Part of my job as an associate editor with
Angie’s List Magazine involves sifting through thousands of reports each week. With more than 300 different categories of services to rate, there’s never a shortage of great information. But I must admit, I have an obsession.
I love finding unique, uncategorized companies.
As a member, I beam with pride when I submit a report on a company that doesn’t yet have a
defined category on Angie’s List. For instance, I recently wanted to recycle a broken external hard drive, but I was concerned that the information might find its way into an identity thief’s hands if I took it to a community e-cycling drop-off.
The solution? I found a company that ensures complete destruction and sustainable recycling of your electronics for a low price (it was just $1 to turn my old hard drive into e-mulch).
But when I went to submit a report, I found the List doesn’t have a category for “
electronics recycling.” This made me happy for two reasons:
- I could be the first person ever to fill out a report on that type of company (and if they’re successful, I’ll claim partial credit).
- Sooner or later, the category will be added to Angie’s List.
What this all boils down to is that by hiring and using service categories nobody’s ever heard of, I’m helping the List grow and, in turn, helping more members with their hiring decisions. It’s nice to have an impact.
Next time you’re on
AngiesList.com, check out ‘uncategorized services.’