If Rated People isn't delivering the ROI you need, here's a better way to get local customers — one you own permanently.
Rated People's model puts the power with the customer, not the tradesperson. A homeowner posts a job, receives multiple quotes, and typically chooses on price. The tradesperson who paid for the lead has already lost control of the conversation before it begins.
Tradespeople who've built a strong Google presence report a fundamentally different dynamic — customers who searched specifically for their trade, saw their reviews, and called without comparing anyone else first. Those customers are less price-sensitive, more likely to hire, and more likely to leave a review.
One platform you rent. One reputation you own.
| What matters | Try Review Bloom | Rated People |
|---|---|---|
| Cost per lead | ✓ £0 — customers find you on Google | ✗ ~£15 per shared lead |
| Lead exclusivity | ✓ 100% — customers find only you | ✗ Shared with 3–5 competitors |
| Monthly cost | ✓ £297 flat | ✗ Variable — £100–£300+ per month in lead fees |
| Customer intent | ✓ High — they searched and chose you | ✗ Mixed — often comparing multiple quotes |
| What you build | ✓ Permanent Google ranking | ✗ Nothing — stops when you stop buying |
| Price pressure | ✓ None — you set your rates | ✗ Constant — competing against cheaper quotes |
Instead of paying to appear on someone else's platform, Try Review Bloom builds your Google presence permanently — automated review requests after every job, AI replies to every review, full GBP management, and citation management.
Every completed job triggers a personalised SMS and email to your customer. No chasing. No forgetting.
Every Google review gets a professional, personalised response automatically. Keeps your GBP active 24/7.
Weekly posts, photos, category optimisation, heatmap tracking. Your Google profile working for you constantly.
Your business listed consistently across 50+ directories. Google uses this to verify who you are and where you work.
It varies widely — typically £40–£120/month for lighter users, up to £300+ for high-volume businesses. The per-lead model makes costs unpredictable month to month.
A customer who searches 'plumber Camden' on Google, sees your 50 five-star reviews, and calls you has already decided they want to hire a trusted local tradesperson. A Rated People lead is someone who posted a job to multiple platforms and is comparing quotes. The intent and commitment levels are fundamentally different.
Most clients see ranking improvements within 2–4 weeks of starting their review campaign. Competitive areas like Central London may take 6–8 weeks for significant movement.
£297/month. No contract. First reviews arrive within 24 hours. Every review lives on your Google profile permanently.