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Houzz Pro Learn Serves as a Resource Hub for Home Professionals
The site offers design and remodeling industry news, business advice, trend reports and Houzz Pro updates and tutorials
Kyle Troutman
July 8, 2022
The Houzz Pro Learn site provides home remodeling and design professionals with articles, videos, webinars and e-books to keep them up to date on the best tools and practices for their businesses. On Learn, pros will find industry news, advice, research, trend reports, event coverage and Houzz Pro resources. Pros can access the newly redesigned Learn site with or without a subscription to Houzz Pro, the all-in-one business management software.
“As an interior designer and small-business owner, there is one place that is now bookmarked and that I am constantly referencing: Houzz Pro Learn. I get my industry updates and trends, help with business strategies and insights from my peers — among many other things. It’s a must-use for our field,” says Ann Ueno, owner of Ann Ueno Interior Design.
“Owning a remodeling company presents many obstacles along the way, but Houzz Pro Learn has been an invaluable tool we use on a regular basis,” says Mike Biestek, founder of Remodeling Right. “I love reading other success stories and learning tips from other pros like myself.”
To access the Learn site, go to the Houzz Pro home page, click Learn, then select Learn Blog from the drop-down menu. Read on to find out more about Learn and what you can expect to see there.
“As an interior designer and small-business owner, there is one place that is now bookmarked and that I am constantly referencing: Houzz Pro Learn. I get my industry updates and trends, help with business strategies and insights from my peers — among many other things. It’s a must-use for our field,” says Ann Ueno, owner of Ann Ueno Interior Design.
“Owning a remodeling company presents many obstacles along the way, but Houzz Pro Learn has been an invaluable tool we use on a regular basis,” says Mike Biestek, founder of Remodeling Right. “I love reading other success stories and learning tips from other pros like myself.”
To access the Learn site, go to the Houzz Pro home page, click Learn, then select Learn Blog from the drop-down menu. Read on to find out more about Learn and what you can expect to see there.
Landing Page
The Learn landing page shows the latest articles, videos and other resources for remodeling and design pros. Users can toggle between contractor and designer views, allowing them to see posts that are most relevant to them. The site is organized into five sections: Houzz Pro News, Business Management, Pro Success Stories, Video Tutorials and Webinars.
The Learn landing page shows the latest articles, videos and other resources for remodeling and design pros. Users can toggle between contractor and designer views, allowing them to see posts that are most relevant to them. The site is organized into five sections: Houzz Pro News, Business Management, Pro Success Stories, Video Tutorials and Webinars.
Houzz Pro News
Here, pros can find everything they need to stay up to date on Houzz Pro features and tools. The Houzz Pro News section highlights the latest technical support resources and announcements on new product releases. A recent article on the Houzz Pro Timeline tool, for example, describes new features that help contractors and designers stay organized, track project milestones and communicate schedule changes with team members and clients.
Here, pros can find everything they need to stay up to date on Houzz Pro features and tools. The Houzz Pro News section highlights the latest technical support resources and announcements on new product releases. A recent article on the Houzz Pro Timeline tool, for example, describes new features that help contractors and designers stay organized, track project milestones and communicate schedule changes with team members and clients.
Business Management
Industry newcomers and seasoned pros alike will find useful expert advice on good business practices in the Business Management section. One recent story, for example, describes seven ways home builders can take their businesses to new heights by working smarter, cutting costs and communicating better with clients. The section also features plenty of business content for architects and interior designers.
Industry newcomers and seasoned pros alike will find useful expert advice on good business practices in the Business Management section. One recent story, for example, describes seven ways home builders can take their businesses to new heights by working smarter, cutting costs and communicating better with clients. The section also features plenty of business content for architects and interior designers.
Pro Success Stories
Videos and written profiles of remodelers and designers can be found in Pro Success Stories. Home pros with diverse backgrounds and experiences share important lessons they’ve learned during their careers. A piece on award-winning kitchen and bath designer Mark Ashton uses video and text to spotlight his success in attracting the right clients for his business and building a loyal team. In another post, Air Force veteran and interior designer Melissa Fields, pictured, explains how her military service prepared her to be a successful home designer.
