Move Up on Houzz With Professional Reviews
To build credibility with prospective clients, it’s important to have reviews and ratings from clients
Ever wonder how Houzz determines the order of professionals in our directory? It’s based on an algorithm that takes into account several factors, including the number and quality of photos in your profile, the number of questions you’ve answered, whether you have a Houzz badge on your own website homepage, and whether you have reviews from past clients or other professionals with whom you have worked.
To learn more about the review process, follow these simple steps, or watch this step-by-step video.
To learn more about the review process, follow these simple steps, or watch this step-by-step video.
Review ratings are displayed prominently in the directory listings on Houzz. Having many reviews and a high star rating gives homeowners confidence when they're searching for help on a project.
Anyone who visits your professional profile on Houzz will see a link after your name that says ‘Review me’. Clicking there will allow that person to enter details about the time you worked together and rank the experience from one to five stars.
You can also formally send review requests to your clients. Here’s how:
Step 1 Log in and go to your professional profile, then click the ‘Reviews’ tab.
You can also formally send review requests to your clients. Here’s how:
Step 1 Log in and go to your professional profile, then click the ‘Reviews’ tab.
Step 2 Click the ‘Get Reviews’ link.
Step 3 Enter the email address of the person who you want to review your business. There is a default message in the ‘Request Message’ box, but you can and should customise it for each client you send it to.
That’s it! Getting reviews is an easy way to improve your ranking in the directory and build your credibility at the same time.
That’s it! Getting reviews is an easy way to improve your ranking in the directory and build your credibility at the same time.