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Messaging each other through Houzz

10 years ago

I could be wrong, but it seems to me that back in the days before Houzz people were more available to be messaged through Garden Web. In other words, members enabled that feature.

I just did a random check of KTers, and out of 10, 1 had messaging enabled. I'm not looking to message anyone, but occasionally it is nice to be in touch on a more personal level.

Anyway, if you want to enable messaging through Houzz:

Click on "Your Houzz" in upper rt. corner

Edit profile

Advanced settings

At the bottom of the page: "Who can message me" setting

After making the change, click UPDATE button

Unfortunately, when you look at your own page, you cannot see if messaging is available or not. I guess that's because most people don't want to message themselves. Maybe ask someone else if you have the message button on your page. I hope I do! I think I do!

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Comments (9)

Jasdip
10 years ago
Your messaging is enabled, Socks! I know mine is as well.
mama goose_gw zn6OH
10 years ago
I just sent you a message. ;)
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Thanks everyone for the commiseration - we're all in this together, that's for sure. I know many of you have already voiced your comments [HERE[(https://www.houzz.com/discussions/new-look-for-gardenweb-topics-dsvw-vd~5342444) but if you haven't, that's the 'consolidated' thread for griping. You're welcome to gripe here, too but you're singing to the choir - at least Emily reads that other thread and somewhat addresses some of the issues some of the time. How's that for a qualified endorsement ;-) I have not posted there about the message issues out of an abundance of caution although I really don't believe they would care if we stay or go. However I haven't seen it brought up by anyone else so perhaps it's a problem on my end. Don't want to throw blame if it's not them.
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socks
Original Author
10 years ago
Thank you, mama! I knew you sent me a message because I started the thread and got an email with your comment. But how else would one know if they got a houzz message? I don't check my profile every day!
Jasdip
10 years ago
last modified: 10 years ago
Socks, it should come into your email. Mine all do, then I go to my profile to reply. Set up your messages to come to your inbox.

You'll get a Message from Houzz on the subject line of your email, with the message in the body like a normal email.
socks
Original Author
10 years ago
It did, jasdip. I just noticed it. Tx.
ravencajun Zone 8b TX
10 years ago
I have mine enabled and have had conversations with people on GW forums. I get an email notice and it is also in my profile area under messages.
mama goose_gw zn6OH
10 years ago
As others mentioned, my personal email account reminds me if I get a new Houzz message. I don't check my Houzz messages very often (don't check email as often as I should either), but I'm trying to remember to check them.
gadgets
10 years ago
Thanks for this info. I was wanting to email someone on here just recently and couldn't figure how to do it. I now have mine set to allow messages. If I find I don't like it, I can always change it back.

Shirley
socks
Original Author
10 years ago
Of course, Shirley!

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