- Shows up in searches for
- 3 business types
- Best #2, HVAC contractors
- Popularity
- Tranco #51,293
- #608 of 1,712 directory sites
- Countries
- United States
Not established yet: price, approval time, whether links are dofollow. We leave gaps blank rather than guess. Checked Oct 20, 2026 · 2 sources
Is HomeGuide worth it?
Our reading of the measured data, not a score.
A secondary listing, with little measured reach in Google.
HomeGuide made Google's top 10 in 3 of the 276 buyer searches we ran for the 69 business types it accepts. It didn't show up for accountants, addiction treatment centers, alternative medicine practitioners, and 63 other types. We couldn't establish the price from its public pages.
What works
- Showed up in Google for HVAC contractors, as high as #2
Watch out for
- Not in Google's top 10 for accountants, addiction treatment centers, alternative medicine practitioners, and 63 other types (0 of 264 searches)
Measured fit, by business group
How often HomeGuide made Google's top 10 in our US buyer searches for the types it accepts.
- Real estate 1/20
Some · 5 types
- Home services & trades 2/72
Some · 18 types
- Health & wellness 0/48
Not seen · 12 types
- Food, drink & hospitality 0/32
Not seen · 8 types
- Weddings & events 0/28
Not seen · 7 types
- Legal, finance & insurance 0/20
Not seen · 5 types
- Automotive 0/12
Not seen · 3 types
- Education & childcare 0/12
Not seen · 3 types
- Community & nonprofit 0/12
Not seen · 3 types
- Beauty & fitness 0/12
Not seen · 3 types
- Pets 0/8
Not seen · 2 types
Where HomeGuide shows up when people search
We ran 399 real buyer searches (Google US, desktop) for 100 business types on Oct 20, 2026 and recorded which directories made the organic top 10. Local packs and ads are not counted.
- 1 of 4
- 1 of 4
- 1 of 4
Local types where it didn't rank: Accountants, Addiction treatment centers, Alternative medicine practitioners, Architects, Auto body shops, Auto repair shops, Bars and breweries, Cafes, Campgrounds, Car dealers, and 56 more.
"Among directories" is its position among the directories we track that appeared for that business type, by searches appeared in, then best spot. How we measure
What HomeGuide costs and who can list
As stated on HomeGuide's own pages or reported by a named source. Checked Oct 20, 2026.
- Who can list
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- Any local business
- Any home service trade
Census audience: local pros · United States
- Link attribute
- homeguide.com returned 403 (bot protection) to curl and WebFetch for every page, and no JS browser was available; pro sign-up terms, lead pricing and profile link rel could not be verified.
- Sources
Not established: price, approval process, and link attribute (treat links as nofollow until you see the live profile). Prices and rules change; the linked pages are the authority.
How to add your business to HomeGuide
- 1
Prepare your details
- Business name, address and phone written exactly as on your Google Business Profile and website
- Primary category, plus the services you actually offer
- Opening hours, service area and website URL
- Real photos: storefront or vehicle, team, finished work
- Access to the business phone or email, in case it verifies ownership
- A way to ask real customers for reviews (never buy them)
Our standard checklist for this kind of site (industry directory), not a list published by HomeGuide.
- 2
Find the sign-up path
We haven't found a public submit page. Start from homeguide.com.
- 3
Wait for approval
HomeGuide doesn't state a review time.
- 4
Check the watch-outs
1 thing to know before you claim.
HomeGuide alternatives
Ranked by the same evidence: Google top-10 appearances for the business types HomeGuide serves, then audience fit, then Tranco popularity.
- 1
Yelp
Review platform
In Google's top 10 for 11 searches across 3 of the same business types, led by HVAC contractors and handymen (best #1).
Free + paidTranco #715Nofollow link
- 2
Thumbtack
Home services
In Google's top 10 for 4 searches across 3 of the same business types, led by handymen and HVAC contractors (best #2).
Free + paidTranco #7,692Nofollow link
- 3
Angi
Home services
In Google's top 10 for 3 searches across 2 of the same business types, led by handymen and HVAC contractors (best #5).
Free + paidTranco #5,817Dofollow link
- 4
InterNACHI
Real estate
In Google's top 10 for 3 searches for home inspectors (best #2).
PaidTranco #34,285Dofollow link
- 5
Airtasker
Home services
In Google's top 10 for 1 search for handymen (best #1).
Free + paidTranco #33,373
- 6
HomeAdvisor
Home services
In Google's top 10 for 1 search for HVAC contractors (best #4).
Free + paidTranco #7,816Dofollow link
- 7
TaskRabbit
Home services
In Google's top 10 for 1 search for handymen (best #4).
PaidTranco #26,897Nofollow link
- 8
FMCSA Household Goods Mover Search
Home services
Accepts any home service trade. Not in the top 10 of our searches for these types.
PaidTranco #2,873
Questions about HomeGuide
Is HomeGuide worth it for a business?
A secondary listing, with little measured reach in Google. HomeGuide made Google's top 10 in 3 of the 276 buyer searches we ran for the 69 business types it accepts. It didn't show up for accountants, addiction treatment centers, alternative medicine practitioners, and 63 other types. We couldn't establish the price from its public pages. This is our reading of the measured data.
How much does a HomeGuide listing cost?
Not established. We read HomeGuide's public pages on Oct 20, 2026 and found no stated price. Check homeguide.com before you commit.
Is a link from HomeGuide dofollow?
Unknown. We haven't tested HomeGuide's link attribute and found no reliable report. Treat it as nofollow until you see the live profile.
How do I add my business to HomeGuide?
We haven't found a public submit page; start from homeguide.com. Approval: not stated. Have your details ready first (see "How to list" above).
What are the best HomeGuide alternatives?
Ranked by the same evidence: Yelp, Thumbtack, and Angi. The full list of 8 is above, with the searches each one appeared in.
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