Comments on: Trusty’s: Yelp Meets LinkedIn For Blue-Collar Workers

By: Home Pros

Home Pros — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 19:42:19 +0000

Most of these sites have no content, which is going to be the problem. Its just not that sticky or brandable…IMO.

By: Guy

Guy — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 06:04:45 +0000

You should check out GidZone.com, a new website offering much more to service providers and people with skills of all kinds. On GidZone people can create their own unique colorful HTML pages (and essentially have their own place on the web accessible directly on gidzone.com/NAME), create a detailed profile or business card, publisher their services, connect with friends and customers through the GidZone network, read & write feedbacks and much more – all for free.

Anyone can search for service providers and people in any location using GidZone’s advanced search engine, make good decisions and find people.

Check it out at http://www.GidZone.com

By: What’s In A Name? Trusty’s Sued By Angie’s List Over Data Theft

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 13:35:45 +0000

[...] Angie’s List is suing Trusty’s, which we recently reviewed and likened to a sort of Yelp for blue-collar workers, over claims that the latter startup’s founder Christopher Kody illegally obtained thousands [...]

By: Friday Memos | Create a corporation online

Friday Memos | Create a corporation online — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 08:56:57 +0000

[...] – Consumer-review and local-search sites that help small businesses get online exposure among local consumers continue to be hot. Check out Trusty’s, a new local-search site that lets local service providers (think plumbers and auto mechanics) and small businesses create profiles and cultivate their online reputation. [TechCrunch] [...]

By: Tnoy

Tnoy — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 08:00:54 +0000

Thanks for all the positive feedback.

Regarding the business model, we’re developing features and partnerships to justify premium accounts for service providers. Ultimately we envision Trusty’s as a dashboard for small businesses to manage marketing and client relationships (web sites, invoicing, discounts, email marketing, etc.) There will be a subscription model, and these businesses will get sponsored placement in search results.

http://kisalt.us/590/

By: Friday Memos | Create a company online

Friday Memos | Create a company online — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 07:28:00 +0000

[...] – Small companies that leaned heavily on bank loans and credit cards to grow fast are now paying for it … big time. Read the heartbreaking story of a Minnesota luggage maker that was going strong until the credit crunch hit. [WSJ] – Consumer-review and local-search sites that help small businesses get online exposure among local consumers continue to be hot. Check out Trusty’s, a new local-search site that lets local service providers (think plumbers and auto mechanics) and small businesses create profiles and cultivate their online reputation. [TechCrunch] [...]

By: troy

troy — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 22:25:11 +0000

A DIY model for services type business will be tough because many traditional services businesses like plumber and locksmiths are too busy running their day to day business. There is very little content on the site but that’s the chicken and egg problem. Not to be mean or anything but this will be in the dead pool.

By: Aayush

Aayush — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:45:32 +0000

Yelp allows business owners to claim their page…if users create a listing, business owners who might not even had heard of Trustys will never get the free advertising and other users will use Trustys less because the database is smaller than Yelp

By: Independent Street : Friday Memos

Independent Street : Friday Memos — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 20:00:25 +0000

[...] – Consumer-review and local-search sites that help small businesses get online exposure among local consumers continue to be hot. Check out Trusty�s, a new local-search site that lets local service providers (think plumbers and auto mechanics) and small businesses create profiles and cultivate their online reputation. [TechCrunch] [...]

By: Kit Cody

Kit Cody — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:24:30 +0000

Thanks for all the positive feedback.

By: julian

julian — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:17:03 +0000

that was a good article. we’re one of the niche communities mentioned by Jason. these niche communities make sense for some vertical markets more than others….food particularly. depends on the underlying service/”skill” showcased. anyway, that’s just my POV. thanks for the article. http://www.bookofcooks.com. my contact info is on our the blog, http://www.book...fcooks.com/blog

By: Henry K

Henry K — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 17:19:11 +0000

We’re building something very similar, but targeting the Greater Boston area initially. Our service will allow service providers to have a number of tools to connect and communicate with their potential customers, while at the same time allowing them to showcase their talents that will also allow clients to get a better sense of who they are and what they can do. In public alpha right now but looking to launch to live beta in the coming weeks.

Henry K

http://labortopia.com/alpha

By: Ibracadabra

Ibracadabra — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 17:09:40 +0000

Reminds me a little bit of Zubican – a recently launched site I read about in SoCalTech – but less “blue collar” focused – and more B2B LinkedIn focused.

By: KillerStartups.com - Trustys.com - A Network Of Service Providers

KillerStartups.com - Trustys.com - A Network Of Service Providers — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 15:10:10 +0000

Trustys.com – A Network Of Service Providers…

I found your entry interesting do I’ve added a Trackback to it on my weblog …

By: George

George — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 14:40:07 +0000

I like the fact that the business owner is the one creating their profile and thus will have a voice. Its hard to see why a business owner would continue to maintain their profile if they receive negative reviews. The article should focus on how they plan on making money.

By: Samuel

Samuel — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 10:29:16 +0000

Stay tuned for http://www.skilto.com! Skilto will be a serious alternative to Trusted and Yelp-like websites, offering a comprehensive suite of tools which enables skilled people, professionals and amateurs, to display their competencies in a easy format to their local community.
Please contact me on info@skilto.com for more informations.

By: Matt

Matt — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 10:03:31 +0000

What about this site will compel consumers to use it instead of the countless other review sites available on the web? It seems like they’ve jumped into a hyper-competitive market with no product differentiation or additional consumer utility.

Also, any insight into their monetization scheme?

By: BTS

BTS — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 07:21:21 +0000

Insiderpages, Judysbook, and 25 other sites.
What is different on this ? There are sites with over 15M uniques like Yelp, MerchantCircle, Angie’s List, Service Magic who are working on this problem.

This is not meant to be snarky. What is thier unique angle ?

By: Trusty’s: サービス業のためのYelp + LinkedIn

Trusty’s: サービス業のためのYelp + LinkedIn — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 05:19:38 +0000

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By: fb694376681

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 05:14:19 +0000

Kit’s a stud, Trustys will do well!

By: TechCrunch 日本語版

TechCrunch 日本語版 — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 05:09:33 +0000

The word Blue-Collar is wrong for describing this site. It is the site for *employers* of service blue-color workers in the downtown street.

By: Rahul

Rahul — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 04:42:08 +0000

There will always be competition… how they respond to the need and newbies that they bring to the table will make the difference…

By: lazysupper

lazysupper — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 04:36:13 +0000

Well, the timing is right…