The internet is a very busy place!

The internet is a very busy place these days.  We are bombarded with choices and information everytime we do a search, and all in milliseconds.  That is why I think consumers appreciate value added directories like checkthetrades.com.  We provide useful, accurate and independent information about a wide range of businesses.  If a consumer is looking for a particular type of business, say an electrician, they can check out several good ones at checkthetrades.com, saving them the time of selecting multiple different websites.  It really isn't all that helpful to go to a general directory and be presented with only basic contact information for a large number of companies.  Getting quality information like references, qualifications, insurance etc. on a handful of businesses is a much better way to reduce the risk when hiring a new business.