marketplace | Comparison site | |
|---|---|---|
| How you win | Fit and speed | Usually the lowest price |
| Margin | Protected | Squeezed by a price race |
| Exclusivity | Exclusive option | Listed against everyone |
| Cost model | Pay on results | Pay per click or lead, price war included |
| Customer intent | Ready to buy, matched to you | Bargain hunting across providers |
| Brand | You sell your value | You are a row in a table |
Which is right for you?
Lead marketplace
A marketplace wins when you sell on quality and want to keep your margin.
Comparison site
A comparison site can suit ultra-price-led products where you are the cheapest anyway.
The bottom line
Comparison sites train customers to buy on price. If you compete on quality and service, that is a fight you do not want. A marketplace matches you on fit, so you can sell on value.
AceLeads matches leads to your criteria and offers exclusive leads, so you are not one cheap quote in a list of ten.
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FAQ
Common questions
Why do comparison sites hurt margin?
Because the customer is comparing on price, so the cheapest quote usually wins. That is a race to the bottom for anyone selling on quality.
How is a marketplace different?
It matches you to buyers on fit and lets you take exclusive leads, so you compete on value and speed, not just price.