Sean Hakes who has now become a friend of mine and who also is one of the nations best SEO and Local Marketing Consultants published a blog last year that predicted the fall of contractor lead provider – BestContractors.com.
Though this hasn’t yet been confirmed – Shakes today published that he had some very trustworthy insiders information that claimed the fall of BestContractors.com as confirmed.
Though this info has not yet been confirmed by BestContractors.com parent company, HomeSphere or VC firm Greenhill SAVP – you can bet that there is some struggles going on within the organization as this was without a doubt a massive bust for VCs and all involved parties alike.
Here’s the full story:
On January 12, 2009 HomeSphere a “premier provider of technology-leveraged supply chain services to the homebuilding and remodeling industry,” had launched news about acquiring BestContractors.com who “provides an unbiased reputable directory of home improvement and repair professionals.”
Reference: January 12, 2009 – HomeSphere Acquires BestContractors.com
On October of 2009 I wrote a blog post that indirectly predicted the downfall of BestContractors.com.
Rumor has it that my prediction was correct. Though BestContractors.com to date is still live I can only assume if this story tells true. I have not yet received comment from a HomeSphere representative confirming the fall of BestContractors.com. One thing I have heard is that the BestContractors.com team was officially let go.
Notice to readers: This info has not yet been confirmed by BestContractors.com parent company, HomeSphere or the backing VCs Greenhill SAVP (Greenhill & CO.) I will let you know when I get further info.
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