Every time hipages rings, three other tradies get the same notification.
A$2,400-A$7,200/year on hipages A$29/month. Direct enquiries. Yours only. No race.
Build free. Go live when ready. A$29/month. Cancel anytime.
No credit card to start. Check your fit before you spend anything.
Swipe through a live Tradie Card below.
This is exactly what customers see when they search for a tradie in your area. Swipe through it.
This is exactly what customers see when they search for a tradie in your area. Swipe through it.
Built in Tamworth NSW for Australian trade businesses
The hipages problem
You are not paying for leads. You are paying to compete for them.
hipages does not send you a customer. It sends you an opportunity to race three other tradies for a customer who has not decided yet. You pay for every race, win or lose.
The shared lead race costs you whether you win or lose
A lead costs A$25-A$80 to accept. Three to five tradies accept the same lead. You win one in four on a good month. Your real cost per won job becomes A$100-A$320 before you quote a dollar.
You own nothing at the end of each month
hipages owns the customer relationship. They return to hipages next time, not to you. Every month resets the game and you pay again. There is no compounding asset.
Cheaper quotes win jobs even when your quality is higher
When customers receive multiple quotes at once without clear trust signals, price dominates. Skilled tradies lose work on the wrong metric.
A direct enquiry system costs A$29/month and each lead comes to you only.
Tradie Card gives you a mobile-first public page linked to your GBP with services and live reviews. When a customer submits an enquiry, it goes into your Lead Inbox only, not a shared list. You reply once and they receive it by SMS and email. One flat monthly price. No per-lead fees. No race.
Step 1
Customer finds your card
They see your services, areas, photos, and live Google reviews. They know you're the right fit before they even enquire.
Step 2
Enquiry lands in your inbox
Name, message, and contact - directly to your Lead Inbox. You get an SMS and email notification at the same time.
Step 3
You reply in seconds
One reply from your dashboard goes to the customer by SMS and email simultaneously. No app switching.
Step 4
You're on the way - they know it
Tap Start Job. The customer gets a live ETA link - like Uber. Their phone shows your position and arrival time.
Everything on this page - for A$29/month.
If you sourced these separately: A$2,000-A$6,000 to set up, then A$200-A$700/month to maintain.
Direct Lead Page
Mobile-first, Google-indexed, linked to your GBP
A$1,500-A$5,000 to build with an agency
Direct Lead Inbox
Every enquiry tracked from first contact to booked job
A$30-A$150/month standalone
SMS + Email Reply System
Reply once - customer gets it both ways, instantly
Included in most CRM tools at A$60+/month
Live Google Reviews on Your Card
Connected to your GBP, updated every 24 hours
A$50-A$200/month review management tools
On-My-Way ETA Tracking Link
Live map for customers when you're en route - like Uber
Not available in any other product at this price
QR Code + Share Link Kit
Your link for GBP, invoices, quotes, socials, van
A$10-A$30/month for QR tools
Launch Checklist + Setup Support
Live in 10 minutes. Help if you get stuck.
Included
Total if sourced separately
A$2,000-A$6,000 setup + A$200-A$700/month
Tradie Card
A$29/month
No setup fee. Cancel anytime.
What happens when enquiries come directly to you.
Result
Cancelled A$380/month hipages after month two
“Cancelled hipages after two months on Tradie Card. Was spending A$380/month. Now I get direct enquiries at A$29 total.”
Chris
Plumber · Melbourne VIC
Result
First direct enquiry from GBP link within 48 hours
“The difference is simple. Through Tradie Card the customer already chose me before contacting. Not me and four others.”
Sarah
Electrician · Sydney NSW
Result
Much higher conversion on direct enquiries
“On hipages I won one in five leads. Direct enquiries convert far better because there is no competing thread.”
Luke
Builder · Brisbane QLD
The Live In 7 Guarantee
Live card or free extension. No questions asked.
Complete the 3 launch tasks in your 7-day trial. If your direct lead system isn't live by day 7, we personally get it live with you - or extend your trial free, once.
We don't promise Google rankings, job volume, or revenue. We promise a live, working direct lead system - or we keep working until it is.
Frequently asked questions.
How much does hipages actually cost per won job?+
If a lead costs A$35 and you win 1 in 4, your effective lead cost is A$140 per won job before subscription fees. That real acquisition cost is often much higher than people estimate.
Can I use Tradie Card while still on hipages?+
Yes. Many tradies run both during transition, then reduce hipages spend as direct enquiry flow grows through GBP and referral links.
Will direct enquiries match marketplace volume immediately?+
Usually no, but direct enquiries are often higher quality because the customer selected your business first. Lower volume with higher conversion can be economically stronger.
How do I transition off hipages safely?+
Build your card, connect GBP, add the link to quotes and invoices, then monitor direct enquiry consistency. Cancel shared-lead spend once your direct channel is reliable.
What about my existing hipages reviews?+
Tradie Card displays Google Business Profile reviews. The transition strategy is to actively request Google reviews from current jobs so your public trust asset compounds on a platform you own.
Your next enquiry does not have to start on hipages.
Build your Tradie Card free in about 10 minutes and launch a direct lead system you control. A$29/month. Cancel anytime.
Straight Pricing
A$29/month after your free trial. No lock-in contracts.
Tradie Card
Everything on this page, for:
A$29
per month
Start free, then continue at A$29/month after trial.
No credit card to start. Your link is held while you check your fit.