Compare advertising approaches

    hipages vs
    Trade Page

    When comparing advertising platforms for tradies, it's important to understand how each one operates and how it aligns with your business goals. Let's break down the key differences between Trade Page and hipages to help you make an informed decision.

    What are the Key Differences?

    Trade Page

    Fixed-Price Advertising

    Exclusive Suburb Rights
    You're the only tradie featured in your chosen suburbs
    Fixed Monthly Pricing
    No per-lead costs or fees
    Professional Business Page
    Dedicated page showcasing your services
    Direct Customer Contact
    Customers find and contact you directly
    hipages

    Lead Credit System

    Lead Competition
    Up to 3 tradies compete for each job
    Credit-Based System
    Use credits to access job leads
    Waitlist System
    Join waitlists when jobs are full
    Variable Costs
    Credits can run out, requiring top-ups

    How hipages Works

    hipages is a platform where homeowners post job requests, which are then converted into leads and sent to local tradies. Each job can be accepted by up to three tradies in the area using a lead credit system.

    Lead Credit System

    Tradies receive a certain amount of lead credits each month to access job leads.

    Flexibility

    If a tradie's credits are used, they have options:

    • Wait for the next billing cycle for credits to replenish
    • Pay to top up credits
    • Upgrade to a higher package with a larger monthly lead credit allowance

    Job System

    Up to three tradies can accept each job lead:

    • If more than three tradies are interested, they're placed on a waitlist.
    • If one of the first three tradies backs out, the customer can connect with other tradies from the waitlist.

    How Trade Page Works

    Trade Page offers a different approach to advertising, focusing on fixed-price advertising with suburb-based marketing. Here's how we differ:

    Fixed-Price Advertising

    At Trade Page, you don't pay per lead or per click. Our pricing is based on the level of exposure your business needs, making it easy to understand and manage. There are no fees – you pay a fixed monthly or yearly rate for your chosen areas.

    Exclusive Suburb Rights

    Trade Page offers exclusive advertising rights for your service in specific suburbs, ensuring that you're the only tradie featured in that area. This gives you a distinct competitive advantage.

    Professional Page

    Your business gets its own professional page to showcase your services, dedicated solely to your business.

    Direct Visibility

    When homeowners search for trade services in your chosen suburb, they'll find your business on Trade Page.

    Why Choose Trade Page?

    At Trade Page, we believe in providing clear, fixed pricing and a competitive advantage by offering exclusive suburb rights to our tradies. Our platform is designed to make it easier for you to stand out in your local area, giving you the chance to connect directly with homeowners.

    If you're looking for a simple, effective way to advertise your business without the bidding wars, Trade Page offers a straightforward solution.

    Ready to Stand Out?

    Want to see how Trade Page can help your business? Learn more about our platform and get started today!

    The information provided above is based on publicly available details of each platform at the time of writing. Platform features and policies may change over time - Feb 2025.