Porch introduced a new layer to the home improvement network for service professionals: Porch Premium.

Logo: PorchFor a monthly subscription fee, as low as $50 per month, Porch Premium provides service professionals, Porch users the opportunity to accelerate their business through smart leads, client analytics and profile amplification.

The charge pays for the ability to:

• Secure one of four premium slots in desired zip codes before competitors;
• Have customers contact a professional directly from the profile and project pages of similar professionals;
• Highlight scrapbooked project photos on all business profiles in your target zip code; and
• A monthly report detailing profile activity such as click through rate, profile views, email and phone leads.

Porch search results will remain based on data and not Porch Premium service subscribers so homeowners have a trusted experience.

Porch also will continue to offer professionals its free service, allowing businesses to claim a profile on Porch, upload unlimited projects, track endorsements, and appear in search results.

 “Porch is in the business of making home improvement simple, easy, and delightful for home improvement professionals and homeowners,” said Matt Ehrlichman, CEO of Porch. “We believe Porch Premium will be a difference maker for millions of home improvement professionals because of the overall service and new business they will generate through our network. Participants in a recent pilot program experienced a 12 times increase in their lead generation and we are thrilled to bring this innovative service to every professional in the US.”

To inquire about Porch Premium, call 1-888-549-6019.