Where Do I Find the Messaging Actions?

There are three places that you can find the "Send Message" link.

1 ) From the Member Directory (Please note that this and associated actions are not available in the Member Directory if the page view is set to "Basic"):

2) Your Contacts List. (Please note that this and associated actions are not available in the Member Directory if the page view is set to "Basic").

3) From an Item Landing Page - the link sits below the user's name.

How Do I Message Someone?

Clicking on the Send Message link opens up a popup box with subject and body fields.

Once you click Send Message you will receive a confirmation message with links to close the window or proceed to your Messages section.

How will I receive my messages?

Messages are saved and stored in each user's Message tab (under their profile section). New messages are distinguished with a "star" and bold headings.

In the User Bar (top left hand corner where you login), you will see a number in brackets beside Messages indicating how many are waiting for you.

Email notifications for messages will be set to Enabled by default for all new members, which means you will get a system generated email with your message.

Clicking on the message brings up the entire message thread. The plain text Reply box is below the thread.

Things to Note:

Flagging & Notifications: Messages can be 'flagged' and turn red as a reminder to the user. Flagged messages can be filtered for easy browsing. There is also a default status message on the messages' homepage that informs the user that email notifications for new messages are disabled. Users can enable email notifications from the link provided:

Managing Your Messages:

Users can manage their messages by clicking on the select box for the message. Selected messages turn yellow.

Associated Actions:

• mark as read
• mark as unread
• delete

User Bar Updates:

The user bar has been simplified to include:

• User Name - quick links to profile section in member directory
• Messages - quick link to your messages section - displays how many new messages you have
• Requests - only appears when you have contact requests; quick link to your contacts section (new requests are listed in the right hand column