How Much Does it Cost?
Why is your service not free?
Zook-it is free for customers looking for a service provider.
We ask for a monthly contribution from service providers in order to avoid dummy registrations. This makes Zook-it a more reliable source of information, which generates more traffic on listed profiles.
So, how much does it cost?
For customers, Zook-it is free. For service providers, the registration fee varies depending on the category in which a profile is displayed. For professions / categories whose annual income is typically below $ 35,000 (e.g. housekeeping, lawn mowing, guitar tutors), the contribution is $5 per month + tx. For professions whose annual income typically exceeds $ 35,000 or requires machinery (e.g. accountants, landscapers, general contractors), it is $10 per month + tx.
As we add optional features in the future, some will be free while others may entail an additional fee.
Are these rates locked-in?
Yes. When you sign up for a Zook-it profile, your monthly contribution will remain the same* as long as you don’t suspend your profile. Even if the subscription fee were to increase for new registrations, your fee will remain the same as when you signed-up.
* Subject to price adjustments for inflation, which could mean an average increase of 1% to 3% per year.
What is the revenue from registration fees used for?
Primarily for hosting profiles, maintaining and developing the directory, and improving our customer service. Since our service is relatively new, we also invest a substantial proportion of the registration fees in ads on social media and in local media outlets. Our objective is to direct as many customers as possible to the profiles we host.
Do I need to register for a full year right away?
No. Your monthly contribution will be charged to your credit card once a month and you can suspend the automatic renewal of your registration at any time. If you choose to be invoiced for the whole year, you will get a $20 discount.
Do I have to use a credit card?
Not necessarily. For more information on paying via e-transfer, give us a call at 819.282.9121.