Check Us Out On Houzz

I am sure everyone reading this post is quite familiar with Houzz.com. But incase you aren’t, here is information about Houzz taken directly from their website.

Houzz is the leading platform for home remodeling and design, providing people with everything they need to improve their homes from start to finish – online or from a mobile device. From decorating a room to building a custom home, Houzz connects millions of homeowners, home design enthusiasts and home improvement professionals across the country and around the world. With the largest residential design database in the world and a vibrant community powered by social tools, Houzz is the easiest way for people to get the design inspiration, project advice, product information and professional reviews they need to help turn ideas into reality.

 

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Source: Casa Vilora Interiors

A few years ago a created a Houzz profile just as I did with the other social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. I really haven’t done that much with the profile – I added a few random pictures in the beginning and I had pretty much neglected it for the past couple of years.
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It wasn’t until recently I discovered what a powerful marketing and referral tool Houzz really is! Check out their testimonial page here, and see for yourself.
Source: Casa Vilora Interiors

Source: Casa Vilora Interiors

With millions of photographs of well appointed residential interiors, over 300 million monthly page views, and over 16 million monthly visitors, it is very clear that most homeowners go to Houzz to seek inspiration for their decorating and remodeling projects. They have the ability to check out designers’ portfolios and can then contact the professional that they like for their project. When potential clients contact you from Houzz, it is more like a referral than a lead – They have already checked you out in great detail and are usually qualified customers who are ready to buy.
Even better that Houzz has the Pro Plus feature that allows your profile to show up more frequently and consistently in local search results for your area. It is a service that you pay for each month, but it is well worth it.
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So, armed with this great information, I have begun the process of updating my Houzz Profile. I recently upgraded to the Pro Plus feature that geo-targets my profile to my local area search results, as well as gives pinpoint accurate statistics on how my profile is performing. It will literally serve up more frequently those photographs that are being saved to idea books. There are dedicated account managers that work with you to make sure your profile is robust and look and perform at its best.
I have also been slowly adding new photographs with proper descriptions and keywords that will help with search results. I even took advantage of the free website feature, adding badges to my blog and website, and will be asking  clients to add reviews.
Please check out my profile here and I would love a follow.
If you are familiar with my work and would like to add a review, click here
So if you are not using Houzz for decorating inspiration, now is a great time to start. Create a profile, check out my profile and add a few photographs to your idea books.
Source: Casa Vilora Interiors

Source: Casa Vilora Interiors

Wishing you all a marvelous Monday!
Be Inspired!
Veronica Solomon www.VeronicaSolomon.com

Veronica Solomon
www.VeronicaSolomon.com

 

72 thoughts on “Check Us Out On Houzz

  1. Glad you are taking advantage of that platform! I imagine decorators and contractors would do great there–and your stuff is always so awesome, they’ll love you!

  2. A professional colleague (and one of my oldest blogging friends) had her house featured on Houzz. Totally cool.

  3. Looks like it would be a fantastic tool for your business! I’ve heard lots about it, but I’m scared to even go to the site…I’m afraid it would become another abyss like Pinterest already is for me LOL (One more row of pins, I’ll just look at one more thing…)

  4. This is the first I’ve heard of Houzz but it looks like an amazing site full of information and lovely photographs! I will have to check it out and start making some dream house lists!

  5. I haven’t heard of it before though I think it is a great way to learn more about interior design. I think keeping your profile updated is a great idea for more exposure.

    • I am not quite sure to what extent Jim, but you can add keywords to your images and link other social media platforms. I am sure that helps with SEO

  6. I had never heard of Houzz before reading this post:) It sounds awesome! Thanks for sharing..I am going to check it out for sure..especially considering we have many more rooms to paint and carpet:) Very cool!

  7. I found Houzz about a year ago and I have been reading it and using it ever since. We just finished a 3 month remodel of our kitchen and living room and I was able to get my inspirations from Houzz. We are very satisfied with our remodel. So many great products and ideas there.

  8. It is exciting to hear about this new (to me) platform. It is a great place for the kind of work you do, so start using it as much as possibel because that is where your customers and peers will be.

  9. I’ve never heard of that site! I hope you can get some great clients and build your business even bigger! You do great work, people will want to work with you, for sure!

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