Yahoo Local

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

Yahoo Local provides local service providers and contractors for moving, roofing, plumbing, painting, pest control and more, along with expert advice, help and how-tos, tips and recommendations to ensure successful projects.

Target Customer

Homeowners and local residents seeking trusted local service providers for home projects

Key Differentiator

Editorially curated local service directory with expert reviews, editors' picks, and city-specific 'Best' lists, plus home-improvement guides and scam awareness.

Implementation Timeline

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Pain Points

1Finding trusted local service providers across multiple home service categories
2Accessing expert advice, how-tos, and reliable project guidance
3Avoiding scams and unsafe contracting (e.g., roofing storm-chasers)

Key Features

1Directory of local pros for moving, roofing, plumbing, painting and more
2Home-repair guides, expert reviews and 'Editors' picks'
3City-specific 'Best movers/roofers' lists and guides
4Content on scams, safety tips, and how to handle common issues

Target Customer Industries

Decision Makers

1Homeowner

Client Results

1Not specified

Competitive Advantages

1One-stop platform covering multiple home-service categories
2Editorially curated content and expert opinions (Editors' picks)
3City-specific recommendations for local service providers
4Content aimed at safety and scam awareness (e.g., storm-chaser roofing scams)

Key Benefits

1Access to trusted local service professionals across multiple home categories

2Expert advice, how-tos, and tips to ensure successful projects

3City-specific 'Best' lists to quickly identify top providers

4Awareness of scams and safety guidance to protect homeowners

Additional Product Information

Product Description

Find trusted local service providers for moving, roofing, plumbing, painting, pest control and more, along with expert advice, help and how-tos, tips and recommendations to ensure successful projects.

Target Market

Homeowners and local residents seeking local service providers for home improvement and maintenance

Unique Value Proposition

Editorially curated local service directory with expert reviews, guides, and city-specific recommendations to simplify finding trusted pros for home projects

Technical Requirements

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Pricing Model

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