Find Local Businesses, Get Local Work via an Online Marketplace

There's no shortage of online services that connect vendors and clients, but there are few that cater specifically to connecting local companies with one another. Do you need a tech writer to complete a project? Looking for a video producer? Are you a band looking for corporate gigs? How about a carpenter? There's a new site designed just for you.

Thumbtack.com is a free, online marketplace for local services. It's easy to search for any sort of service provider in a specified radius around your location, and the search results show details like rate, availability, and location. Not only can vendor and client connect on Thumbtack, but scheduling and payment takes place within the site as well.

One thing that sets Thumbtack apart from other online marketplaces is the way the site ensures safety by verifying identities, professional licenses, performing criminal background checks, and more. Check out this video for a quick look at what the site has to offer: