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QuinStreet Launches "Street Certified(TM)" Program to Help Homeowners Find Trustworthy Service Providers
GlobeNewswire

FOSTER CITY, Calif., Feb. 14, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- QuinStreet, Inc. (Nasdaq:QNST), the leader in vertical marketing and media online, today unveiled a stringent qualification process for home improvement contractors in its expansive network. The new process, part of QuinStreet's Street Certified™ program, requires contractors to prove professional certification, relevant insurance and bonding, positive business reputation, and strong customer relations.

The Street Certified program includes annual spot-checks of contractors' customer service. Contractors who fail the tests are removed or suspended from QuinStreet's contractor network. Those meeting the criteria may be matched or recommended by QuinStreet and receive the "Street Certified" seal of approval for use on their own websites.

QuinStreet features prescreened Street Certified contractors on its more than 150 owned and operated home improvement websites including:

"We are doing this in response to expressed needs of homeowners and quality contractors," explains Olumide Soroye, senior vice president, QuinStreet. "Homeowners want contractors they can trust. High-quality contractors want to stand-out in a crowded marketplace. The Street Certified program prescreens professionals across our network so that consumers achieve a head start on their research when they locate home improvement contractors through our websites and media. Contractors displaying our seal of approval have good reason to be proud."

The Street Certified program launched on January 5, 2012. Programs like Street Certified do not replace consumer diligence. Additional information can be found at www.streetcertified.com

About QuinStreet

QuinStreet, Inc. (Nasdaq:QNST) is one of the largest Internet marketing and media companies in the world. QuinStreet is committed to providing consumers and businesses with the information they need to research, find and select the products, services and brands that meet their needs. The company is a leader in visitor-friendly marketing practices. For more information, please visit QuinStreet.com.

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