Redbeacon from Former Googlers Takes Top Prize at Tech Conference

The 2009 Redbeacon is a site where users can compare prices and book appointments for local services. You can find things as diverse as painters, personal trainers, and gardeners that are close to you, and read reviews and user comments before deciding which one you want to go with.

The site cites the following five reasons users use Redbeacon:

1. Providers compete for you job so you get a better price

2. Only qualified providers see your job

3. Providers work on your schedule

4. Schedule the appointment online - no calls or hassle

5. It's free to use

According to TechCrunch, using the site will be easy for anyone who has used a local review service like Yelp. Actually, Redbeacon even imports star reviews <i>from</i> Yelp.

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Runners up for the TechCrunch 50 prize were AnyClip (a search engine for movie clips), and