Videos and written profiles of remodelers and designers can be found in Pro Success Stories. Home pros with diverse backgrounds and experiences share important lessons they’ve learned during their careers. A piece on award-winning kitchen and bath designer Mark Ashton uses video and text to spotlight his success in attracting the right clients for his business and building a loyal team. In another post, Air Force veteran and interior designer Melissa Fields, pictured, explains how her military service prepared her to be a successful home designer.
Video Tutorials
The Video Tutorials section offers a library of more than 70 step-by-step videos on how to get started with Houzz Pro software and get comfortable with its features. Videos run between 30 seconds and 20 minutes in length. New videos are uploaded when additional features are launched.
The library is organized into 11 collections that highlight Houzz Pro tools and capabilities. Topics include Estimates & Proposals, Takeoffs, Project Management and Finances. For example, you can get a quick lesson on how to use the new Houzz Pro Life-Sized Walkthrough augmented reality tool by clicking or tapping on the video about the tool in the 3D Floor Planner collection.
The Video Tutorials section offers a library of more than 70 step-by-step videos on how to get started with Houzz Pro software and get comfortable with its features. Videos run between 30 seconds and 20 minutes in length. New videos are uploaded when additional features are launched.
The library is organized into 11 collections that highlight Houzz Pro tools and capabilities. Topics include Estimates & Proposals, Takeoffs, Project Management and Finances. For example, you can get a quick lesson on how to use the new Houzz Pro Life-Sized Walkthrough augmented reality tool by clicking or tapping on the video about the tool in the 3D Floor Planner collection.
Webinars
Industry experts, Houzz economists and Houzz Pro team members participate in live and on-demand video webinars on the latest news, trends and business research data for the residential construction and design community.
Pros can gather insights by watching panel discussions at industry events, one-on-one interviews with experienced pros and Houzz Pro tutorials. The Houzz Pro Build Academy, for example, is an ongoing series of live webinars that helps contractors and builders learn about new Houzz Pro features and get answers to their technical questions. There’s also the Designer Academy for interior designers. And if pros ever miss a live session, they can access replays on the Learn site.
Trade event webinars, like a recent interior designer panel discussion at IBS and KBIS 2022, cover strategies that can help pros meet their profit goals and grow their businesses.
Industry experts, Houzz economists and Houzz Pro team members participate in live and on-demand video webinars on the latest news, trends and business research data for the residential construction and design community.
Pros can gather insights by watching panel discussions at industry events, one-on-one interviews with experienced pros and Houzz Pro tutorials. The Houzz Pro Build Academy, for example, is an ongoing series of live webinars that helps contractors and builders learn about new Houzz Pro features and get answers to their technical questions. There’s also the Designer Academy for interior designers. And if pros ever miss a live session, they can access replays on the Learn site.
Trade event webinars, like a recent interior designer panel discussion at IBS and KBIS 2022, cover strategies that can help pros meet their profit goals and grow their businesses.
E-Books
Houzz Pro e-books, which can be downloaded on Learn, can help pros learn new skills. E-books are filled with advice from industry experts in a PDF format, with chapters dedicated to home construction and design topics.
The Managing Difficult Conversations e-book, found in the Business Management section, can help pros learn how to communicate better with clients and keep projects running smoothly.
Tell us: What resources have you used in Learn, and what would you like to see added there? Share in the Comments.
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Houzz Pro e-books, which can be downloaded on Learn, can help pros learn new skills. E-books are filled with advice from industry experts in a PDF format, with chapters dedicated to home construction and design topics.
The Managing Difficult Conversations e-book, found in the Business Management section, can help pros learn how to communicate better with clients and keep projects running smoothly.
Tell us: What resources have you used in Learn, and what would you like to see added there? Share in the Comments.
More for Pros on Houzz
Read more stories for pros
Learn about Houzz Pro software
Talk with your peers in pro-to-pro discussions
Join the Houzz Trade Program
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