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Should Remodelers Try to Kill Angie's List by Boycotting It?

A reader suggested recently that the best way to fight Angie's List would be to ignore it--thus starving it of the funds it needs to stay alive. That's boycott talk. Do you agree? Tell us. More

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Negative Online Review Lawsuit Under Way

The third chapter in the controversial contractor vs. client case goes to trial More

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Prepare for an Onslaught of Web-Based Price-Estimating Services

Internet services that give customers an idea of how much projects cost likely will make your price negotiations tougher ... and easier, too. More

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CertainTeed Partners With Angie's List

The manufacturer is working with Angieís List to help its ShingleMaster roofing contractors market their services. More

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The Basics of Online Review Sites

An overview of online review sites and what they can and can't do for remodeling contractors. More

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Are Internet Leads Different From Other Leads?

George Faerber, owner of Bee Window, in Indianapolis, has a follow-up program to help nurture Internet leads. More

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Angie's: A Remodeler's Friend or Foe?

Despite their complaints about Angie's List's business practices, contractors remain with the service -- if only in self-defense. More

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How Using Angie's List Can Benefit Contractors

Did you know that contractor registration for Angie's List is free? In her blog, Mary Lou Denny, who heads the PR division of Walt Denny Inc., outlines how the consumer review website and its reviews can benefit contractors' marketing plans. More

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Online Leads: An Informal Q&A with ServiceMagic

To address some of remodelersí most frequent misgivings toward the Internet lead giant, we posed a few questions to David Lupberger, ServiceMagicís home improvement expert. More

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